Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive Delhi by flight. Our tour representative of Exotique Expeditions will meet and greet you and transfer to the hotel. He will assist you during the check-in process and explain you about your tour plan.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 02: IN DELHI

After breakfast, visit the Old and New Delhi. The historical city is in two parts, Old and New Delhi. Start your visiting from Old Delhi, which is well known for its monuments, historical forts and mosques. Visit Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India, and Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk local market of Old Delhi.

Afternoon visit, New Delhi having embassies and government buildings, besides historical places. Drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Also visit beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era. End your excursion to Delhi at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 03: DELHI- BHUBANESHWAR BY AIR

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to connect flight for Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Orissa. It is also referred as the “Temple City of India” as it contains a large number of Hindu temples.

Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Later proceed to visit the Lingaraj Temple, the unique feature of this temple is the Swayambhu Linga a merge of half Lord Vishnu and half Lord Shiva. Mukteswara Temple known for its stone arch and lavish sculptures. Raja Rani Temple, “the love temple”.
The State Museum which is a collection of manuscripts of palm leaves, tools of ages, coins, sculptures, paintings, ancient traditional musical instruments. Also visit the Museum of Tribal Arts and Artifacts.
In the evening visit Khandagiri & Udayagiri, a Jain monastery rock cut caves.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 04: BHUBANESWAR-CHAUSHATHI YOGINI TEMPLE- PIPLI – DHAULI-KONARAK (70 km / approx. 2 hrs drive)

After breakfast, drive to Konarak, en- route visit the Chaushathi Yogini Temple, situated at Heerapur Village. The Yoginis are the favored deities and this temple is one of the Best Preserved Temples of India.
Next visit the Pipli village famous for its stunning appliqué work (a traditional embroidery art). This art is used to decorate the Royal Court & Chariots during the Great Chariot Festival, Called Ratha Yatra.
Later continue your drive to Konarak and visit Dhauli, One of the prominent Buddhist sites in Orissa. Upon arrival at Konarak check in to the hotel and relax. Konarak is a medium town in the Puri district, worldly famous for massive temple dedicated to the Sun God.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 05: KONARAK-RAGHURAJPUR-PURI (52 km / approx. 1.5 hrs drive)

After breakfast, visit the Sun Temple, one of the Heritage Sites of India. Built in a form of Chariot, this temple is considered as a chariot for the Sun God.

Later drive to Puri en-route visiting Raghurajpur.

Raghurajpur is a Heritage village. This place is famous for Traditional Patachitra art and the first hand view of some of the best Patachitra artists. In this village you can also experience the Artisans working on the Silk, Paper, Beatle Nuts, Coconuts, Cow Dung, Coir & many more. Your visit will introduce to the Age Old Patta Painting workers in the village & their working style.

Upon arrival at Puri, check in at hotel and relax.
Puri is Considered to be one of the most holy and visited cities in Orissa, famous for Shri Jagannath temple and Puri beaches.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 06: PURI – SATPADA ON CHILIKA LAKE (50 km / approx. 1.5 hrs drive) –TAPTAPANI (150 km / approx. 4 hrs drive)

After breakfast, visit the temples of Puri. Later visit the famous beaches of Puri, a perfect place for the travelers to enjoy and have great fun with friends and family.

Later drive to Satpada to visit Chilika Lake.

Chilika Lake is counted amongst the most beautiful and photogenic lakes in India. If you are a nature lover or a bird-watcher, then it is the best place for you having all kinds of birds, including several migratory species. You can enjoy boat rides on the lake and spot dolphins as Chilika Lake is home to some local dolphins.

Later drive to Taptapani village thru the nice villages of Odisha.
Stay overnight at lodge/resort.

Day 07: TAPTAPANI– CHANDRAGIRI – BHUBANESWAR (286 km / approx. 5 hrs drive)

After breakfast, visit the Taptapani village. Taptapani is a natural spa village having hot water springs throughout the year. This Hot Sulphur Spring has some medicinal value and considered sacred. There is a Shrine of Goddess Kali which is believed to be the Goddess of the area. The local tribal peoples have their unique culture and customs.

Later visit the Chandragiri, famous for the Tibetan settlement and for the Buddhist monastery located by the side of it. Visit the stupas & Monastery of the Tibetan Buddhist Culture.
Also visit the Tribal Hamlets of Saura Tribal Groups & Desia Kondh Groups.

Stay overnight in a lodge/resort.

Day 08: BHUBANESHWAR-DELHI BY AIR

After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport in time to connect your flight for Delhi.
Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Stay overnight at hotel.

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Day 09: DEPART DELHI

After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport to connect flight for onward destination.
We wish you to have a safe flight.