Exploration of Village Tours in Odisha
Duration : 11 Night / 12 Days
Tour Overview
Odisha is rich in its traditional and village culture which gives an immersive joy to the travelers or culture enthusiasts. It's the heart of Odia culture giving you glimpses of enriched cultural heritage and natural landscapes. The village tour of Odisha includes visiting the mainstream cities and the villages established inside them over centuries. We'll delve into the heritage backdrop of Bhubaneswar where you can get a multifaceted local experience in the markets, the city's bustling lifestyle, and ancient temples dating back ages. We'll also explore the architectural perfection models of Konark Sun Temple, the tranquillity of Chilika Lake, the iconic and world-renowned Lord Jagannath Temple, and much more with this tour. Additionally, Gopalpur and its surrounding villages within the Gajapati and Ganjam districts of Odisha have provided you with a glimpse of traditional village lifestyle and their cultural values, you also get a chance to connect and engage with locals, learn about indigenous crafts, and savor authentic cuisines of Odisha. Feel the warmth of hospitality and make unforgettable memories throughout the Exploration of Village Tours in Odisha. Grab the best 12-day Odisha village tour package with Xenium Holidays.
Itinerary
- Reach at the airport/railway station of Bhubaneswar, where you’ll meet our associate
- Drive towards the hotel and check in to rejuvenate for a while
- Post afternoon go sightseeing in Khandagiri & Udayagiri (it’s a well-known rock-cut group of caves called Hathigumpha and Ranigumpha constructed by Mahameghavahana Aira Kharavela)
- Explore other tourist places like- the Tribal Museum, Ekamra Haat (Craft Market)
- Come back to the hotel and take an overnight stay in Bhubaneshwar
- Have your breakfast and move from the hotel
- Visit Nandankanan (Zoological Park & Wildlife Sanctuary)
- Now visit to see some beautiful things like white tiger, Lion safari and Botanical garden, Cactus Garden, Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Temple, Mukteswar Temple
- Go back to the hotel and stay for the night in Bhubaneswar
- Have your breakfast and move from the hotel to Cuttack
- Visit Netaji Birth Place & Museum, Cuttack Chandi Temple, Deer Park, Odisha High Court, Barabati Stadium, Maritime Museum
- Back to the hotel and stay for the night in Bhubaneswar
- Have your delicious breakfast and check out from the hotel to move to Puri
- Visit Dhauli peace pagoda ( The Buddhist monument & famous for Kalinga war)
- Now visit some more famous places like 64 Yogini Temple, Pipili (Famous for Applique market and also known as the handicraft village), Raghurajpur artisan village, Sakhigopal Temple
- Drive towards the hotel and check in hotel and take rest for a while
- Now visit world famous Jagannath Temple and enjoy the evening view at golden sea beach & beach market
- Go to the hotel and stay for the night in Puri
Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the revered pilgrimage sites of Hinduism which is dedicated to the incarnations of Lord Vishnu and his siblings naming the principal deity Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balbhadra and his younger beloved sister Subhadra. During the global celebration of Rath Yatra these three deities are paraded in grand chariots in a crowd of millions of devotees. This celebration is not only limited to Odisha or Jagannath Puri but it is carried out throughout the world to reflect the artistic and cultural beauty of Hinduism. It is often said people must join this Rath Yatra in Puri at least once in a lifetime.
- Have your delicious breakfast and move from the hotel
- Visit Satapada Chilika Lake(spreads over 1100 Square K.M ) and enjoy Boat Cruise and you will see some amazing views like Dolphins and Scenic island inside the lake
- Back to Puri and spend the remaining time at a local market
- Reach back to the hotel and stay for the night in Puri
- Have your delicious breakfast and check out from the hotel and move to Konark
- On the way to Konark visit Balighai beach
- After that visit Konark Sun Temple (A world heritage site and also known as the black pagoda)
- Enjoy the evening view of Sunset at Chandrabhaga beach
- Move to the hotel and check in and stay for the night in Konark
Odisha’s Konark Sun Temple is a masterpiece of architectural beauty dating back to ancient history which is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage site. The temple does not only offer the religious perspective of Hinduism but it also preaches the remarkable craft man ship engineering skills and the granddaughter of the solar system. It's symbolizes the greatest passage of time by representing Sun god and his chariot pulled by 7 mysterious horses which makes it one of the greatest Marvels of all the times
- Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel to move to Gopalpur
- Check in hotel hotel and take rest for a while in Gopalpur
- Visit Gopalpur Beach and enjoy the beautiful sunset in the evening and spend the remaining time at beach market
- Go back to the hotel and stay for the night in Gopalpur
- Have your breakfast and and move from the hotel
- Visit Chilika Lake and enjoy boat cruise here
- Now visit Kalijai Temple, Nalabana bird sanctuary ( the Scenic beauty of Chilika Lake water )
- Move back to the hotel and stay for the night in Gopalpur
Chilka lake is Asia's one of the largest and biggest brackish water lagoons including Ramsar wetland which is of great importance for the world. You can watch here a diversity of migratory birds, fish and dolphins. For those who are searching for ecological wonders and are a natural enthusiasm for this place is mystically the greatest.
- Enjoy your breakfast and move to Jiranga Village (Gajapati District)
- Visit Jiranga to see Buddhist Monastery
- Visit and explore different villages of the Gajapati district and connect with the locals
- Drive towards the hotel and stay for the night in Gopalpur
- Have your delicious breakfast and move from the hotel
- Visit Rushikulya River (Ganjam District) for see Olive ridley turtles, Taptapani hot water spring, Tara Tarini Temple, Deer Park
- Now visit Padmanavpur weaver village (famous for matha handloom work)
- Go back to the hotel and stay for the night in Gopalpur
- Enjoy your breakfast and check out from the hotel
- Move to Bhubaneswar and visit some tribal villages on the way to Bhubaneswar
- Move to Bhubaneswar hotel and check in hotel and stay for the night in Bhubaneswar
- Enjoy your morning breakfast at the hotel and check out for departure
- Proceed towards the Bhubaneshwar airport/ railway station
- Flights off to your home/next destination
Tour Inclusion
- A Traditional welcome with a welcome Drink on arrival
- Accommodation on a double/Twin sharing basis as per the itinerary at all places
- Daily breakfast at all hotels
- Pick up and drop transfers from airport/railway station - hotel - airport
- Sightseeing and all transfers as mentioned in the vehicle as per the itinerary
- Assistance at all arrival and departure points
- All hotel-related taxes and transport-related taxes
- Taxes & Expenditures Included: Parking, Toll Tax, Luxury Tax, Green Tax Fuel Exp. and Driver bata
Tour Exclusions
- Any airfare and train Fare. Personal Expenses like Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, maintenance fee.
- Alcoholic/aerated beverages, bottled water, and starters
- Camera fees, Monument entrance fees
- Medical and travel insurance
- All personal expenses, optional tours, and extra meals
- Additional sightseeing or usage of vehicle not mentioned in the itinerary
- Anything not mentioned under 'Inclusions'
- GST
Tour Highlights
- Lingaraj Temple
- Rajarani Temple
- Mukteswar Temple
- Netaji Birth Place & Museum
- Dhauli peace pagoda
- 64 Yogini Temple
- Sakhigopal Temple
- Golden sea beach & beach market
- Jagannath Temple
- Konark Sun Temple
- Chandrabhaga beach
- Gopalpur Beach
- Kalijai Temple
- Nalabana bird sanctuary
- Rushikulya River
- Taptapani hot water spring
- Tara Tarini Temple
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