5-Day Odisha Golden Triangle Tour with Konark and Chilika Lake

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Bhubaneswar's ancient temples in chronological order to trace the evolution of Odisha's temple architecture
• 02 Visit Dhauli's Peace Pagoda and the handicraft-rich applique market of Pipli en route to the coast
• 03 Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Sun Temple at Konark, a masterpiece of 13th-century artistry
• 04 Take a boat cruise on Chilika Lake at Satpada with the chance to spot dolphins, then unwind on Puri beach
• 05 Discover Odisha's living heritage at Raghurajpur village, plus the unique 64 Yogini Temple at Hirapur and the Udayagiri-Khandagiri caves

Discover Odisha's classic "Golden Triangle" on a 5-day journey that blends ancient temple architecture, UNESCO heritage, living crafts, and serene coastal landscapes. Explore Bhubaneswar's celebrated 7th-11th century temples and historic caves, continue through Dhauli's Peace Pagoda and Pipli's applique market, and marvel at the magnificent 13th-century Sun Temple at Konark. The tour also includes the sacred atmosphere of Puri, a cruise on Chilika Lake at Satpada to see dolphins, and visits to Raghurajpur heritage village, the 64 Yogini Temple at Hirapur, and key museums before departure from Bhubaneswar.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Bhubaneswar and Temple City Sightseeing

• Arrival: Arrive in Bhubaneswar, the capital city and Temple City of the state of Odisha, and transfer to your hotel.
• Sightseeing: After refreshments, proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of the city's ancient temples, dating from the 7th century A.D. to the 11th century A.D., arranged in chronological order so that you can feel the development of the state's temple architecture.
• Visit: Later, if time permits, visit the Tribal Museum and the ancient caves at Udayagiri, dating from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C.
• Overnight: Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

2

Day 02

Dhauli, Pipli, Konark Sun Temple and Drive to Puri

• Meal: After breakfast.
• Hotel: Check out from the hotel.
• Drive: Proceed to Puri, en route visiting the famous Peace Pagoda of Dhauli, associated with the Kalinga War of 261 B.C., along with its rock-cut inscription.
• Stop: Then make a short halt at the applique handicraft market of Pipli.
• Visit: Later, visit the most important monument of your trip, the Sun Temple at Konark, a magnificent 13th-century World Heritage Site.
• Drive: Continue to Puri, the holy city of the country, via the Marine Drive Road.
• Overnight: Overnight at Puri.

3

Day 03

Jagannath Temple, Chilika Lake Cruise and Puri Beach

• Visit: Early in the morning, visit the Lord Jagannath Temple. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter inside.
• Meal: After breakfast.
• Excursion: Take an excursion to Chilika Lake at Satpada, and cruise through the lake to see dolphins.
• Return: Return to Puri, and in the evening relax on the sea beach.
• Meal: Dinner.
• Overnight: Overnight at the hotel.

4

Day 04

Raghurajpur, Hirapur, Museum Visit and Bhubaneswar Caves

• Meal: After breakfast.
• Hotel: Check out from the hotel.
• Drive: Drive back to Bhubaneswar, en route visiting Raghurajpur heritage village, the 64 Yogini Temple at Hirapur, and the State Museum (closed on Monday).
• Hotel: On arrival, check in to the hotel.
• Sightseeing: In the afternoon, proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of the Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves.
• Overnight: Overnight at the hotel.

5

Day 05

Departure from Bhubaneswar

• Meal: After breakfast.
• Transfer: Drop at the airport to board your flight for the onward journey.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation by AC vehicle as per group size with a professional driver
• Accommodation in the given category of hotels on a twin/double-sharing basis
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch during sightseeing at an authentic Odia / North Indian / South Indian restaurant
• Boating at Chilika Lake for 2 hours at Satpada
• Jagannath Temple darshan
• Monument entry fee (for Indian nationals)
• GST of 5%

What's Not Included

• Any personal expenses
• Any food other than specified
• Airfare
• Any other item not mentioned in the inclusions column

Know before you go

• Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter inside the Lord Jagannath Temple.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bhubaneswar airport

Tour start

Bhubaneswar airport

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.