Arrive Bhubaneshwar, Welcome to your 'Odisha - The Golden Triangle' Tour!

Arrive at Airport / Railway station in Bhubaneshwar, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, proceed on a half day tour visiting the Lingaraj temple, Parsurameswar temple, the Mukteshwar temple and the Raja Rani temple. Overnight in Bhubaneshwar - None (Meals on your Own)

On to Puri via Dhauli, Pipli and Konark (110 kms /approx. 6 hour drive)

After a relaxed morning, drive through the lush green countryside to Puri. En route visit Dhauli where Emperor Ashoka after the bloody battle and his victory over the Kingdom of Kalinga renounced warfare and embraced the teachings of Buddha. Also visit the Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupa built in the early 1970 and the two ancient rock edicts dating from 260 BC which outline Ashoka's detailed instructions to his administrators to rule with gentleness and fairness. Thereafter visit the colorful village of Pipli where you can purchase local handicrafts and the famous appliqué work. Drive to Konark that houses a colossal temple dedicated to the Sun God. Even in its ruined state its magnificence reflects the genius of its architects who envisioned and built it. Continue driving to Puri and on arrival check-in to your hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight in Puri (B)

Puri

In the morning, visit the famous Jagannath temple, the pulsating pilgrimage centre of the city. Enjoy a stroll through the bustling bazaar and visit the main temple complex. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore the Puri beach. Overnight in Puri (B)

In Puri * Excursions to Chilka Lake ( 50 KMS / approx 1 1/2 hours)

Today, proceed on a half-day excursion to the south of Puri where the sea mixes with the 1100 sq km inland Chilka Lake to create a brackish water lake. This lake is home to over 160 varieties of fish and in the winter season it is home to hundreds of thousands of migratory birds, dotted with a host of islands with romantic names, a cruise in Chilka is recommended (on direct payment basis). The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Puri (B)

On to Bhubaneshwar (58 kms / approx. 1 1/2 hour drive) * Return home with happy memories

Today, bid farewell to your 'Odisha - The Golden Triangle' tour as you get transferred to Airport / Railway station in Bhubaneshwar for your onward journey. (B)

• Accommodation in the hotels listed or similar hotels.
• Transportation - Entire round trip Ex- Gwalior by an air-conditioned Indigo or air-conditioned Innova or similar for all categories as per the itinerary. Vehicle is as per the itinerary and not on disposal basis.
• Meals - Daily buffet breakfast as per the itinerary.
• All currently applicable taxes i.e. Hotel tax & Transportation tax.

• Any transport to / from Bhubaneshwar. Your tour price starts Ex Bhubaneshwar.
• Air, Train or Bus fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
• Any meals / en route meals unless specified.
• Travel Insurance.
• Any rides, safaris, boating charges, additional sightseeing tours other than the mentioned in the inclusions.
• Items of personal nature viz, tips, porterage, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages, phone calls, additional sightseeing tours & excursions not included in the itinerary, still or video camera fees etc.
• Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra and interstate taxes etc, the tour price will be amended in accordance.
• Entrance fees and guide charges, unless specified in the inclusions.
• Any items / services not specifically mentioned in the 'Tour Price Includes' column.
• Supplement charges applicable for Long weekends and festivals.
• 3.09 % Govt. Service Tax.