About this trip

Overview

Lagoons and Crocodiles. Stay plan: Chilika Lake (1N) – Bhitarkanika (2N) – Bhubaneswar (1N). Arrive Bhubaneswar, depart Bhubaneswar.

4 Nights / 5 DaysDuration

Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika…Route

Swift Dzire NACVehicle

Day by day

Itinerary

Arrive at airport / railway station (Bhubaneswar/Kolkata). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Chilika Lake. Check in at hotel/eco-camp/resort. Asia's largest brackish water lagoon: Boat safari to spot Irrawaddy dolphins, migratory birds at Nalabana Island, and Kalijai Temple. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Chilika Lake.

Distance 100 kmTravel 2-3 hrsOvernight Chilika LakeMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Chilika Lake, Nalabana Island, Kalijai Temple, dolphin boat safari

Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bhitarkanika through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Bhitarkanika and check in at hotel/camp. Subtropical mangrove wetland sanctuary: Boat safari through creeks to spot saltwater crocodiles, water monitor lizards, and diverse bird species. Overnight stay in Bhitarkanika.

Distance 220 kmTravel 5-6 hrsOvernight BhitarkanikaMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Bhitarkanika mangrove sanctuary, creek boat safari, saltwater crocodiles

Arrive in Bhitarkanika and check in at your lodge or camp. After breakfast, spend a full day exploring this subtropical mangrove wetland sanctuary. A boat safari takes you through the creeks to spot saltwater crocodiles basking on the banks, water monitor lizards and a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. In the evening take a stroll through the local village markets. Overnight stay in Bhitarkanika.

Distance 160 kmTravel 4-5 hrsOvernight BhitarkanikaMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Bhitarkanika National Park, mangrove creeks boat safari, crocodile habitat, bird watching points

Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bhubaneswar through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Bhubaneswar and check in at hotel/camp. Temple City of India: Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain Caves, and Dhaulagiri Shanti Stupa. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Distance 160 kmTravel 4-5 hrsOvernight BhubaneswarMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves, Dhauli Shanti Stupa

After breakfast and morning views, check out from the hotel. Time is left for any final souvenir shopping in Bhubaneswar, where Pattachitra paintings, Dokra metal crafts and Darjeeling tea are easily found. You are then transferred to the airport or railway station for your onward journey home. The short drive passes the temple town's wide avenues and ancient shrines, concluding your tour of the region.

Distance 20 kmTravel 1 hrMeals BreakfastSights Ekamra Haat craft market, Bhubaneswar city avenues

Hotels

Where you sleep

Hover any hotel to see what we know about it. Pick the grade that suits you; the price moves with it.

Stop	Standard	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury
Chilika Lake1 night	Standard Category Hotel, Chilika Lake	Deluxe Category Hotel, Chilika Lake	Premium Category Hotel, Chilika Lake	Luxury Category Hotel, Chilika Lake
Bhitarkanika2 nights	Standard Category Hotel, Bhitarkanika	Deluxe Category Hotel, Bhitarkanika	Premium Category Hotel, Bhitarkanika	Luxury Category Hotel, Bhitarkanika
Bhubaneswar1 night	Himalayan View Homestay / Hotel Bhuvaneshwar View / Hotel Parwati Cave Lodge	Deluxe Category Hotel, Bhubaneswar / Deluxe Category Hotel, Patal Bhubaneswar	Premium Category Hotel, Patal Bhubaneswar / Premium Category Hotel, Bhubaneswar	Luxury Category Hotel, Patal Bhubaneswar / Luxury Category Hotel, Bhubaneswar

Prices

Price per person, by group size

In INR, per person, hotels on twin sharing at the grade you pick. A planner confirms the exact price for your dates.

Group	Standard	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury
2 travellers Swift Dzire NAC	14,125	20,905	28,560	40,880
3 travellers Swift Dzire NAC	10,999	17,417	24,685	36,034
4 travellers Swift Dzire NAC	9,436	15,673	22,747	33,611
4 travellers Ertiga	10,947	17,727	25,410	37,730
4 travellers Innova Crysta	12,006	18,786	26,460	38,780
5 travellers Innova Crysta	10,554	17,117	24,555	36,292
6 travellers Innova Crysta	9,586	16,005	23,285	34,634
6 travellers Innova Crysta	9,887	16,668	24,360	36,680

Show more group sizes (12)

Group	Standard	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury
7 travellers Innova Crysta	8,895	15,210	22,378	33,450
7 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	10,307	16,622	23,778	34,850
8 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	9,612	15,850	22,922	33,786
8 travellers Innova Crysta	12,006	18,786	26,460	38,780
9 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	9,272	15,691	22,974	34,323
10 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	8,820	15,166	22,370	33,525
10 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater	9,181	15,961	23,660	35,980
12 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	8,141	14,378	21,464	32,328
12 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater	8,593	15,373	23,077	35,397
16 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater	7,744	14,388	21,944	33,900
20 travellers Tempo Traveller 22-Seater	7,235	13,798	21,265	33,002
22 travellers 27 Seated Coach	10,494	17,076	24,537	36,328

Extras, per person for the whole trip

For	Standard	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury
Extra adult (extra bed)	4,746	10,441	16,934	26,342
Child with bed	3,978	8,678	14,112	21,952
Child without bed	2,486	5,469	8,870	13,709
Single room supplement	5,650	12,430	20,160	32,480

Added to the price of the travellers above: hotel and meals for the extra person. Children are priced at the hotel's child rate; the single room supplement is what one traveller adds by taking a room alone.

The fine print

What's included

✓ Included

Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/eco-camps/forest lodges on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, sightseeing, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
Dedicated motorized boat cruise permits in Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika mangroves, and Sundarban tiger reserve delta.
All forest entry permits, wildlife sanctuary guide fees, and tribal area administrative permissions.
All driver allowances, toll taxes, state road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Odisha & West Bengal destination desk support.

✗ Not included

Airfare or Train tickets to/from Bhubaneswar / Kolkata / Bagdogra.
Special temple pooja fees, special darshan charges at Jagannath Puri or Kalighat, or camera fees.
Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, or cultural show tickets.
Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Durga Puja, Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like tidal surges, river blockades, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.

Before you book

Terms & conditions

Cancellation Policy

If cancellation is done before 30 days of arrival, 90% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
If cancellation is done before 25-30 days of arrival, 70% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
If cancellation is done before 20-24 days of arrival, 50% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
If cancellation is done before 10-19 days of arrival, 25% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
If cancellation is done within 09 days of arrival, 00% of the total booking amount will be refunded.

Payment Policy & Schedule

25% of the tour package cost needs to be deposited at the booking time.
Next 50% of the tour package cost should be deposited at least 30 days before the actual date of departure.
The remaining 25% (complete 100%) should be deposited at least 15 days before the date of actual departure.

Important Notes

The rates do not apply to peak festive time and season.
Rates of accommodation depend on availability; if the mentioned hotels are unavailable, alternate stays of the same class/category will be arranged.
Most hotels have a 12:00 noon check-in / check-out. Early / late check-in is subject to availability.
Vehicle air-conditioning runs on plain roads only and is normally switched off on hill drives.
Sightseeing is subject to political, traffic and weather conditions and may change when conditions are extremely adverse.
Entrance / temple fees are to be paid directly by the client at the venue.
We advise against travelling at night; supplement charges will apply when necessary.

Odisha Eco-Tourism: Chilika & Bhitarkanika

Overview

Itinerary

Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Chilika Lake

Chilika Lake to Bhitarkanika Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Bhitarkanika

Bhitarkanika to Bhubaneswar Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

Bhubaneswar - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure

Where you sleep