Bhubaneshwar - Konark - Puri - Gopalpur on Sea (Extension)
The Sun Temple at Konark once acted as a beacon for sailors for nearly a millennium, while the great and architecturally astonishing temples of Bhubaneshwar and Puri have drawn pilgrims by the millions. Meanwhile, holidaymakers have long enjoyed Puri’s broad, sandy beaches. Over 2,000 years ago, the fertile delta on which Bhubaneshwar stands witnessed one of the most significant battles in India’s history, when Emperor Ashoka – having conquered his Kalingan opponents – converted to Buddhism and laid the foundations for one of the great empires of world history. This journey brings together temple architecture, living pilgrimage traditions, and idyllic coastline, with an optional extension to the unspoilt shores of Gopalpur on Sea.
Visit the 7th-century Parasurameswar Temple and the 10th-century Muktesvara Temple in Bhubaneshwar
Optional visit to Atri, famed for its hot sulphur springs, believed to cure skin disorders
En route to Puri, visit Konark – described by Mark Twain as one of the world's wonders and among the most vivid architectural treasures of Hindu India
Visit the sacred Jagannath Temple in Puri, one of the four holiest pilgrimage centres for Hindus
Relax on Puri's long stretch of golden beach with its superb surf
Explore the nearby fishing villages along the Puri coastline
Optional visit to the ancient Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves in Bhubaneshwar
Optional extension to Gopalpur on Sea – a tranquil, unspoilt beach resort ideal for surfing, sailing and relaxation
Follow the journey day by day and discover what each destination has to offer.
Today you arrive into Bhubaneshwar, where you will stay for two nights.
In the morning, visit the 7th-century Parasurameswar Temple and the 10th-century Muktesvara Temple. In the afternoon, you may take an optional tour to Atri, famous for its hot sulphur springs, whose temperature remains at 55°C and is believed to cure skin disorders.
Today, drive from Bhubaneshwar to Puri, famous for the Jagannath Temple – one of the four holiest pilgrimage centres for Hindus – and its superb beaches. En route, visit Konark, described by Mark Twain as one of the world’s wonders and among the most vivid architectural treasures of Hindu India. You will be booked to stay in Puri for three nights.
This morning, visit the Jagannath Temple. The afternoon is free, and you may visit the long stretch of golden beach – shallow enough to walk out a long distance, with superb surf.
This morning is at leisure. You may take a walk to the nearby fishing villages along the coast to see the fishermen set out in their colourful boats.
Today you depart Puri and drive to Bhubaneshwar for your journey back home.
Today you drive to Gopalpur on Sea, where you will stay for two nights. An ancient seaport, it is one of the most beautiful, unspoilt beaches, now home to a modern, luxurious beach resort with excellent facilities for surfing and sailing. Warm, with gentle sunshine, the golden beach is an ideal place to swim or laze around.
The full day is free. Gopalpur on Sea is a quiet beach, 16 km from Berhampur. It is one of the rarely visited beaches, making it much quieter and cleaner than most. The pleasures of the Blue Beach and its backwaters continue to lure surfers, making it an ideal place for sailing as well.
Today you depart Gopalpur on Sea and drive to Bhubaneshwar for your journey back home.
Parasurameswar Temple, Muktesvara Temple, Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves (Optional), Atri Hot Sulphur Springs (Optional)
Sun Temple (en route to Puri)
Jagannath Temple, Golden Beach, Fishing Villages
Blue Beach and Backwaters, Surfing & Sailing
| City | Nights | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneshwar | 2 | Swosti Plaza | Meghdoot | The Oberoi / Similar |
| Puri | 3 | Mayfair | Toshali Sands | |
| Gopalpur on Sea (Extension) | 2 | Oberoi Palm Beach | Oberoi Palm Beach | Oberoi Palm Beach |
Accommodation on twin-sharing basis at the hotels mentioned
Buffet breakfast as per the itinerary
All arrival and departure transfers, sightseeing and round trip by air-conditioned car
All applicable taxes
Gopalpur on Sea extension round trip by air-conditioned car
Any meals other than those mentioned in the inclusions
Any airfare or train fare
Porterage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, entrance fees, and all items of a personal nature
Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
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Distances & Drive Times
| Route | Distance (km) | Approx. Drive Time |
| Bhubaneshwar – Puri | 60 | 2 hrs |
| Bhubaneshwar – Chilika | 85 | 2.5 hrs |
| Bhubaneshwar – Gopalpur on Sea | 171 | 4 hrs |
| Bhubaneshwar – Konark | 64 | – |
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