Odisha Diamond Triangle
6 Day, 5 NightDestinations Highlight – Temple City of Bhubaneswar / Budhhist Diamond Triangle of Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri & Udaigiri / Dhauli Peace Pagoda / 64 Yogini Temple / World Heritage Siight of Sun Temple at Konark / Religious Capital of India, Puri / Largest Brackish Water Lagoon,Chilika.
Plans
Upon arrival at Bhubaneswar airport, transfer to hotel. After chk in & fresh up, if time permit proceed for half day city tour covering the ancient temples of Lingaraj, Rajarani, Parsurameswar & Mukteswar. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast proceed for full day excursion to Buddhist site of Ratnagiri , Lalitgiri & Udaigiri. together which creates Puspagiri University which has a number of best sculptures of that age – like significant stupas and monasteries (viharas). As a renowned Buddhist pilgrimage, this ancient lush village Lalitgiri is a holy destination for a large number of Buddhism devotees. Back to Bhubaneswar & Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Puri enroute visit Dhauli peace pagoda. 64 Yogini temple at Hirapur, Pipli appliqué village & Konark Sun temple. Continue drive to Puri. On arrival chk into hotel. Rest of the day relax on the blue flag beach. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast visit to Lord Jagannath temple ( Watch the idol of Lord from outside as Non Hindus are not allowed to enter inside). Later proceed for full day excursion to Chilika lake at Satpada to see the dolphins. Back to Puri & Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive back to Bhubaneswar enroute visit the only heritage village of Raghurajpur. Upon arrival at Bhubaneswar, visit to State Tribal Museum, Khandagiri & Udaigiri caves & Kalabhoomi – Museum of Art & Craft. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast check out from hotel & drop at Airport for onwards journey.