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Bhubaneswar to Vizag Temple, Beaches & Valley

10 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bhubaneswar. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Bhubaneswar’s historic temples, caves, and Dhauli Rock Edicts
02 Cruise through Bhitarkanika’s mangrove forests on a full-day boat safari
03 Look for estuarine crocodiles, kingfishers, pelicans, and storks
04 Visit Ratnagiri, Udaigiri, Lalitgiri, and Salihundam Buddhist sites
05 See the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Konark Sun Temple
06 Discover Pipili applique work village and Raghurajpur artisan village
07 Enjoy boating at Chilika Lake and time at Chandrabhaga and Gopalpur
08 Visit Araku Valley, Borra Caves, Katiki Waterfalls, and coffee plantations

Travel from Bhubaneswar to Visakhapatnam on a 10-day journey that brings together temple heritage, Buddhist archaeology, wildlife-rich wetlands, coastal scenery, and hill-country landscapes. Explore Bhubaneswar’s historic temples and rock-cut caves, cruise through the mangroves of Bhitarkanika in search of crocodiles and birdlife, and visit important Buddhist sites including Ratnagiri, Udaigiri, Lalitgiri, and Salihundam.

Along the way, discover some of eastern India’s most memorable cultural and natural highlights, from the UNESCO-listed Konark Sun Temple and artisan villages near Puri to boating at Chilika Lake and time by the beaches of Gopalpur. The journey continues into Araku Valley for caves, waterfalls, viewpoints, and coffee plantations before ending in Visakhapatnam on the Bay of Bengal.

Travel from Bhubaneswar to Visakhapatnam on a 10-day journey that brings together temple heritage, Buddhist archaeology, wildlife-rich wetlands, coastal scenery, and hill-country landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Gopalpur, Konark

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrive BhubaneswarOn arrival at Bhubaneswar assistance and transfer to hotel.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 02

Bhubaneswar - Bhitaraknika (160km/ 3hr approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Bhitarakanika, check in at hotel.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 03

BhitarkanikaAfter 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 04

Bhitarkanika - Lalitgiri - Ratnagiri - Puri (200kms/ 4hrs approx)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 05

Puri - Konark - Pipli - Raghurajpur (100kms/ approx round)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.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 06

Puri - Chilika Lake - Gopalpur (135kms/ 4hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Gopalpur enroute visit Chilika (Mangalajodi Birds paradise).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 07

Gopalpur - Srikakulam (170kms/ 4hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Srikakulam check in at hotel.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 08

Srikakulam - Araku Valley (145kms/ 3hrs approx)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 09

Araku Valley - Visakhapatnam (120kms/ 3hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Visakhapatnam check in at hotel.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)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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bhubaneswar. 5 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

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

What's Not Included

Any flight ticket.
Camera charges at monuments if any.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
Gratuities and optional activities.

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
Not wheelchair accessible
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