Bhubaneswar to Vizag Temple, Beaches & Valley

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10 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Embark on an enchanting journey from Bhubaneswar to Vizag, where history, nature, and spirituality converge. Begin your exploration in Bhubaneswar, discovering ancient temples like Parasurameshwar and Lingaraj, followed by a captivating light & sound show at Dhauli. Immerse yourself in the pristine beauty of Bhitaraknika, home to Olive Ridley turtles and diverse wildlife. Cruise through the mangrove forests, witness estuarine crocodiles, and visit the Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary. Uncover the Buddhist heritage at Ratnagiri, Udaigiri, and Lalitgiri before exploring the architectural marvels of Puri and the UNESCO-listed Konark Sun Temple. Delight in the picturesque landscapes of Chilika Lake, Gopalpur, and the Buddhist heritage site of Salihundam. Traverse to the verdant Araku Valley, where Borra Caves and tribal culture await. Conclude your journey in Visakhapatnam, a port city rich in maritime history. Each day unfolds a new chapter, ensuring a captivating and immersive travel experience.

What's Included

Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Government taxes.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
9 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[9])
Breakfast
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
Assistance on arrival at the airport.
Any flight ticket.
Camera charges at monuments if any.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
Gratuities and optional activities.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 10 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrive Bhubaneswar

    2 stops
  • 1

    On arrival at Bhubaneswar assistance and transfer to hotel.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Later city tour visiting famous temples Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani & Lingaraj temple (non-Hindus are not allowed to enter inside the main temple sanctum). Also excursion to visit Khandgiri, Udayagiri Jain caves and Dhauli Rock Edicts. Evening enjoy Dhauli light & sound show at Dhauli (Closed on Monday).

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Bhubaneswar - Bhitaraknika (160km/ 3hr approx)

    2 stops
  • 3

    Breakfast at hotel drive to Bhitarakanika, check in at hotel.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Bhitarkanika is an adventurist's paradise and a breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. The second largest mangrove forest of the country, it was declared a sanctuary in 1975, in order to protect the estuarine crocodile and the turtles in their rare mangrove habitat. Other residents of the sanctuary include water monitor lizards and king cobras.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Bhitarkanika

    1 stop
  • 5

    After breakfast ready to explore the land of crocodiles in their own Mangrove habitat. Full day boat safari to Mangrove forest, enjoy the serpentine creeks, watch out for birds, particularly different varieties of Kingfisher. Keep looking for estuarine crocodiles basking in the sun. Also visit Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary, climb to watch tower, look for Pelican & different varieties of Storks. Visit Crocodile museum at Dangamal.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Bhitarkanika - Lalitgiri - Ratnagiri - Puri (200kms/ 4hrs approx)

    1 stop
  • 6

    Breakfast at hotel followed by boat safari. Later drive to Puri via visiting Ratnagiri, Udaigiri & Lalitgiri Excavated Buddhist Sites. On arrival check in.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Puri - Konark - Pipli - Raghurajpur (100kms/ approx round)

    2 stops
  • 7

    Breakfast at hotel full day excursion to visit Konark Sun temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Pipili the applique work village & Raghurajpur artisan village. Further visit, Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 8

    Also visit world famous lord Jagannath temple (non-Hindus are not allowed to enter inside the main temple sanctum). Rest time to relax on the beach.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Puri - Chilika Lake - Gopalpur (135kms/ 4hrs approx)

    2 stops
  • 9

    Breakfast at hotel drive to Gopalpur enroute visit Chilika (Mangalajodi Birds paradise).

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100km². After boating on the lake drive to Gopalpur check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 7

    Gopalpur - Srikakulam (170kms/ 4hrs approx)

    2 stops
  • 11

    Breakfast at hotel drive to Srikakulam check in at hotel.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 12

    Later visit the Buddhist heritage site of Salihundam. It has a beautiful star atop a stupa, rock cut massive stupaas inside chaitya grihas, brick stupas with wheel pattern plan, votive stupas, inscriptions on the steps leading to the stupas and museum housing over two dozen sculpted statue and figurines of Buddha, Jain Teerthankars and other deities.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Srikakulam - Araku Valley (145kms/ 3hrs approx)

    1 stop
  • 13

    Breakfast at hotel drive to Araku Valley check in at hotel. Araku, an enticing hill station offers enlivening viewpoints, imposing waterfalls and lush green coffee plantations. Visit Borra Caves - one of the largest cave in India, one million year old limestone caves set at an elevation of 705 m above the sea level. An underground world of admiration, Borra Caves is a must visit and is filled with stalagmite and stalactite formations featuring Shiv Parvathi, Tiger, Mother Child, Cows udder, Human Brain, Crocodile and Rishi’s Beard. Also visit Tribal Museum, Katiki Waterfalls, Galikonda Viewpoint & Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations. Overnight at hotel.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Araku Valley - Visakhapatnam (120kms/ 3hrs approx)

    2 stops
  • 14

    Breakfast at hotel drive to Visakhapatnam check in at hotel.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 15

    Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center on the Bay of Bengal. It's known for its many beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Nearby are the elaborate Kali Temple and the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing local maritime and historical exhibits.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 10

    Visakhapatnam - Departure (flight)

    1 stop
  • 16

    Breakfast at hotel. Morning free to explore the sight of your interest. Later as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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