TOUR CODE (023)
BHUBANESWAR PURI BARKUL GOPALPUR
BHUBANESWAR –PURI –BARKUL-GOPALPUR: ( 06N/07D)
Day 01 : Arrival at Bhubaneswar
On arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway Station transfer to hotel. Check in to the hotel. Later if permit half day sightseeing of tribal Museum (closed on Monday), Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain Cavers (Oldest rock cut caves, the caves are reminiscent of influence of Buddhist and Jainism in Odisha). Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.
Day 02 : Bhubaneswar-Dhauli-Hirapur-Pipili-Raghurajpur-Puri
After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive to Puri en route visit Dhauli (Buddhist Stupa/Peace Pagada), Hirapur (64 Yogini temple), Pipili(the appliqué work village) & Raghurajpur (the Artisan village, the most famous attraction here are the pattachitra (miniature paintings), palm leaf engravings, stone cavings, wooden toys, tusser painting etc. Proceed to Puri and check in to the hotel. Relax on the Golden beach of Puri. Overnight at Puri.
Day 03 : Puri-Konark-Puri
Morning visit to Jagannath temple (Non-Hindus are not allowed). Then drive to Konark to visit the Sun temple (One of the world famous heritage site & famously known as Black Pagoda). En route visit to Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach (One of the finest beaches with a long stretch of clean sands & the beach has its own lovely serenity). Return back to Puri. Evening visit to beach market. Overnight at Puri.
Day 04 : Puri-Chilika Lake at Barkul (130 Km)-Gopalpur(72.2 Km)
Morning drive to Chilika Lake at Barkul (the largest brackish water lake). At Chilika take the boat cruise to explore the bird’s Island & Nalabana Island. Then proceed to Gopalpur and Check in to the hotel. Rest time relax at Gopalpur on Sea Overnight at Gopalpur.
Day 05 : Excursion to Taratarini (36 kms) & Patisonapur beach (35 Kms)
Morning after breakfast visit to Taratarini temple (the legendary temple on the hillock). Back to the hotel. Then visit to Patisonapur beach (Quiet & Secluded beach). Back to the hotel. Overnight at Gopalpur-on-Sea.
Day 06 : Gopalpur-Bhubaneswar (173.2 Kms)
After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive back to Bhubaneswar and check in to the hotel. Then visit to famous city temples including Rajarani, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar (Gem of Odishan architecture) & Lingaraj (it is the biggest temple in Bhubaneswar). Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
Day 07 : Bhubaneswar ( Departure)
After breakfast check out from the hotel & drop at Airport/Railway station for your return journey.