Day 1: Arrive Bhubaneswar

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. Later visit the Udaygiri & Khandagiri Caves - an excellent example of Jain Cave Art, built by Kharavela around 1st - 2nd Century BC for Jain monks. 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: Bhubaneswar – Konark – Puri

After relaxing morning start your tour by exploring temple architectures in Old Town including Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar (known as the ‘Gem of Odia Architecture’) and Rajarani temple. Post lunch visit Buddhist Shanti Stupa at Dhauli Hills where Emperor Ashoka resorted to Buddhism after Kaling War in 261 B.C. Further visit Pipili, famous for stitching and hand knitting colorful appliqués used in temples & most of households as well. Take a stroll through the colourful market and proceed further to the famous temple at Konark. See the beautiful Sun temple built in the 13th century in honour of the Sun God. Its exquisite carvings, the life-size statues of Lions and Elephants, colossal figures of warriors on horses, scenes of battle and the case-all testify to the high standard of ancient Indian art and architectural skill. Drive along the marine drive to Puri. Arrival and check in at hotel. After short relaxation visit the Lord Jagannath Temple built in the 15th century AD and crowned with Vishnu's wheel and flag dominate the landscape at Puri. The temple with its elaborate carvings and mouldings are very fine examples of Utkalian architecture. Evening stroll at the Golden Beach – Blue Flag recognised for its clean & highest standard of amenities. Overnight stay at Puri.

Day 3: Puri – Chilka Lake – Raghurajpur – Puri

Today early morning leave for Satapada at Chilika lake. Chilka Lake spread across 1200 sqkm is Asia’s largest brackish water lake studded with small islands and has a unique ecosystem with a large number of aquatic flora and fauna. Take enjoyable boat trip on the lake to meet Dolphins in nature. Later visit Raghurajpur, a Heritage Craft village where the entire community is involved in making Pattachitra Palm Leaf engravings. Your visit won’t be completed without witnessing the gracious Odissi & Goti Pua Dance. Raghurajpur is a Heritage Craft village where the entire community is involved in making Pattachitra Palm Leaf engravings and is an example of stellar craftsmanship. Overnight stay at Puri.

Day 4: Puri – Sakhigopal – Departure

Today morning after breakfast drive to Bhubaneswar. Enroute visit Lord Krishna Temple at Sakhigopal followed by last minute shopping. Later drop at Bhubaneswar airport/ Railway station. Hope you got an insight into Rustic Inheritance of Odisha and wish you to return back again to explore incredible India with us.