Puri Bhubaneswar with Gopalpur (5 Nights / 6 Days)

Tour Overview

• Package Name: Puri Bhubaneswar with Gopalpur Value .
• Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days .
• Routing: 2 Nights in Puri, 2 Nights in Gopalpur, 1 Night in Bhubaneswar .
• Base Package Cost: INR 39,200 per person .
• Booking Deposit: INR 15,000 to confirm your booking .
• Key Highlights: Special darshan with Maha Bhog at Jagannath Temple, Konark Sun Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Chandragiri Buddhist Monastery, Taptapani Hot Spring, and architectural gems of Bhubaneswar .

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bhubaneswar and Transfer to Puri

• Hotel: Hotel White Sands or similar in Puri .
• Meals: Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Arrive at the Bhubaneswar Airport, where you will be met and escorted to your hotel in Puri . Guests must book flights arriving on or before 09:00 hrs, as transfers are arranged at 10:00 hrs .
  • Visit the 11th-century Lingaraj Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and built in the Kalinga architectural style .
  • Explore the Chausath (64) Yogini Temple, a unique ancient Hindu tantric shrine associated with esoteric yogic traditions .
  • Check into your hotel in Puri and enjoy dinner .

Day 2: Puri and Konark Sightseeing

• Hotel: Hotel White Sands or similar in Puri .
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, visit the renowned Jagannath Temple, a highly significant Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath . Experience a special one-time darshan with Maha Bhog and Sukha Prasad . (Note: Vehicles are not permitted inside the temple area; autos or rickshaws must be arranged directly .)
  • Visit the Gundicha Temple, known as the destination of the Rath Yatra and the aunt's house of Lord Jagannath .
  • See the Mausima Temple and the Bedi Hanuman Temple .
  • Take a scenic marine drive to Konark to visit the Sun Temple .
  • Spend the evening relaxing at the serene Chandrabhaga beach .
  • Return to Puri for dinner .

Day 3: Puri to Gopalpur via Barkul Chilika

• Hotel: Zone By The Park Gopalpur or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Following breakfast, check out and drive towards Gopalpur .
  • En route, visit Chilika Lake at Barkul . Take a boat ride to the Kalijai Temple, situated on an island and dedicated to Goddess Kalijai .
  • Continue your journey, check into your hotel in Gopalpur, and enjoy dinner .

Day 4: Excursion to Chandragiri and Taptapani

• Hotel: Zone By The Park Gopalpur or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, embark on an excursion to explore the Chandragiri Buddhist Monastery .
  • Proceed to Taptapani to experience a rejuvenating bath at the natural hot spring .
  • Return to Gopalpur for dinner and an overnight stay .

Day 5: Gopalpur to Bhubaneswar Local Sightseeing

• Hotel: IRA By Orchid or similar in Bhubaneswar .
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Check out after breakfast and drive back to Bhubaneswar .
  • Visit the 11th-century Rajarani Temple, renowned for its distinctive sandstone and elegant Kalinga architecture .
  • Explore the 10th-century Mukteshwar Temple, celebrated as the "Gem of Odisha architecture" for its exquisite carvings and arched gateway .
  • Visit the Parshurameshwaram Temple, one of the oldest surviving Hindu temples in the city .
  • Tour the Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, ancient 1st-century BCE Jain rock-cut caves built during King Kharavela's reign .
  • Check into your hotel in Bhubaneswar for dinner .

Day 6: Departure from Bhubaneswar

• Meals: Breakfast .
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, check out from your hotel .
  • Visit the Nandankanan Zoological Park, a large zoo and botanical garden known for its white tigers and conservation efforts . (Note: The park, State Museum, and Tribal Museum are closed on Mondays and state holidays .)
  • You will then be transferred to the Bhubaneswar Airport for your onward journey . Guests are requested to book their departure flights after 18:00 hrs .

Accommodation Summary

• Puri: Hotel White Sands or similar for 2 Nights .
• Gopalpur: Zone By The Park Gopalpur or similar for 2 Nights .
• Bhubaneswar: IRA By Orchid or similar for 1 Night .

Package Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

• Return Economy Class Airfare .
• Accommodation on a double or twin-sharing basis in base category rooms for 5 nights .
• 5 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners at the hotel .
• A flower bouquet on arrival and a welcome snacks basket in the vehicle .
• 500 ml water bottle per person, per day in the vehicle .
• Special one-time darshan with Maha Bhog and Sukha Prasad at Jagannath Temple .
• All transfers, sightseeing, and excursions by AC vehicle as specified in the itinerary .
• Services of an experienced Thomas Cook Tour Manager (subject to a minimum of 25 customers) .
• GST and TCS are included.

Exclusions

• Any Air or Train fare not mentioned in the inclusions .
• Boating charges at Chilika Lake .
• Insurance, guide services, and monument entrance fees .
• Meals and services not specified in the inclusions .
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini-bar charges, tips, portage, and camera fees