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| Duration | Destination | Departure |
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| 10 days and 9 nights | India (Bhubaneswar, Bhitarkanika, Puri, Gopalpur, Srikalahasti, Araku Valley, Vishakapatnam) | India (Bhubaneswar) |
Day 1:
Arrive Bhubaneswar
On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel. Later visit Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani & Lingaraj temple (Only Hindu can enter sanctum). Also visit Khandagiri, Udaygiri caves & Dhauli Rock Edicts.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2:
Bhubaneswar - Bhitaraknika (160kms)
Drive to Bhitarakanika check in at hotel. Rest time to relax and explore the surrounding.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.
Day 3:
Bhitarkanika
Explore Bhitarkanika the breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. Boat safari in 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.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.
Day 4:
Bhitarkanika - Puri (200kms)
Morning boat safari. Drive to Puri via visiting Ratnagiri, Udaigiri & Lalitgiri excavated Buddhist Sites. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.
Day 5:
Puri
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. Meal plan: Breakfast.
Day 6:
Puri - Gopalpur (135kms)
Drive to Gopalpur enroute visit Chilika Lake the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. Enjoy boat ride. Continue drive to Gopalpur check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.
Day 7:
Gopalpur - Srikakulam (170kms)
Drive to Srikakulam check in at hotel. Later visit the Buddhist heritage site of Salihundam.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.
Day 8:
Srikakulam - Araku Valley (145kms)
Drive to Araku Valley an enticing hill station. Visit Borra Caves one million year old limestone caves. Also visit Tribal Museum, Katiki Waterfalls, Galikonda Viewpoint & Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.
Day 9:
Araku Valley - Vizag (120kms)
Drive to Vizag check in at hotel. Later visit preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum, Visakha Museum, Kali Temple & Ramakrishna Beach.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.
Day 10:
Vizag - Departure
As per flight schedule Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: Breakfast.
Assistance on arrival at airport.
9 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Boat safari in Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest with naturalist.
Bottled drinking water in car.
Government taxes.
Any flight tickets.
Camera charges at monuments.
Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
Gratuities & optional activities.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
| Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UnratedBhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar - Bhubaneshwar Airport or your hotel in the city |
| 2 | UnratedBhitarkanika National Park | |
| 3 | UnratedBhitarkanika National Park | |
| 4 | UnratedPuri | |
| 5 | UnratedPuri | |
| 6 | UnratedGopalpur | |
| 7 | UnratedSrikalahasti | |
| 8 | UnratedAraku Valley | |
| 9 | UnratedVishakhapatnam | |
| 10 | Vishakhapatnam - Vishakhapatnam Airport |
| Place | 3 star hotels | 4 star hotels | 5 star hotels |
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| Bhubaneswar | Kalinga Ashok/ The HHI or similar | Fortune Park Sishmo/ Mayfair Convention or similar | Mayfair Lagoon/ Trident Hotel or similar |
| Bhitarkanika National Park | Nature Camp Bhitarkanika Retreat/ Estuarine Village Resort Bhitarkanika or similar | ||
| Puri | Toshali Sands/ Blue Lily Beach Resort or similar | The Hans Coco Palms/ The Chariot Resort & spa or similar | Mayfair Waves or similar |
| Gopalpur | Swosti Palm Resort/ Panthnivas Gopalpur or similar | Mayfair Palm Beach Resort or similar | |
| Srikalahasti | APTDC Haritha Beach Resort Baruva/ Hotel Grand or similar | ||
| Araku Valley | Haritha Valley Resort Araku/ Haritha Hill Resort or similar | ||
| Vishakhapatnam | Best Western Ramachandra Hotel/ Keys Select Visakhapatnam - By Lemon Tree Hotels or similar | The Park Hotel/ Fairfield by Marriott or similar | The Gateway Hotel Beach Road/ The Bheemli Resort Managed By AccorHotels or similar |
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