Odisha Complete: Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark & Chilika Lake

Arrive at Biju Patnaik International Airport or Bhubaneswar railway station. Meet the driver and transfer to the hotel. Complete check-in and begin sightseeing depending on arrival time. Visit Lingaraj Temple, one of Bhubaneswar's most important historic temples. Access to the inner temple is restricted to Hindu visitors; other guests can explore permitted exterior viewpoints. Visit Mukteswar Temple, admired for its detailed carvings and traditional Kalinga architecture. Continue to Rajarani Temple, known for its sculptural decoration and historic architecture. Explore Ekamra Haat, a handicraft market where visitors can shop for Odisha textiles, souvenirs and local products. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Overnight stay: Bhubaneswar.

Have breakfast and check out. Proceed to Dhauli Shanti Stupa, associated with the Kalinga War and the Buddhist heritage of the region. Continue to Pipili, a village famous for traditional appliqué handicrafts and colourful textile decorations. Drive towards Konark and visit the Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its monumental chariot design and stone carvings. Explore the permitted temple complex and interpretation areas. Visit Chandrabhaga Beach if weather and timing permit. Continue to Puri and check in to the hotel. Spend the evening at Puri Beach, enjoying the coastal atmosphere and local food stalls. Overnight stay: Puri.

Start early for a visit to Shri Jagannath Temple, subject to temple schedules, crowd conditions and visitor requirements. Explore the permitted areas around the temple and nearby traditional market streets. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Visit Raghurajpur Heritage Crafts Village, known for traditional Pattachitra painting and artisan workshops. Learn about the local craft tradition and explore authorised artisan shops. Visit other selected attractions in Puri depending on opening hours and available time. Spend the evening at leisure by the beach or explore the local shopping area. Overnight stay: Puri.

Enjoy breakfast and depart for Satapada on Chilika Lake. Travel through coastal villages and scenic countryside. On arrival, arrange an authorised boat excursion if operating. Explore the lagoon and its scenic waterways. Irrawaddy dolphin sightings are possible but cannot be promised. Visit permitted viewing areas around the lagoon and enjoy birdwatching where conditions allow. Learn about the region's fishing communities and wetland ecosystem. Return to Puri in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay. Overnight stay: Puri.

Have breakfast and check out. Drive back to Bhubaneswar. Visit Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, known for their ancient rock-cut structures and Jain heritage. Visit the Odisha State Museum if open and time permits. Explore additional temples or cultural attractions according to the group's interests. Spend the evening shopping at local markets or resting at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. Overnight stay: Bhubaneswar.

Enjoy breakfast and check out. If departure timing permits, visit a nearby attraction or market. Transfer to Bhubaneswar Airport or railway station. Complete the departure transfer. Tour ends with Odisha's temple heritage, coastal scenery and traditional arts.