GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH BHITARKANIKA

BHUBANESWAR

PURI

KONARK

CHILIKA

BHITARKANIKA

Itinerary of Golden Triangle with Bhitarkanika Wildlife Tour (7 Nights / 8 Days)

Private tour • Start/End: Bhubaneswar • Operated by Sree Jagannath Sai Holidays

Duration
7 Nights / 8 Days

Trip Route
Bhubaneswar → Chilika (Barkul) → Puri → Bhitarkanika → Bhubaneswar

Price
On Request (INR)

Vehicle
Exclusive AC Car

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Introduction

Explore Odisha’s classic Golden Triangle—Bhubaneswar, Puri, and Konark—with a wilderness add-on at the mangrove kingdom of Bhitarkanika. This itinerary mixes temples, crafts and beaches with lagoon cruises and jungle creeks.

Short Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Bhubaneswar; Local Sightseeing
Day 02: Drive to Chilika (Barkul)
Day 03: Chilika Local Sightseeing
Day 04: Drive to Puri
Day 05: Puri Local Sightseeing
Day 06: Puri to Bhitarkanika (via Konark/Pipili/Dhauli)
Day 07: Bhitarkanika Sightseeing
Day 08: Return to Bhubaneswar; End of Tour

Day-wise Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival at Bhubaneswar; Local Sightseeing

Meet & transfer to hotel. Visit Lingaraj, Rajarani, Mukteswar & Vittal temples, markets and Ekamra Haat. If time permits, State Museum (Mon closed). Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Day 2 – Drive to Chilika (Barkul)

Check out and cover Nandankanan Zoological Park (Mon closed) & Khandagiri–Udayagiri caves. Continue to Barkul on Chilika Lake. Sunset by the lakeside. Overnight at Barkul.

Day 3 – Chilika Local Sightseeing

Boat cruise to Nalabana Bird Sanctuary (seasonal), Kalijai Temple, and Narayani picnic spot. Return to hotel. Overnight at Barkul/Chilika.

Day 4 – Drive to Puri

Check out and drive to Puri via Shakhigopal temple and Raghurajpur craft village. Check in; visit Lord Jagannath & Mausi Maa temples; evening at Puri beach. Overnight at Puri.

Day 5 – Puri Local Sightseeing

Sunrise at Puri beach; visit Sunargaurang & Loknath temples. Excursion to Satapada, Chilika: boat to sea-mouth for possible Irrawaddy Dolphin sightings and Rajhans Island. Return and overnight at Puri.

Day 6 – Puri to Bhitarkanika

After breakfast drive via KONARK Sun Temple (UNESCO), Chandrabhaga/Ramchandi beaches, Pipili appliqué village and Dhauli Peace Pagoda. Proceed to Chandbali/Bhitarkanika; hotel check-in. Overnight near Bhitarkanika.

Day 7 – Bhitarkanika Sightseeing

Day cruise through mangrove creeks by forest boat; visit Crocodile Project, Interpretation Centre, Pakhigahan Island & watchtowers (as permitted). Return to base. Overnight near Bhitarkanika.

Day 8 – Return to Bhubaneswar; End of Tour

Check out and drive back to Bhubaneswar. Drop at Airport/Railway Station for onward journey.