4 Nights - 5 Days Jagannath Puri Yatra

Start day 2 with a walk to the nearby beach to get a spectacular view of sunrise. Get back to the hotel and enjoy a filling breakfast following which you will plunge into sightseeing and devotional time at the Jagannath Temple. You can spend the entire day exploring the architecture of this holy shrine and engulfing in spiritual learning. The place has an aura of divinity and you will find devotees from the entire country flocking in front of the temple to get a glimpse of the Lord Jagannath. In the evening you can check out the local market to get some souvenir for your loved ones. Spend the night in Puri.

After a sumptuous breakfast on day 3, you will get ready for a 50 km drive to the Chilika Lake. This lake is situated at Satapada which happens to be the largest brackish wetland in the Asian region and ranks among nature’s marvels. The lake connects with the Bay of Bengal through a narrow channel. Its blue water with ‘Isles of Hillocks’, the fascinating birds and fishermen in traditional boats is a view worth the trip you make to this place. You can also cruise up to the ‘Kalijai Temple’ which is famous for the ‘dolphin show’. Move on to Nalaban where migratory birds settle down during October and February, for a picturesque view. Get back to the hotel in Puri for the overnight stay.

Post breakfast of day 4 start with a drive to Bhubaneswar via Konark. You will stop at Konark to visit the Sun Temple which is also called the ‘Black Pagoda’. The temple belongs to the 13th century and is well-known for its architectural details which include the ‘mythological chariot’ belonging to the ‘Sun God’. Its ‘Kalinga Temple’ style is awesome from every angle. When you reach Bhubaneswar you can visit the Parasurameswara Temple famous for ‘lattice windows’, the Lingaraj Temple and the Mukteshwar Temple – all famous for the Kalinga Art that they represent. Get a sunset view at the Khandagiri and Udayagiri twin hill ‘Jain Caves’. You will rest for the night at Bhubaneswar.

This is the last day of the tour and once you have finished your breakfast you will be driven to the Bhubaneswar airport or to the Puri railway station to return home with unforgettable memories.