Duration | Destination | Departure |
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5 days and 4 nights | India (Bhubaneswar, Bhitarkanika) | 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 - Bhitarakanika National Park (200kms)
Drive to Bhitarakanika via visiting Ratnagiri, Udaigiri & Lalitgiri excavated Buddhist Sites filled with many Stupas and ancient monastery cut out from rock. Arrive Bhitarakanika check in at Jungle Cottage/ Tent. Dinner & overnight at Jungle Cottage/ Tent. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.
Day 3:
Bhitarakanika National Park - Similipal Tiger Reserve (200kms)
Explore the land of crocodiles in their own Mangrove habitat. 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. Visit Crocodile museum at Dangamal.
Later drive to Similipal National Park a tiger reserve and check in at Jungle Cottage/ Tent.
O/n at Jungle Cottage/ Tent. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.
Day 4:
Similipal Tiger Reserve
Jeep safari in Similipal Tiger Reserve. Simiipal is endowed with high peaks like Khairiburu, Maghasini and rocky cliffs like Ganapati facing the frost-valleys in Devasthali. The biodiversity of the land scape with high degree of endemism is the striking feature of the sanctuary. It harbours Tiger, Leopard, Sloth bear, Elephant, Gaur and other important major faunal species. Similipal is the only home for the unique melanistic tiger in the world. There are 55 species of mammals, 361 species of birds, 62 species of reptiles, 21 species of amphibians, with many species of invertebrate are present in the landscape. Rest time free to relax and personal activities.
O/n at Jungle Cottage/ Tent. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.
Day 5:
Similipal Tiger Reserve - Bhubaneshwar (200kms)
Drive to Bhubaneshwar airport to board evening flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: Breakfast
Assistance on arrival at airport.
4 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
Daily breakfast & 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.
1-Time full day gypsy safari in Similipal Tiger Reserve with forest department naturalist.
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 |
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1 | 4 StarsBhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar - Bhubaneswar Airport or your hotel in the city |
2 | 4 StarsBhitarkanika National Park | |
3 | 4 StarsBhitarkanika National Park | |
4 | 4 StarsBhitarkanika National Park | |
5 | Bhubaneswar - Bhubaneswar 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 / Aranya Nivas Resort/ Panthnivas Panchalingeswar or similar |