Itinerary
- Day 1
Bhubaneswar
You'll land at Bhubaneswar airport and get picked up for the drive to your hotel. After settling in, the day opens up to explore several temples around the city like Rajarani, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar, Brahmeswar, and Lingaraj. From there, head out to see the ancient rock-cut caves at Khandagiri and Udaigiri, which give you a sense of the region's historical depth. Before dinner, stop by Dhauli peace pagoda for a quieter moment, then return to the hotel for the night.
- Start point
- Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel., 09:00 - 16:00)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Rajarani Temple
- Visit Parsurameswar Temple
- Visit Mukteswar Temple
- Visit Brahmeswar Temple
- Visit Lingaraj Temple (outer areas accessible to non-Hindus)
- Explore Khandagiri rock-cut caves
- Explore Udaigiri rock-cut caves
- Visit Dhauli peace pagoda
Landmarks Rajarani Temple Parsurameswar Temple Mukteswar Temple Brahmeswar Temple Lingaraj Temple Khandagiri Caves Udaigiri Caves Dhauli Peace Pagoda 
- Day 2
Bhubaneswar to Bhitaranika
After breakfast, you'll drive toward Bhitarakanika National Park, which takes about 6 hours covering roughly 260 kilometers. Along the way, explore the Buddhist excavation sites at Ratnagiri, Udaigiri, and Lalitgiri where you'll see old stupas and monastery ruins. Once you reach the jungle lodge and check in, spend the rest of the afternoon getting familiar with the second largest mangrove forest in India, which serves as a critical breeding area for Olive Ridley sea turtles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ratnagiri Buddhist Site
- Visit Udaigiri Buddhist Site
- Visit Lalitgiri Buddhist Site
- Explore Bhitarakanika mangrove forest
- Observe Olive Ridley turtle breeding ground
Landmarks Ratnagiri Buddhist Site Udaigiri Buddhist Site Lalitgiri Buddhist Site Bhitarakanika National Park 
- Day 3
Bhitaranika to Similipal
Start early with a boat safari through the mangrove forest where you can spot various bird species and estuarine crocodiles in their natural habitat. Next, visit Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary and climb up the watchtower to get views across the landscape with pelicans and storks visible below. After that, head to the Crocodile museum at Dangamal to learn more about the local wildlife and biodiversity. Later in the day, drive to Similipal Tiger Reserve and settle into your accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat safari through Bhitarakanika mangrove forest
- Visit Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary
- Climb watchtower at Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary
- Visit Crocodile museum at Dangamal
- Observe estuarine crocodiles
- Observe pelicans and storks
Landmarks Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary Crocodile Museum at Dangamal Similipal Tiger Reserve 
- Day 4
Similipal Tiger Reserve
A jeep safari takes you through Similipal Tiger Reserve where the landscape includes scenic peaks like Khairiburu and Maghasini along with rocky formations such as Ganapati. The reserve has red silk cotton trees and you might see tigers, leopards, sloth bears, elephants, gaurs, and even the rare melanistic tigers. After the safari wraps up, the evening is free so you can relax around the jungle lodge and take in the quiet surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Similipal Tiger Reserve
- Observe wildlife including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and gaurs
- View melanistic tigers (unique to this reserve)
- Explore scenic peaks and rocky cliffs
Landmarks Similipal Tiger Reserve Khairiburu Peak Maghasini Peak Ganapati Cliffs - Day 5
Similipal to Bhubaneswar
Have breakfast and then start the journey back toward Bhubaneswar. When you arrive, a driver will take you straight to the airport for your flight out, bringing the Odisha wildlife and temple tour to a close.
- End point
- Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India (As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport., 16:00 - 21:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
