Odisha 7-Day Itinerary – Puri, Konark, Chilika & Bhitarkanika

• Pickup from Bhubaneswar Airport
  
• Proceed towards Puri
  
• En-route sightseeing:
  
  • Dhauli (Peace Pagoda)
    
  • 108 Shivling Temple
    
  • Lingaraj Temple
    
  • Chausath (64) Yogini Temple
    
• Arrive in Puri and check into the hotel
  
• Evening at Puri Beach
  
• Overnight stay in Puri

• After the Morning breakfast at the hotel visit the following temples:
  

•  Sri Jagannath Temple (Non-Hindus not allowed)
  
• Gundicha Temple
  
• Mausima Temple
  
• Bedi Hanuman Temple
  

• Depart for Satapada, Chilika
  
• En-route visit Alarnath Temple
  
• Upon reaching Chilika Lake:
  

• Take a boat ride (own cost/direct payment)
  
• Spot Irrawaddy Dolphins
  
• Visit Hradaya–Sagar Sangam (sea mouth where lake meets the sea)
  
• Enjoy the scenic beauty of Chilika Lake — India’s largest inland lake (1,100 sq km)
  
• Return to Puri in the evening
  
• Relax at Golden Beach
  
• Free time for shopping at Puri local market
  
• Overnight stay in Puri

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel
  
• Drive to Konark via Marine Drive
  
• Visit:
  
  • Chandrabhaga Beach
    
  • Ramchandi Temple
    
• Explore the famous Sun Temple (Black Pagoda) — a 12th-century monument with intricate stone carvings
  
• In the evening, enjoy the Light & Sound Show at Konark (own cost)
  
• Drive to Bhubaneswar
  
• Check in to the hotel
  

Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel
  
• Drive to Lalitgiri, Udayagiri & Ratnagiri — ancient Buddhist monasteries
  
• Explore the Golden Triangle of Odisha (Lalitgiri–Udayagiri–Ratnagiri)
  
• Visit Langudi Hill, known for its 34 rock-cut Buddhist stupas
  
• After sightseeing, drive to Bhitarkanika
  
• Overnight stay at Bhitarkanika

• After breakfast, begin Bhitarkanika sightseeing
  
• Enjoy a boat cruise through the mangrove forests
  
• Spot crocodiles during the cruise
  
• Visit the Bird Sanctuary
  
• Trek to the ancient Hunting Tower of the King of Kanika (3–4 hrs trek)
  
• Visit the Crocodile Museum & Interpretation Center
  
• Drive back to Bhubaneswar
  
• Check in to the hotel
  
• Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar

• After breakfast, start local Bhubaneswar sightseeing and visit
  
  • Rajarani Temple
    
  • Mukteshwar Temple
    
  • Parshurameshwar Temple
    
  • Khandagiri Caves
    
  • Udaygiri Jain Caves
    
  • Nandankanan Zoo (famous for wildlife, white tiger & lion safari — closed on Monday)
    
  • Tribal Museum (closed on Monday)
    
• Free time for shopping
  
• Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel
  
• Visit Ekamra Haat (if time permits)
  
• Transfer to  Bhubaneswar airport/railway station for onward journey
  
• Depart with a bag full of memories