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8N/9D Odisha Coast, Chilika & Wildlife Tour - Temples, Birds & Crocs

8 nights · 9 days Pilgrimage Odisha India Swift Dzire NAC

Temples, Birds & Crocs. Stay plan: Konark (1N) – Puri (2N) – Chilika Lake (1N) – Bhitarkanika (2N) – Gopalpur (1N) – Bhubaneswar (1N). Arrive Bhubaneswar, depart Bhubaneswar.

Day by day

Distances and drive times are the ones our own drivers record, not map estimates.

  1. 1
    Day 1

    Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Konark

    Arrive at airport / railway station (Bhubaneswar/Kolkata). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Konark. Check in at hotel/eco-camp/resort. World Heritage UNESCO Sun Temple: 13th-century architectural marvel designed as a gigantic celestial chariot of Surya. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Konark.

    Overnight Konark Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  2. 2
    Day 2

    Konark to Puri Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Puri through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Puri and check in at hotel/camp. Sacred coastal Char Dham pilgrimage city: Sri Jagannath Temple, golden sea beach, and vibrant Pattachitra art markets. Overnight stay in Puri.

    Overnight Puri Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  3. 3
    Day 3

    Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Puri

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Puri. Sacred coastal Char Dham pilgrimage city: Sri Jagannath Temple, golden sea beach, and vibrant Pattachitra art markets. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Puri.

    Overnight Puri Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  4. 4
    Day 4

    Puri to Chilika Lake Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Chilika Lake through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Chilika Lake and check in at hotel/camp. Asia's largest brackish water lagoon: Boat safari to spot Irrawaddy dolphins, migratory birds at Nalabana Island, and Kalijai Temple. Overnight stay in Chilika Lake.

    Overnight Chilika Lake Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  5. 5
    Day 5

    Chilika Lake to Bhitarkanika Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    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.

    Overnight Bhitarkanika Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  6. 6
    Day 6

    Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Bhitarkanika

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Bhitarkanika. Subtropical mangrove wetland sanctuary: Boat safari through creeks to spot saltwater crocodiles, water monitor lizards, and diverse bird species. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Bhitarkanika.

    Overnight Bhitarkanika Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  7. 7
    Day 7

    Bhitarkanika to Gopalpur Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Gopalpur through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Gopalpur and check in at hotel/camp. Tranquil beach resort town on the Bay of Bengal with old lighthouse ruins and relaxed coastal ambiance. Overnight stay in Gopalpur.

    Overnight Gopalpur Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  8. 8
    Day 8

    Gopalpur to Bhubaneswar Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    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.

    Overnight Bhubaneswar Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  9. 9
    Day 9

    Bhubaneswar - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure

    Post breakfast and morning views, check out from hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping (Pattachitra, Dokra crafts, or Darjeeling tea) before proceeding on your return transfer to airport / railway station for your onward journey home.

    Meals Breakfast

Where you sleep

We name every property before you pay — not “4-star or similar” afterwards.

StopNightsHotels at each grade
Konark 1 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Puri 2 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Chilika Lake 1 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Bhitarkanika 2 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Gopalpur 1 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Bhubaneswar 1 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium

The named properties for each grade go out with your quotation, so you can look every one of them up before anything is paid. Ask for the hotel list →

What the price covers

Printed together on purpose. A list of inclusions without its exclusions is a quote you cannot check.

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.

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