Odisha Highlights — Bhubaneshwar, Puri, Konark & Nandan Kanan

Overview.

A seven-day Odisha highlights circuit — Bhubaneshwar's temple city, Puri's Jagannath Dham, Konark's 13th-century Sun Temple, and Chilika Lake's flamingos at Barkul. The state's signature pilgrim-and-beach circuit.

Highlights.

Your journey, day by day.

7 days of carefully crafted experiences

1

Mukteshwar — gem of Kalinga architecture

Bhubaneshwar Arrival — Lingaraj & Old Temples

Arrive in Bhubaneshwar and explore the temple city — Lingaraj (11th-century Shiva temple), Mukteshwar (the gem of Odisha temple architecture), Rajarani and Brahmeshwar. Afternoon at Khandagiri-Udayagiri Jain caves and Kala Bhoomi crafts museum.

Pickup at BhubaneshwarLingaraj TempleMukteshwar TempleRajarani TempleKhandagiri-Udayagiri CavesKala Bhoomi

🍽️ Lunch🌙 Dinner

🏨Panthanivas Bhubaneshwar

2

Flamingos at Nalabana

🚗 120 km drive

Bhubaneshwar to Barkul (Chilika)

Morning drive to Barkul on Chilika Lake — Asia's largest brackish-water lagoon. Afternoon boat ride to Nalabana bird sanctuary and Kalijai temple on its island.

Drive to BarkulKalijai Temple boatNalabana bird sanctuary boatChilika sunset

🍳 Breakfast🍽️ Lunch🌙 Dinner

🏨Panthanivas Barkul

3

Sunset on Gopalpur beach

🚗 180 km drive

Drive Barkul to Gopalpur-on-Sea

Drive south along the coast to Gopalpur-on-Sea, stopping at Narayani Hill Temple and Tampara Lake en route. Afternoon free for the beach.

Drive to GopalpurNarayani Hill TempleTampara LakeGopalpur beach

🍳 Breakfast🍽️ Lunch🌙 Dinner

🏨Panthanivas Gopalpur

4

Tibetan settlement in coastal Odisha

🚗 165 km round trip

Gopalpur — Chandragiri Buddhist Monastery Excursion

Excursion to Chandragiri — a Tibetan settlement with the Jirang Buddhist Monastery and a Tibetan village. Hot Sulphur Spring and Deer Park en route. Back to Gopalpur for the night.

Drive to ChandragiriJirang MonasteryTibetan villageHot Sulphur SpringDeer Park

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Panthanivas Gopalpur

5

Jagannath Dham darshan

🚗 180 km drive

Drive Gopalpur to Puri

Drive north to Puri. Afternoon at the Jagannath Dham — view the temple from the Raghunandan Library rooftop (non-Hindus not permitted inside). Evening at Puri beach for the rath darshan.

Drive to PuriJagannath Temple darshanRaghunandan Library rooftop viewPuri beach evening

🍳 Breakfast🍽️ Lunch🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Puri

6

Konark Sun Temple chariot

🚗 75 km round trip

Puri — Konark Sun Temple, Raghurajpur Crafts Village

Drive to Konark for the 13th-century Sun Temple (UNESCO) — the colossal stone chariot of Surya. Continue to Raghurajpur — Odisha's heritage Pattachitra painting village. Return to Puri for the night.

Drive to KonarkSun TempleDrive to RaghurajpurPattachitra artists' homes

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Puri

7

White tigers at Nandankanan

🚗 85 km drive

Puri to Bhubaneshwar — Nandankanan, Departure

Drive back to Bhubaneshwar via Nandankanan Zoo (white tigers, Asiatic lions). Evening drop at Bhubaneshwar airport / railway station.

Drive to BhubaneshwarNandankanan ZooDeparture transfer

🍳 Breakfast

🏨N/A — Departure

Gallery.