Highlights

Diamond Triangle, Nandankanan Park, Mahima Cult, Khandagiri and Udayagiri, Konark Sun Temple, Chilika Lake

Itinerary

  • Duration: 11 Nights/ 12 Days
  • Best Time: October to February
Day

On arrival at Bhubaneshwar, check-in at a hotel and have rest for some time. Later visit Diamond Triangle- that consists of three Buddhist sites- Ratnagiri, Udaygiri & Lalitgiri wherein at Ratnagiri, amazing architecture is found with multi colored stones; at Udayagiri, a large compund with arranged varanda can be found and at Lalitgiri, one can visit a complex of Buddhist monasteries, stupas and sculptures. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing at Bhubaneshwar. Visit Nandankanan Zoological Park- an attractive tourist place as tigers are found here. Then, visit Lingaraja Temple- a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (also called Harihara). Later in the evening visit Mukteswara Temple- a Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva where one can rejoice the art and sculpture. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, visit headquarter of Mahima Cult at Joranda where you may like to visit the monasteries. There are several monasteries at this place and you may also meet the monks. This place is named as Mahima Cult as it houses the Samadhi of the great preacher- Mahima Gosain. Later, visit the religious temples- Dhuni Mandira, Gadi Mandira and Sunya Mandira. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed to visit Jain Cave. This cave is located on the hills of Khandagiri and Udayagiri. Later, drive to Puri- a city famous for its architecture and sculptures. On arrival, check-in at a hotel and have rest for some time. Later in the evening explore the local market to enjoy the street food. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, proceed to visit Konark Sun Temple (Black Pagoda) that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Konark.Then, visit the popular temple- Jagannath Temple, dedicated to Lord Jagannath. Visit Gundicha Mandir- known as the Garden House of Jagannath and the nearby village of artisans. If time permits, also visit the sunny beach at Puri. This beach is considered as one of the finest in the world. Later, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards Gopalpur on sea enroute Chilika Lake. Tourists like to travel by sea especially when they are sea worshippers. The Chilika Lake has a narrow-neck that leads it to the outer channel which further leads it to the sea. Later, proceed towards Gopalpur on sea. On arrival, check-in at a hotel and have rest. Later, proceed to explore the local market to enjoy the street food. Return to the hotel for overnight stay. 

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards Rayagada. On arrival, check-in at a hotel and have rest for some time. Later, proceed to visit temples- Maa Markama Temple, Laxminarayan Temple, Maa Majhighariani Temple etc. In the evening, you may also like to visit Chatikona- the beauty spot of nature. Later, visit Minajhola- the place famous for the Shiva Temple. Then, return to the hotel for overnight stay. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards Chhatikona Dongariya Kondh market to explore the local market and purchase the traditional artifacts as souvenirs.Then, proceed towards Jeypore that is one of the perfect spot for the nature lovers. One may love to visit other attractions of this place that includes waterfalls, exotic wildlife and thick deciduous forests. Later, check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion at Onukudelli where you may love to explore the markets of Bonda, Gadaba and Didayee that showcase teh handicraft commodities. You may like to purchase the handicrafts as the souvenirs. In the evening, while returning to the hotel, visit Ollar Gadaba Village. Explore the village where you may feel the hospitality of the tribal people of the village. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards Vishakhapatnam. Visit Kunduli Tribal Market where various tribal people are found. Visit the local market nearby to enjoy street food. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing at Vishakhapatnam. Visit Kailasagiri Hill- where huge statues of Lord Shiva and Parvati are made from white marble. From the base of Lord Shiva's statue, is a stream that flows to the foot of the hill. A road leads to the top of the hill which shows a panoramic view of the Bay of Bengal. One of the other attractions of the place is The Floral Watch- that is a huge park that tourists like to visit. Then, visit Araku Valley- a beautiful valley with amazing gardens. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed to Vishakhapatnam Airport or Railway Station to board a flight or train to your onwards journey with memories of Your Festigo Journey. 

The prices are Inclusive of

  • Accommodation on Single/ Double/ Triple sharing basis- as required.
  • All transfers and sightseeing.
  • AC Indigo/ Dezire upto 3 people and Innova upto 6 people.
  • Breakfast and Dinner (MAP) on menu plan.
  • All taxes

The prices are Exclusive of

  • Monument Fees.
  • Lunch and Dinner.
  • Guide Charges.
  • Air/Rail/Bus Fair.
  • Personal Expenses in Hotel.
  • Camera Charges.
  • Anything not mentioned except Inclusions.

Terms And Condition:

Cancellation

 

When Cancellation is made                                                                                                  Charges

From your Booking Date

50-31 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   20% of tour cost

30-16 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   50% of tour cost

15 - 0 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   100% of total tour cost