Bhubaneswar to Vizag Temple, Beaches & Valley

10 Days Duration

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About This Tour

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

Duration: 10 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Gopalpur, Konark · Languages: English

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 accommodationBhubaneswar x 1 nights3* - Kalinga Ashok/ The HHI4* - Fortune Park Sishmo/ Mayfair Convention5* - Mayfair Lagoon/ Trident HotelBhitarkanika x 2 nightsNature Camp Bhitarkanika Retreat/ Estuarine Village Resort BhitarkanikaPuri x 2 nights3* - Toshali Sands/ Blue Lily Beach Resort4* - The Hans Coco Palms/ The Chariot Resort & spa5* - Mayfair WavesGopalpur x 1 night3* & 4* - Palm Resort/ Panthnivas Gopalpur5* - Mayfair Palm Beach ResortSrikakulam x 1 nightAPTDC Haritha Beach Resort Baruva/ Hotel GrandAraku Valley x 1 night3* / 4* & 5* - Haritha Valley Resort Araku/ Haritha Hill ResortVizag x 1 night3* - Best Western Ramachandra Hotel/ Keys Select Visakhapatnam - By Lemon Tree Hotels4* - The Park Hotel/ Fairfield by Marriott5* - The Gateway Hotel Beach Road/ The Bheemli Resort Managed By AccorHotels

About Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar

Enlist the help of a local guide to Bhubaneswar if you really want to make the most of this one’s 400 temples and shrines, Jain worshipping spots and sacred Buddhist sites, not to mention the beautiful countryside of the Dhauli Hills.

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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.

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.

Itinerary

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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Bhubaneswar. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Bhubaneswar. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.