Orissa Beach Tour
Destination Covered : Berhampur - Gopalpur - Chilika - Bhubaneswar - Puri
Duration : 9 Days / 8 Nights
Orissa is also famous for its beautiful beaches, Orissa can truly engulf you in a holiday spirit. As you bask in the glory of a moderate sun here, the golden sand beaches leave you still asking for more. Lovingly embraced by the Eastern Ghats at the eastern coast of India, the state of Orissa is one of the most beautiful ones in India.
Day 1 : Berhampur - Gopalpur
Arrival at Berhampur Railway Station, meet and transfer to Gopalpur. Check-in at your hotel. Exploring virgin Gopalpur beach. Afternoon visit to Taptapani, a hot spring water spot (60 kms / 1.30Hrs) from Gopalpur, followed by visit Berhampur, known for ethnic Gold & Silver Jewellaries, Silk Sarees & Handicrafts. Evening back to hotel with lots of shopping. Overnight at hotel. (B/L or D).
Day 2 : Gopalpur
Morning proceed to Taratarini Temple on a hill top about (25 kms / 1hr.) from Gopalpur and return to hotel. Afternoon at your leisure on the beach. Evening enjoy a cultural program. Overnight in hotel. (B/L or D).
Day 3 : Gopalpur - Chilika
Morning Check-out and depart for Chilka (70 Kms / 02hrs). Chilika Lake is a bird watcher\'s paradise when Migratory birds arrive in winter from Siberia. Check-in at the Hotel followed by visit to goddess Kalijai Island by boat.and Visit famous temple of Maa Bhagabati. Evening back to hotel. Overnight at hotel. (B/L or D).
Day 4 : Chilika - Bhubaneswar (110 kms. / 02hrs)
Morning check-out and proceed to Bhubaneswar, enroute visit to Nandankanan Sanctuary and Biological Park famous for Gharials (crocodile) and White Tigers. Visit to Khandagiri and Udayagiri. On arrival in Bhubaneswar, check-in to your hotel. Afternoon visit to Rajarani & Mukteshwar temple followed by a city tour of Bhubaneswar with shopping. Overnight at hotel. (B/L or D).
Day 5 : Bhubaneswar
Morning Proceed to Lingaraj Temple and near by temples, enroute visit Orissa state Museum, a renowned museum of state. Visit to the City centre for shopping. Return to hotel, evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel. (B/L or D).
Day 6 : Bhubaneswar - Puri
Morning check out from hotel and proceed to Puri. Drive to Puri (65 kms/ 02hrs),Check-in at your hotel followed by visit to Sun Temple Konark, dedicated to Surya, (the Sun God) and stone carving artisan village at Chaitana. Evening enjoy a special odissi dance performance at Amphi Theatre, Return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. (B/L or D).
Day 7 : Puri
Morning visit Lord Jagannath Temple. Thereafter go to the grand Road called Bada Dand, the shoppers delight. Back to hotel. Afternoon visit to Artisans village of Raghurajpur, (25 kms / 45min). away, popularly known for its Patachitra. In evening enjoy at beach, back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. (B/L or D).
Day 8 : Puri
Morning proceed for a day excursion to Satpada (Dolphin Island),enjoy the boat ride there followed by visit to virgin beach. Evening back to hotel & entertainment. Overnight stay at hotel. (B/L or D).
Day 9 : Puri - Bhubaneswar
Morning free at leisure followed by check-out and departure to Bhubaneswar for boarding train/airport. (B/L).