On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport/railway station met by our representative & transfer to the hotel. Later if time permits, half day sightseeing of famous city temples, i.e. Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar (known as the ‘gem of odia architecture’) & Rajarani temple. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
After breakfast drive to the diamond triangle of Orissa – Ratnagiri (has a rich concentration of Buddhist antiquities), Lalitgiri (oldest Buddhist center of Orissa) & Udaigiri (largest Buddhist complexes in Orissa). Return to Bhubaneswar. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
Morning after breakfast drive to Puri enroute visit Dhauli (the peace pagoda), Pipli (the appliqué work village) & Raghurajpur (artisan village- famous for pattachitra, palm leaf engravings, stone/wooden carvings, tusser paintings etc.). On arrival at Puri check in to the hotel. Later visit to Jagannath temple (non hindus are not allowed) / Relax on the golden beach of Puri. Overnight at Puri.
Morning after breakfast drive to Konark to visit the Sun temple (one of the world famous heritage site). Enroute visit to Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach. Return back to Puri. Evening visit to beach market. Overnight at Puri.
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Morning drive back to Bhubaneswar enroute visit Hirapur 64 yogini temple. On arrival check in to the hotel. Then visit to tribal museum (closed on Monday), Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain caves. Evening visit to Ekamra Haat. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
Morning transfer from hotel to airport / railway station for onwards journey.