Classic Odisha
The standard temple-and-coast loop: two nights in Bhubaneswar for temples and caves, two in Puri for Jagannath darshan and the beach, a day each for Konark and Chilika, and a last night back in Bhubaneswar before the flight home.
Highlights
- Arrive and settle in
- Temples and caves
- Dhauli and Jagannath darshan
- Konark and craft villages
- Chilika dolphins and back
- Fly home
Good to know
Indicative cost
Per person, twin sharing
Per person, twin sharing
Per person on twin sharing, indicative for 2026, excluding flights (add ₹12,000–20,000 return depending on route and season). Rath Yatra week (June/July) runs 30–40% higher where hotels are even available.
What's included
- 5 nights in inspected 3★/4★ hotels
- Private AC vehicle for the whole trip
- Daily breakfast and veg dinner
- Chilika boat ride at Satapada
- Konark Sun Temple entry
- Airport pickup and drop
Not included
- Flights Ahmedabad–Bhubaneswar
- Lunches on sightseeing days
- Nandankanan Zoo entry
- Travel insurance and GST 5%
Day by day
Arrive and settle in
Land in Bhubaneswar (one-stop from Ahmedabad, usually arriving by early afternoon) and check in. If time allows, an easy first evening at Mukteshwar and Rajarani Temples, both a short walk apart and open till around 6 pm. Rest of the evening free; dinner at the hotel or a nearby pure-veg restaurant.
Temples and caves
Morning at Lingaraj Temple — non-Hindus view the sanctum from the Alauddin Platform outside the wall — followed by Mukteshwar and Rajarani if not covered the previous evening. After lunch, Udayagiri–Khandagiri Jain caves (open 8 am–6 pm, small entry fee), an important stop for Jain families. Optional late-afternoon visit to Nandankanan Zoological Park for its white tigers and botanical garden, about 20 km from the city.
Dhauli and Jagannath darshan
Leave after breakfast, stopping at Dhauli (20 km, 30 minutes) to see the Ashokan rock edict and the Shanti Stupa. Continue to Puri (65 km further, about 1.5 hours) and check in by early afternoon. Afternoon darshan at Jagannath Temple — plan for security queues and modest dress — followed by Mahaprasad at Ananda Bazaar inside the temple complex. Evening walk on Puri beach.
Konark and craft villages
Early start to Konark (35 km, 1 hour) to see the Sun Temple in the soft morning light before the crowds and heat build up; allow 1.5–2 hours to walk the full complex. On the return, stop at Raghurajpur artist village to watch pattachitra painters at work, and at Pipli for appliqué work. Back in Puri by late afternoon, free evening on the beach.
Chilika dolphins and back
Early departure to Satapada (50 km, 1.5 hours) for a boat ride on Chilika Lake to spot Irrawaddy dolphins (best sightings 7–10 am) and, in winter, migratory birds at the lake's bird sanctuary sections. Return via Bhubaneswar (100 km, 2.5 hours), arriving by evening for a last night before the flight home. Free time for last-minute shopping at Bhubaneswar's Ekamra Haat crafts market.
Fly home
Bhubaneswar airport is centrally located, 15–20 minutes from most city hotels. Most Ahmedabad connections route through Hyderabad or Kolkata; check onward connection timing before booking a late checkout.