Odisha Wildlife and Buddhist Tour Package
Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations : Bhitarkanika National Park 2N -
Bhubaneswar 1N - Puri 2N – Chilika 1N - Gopalpur 2N
Day 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 and wildlife and nature photographers. On arrival check-in at resort. Overnight stay will be at
Bhitarkanika (Dangmal/Gupti/Khola).
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Day 02: Bhirtarkanika National Park
After early delicious home style breakfast transfer to Khola forest Gate to 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 see Wild Boar, Jungle cat, Spotted Deer and birds also. After that visit Dangmal Crocodile
Breeding and Research center. Look for different crocodiles kept there. Visit Interpretation cum Museum also. Return back
to Resort. Have your lunch.
After lunch, enjoy the surrounding nature’s beauty and paddy field. In the late afternoon visit the local Jagannath temple to
participate in the Aarti Darshan. Overnight stay will be at Bhitarkanika (Dangmal / Gupti / Khola).
Day 03: Bhitarkanika National Park - Bhubaneswar Via Lalitgiri-Ratnagiri-Udaigiri (260 kms / 8 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Bhubaneswar. En-route visit through Lalitgiri-Ratnagiri-Udayagiri Buddhist circuit, popularly
known as Diamond triangle of Odisha. Explore the Stupas, Chaityas, Viharas etc. Lalitgiri is the oldest Buddhist complex of
the state and one of the earliest Buddhist establishments of the world. Must visit the museum at Ratnagiri & Lalitgiri.
Check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Bhubaneswar.
Day 04: Bhubaneswar Sightseeing – Puri
After breakfast visit to Lingaraj temple (the biggest temple in Bhubaneswar non-Hindu are not allowed inside the temple
premises), Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain caves, Nandan Kanan Zoological Park (Closed on Monday). En route visit to Dhauli
Buddhist shanti stupa, Pipli applique village market, on arrival at Puri check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Puri.
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Day 05: Puri – Konark Sightseeing
In the morning visit the Lord Jagannath Temple built in 15th Century AD and crowned with Vishnu’s wheel & flag dominate
the landscape at Puri and also visit the famous Sun Temple at Konark and enjoy the serenity of Chandrabhaga beach
nearby. In the afternoon, you can enjoy long stretch of golden beach, shallow enough to walk out a long distance, with superb surf. Evening free for shopping at Sea side where you can get some unique ornaments & showpieces made by Shell.
Overnight stay will be at Puri.
Day 06: Puri - Chilika Lake (120 kms. / 5 hrs.)
During morning relax in the beach of Puri. After breakfast proceed to Chilika, en-route visit through Raghurajpur the
heritage craft village. On arrive and check-in at hotel. After fresh an up visit Chilika Lagoon at Barkul. Enjoy the motor boat
ride (at own cost) in the largest brackish water lagoon of Asia and explore Nalabana bird’s sanctuary (popular for
migratory birds), Kalijai Island and temple. Return to the hotel rest of the time at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Chilika.
Day 07: Chilika to Gopalpur (73 kms / 3 hrs.)
After Breakfast, Check out from Hotel and proceed to Gopalpur. It is a sleepy hamlet that betrays no traces of its glorious
past. The ruins of an old port speak of a time that won Gopalpur its prominent place in Odisha’s history. Enroute visit Maa
Taratarini Mandir (the legendary temple on the hillock). On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure.
Overnight stay will be at Gopalpur
Day 08: Excursion trip to Chandragiri & Taptapani (120 kms/3 hrs One Way)
After breakfast drive to Chandragiri a Tibetan refugee colony known as Mini Tibet, situated in between the lush green
forest - a unique Destination for the Buddhist, where we can visit Jirang Monastery one of the largest Buddhist Monastery
in Southeast Asia. Later Proceed to Taptapani the hot sulphur water spring. On the way back to Gopalpur visit
Padmanavpur cotton Sari weaving village. Evening free for independent activities. Overnight stay will be at Gopalpur.
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Day 09: Gopalpur – Bhubaneswar Rly. Station / Airport (180 kms / 4 hrs)
After breakfast check-out from hotel and take the departure transfers to Bhubaneswar Airport / Railway Station for your
onward journey.
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Package Inclusions
* Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
* Meal Plan (as per mentioned above).
* Exclusive A/c vehicle for transfers &
sightseeing.
* All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
* Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.
Package 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).