Bhubaneswar to Vizag Temple, Beaches & Valley, Bhubaneswar

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Agora Voyages Pvt. Ltd.

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
Included: Lunch
Included: Government taxes.
Included: Bottled drinking water in the car.
Included: 9 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Included: English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
Included: Assistance on arrival at the airport.

Not included

Not included: Any flight ticket.
Not included: Camera charges at monuments if any.
Not included: Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
Not included: Gratuities and optional activities.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrive Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar

4 hours

On arrival at Bhubaneswar assistance and transfer to hotel.
Bhubaneswar

4 hours

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).

Overnight at Hotel

Day 2 · Bhubaneswar - Bhitaraknika (160km/ 3hr approx)

Stop 1

5 hours

Breakfast at hotel drive to Bhitarakanika, check in at hotel.
Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary

4 hours Admission included

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.

Overnight at Jungle Cottage/ Tent.

Day 3 · Bhitarkanika

Stop 1

5 hours

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.

Overnight at Jungle Cottage/ Tent.

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

Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavation

3 hours Admission included

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

Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 · Puri - Konark - Pipli - Raghurajpur (100kms/ approx round)

Konark Sun Temple

4 hours Admission included

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.
Shree Jagannath Temple

2 hours

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.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 · Puri - Chilika Lake - Gopalpur (135kms/ 4hrs approx)

Gopalpur On Sea

5 hours

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

4 hours Admission included

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.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 7 · Gopalpur - Srikakulam (170kms/ 4hrs approx)

Srikakulam

5 hours

Breakfast at hotel drive to Srikakulam check in at hotel.
Stop 2

3 hours

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.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 8 · Srikakulam - Araku Valley (145kms/ 3hrs approx)

Araku Valley

4 hours

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.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 9 · Araku Valley - Visakhapatnam (120kms/ 3hrs approx)

Visakhapatnam

5 hours

Breakfast at hotel drive to Visakhapatnam check in at hotel.
Stop 2

3 hours Admission included

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.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 10 · Visakhapatnam - Departure (flight)

Visakhapatnam

5 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

FabExpress Paradise Inn II
Hotel O SS INN
SPOT ON Hotel Dibyansh
Hotel The Devaraj
Itsy Hotels Greenland Jungle View
Hotel O Utrishree
Hotel O Cool Light Residency
Capital O 29235 Hotel Village Inn lll
OYO The Green Akress
Treebo Accent Park Hotel And Banquet
Spot On Razz Palace
Super Townhouse Oak Sayhallo Sincity

and 898 more pickup points

As per your flight schedule, coordinated pickup will be arranged from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneswar. A private chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle will be provided for the entire tour. Pickup is also available from all hotels, residences, and other accommodations in Bhubaneswar. Travelers arriving at the airport will be welcomed and assisted by our office executive. Please provide your hotel or flight details at least 3 days before the tour. Office executive and driver contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

Using your ticket

Hotels used or similar for 9 nights accommodation

Bhubaneswar x 1 nights

3* - Kalinga Ashok/ The HHI

4* - Fortune Park Sishmo/ Mayfair Convention

5* - Mayfair Lagoon/ Trident Hotel

Bhitarkanika x 2 nights

Nature Camp Bhitarkanika Retreat/ Estuarine Village Resort Bhitarkanika

Puri x 2 nights

3* - Toshali Sands/ Blue Lily Beach Resort

4* - The Hans Coco Palms/ The Chariot Resort & spa

5* - Mayfair Waves

Gopalpur x 1 night

3* & 4* - Palm Resort/ Panthnivas Gopalpur

5* - Mayfair Palm Beach Resort

Srikakulam x 1 night

APTDC Haritha Beach Resort Baruva/ Hotel Grand

Araku Valley x 1 night

3* / 4* & 5* - Haritha Valley Resort Araku/ Haritha Hill Resort

Vizag x 1 night

3* - Best Western Ramachandra Hotel/ Keys Select Visakhapatnam - By Lemon Tree Hotels

4* - The Park Hotel/ Fairfield by Marriott

5* - The Gateway Hotel Beach Road/ The Bheemli Resort Managed By AccorHotels

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Tour Price Without Hotels

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

Pickup included
Price with 5 Star Hotel

Stay in 5 & 3 star hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

Pickup included
Price with 4 Star Hotel

Stay in 4 & 3 star hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

Pickup included
Price with 3 Star Hotel

Stay in 3 star hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

Pickup included