Heritage Tour of Odisha

On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport or railway station transfer to hotel. if time permits visit tribal museum (closed on Monday ), Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves meant for Jaina monastics dated to 1st century bc. Overnight in Bhubaneswar hotel.

Today drive to puri. Enroute visit Dhauli famous for its Peace Pagoda and Asokan Rock Edict, also visit Pipli famous for its applique village and Raghurajpur ( artisans village ). On arrival at Puri check into the hotel. In the evening visit Golden Beach for relaxation. Overnight in Puri.

Early morning visit Lord Jagannath Temple to pay homage to lord of universe (non hindus are not allowed inside the temple premises). Later on drive to Chilika Lake at Satpada famous for its largest brackish water lake in Asia. Take a boat cruise to get a glimpse of beautiful Irrawaddy Dolphins ( pay there directly). Overnight in Puri.

Drive to Konark famous for its Sun Temple which is now a world heritage monument, also visit Konark museum (closed on Friday). Enroute visit Ramchandi Temple. Visit Chandrabhaga Beach for relaxation. Later drive down to Bhubaneswar and connect the train to Sambalpur. Overnight train. (20:20 boarding time).

Sambalpur is famous for Sambalpuri saree (ikat design) and Samaleswari Temple. Arrival Sambalpur and transfer to the hotel. After refreshment visit weavers family to buy and witness traditional weaving family and their various design work. In the afternoon you can visit Hirakud Dam and enjoy the beautiful scenic panoramic from the top. In the evening you can visit the city and handlooms society. Overnight stay at hotel.

In the morning visit Mata Samaleswari Temple at the river bank of Mahanadi. After breakfast proceed to visit most interesting temple at Huma, known as leaning temple. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast assistance on departure transfer to the railway station for Bhubaneswar. Overnight at hotel.

Assistance for departure transfer to Bhubaneswar airport for onward journey.