Itinerary
- Day 1
Bhubaneswar
You'll arrive in Bhubaneswar where a representative meets you for your hotel transfer. The afternoon focuses on the temple circuit, so plan to see Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani, and Lingaraj temples, each with their own architectural character. By evening, you'll head to the Dhauli light and sound show, which walks through the region's ancient history. The whole day gives you a real sense of why they call this the 'City of Temples'.
- Start point
- Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel., 07:00 - 14:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Parasurameshwar Temple
- Visit Mukteshwar Temple
- Visit Rajarani Temple
- Visit Lingaraj Temple
- Dhauli light & sound show
Landmarks Parasurameshwar Temple Mukteshwar Temple Rajarani Temple Lingaraj Temple Dhauli Light & Sound Show 
- Day 2
Bhubaneswar to Bhitarakanika
After breakfast, you'll drive to Bhitarakanika and check into a jungle cottage or tent. The second-largest mangrove forest surrounds the area, and the afternoon brings a full-day boat safari where you'll spot various bird species and see estuarine crocodiles basking in the water. You'll also visit Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary and stop by the Crocodile Museum at Dangamal. It's a solid introduction to the wildlife here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day boat safari in Bhitarakanika
- Visit Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary
- Visit Crocodile Museum at Dangamal
Landmarks Bhitarakanika Mangrove Forest Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary Crocodile Museum 
- Day 3
Bhitarakanika
Start before sunrise with another boat safari through the mangrove habitat, when the birds are most active. Later you'll climb the watchtower at Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary for views across the landscape. The higher vantage point really helps you understand how the ecosystem all fits together, from the water below to the forest stretching out in every direction.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning boat safari in Bhitarakanika
- Climb watchtower in Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks Bhitarakanika Mangrove Forest Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary 
- Day 4
Bhitarakanika to Puri
The day begins with a morning boat safari, then you'll drive toward Puri. On the route, you'll stop at the excavated Buddhist sites of Ratnagiri, Udaigiri, and Lalitgiri to see what the region's Buddhist heritage looks like. By late afternoon, you'll reach your Puri hotel, which sits in a quiet setting away from the busier parts of town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning boat safari in Bhitarakanika
- Visit Ratnagiri Buddhist site
- Visit Udaigiri Buddhist site
- Visit Lalitgiri Buddhist site
Landmarks Ratnagiri Buddhist Site Udaigiri Buddhist Site Lalitgiri Buddhist Site 
- Day 5
Puri
A full day of exploration starts with the Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's genuinely striking for its architecture and carved details. From there, you'll move through Pipli village to check out the vibrant applique work the area is known for. Later, Raghurajpur shows you traditional Pattachitra painting in action. The day wraps up at the Jagannath Temple, one of the four major pilgrimage sites in India.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Konark Sun Temple
- Explore Pipli village
- Visit Raghurajpur artisan village
- Visit Jagannath Temple
Landmarks Konark Sun Temple Pipli Village Raghurajpur Artisan Village Jagannath Temple 
- Day 6
Puri to Gopalpur
You'll drive toward Gopalpur with a major stop at Chilika Lake, which spreads out as a large brackish water lagoon with its own ecosystem. Mangalajodi is known as a bird paradise, so you'll spend time watching the variety of birds there. Once you reach Gopalpur, settle into your hotel and spend the evening in the quiet coastal setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chilika Lake
- Experience Mangalajodi Birds paradise
Landmarks Chilika Lake Mangalajodi Birds Paradise 
- Day 7
Gopalpur to Srikakulam
The drive takes you to Srikakulam, a city with significant historical and cultural roots. You'll explore Salihundam, a Buddhist heritage site with stupas, sculptures, and a museum filled with ancient artifacts. The area gives you a sense of how Buddhist culture shaped the region over centuries, and nature's presence here balances out the historical focus.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Salihundam Buddhist heritage site
- Explore Salihundam museum
Landmarks Salihundam Buddhist Heritage Site - Day 8
Srikakulam to Araku Valley
You'll head up to Araku Valley, a hill station surrounded by thick greenery where the temperature drops as you climb. The Borra Caves have dramatic stalactite and stalagmite formations that you can walk through. After that, plan time at the Tribal Museum to understand local cultures, then move through Katiki Waterfalls and Galikonda Viewpoint. If you have energy, the Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations show how the area grows coffee and tea on the hillsides.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Borra Caves
- Visit Tribal Museum
- Visit Katiki Waterfalls
- Visit Galikonda Viewpoint
- Visit Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations
Landmarks Borra Caves Tribal Museum Katiki Waterfalls Galikonda Viewpoint Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations - Day 9
Araku Valley to Visakhapatnam
You'll drive into Visakhapatnam, a busy port city on the Bay of Bengal. After checking into your hotel, you can start exploring or relax before the evening. The city has several things worth seeing, including beaches along the coast, the Kursura Submarine Museum, the Kali Temple, and the Visakha Museum, so you'll have options depending on your energy level.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kursura Submarine Museum
- Visit Kali Temple
- Visit Visakha Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore pristine beaches
Landmarks Kursura Submarine Museum Kali Temple Visakha Museum 
- Day 10
Visakhapatnam Departure
This morning lets you move through any remaining Visakhapatnam sights at whatever pace works for you, whether that's early or a bit later. After lunch, your team will arrange the airport transfer and you'll head out on your departure flight. The trip wraps up having covered temples, wildlife, Buddhist heritage, tribal culture, beaches, and coastal areas across the region.
- End point
- Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ), NH 45, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India (As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport., 07:00 - 16:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Visakhapatnam's sights
