Day 01: Arrival – Bhubaneswar
Arrive Bhubaneswar 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.
Bhubaneshwar is the largest city of Odisha and also known as the Temple City of India. The beauty of architectural sculptures of the Hindu temples wondrous the visitors.
Afternoon visit the Raja Rani Temple, having no presiding deity. This temple gets its name from the red Rajaraniya stone from which it is constructed. Mukteshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva this temple is the most famous for its exquisitely carved archway called Torana. Parsurameswar temple, Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Parsurameswar temple is one of the ancient Hindu temples of Bhubaneswar
Also visit the Lingaraj Temple, its exterior is full of exquisite carvings on stone and the granite Lingam in the temple is said to have originated from the ground.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Bhubaneswar – Nuapatna – Dhenkanal by road (105 km / approx. 3 hrs drive)
After breakfast, drive to Nuapatna. Nuapatna is a small and popular village famous for Khandua Silk and Ikat sarees.
Later drive to Dhenkanal en-route visit Sadaibarani, a dokra craft village. Dhokra is one of the earliest and most advanced methods of metal casting known to human civilization.
Dhenkanal, a small Royal Town where you can visit the Unique Ashram of the Mahima Alekh Cult, Weavers, Tribal Groups & Many More.
Upon arrival at Dhenkanal, check in to the hotel and relax.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Dhenkanal – Sambalpur by road (225 km / approx. 4.5 hrs drive)
After breakfast, drive to Sambalpur. En–route enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings and rural typical villages.
Upon arrival check in at hotel. Sambalpur is one of the largest and oldest city in Odisha, contains many famous temples, historic buildings, educational institutes and parks.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Sambalpur – Barpali – Bargarh – Bolangir by road (201 km / approx. 4.5 hrs drive)
After breakfast, drive to Bolangir en route visit weaving villages of Barpali & Bargarh.
Barpali is a small town in Bargarh district famous for its traditional hand-woven ikat art. It is a unique technique of dyeing fabric and then hand-weaving of the famous Sambalpuri clothes.
Barpali & Bargarh are also famous for Sambalpuri Saree cotton sarees of tie and dye and small amount of dress materials, lungis and napkins etc.
Upon arrival at Bolangir check in at hotel.
Bolangir is a culturally rich city having a number of groups who are trying to save the dying down Kosali folk arts & dance.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Bolangir – Sonepur – Bolangir by road (95 km / approx. 2 hrs drive one way)
After breakfast, drives to visit Koseleswar weaving factory of Silk & cotton and learn how to design. Also enjoy learning the weaving process and the famous Jalla work of the cloths.
Later visit the Sonepur weaving villages and meat with master craftsman. Also learn the best natural lying process, traditional designs and script in fabrics.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Bolangir – Bhubaneswar by road (360 km / approx. 8 hrs drive)
After breakfast, drive back to Bhubaneswar. Pass through the rural country side road and enjoy seeing the villagers busy in their day to day works.
Upon arrival check in at hotel and stay overnight.
Day 07: Depart Bhubaneswar
After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport to connect flight for onward journey.
We wish you to have a safe flight.