ODISHA WILDLIFE
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1Day 01: Bhubaneswar Rly. Station / Airport - Bhirtarkanika National Park (150 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Meet & Greet On Arrival At Bhubaneswar Airport / Railway Station & Transfer To Bhitarkanika National Park, Lying In The Estuarine Region Of Brahmani-Baitarani Rivers In The North-Eastern Corner Of Kendrapara District Of Odisha, Is The Second Largest Viable Mangrove Eco-System Of India. The Huge Area Of Mangrove Forests And Wetland Is Intersected By A Network Of Creeks With Bay Of Bengal On The East. This Is One Of Best Spots For Wildlife And Nature Lovers. It Is A Heaven For Bird Watchers, Ornithologists, Wildlife And Nature Photographers. On Arrival Check-In At Resort. Overnight Stay Will Be At Bhitarkanika (Dangmal/Gupti/Khola).
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2Day 02: Bhirtarkanika National Park
After Early Delicious Home Style Breakfast Transfer To Khola Forest Gate And Board On Countryside Boat For Mangrove Forest Safari. Enjoy Bending Creeks, Watch Out For Birds, Particularly Different Varieties Of Kingfishers, Egrets, Bramhani Kites, Eagles Etc. Get Down At Bagagahana Bird Sanctuary. Climb The Watch Tower To Look For Pelicans And Different Types Of Storks. Later Visit Bhitarkanika Forest Block To Check Out Old Temple, Lotus Pond And Hunting Tower Of Past Rulers. Climb The Tower And You Might Be Able To Spot Wild Boar, Jungle Cat, Spotted Deer And Birds Also. After That Visit Dangmal Crocodile Breeding And Research Centre And Notice Different Crocodiles. Visit Interpretation Cum Museum And Then Return Back To Resort For Lunch. After Lunch, Enjoy The Surrounding Nature’s Beauty And Paddy Field. Late Afternoon, Visit The Local Jagannath Temple To Participate In The Aarti Darshan. Overnight Stay Will Be At Bhitarkanika (Dangmal / Gupti / Khola).
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3Day 03: Bhitarkanika National Park - Bhubaneswar Via Lalitgiri-Ratnagiri-Udaigiri (250 Kms / 8 Hrs)
After Breakfast Drive To Bhubaneswar. En-Route Visit Through Ratnagiri-Lalitgiri-Udayagiri Buddhist Circuit, Popularly Known As Diamond Triangle Of Odisha. Ratnagiri Is A Large-Scale Excavation Having Unearthed Buddhist Shrines, Large Monasteries, A Big Stupa And A Number Of Votive Stupas. Lalitgiri Is The Oldest Buddhist Complex Of The State And One Of The Earliest Buddhist Establishments Of The World. Udayagiri Is Known For Its Bell-Shaped Stupa Signifying Vajrajana Form Of Buddhism. It Is Located In The Basin Of A U-Shaped Hill. Must Visit The Museum At Ratnagiri & Lalitgiri. Evening Arrive And Check-In To The Hotel. Overnight Stay Will Be At Bhubaneswar.
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4Day 04: Bhubaneswar Sightseeing
After Breakfast Visit Lingraj Temple Dedicated To Lord Shiva Which Is One Of The Oldest Temple Where Non-Hindus Are Not Allowed Inside The Temple Premises. Later Proceed To Udaigiri And Khandagiri Jain Caves Which Belong To 2nd Century BC, & Nandan Kanan Which Contains A Botanical Garden And Part Of It Has Been Declared As Sanctuary Famous For White Tiger (Closed On Monday). Evening You Can Enjoy Shopping At Ekamra Haat Buying Local Handicrafts And Other Goodies. Overnight Stay Will Be At Bhubaneswar.
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5Day 05: Bhubaneswar – Puri Via Konark (120 Kms/6 Hrs)
After Breakfast Proceed To Puri. En-Route Visit Dhauli Buddhist Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda), Pipili (Appilique Work Village), Sun Temple At Konark (The UNESCO World Heritage Monument), Chandrabhaga Beach. On Arrival, Check-In To The Hotel. After Fresh-Up Visit To Lord Jagannath Temple, One Of The Four Pilgrimage Sites Of Char Dham (Non-Hindu Are Not Allowed Inside The Temple Premises). Evening Free For Shopping At Sea Side Where You Can Get Some Unique Ornaments & Showpieces Made By Shell. Overnight Stay Will Be At Puri.
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6Day 06: Excursion To Chilika Lake (Satpada) (50 Kms. / 1½ Hrs. One Way)
After Breakfast Start For Day Excursion To Chilika Lake (Place Called Satpada). It’s Famous For Irrawaddy Dolphins. One Can Enjoy Boating At Satpada (At Own Cost) And Visit The Lagoon Where The Lake Meets Into Bay Of Bengal. Evening Back To Puri. Overnight Stay Will Be At Puri.
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7Day 07: Puri - Bhubaneswar Rly. Station / Airport (60 Kms. / 2 Hrs.)
After Breakfast Check-Out From Hotel And Take The Departure Transfers To Bhubaneswar Railway Station / Airport For Your Onward Journey.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Air Fare / Train Fare
- Personal Expenses Such As Laundry, Telephone Calls, Tips & Gratuity, Mineral Water, Soft & Hard Drinks, Porterage.
- Additional Sightseeing Or Extra Usage Of Vehicle, Other Than Mentioned In The Itinerary.
- Entrance Fees & Guide Charges.
- Any Cost Arising Due To Natural Calamities Like, Road Blockage, Political Disturbances (Strikes), Etc. (To Be Borne By The Client, Which Is Directly Payable On The Spot).
- Any Increase In Taxes Or Fuel Price, Leading To Increase In Cost On Surface Transportation & Land Arrangements, Which May Come Into Effect Prior To Departure.
- GST.
- Insurance.
- Anything Which Is Not Included In The Inclusion.
- Entrance Fee Of Sightseeing Included Will Be Mentioned In The Itinerary.