06 Nights / 07 Days Exotic Odisha

Odisha (formerly Orissa), an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal, is known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples. The capital, Bhubaneswar, is home to hundreds of temples, notably the Nagara-style Mukteswar and the Lingaraj, both built in the 11th century and set around sacred Bindusagar Lake. The Odisha State Museum is dedicated to the area’s indigenous history.


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Odisha (formerly Orissa), an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal, is known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples. The capital, Bhubaneswar, is home to hundreds of temples, notably the Nagara-style Mukteswar and the Lingaraj, both built in the 11th century and set around sacred Bindusagar Lake. The Odisha State Museum is dedicated to the area’s indigenous history.

Facts and Figures About Odisha (Orissa)
Geographical area
155,707 sq. km
Total forest area
58136 sq. km.
Coastline
480 km.
Capital
Bhubaneshwar
Time
GMT + 5.30 hrs.
Location
Between 17° C31'N - 20° 31'N and 81° 31'E - 87° 30'E

Neighbouring States
West Bengal in the north east, Jharkhand in the north, Andhra Pradesh in the south, Chattisgarh in the west, Bay of Bengal on the east.
Climate in Odisha(Orissa)
Typically tropical with three major seasons, Summer (March-June), Rainy (July -September), Winter (October-February).
Average rainfall
150 cm.

Population of Odisha (Orissa)
36804660 (2001 census), 3.58% of country's Population. Population density 236 per square km. Male - 1,86,60,570, Female - 1,81,44,090 and the sex ratio F:M is 972:1000. The urban population is 55,17,238 whereas rural is 3,12,87,422.
Literacy rate
Total 63.08 percent; 71.35 percent male and 50.51 percent female.
Religion
The majority (over 94 percent) consists of Hindus. Muslim, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhist and Jains form a very small minority.
Language
Unilingual Oriya speaking state.

Administrative set up
Total districts 30 - Major are Cuttack, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Balasore, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Sundergarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Koraput.

Transportation

Airport at Bhubaneswar; Total railway route length - 2287 km; broad gauge railway network about-2401 km; Total length of surfaced roads about 14,870 km, criss-crossed by a network of national and state highwas. Regular connections available to all major cities of the state and adjoining Kolkata, Raipur, Ranchi, Vizag etc.
Communication
Facilities like STD, ISD, E-mail, Internet, Cellular phones are functional almost everywhere in larger town and cities.

Odisha(Orissa) Tourist Attractions
Time honoured temples, virgin beaches, lakes, tribal areas, handicrafts and handlooms, wildlife reserves, majestic monuments, fair and festivals.



Places to see in Odisha (Orissa)



  • Chandipur Beach
  • Gopalpur on Sea
  • Rath Yatra in Puri
  • Shri Jagannath Temple
  • Sun Temple Konark
  • Konark Dance Festival
  • Bhitarkanika National Park

Day 01: Bhubaneswar Rly. Station / Airport – Puri

Meet & greet on arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport / Railway Station & transfer to Puri. On arrival Check-in to hotel. Rest of the day free for own activities. Overnight stay will be at Puri.

Day 02: Puri – Konark Sightseeing

In the morning visit the Lord Jagannath Temple built in 15 th  Century AD and crowned with Vishnu’s wheel & flag dominate the landscape at Puri and also visit the famous Sun Temple at Konark and enjoy the serenity of Chandrabhaga beach nearby. In the afternoon you can enjoy long stretch of golden beach, shallow enough to walk out a long distance, with superb surf. Evening free for shopping at Sea side where you can get some unique ornaments & showpieces made by Shell. Overnight stay will be at Puri.

Day 03: Puri – Gopalpur (155 Km / 5 Hrs)

After breakfast Check-out and transfer to Gopalpur. Evening arrive Gopalpur, Check-in at hotel. Overnight stay will be at Gopalpur.

Day 04: Gopalpur

After breakfast enjoy on the sea beach. Afternoon free for leisure. Overnight stay will be at Gopalpur.

Day 05: Gopalpur – Bhubaneswar (180 kms / 5 hrs)

After Breakfast Check-out and transfer to Bhubaneswar. On arrival Check-in to hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Bhubaneswar.

Day 06: Bhubaneswar Sightseeing

After breakfast visit Khandagiri, Udaygiri, Lingraj Temple & Nandan Kanan. Evening you can enjoy shopping at Ekaamra Haat buying local handicrafts and other goodies. Overnight stay will be at Bhubaneswar.

Day 07: Bhubaneswar Hotel – Bhubaneswar Rly. Station / Airport (65 kms / 2 hrs)

After breakfast Check-out from hotel, transfer to Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey.

Common Package Inclusions:

  • Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
  • Meal Plan (as per mentioned above).
  • Exclusive A/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing.
  • All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).

Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.

Exclusions:

  • Air Fare / Train fare.
  • Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, porterage.
  • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Entrance Fees & Guide charges. Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
  • Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
  • 4.50% Service Tax.
  • Anything which is not included in the inclusion.

Note <li>We can also have 2 nights stay at Vizak and a day tour to Aruku valley, kindly confirm as per the visitors wish.

  • We are open to all cultural and craft workshop; kindly intimate us early to organize it efficiently.
  • Cycle rickshaw tour also available at Puri local market; Intimate us early to organize it nicely.
  • We also arrange all Local Folk Dance form at Bhubaneswar including classical dance.