On this 6-day tour visit the Sun Temple of Konarak, Odisha State Museum, Ashokan Rock Edicts and Buddhist Caves. Take excursions to Nandankanan Zoological Park to see white tigers, take cruise on Chilika Lake and visit Ekkakula and Garhimata Islands in the Bay of Bengal.

Day 1: Bhubaneshwar
We will pick you from your hotel in Bhubaneshwar at 7:15am and transfer you to our hotel. After breakfast take a full-day city tour of Bhubaneshwar visiting Mukteswar Temple, Odisha State Museum and the 2nd-century BC Khandagiri and Udaigiri Caves dedicated to Jainism. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Bhubaneshwar
On this day take an excursion to Dhauli, famous for Ashokan Rock Edicts and the place where the famous Kalinga War took place. It is the sufferings that the war caused that made Ashok turn to Buddhism and spread its message of peace throughout Asia. Visit the
Peace Pagoda and the town of Pipli where craftspeople do exquisite applique work. Marvel at the Sun Temple at Konark, a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. Return to hotel in Bhubaneshwar for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Bhubaneshwar
After breakfast drive 105 km to Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lake spread over 1100 sq km and home to thousands of birds. The hills around the lake are inhabited by wild animals such as porcupines, cheetahs, deer and blackbuck. Cruise along by motorboat visiting some of the islands found on the lake. Return to the hotel in Bhubaneshwar for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Bhubaneshwar
After breakfast embark an excursion to Nandankanan Zoological Park. The zoo is located in the breathtaking environs of Chandaka Forests and Kanjia Lake and is spread over 30 sq km, consisting of habitats for the white tiger, reptiles, rare birds as well as other animals. The zoo has successfully bred black panthers, white tigers and crocodiles. Take a one-hour safari in the park and later on return to the hotel in Bhubaneshwar for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5 : Bhubaneshwar
Take a full day tour to Bhitarkanika National Park after breakfast. The park comprises a group of islands in northeastern Odisha and boasts of lushgreen mangroves.thousands of migratory birds, turtles, crocodiles and other wildlife. Carry a packed lunch on a 4-hour motorboat to Ekkakula – an island in the Bay of Bengal. Look out for wildboars, hyenas, jackals and dolphins and visit the Oilve Ridley Turtle nesting site on the beach at Garhimata. See the stunning sunset before returning to Bhubaneshwar for dinner and overnight.

Day 6 : Bhubaneshwar
Take a full-day tour to Kayam Hill Buddhist Cave and Langudi Giri excavation sites that hold the remains of several 2500-year-old monasteries, stupas and Mahayanic edifices. Return to Bhubaneswar for dinner.Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Bhubanesawar :
After breakfast leave for the airport for your flight out of the city.

COST OF TOUR: USD 1900 for two in a twin or double room. USD 1350 for single occupant.
INCLUSIONS: Airport-hotel-airport transfer. AC accommodation. AC car or coach. Breakfasts and
dinners.Mineral water and juices. All activities and entrance fees. Snacks.
EXCLUSIONS : Lunches.Insurance. Flights.
Guests to know : Fly to Bhubaneswar,Odisha and fly out from this airport. Come solo,with your
partner or in small groups any time of the year. Please inform us 30 days before arrival.
Book with fully refundable deposit of 20 percent. No refund 15 days before the tour is to begin. Balance: 80 percent 12 days before arrival.
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