Odisha Nature Trail & Culture
Duration : 11 Nights 12 Days
Package Code: TOT-OD-001
Day 1 : Arrive Bhubaneswar
Assistance at the airport and transfer to Transfer to hotel. Afternoon excursion to Tribal Museum and Khandagiri – Udaygiri Jain Caves dating back to the 2nd century BC. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 : Bhubaneswar
An early morning walk in Ekamra park to view pale-capped pigeons, and then head for a visit to Parasurameswar temple Mukteswar Temple Rajarani Temple and Lingaraj Temple. After lunch, visit NandanKanan Zoo for its famed white-tiger adventure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 : Bhubaneswar-Satkosia(186Kms/5Hrs)
After breakfast, travel to Satkosia and then after lunch, a quick walk through the forest to discover the beauty of nature. Overnight stay in a tent.
Day 4 : Satkosia
The morning is a boat cruise through the gorge, to observe alligators and crocodiles lying around among the sandbanks.Then, after lunch, hike along the nature trails followed by a night bonfire. Stay in a tented hotel for the night.
Day 5 : Satkosia- Dhenkanal (167Kms/4.5Hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Dhenkanal. Install the Dhenkanal palace. Afternoon visit with monks of the Mahima Community in Jorannda. Overnight and dinner at Dhenkanal Palace.
Day 6 : Dhenkanal – Bhitarkanika (184Kms/5Hrs)
After breakfast, head to Dangmal In the afternoon, take an excursion to watch animals like wild boars, monter Lizards deer and many other birds. Check in at Forest cottage and stay overnight .
Day 7 : Bhitarkanika
After breakfast, take a boat cruise through creeks to discover other species of birds as well as reptiles. You can also hike through the mangrove forest, and from the watch tower , you can see other animals in the natural environment. Evening bonfire & overnight.
Day 8 : Bhitarkanika- Puri (224Kms/5.5Hrs)
After breakfast, return to Puri and visit Buddhist monuments, ancient stupas-chaityas as well as archeological excavations at Ratnagiri and Lalitgiri.Stay overnight at the hotel in Puri.
Day 9 : Puri-Konark-Puri (35Kms/1Hrs)
After breakfast, take a drive to The Sun Temple in Konark Lunch on the beach , then walk to visit the fishermen’s village and travel to Puri to visit the Jaggannath Temple & market .Overnight in the Hotel In Puri.
Day 10 : Puri- Chilka-Puri (50 Kms/1Hrs- One Way )
After breakfast, drive for Chilka lake to view Chilka lake to see the threatened Irrawaddy Dolphins and visit typical villages . Overnight in Puri.
Day 11 : Puri-Mangalajodi- Bhubaneswar (68Kms/1.5Hrs- One Way)
After breakfast, you can visit Mangalajodi The bird’s paradise. In the afternoon, drive towards Bhubaneswar for a night stay.
Day 12 : BHUBANESWAR DEPARTURE
Transfer from departure point to Airport for the return journey.
Tour Inclusions:
- 11 Nights Hotel Accommodation on above Places
- 3Star Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing Basis
- Meal Plan -Daily Breakfast and Dinner at Hotel
- All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by AC Car
- Driver Allowance, Toll Tax and Parking
- All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary)
Payment Terms :
Advance 50% payment to book your seat
100% balance payment at least 30 days before the commencement of tour
Refund policy in case of cancellation:
80% of total cost if cancelled 60 days or more before the commencement of tour
50% of total cost if cancelled 30 days to 59 days before the commencement of tour
20% of total cost if cancelled 16 days to 29 days before the commencement of tour
No refund if cancelled 15 days or lesser before the commencement of tour
Terms and Conditions
- The above rates are based on minimum 2 persons travelling together.
- Child below 12 years can share the bed with the parents with an extra cost.
- Airfares may change without any notice at any time during the validity of the package.
- Rates are subject to change based on availability and date of travel (Peak season/ Conference/ Holiday period surcharges would apply)
- Weekend surcharge may be applicable if any.
- Hotel check in time is 1200 hours, check out time is 1100 hours. Early check in / late checks out is subject to availability of rooms.
- Surcharge may applicable if travel in weekends.
- Cancellation charges would apply as per company policy.