Day 1: Arrive Bhubneshwar

Insight Holidays welcomes you to the temple city of Bhubaneshwar. On arrival meet our representative & transfer to your pre booked hotel. Post meal enjoy the perfect introduction of Temple City. Visit some of finest temples- Lingraj Temple, Rajrani Temple, Mukteshwa Temple. These temples are some of the best specimen of the Utkalian Temple architecture. Later Explore Odisha Crafts Museum also known as Kalabhoomi, which is a museum dedicated to the art and crafts of Odisha. Evening visit Sriram Temple & Ekamra Haat. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2: Bhubaneswr – Chilika – Gopalpur on Sea

After breakfast, visit the Udaygiri & Khandagiri Caves - an excellent example of Jain Cave Art, built by Kharavela around 1st - 2nd Century BC for Jain monks. Continue drive to Chilika at Barkul. Enjoy a boat ride to goddess Kalijai Temple. Enjoy your lunch with variety mouth watering sea foods at Panth Niwas. Later drive Gopalpur-on-Sea, a quiet and charming sea resort along the Bay of Bengal. It offers secluded environment and magnificent sun, surf and sand for most of the year. On arrival check in to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure at the beach. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3: Gopalpur on Sea – Taptapani Hot Spring – Jirang

After a refreshing morning having strolled along the serene beach, set out by road along greeneries for the healing touch of Taptapani Hot Sulphure – A Marvel of nature also known for its natural hot sulphur springs with medicinal properties. Drive further to Jirang village at Chandragiri. The major attraction is the Padmasambhava Monastery popularly known as the Jirang Monastery. It is the largest monastery in Eastern India. The monastery was inaugurated by His Holiness The Dalai Lama in 2010. It is a residence cum college for budding Buddhist monks who come from all over India here to study. Experience their carpet making workshop before leaving towards Gopalpur. Overnight stay at Gopalpur.

Day 4: Gopalpur on Sea – Malati Patapur – Puri

Morning after breakfast drive to Puri. En route explore Wonderworld Theme Park. Enjoy rip roaring rides, blood tingling water games at one of the finest water park in Odisha. Post Lunch enjoy crazy river ride and rain dance. Evening drive to Puri. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Puri – On to Konark & Raghurajpur

Today morning after breakfast begin your exploration with a historic tour to Black Pagoda - Sun Temple at Konark conceived in 13th century as a massive chariot hauling the Sun God across the heaven is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stand Enthralled by its architectural & sculptural marvels. Visit the Archaeological Museum (Closed on Friday) to experience vast collections of Sculptures, artefacts & more than 250 antiques recovered from present temple. Visit the Fishermen’s Village & experience their pivotal daily life with fishing boat & net. Later drive towards Raghurajpur, a Heritage Craft village where the entire community is involved in making Pattachitra Palm Leaf engravings & Odishi & Gotipua dance forms, which are examples of rich craftsmanship & culture. Your tour doesn’t complete without witnessing Jagannath Temple. (Non Hindus are not allowed into the premises of Temple). The 12th century Jagannath Temple at Puri is dedicated to Lord Jagannath – “The Lord of the Universe” where yogis and devotees throng to seek forgiveness, to seek blessing. The chariots of the divine siblings, Jagannath, Subhadra and Balabhadra, pulled by devotees through the grand road in the famous Rath Yatra in every July. Afternoon visit the long stretch of golden beach – recently Blue Flag recognised for its clean & highest standard of amenities. Overnight stay at Puri.

Day 6: Puri - Departure

At the Sun rise get yourself refreshed strolling along the beach. Later after breakfast drop at Bhubaneswar airport/ Railway station. Enroute visit Sakhigopal Temple, Pipili Appliqué village & Dhauli Peace pagoda. Hope you got an insight into Panoramic Coast of Odisha and wish you to return back again to explore incredible India with us.