Treasure Odisha Tour
Duration : 15 Nights 16 Days
Package Code: TOT-OD-002
DAY 01: Arrive Bhubaneswar – Balasore (196Kms/4.5Hrs)
Arrive in Bhubaneswar airport / Railway station, assistance and transfer to Baleswar. Stay overnight in the hotel in Baleswar.
DAY 02: Balasore – Similipal Park (110Kms/3Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Similipal, After check in , Post lunch trek into nearby area and enjoy the mountain birds & nature. Overnight in Resort.
DAY 03: Similipal National Park
Take a safari inside National Park of Similipal ,It will begin with taking the Jungle of this National park and may get a view of the Big Cat within Jungle area. Following that, a tribal village visit within the park can be rejoicing and afterwards in the evening, get in the lodge for rest.
DAY 04: Similipal – Chandipur (121Kms/3.5hrs)
Post breakfast, leave for Chandipur on the Sea. Check into the Beach hotel and later visit the fishing Jetty and enjoy the receding sea Stay overnight in Chandipur.
DAY 05: Chandipur – Dangamal (158Kms/4.5Hrs)
Drive towards Dangamal through Bhadrak and reach the Dangamal, Afternoon have a trek inside the forest to see birds & deers. Stay overnight in Dangamal.
DAY 06: Dangamal – Bhitarkanika Sanctuary(Inside the park activities by boat and by trekking)
Post breakfast in the morning,enjoy the boat riding within the sanctuary to View the Estuarine crocodiles, verities of Kingfishers , and many more avian species. Later trek inside the island to view the birds & animals in their natural habitat. Return to resort for dinner and rest.
DAY 07: Bhitarkanika Sanctuary – Dhenkanal (184Kms/5Hrs)
Post breakfast, move towards Dhenkanal for a royal home stay in palace . There will be halts to view the Buddhist Monasteries of Udaigiri and Ratnagiri, flourished from 2nd century AD to 11th Century AD. Overnight in Palace.
DAY 08: Dhenkanal – Joranda – Dhenkanal (26Kms/45Min )
Post breakfast; visit the shrine where the Monks are residing in Joranda village. We will familiarize with them and also witness their offerings which are very interesting to look. Later visit craft village Karmul where the villagers are engaged to produce the Dokra jewelry for the other community. Have local lunch and visit the Munda tribal village. Return to the palace and stay overnight.
DAY 09: Dhenkanal – Nuapatna – Bhubaneswar
Post breakfast, drive to Bhubaneswar en route visit the Silk Ikkat weaving village at Nuapatna and experience typical village life. Also, Stay overnight in Bhubaneswar.
DAY 10: In Bhubaneswar
Enjoy the half day sightseeing of Tribal Museum (closed on Monday),to see a glimpse of tribal life and culture as Odisha has 62 tribes later visit Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves, the twin hills honeycombed with architectural and sculptural splendour, these Jain caves belonging to 2nd century B.C. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.
DAY 11: In Bhubaneswar
Post breakfast in the morning, move towards the city of temple for viewing the hundreds of stunning temples which include the Lingaraj Mandir, Mukteswar Mandir with an outstanding stone arch also renowned as gem of the Odisha Architecture, Parsurameswar Temple having latticed windows along with delicate carvings, Rajarani Temple famous for its opulence in its architecture. All of these temples are various centuries old. Post lunch; visit the Nandankanan Zoo for an interesting White Tiger Safari having a Botanical Garden in the backdrop of lush forest along with an enticing lake. Take rest in Bhubaneswar overnight.
DAY 12: Bhubaneswar – Konark – Puri (100Kms/2Hrs)
Early morning drive to Konark en route visit Pipili, the colorful appliqué work village, and visit the World Heritage magnificent Sun Temple at Konark. Then, proceed to Puri to for hotel check in. Later evening, visit to the world famous Temple of Lord Jagannath (Non-Hindus are not allowed, inside). Relax on the golden beach of Puri and relish the fresh air coming from the Bay of Bengal. Stay overnight in Puri.
DAY 13: Puri – Chilika – Puri (50Kms/1.5Hrs-One Way)
In the morning, drive towards Satpada to visit the Chilika Lake which is famous as Emerald of the East with grand briny lagoon of water spread over 1100 square kilometers area having a great flock of more than 180 bird species travelled from South East Asia, Siberia central and so on to stay here during the winters. The amazing and vast blue water stretch remains unexplored, while the Irrawaddy Dolphins are entertaining enough to attract more than thousands of people. Later in the evening, move to the Puri beach market and take rest overnight in Puri.
DAY 14: Puri – Raghurajpur – Chilika – Gopalpur
Post breakfast; drive Gopalpur en route visit Raghurajpur, the craft village famous for patta painting along with other artifacts in a rural scenic beauty showcasing the vibrant Gotipua Dance by small boys with female costumes interlay artisans at work on different handicraft like stone carving, wood carving and palm leaf engraving etc. Later drive to Gopalpur en route visit the Chlika Lake at Mangalajodi (where different species of migratory birds by ferry country boat you can enjoy the nature’s paradise. Proceed to Gopalpur and move to the hotel for check in. Stay overnight in Gopalpur.
DAY 15: Gopalpur
After breakfast, proceed to visit Betnoi to explore the Black Buck where the villagers worship them. Later, visit to Taratarini temple (a legendary temple situated on a hillock) and Jaugada – Ashokan Rock Edicts. Stay overnight in Gopalpur.
DAY 16: Gopalpur – Bhubaneswar Departure
In the morning visit the Fishermen villages of Gopalpur and later drive back to Bhubaneswar airport to catch your evening flight for onward journey.
Tour Inclusions:
- 15 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.