9 Days Odisha Tour – Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark & Gopalpur

• Arrive in Bhubaneswar and receive a warm welcome from our tour representative.
  
• Get escorted to your hotel for check-in and settling in.
  
• Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city on your own.
• You can visit the following tourist spots if time permits

•    Lingaraj Temple
  
•      Mukteshwar Temple
  
•        Rajarani Temple

• Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar

• After breakfast, check out from Bhubaneswar hotel and proceed to Dhauli, located 8 km from Bhubaneswar.
  
• Visit the Ashokan Edicts and the spot where Emperor Ashoka embraced peace.
  
• Explore the Vishwa Shanti Stupa and Peace Pagoda at Dhauli.
  
• Continue to Hirapur (8 km) to visit the Chausath Yogini Temple, dedicated to Shakti.
  
• Admire the beautiful carvings of the Yoginis and the nine forms of Katyayani.
  
• Proceed to Pipli, famous for its vibrant appliqué handicrafts—ideal for buying souvenirs.
  
• Travel onward to Raghurajpur, a heritage crafts village known for Pattachitra paintings dating back to the 5th century BC.
  
• Continue the journey to Puri, the holy city and a popular beach destination.
  
• Check in to your Puri hotel and relax.
  
• Evening free to explore Puri at your leisure.

• After a hearty breakfast, get ready for the Jagannath Temple's darshan.
  
• Proceed to the Puri Beach to enjoy fresh air, relax, or take a dip in the sea.
  
• Continue the journey to Konark, known for its famous beach and the iconic Sun Temple.
  
• Explore the 13th-century Sun Temple, a spectacular UNESCO Heritage site.
  
• Visit nearby smaller shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga.
  
• Spend time at Konark Beach, located just 3 km from the temple.
  
• Enjoy the scenic beauty and watch the sunset over the ocean.
  
• Return to Puri for a comfortable night’s rest.

• Enjoy breakfast with delicious local specialties before checking out.
  
• Proceed to Chilika Lake, a vast brackish-water lagoon spread across Ganjam, Khordha, and Puri districts.
  
• Explore the lake’s rich biodiversity, home to numerous flora and hundreds of bird species.
  
• Take a boat ride to visit Birds Island and Nalabana Island.
  
• Continue the journey to Gopalpur, a popular beach resort town.
  
• Check in to your Gopalpur  hotel and relax for the night.
  

• Explore Gopalpur, known not only for its beach but also for the Taratarini Temple.
  
• Climb the small hillock to visit  and admire the temple.
  
• Proceed to Patisonapur Beach, a quieter and less crowded seaside spot.
  
• Relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
  
• Watch the sunset at Patisonapur.
  

Return to your Gopalpur hotel for an overnight stay.

• Enjoy breakfast and drive back to Bhubaneswar.
  
• Arrive and check in to your hotel, freshen up, and prepare for a temple tour.
  
• Visit the Rajarani Temple, known for its stunning sandstone architecture.
  
• Continue to the Parsurameswar Temple, one of the oldest temples in the city.
  
• Proceed to the Mukteswar Temple, admired for its exquisite carvings and Dravidian-style architecture.
  
• Explore the Vaital Deul Temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga and Shakti.
  
• Discover its intricate carvings, tantric influences, and spacious temple complex.
  
• Return to your hotel by evening for a relaxed overnight stay

• After breakfast, drive to Chandipur.
  
• Visit the Khirachora Gopinath Temple.
  
• Check in to your hotel and refresh.
  
• Change into beachwear and head to Chandipur Beach, known for its serene and unspoiled beauty.
  
• Continue to Balaramgadi, where the river meets the sea.
  
• Enjoy the sunset and return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

• Enjoy your Breakfast,check out from the hotel.Spend the morning visiting the Panchalingeshwar Temple, located atop a small hillock.
  
• Enjoy the beautiful panoramic views from the hill.
  
• Witness the natural spring flowing over the five lingams, a truly captivating sight.
  
• Have lunch by the spring, relax, and explore the peaceful surroundings.
  
• Start your return journey to Bhubaneswar.
  
• Arrive and check in for an overnight stay.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out.
  
• Our tour guide assists you with your onward departure to the airport or railway station.
  
• The tour concludes with happy memories and a promise to return to explore the beauties of Odisha again.