Book the 4 night Odisha Temple Tour with Brightsun which transports you through the eastern Indian state of Odisha at the Bay of Bengal. Immerse yourself into the region’s tribal cultures, admire ancient temple complexes, explore museums, and relax on stunning beaches. This amazing tour covers visits to the charming historic city of Bhubaneswar and the coastal city of Puri.
Day 1 – Bhubaneswar
Upon arrival in Bhubaneswar you’ll be met by one of our representatives who will transfer you to your hotel. Later on, enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of the Tribal Museum and the ancient Khandagiri & Udaygiri Jain caves. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.
Day 2 - Bhubaneswar – Puri (60km / approx. 2hrs)
After breakfast, proceed to Puri and en-route visit the Buddhist Dhauli stupa, the Chausath Yogini Temple in Hirapur, the village of Pipli, and the village of Raghurajpur. Upon arrival in Puri, check-in to your hotel and in the evening, there’s a visit to the Lord Jagannath Temple (non Hindus are not permitted inside this temple). Afterwards there will be some leisure time to take a walk along the golden sands of Puri’s beach. Overnight stay in Puri.
Day 3 – Puri - Bhubaneswar
After some breakfast, you’ll return to Bhubaneswar and en route visit Konark and its famous Sun Temple, plus visit the Ramachandi Temple and Chandrabhaga Beach. Later on, enjoy a half day city tour with visits to famous temples such as the Lingaraj Temple, Parsurameswar Temple, Mukteshwar, and the Rajarani Temple. After a lunch break, you’ll visit the Nandankanan Zoo (zoo is closed on Mondays), famed for its white tiger safari. The rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.
Day 4 - Day at Leisure in Bhubaneswar
After breakfast, you’ll have the entire day at leisure to explore Bhubaneswar’s iconic attractions or you can plan to independently explore some local markets. This would be the perfect time to explore some of your favourite sites from the day before and spend more time there, or pick up some souvenirs. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.
Day 5 - Departure from Bhubaneswar
After breakfast, you’ll transferred to Bhubaneswar Airport for your onward journey home.