The Golden Chariot

Upon arrival at Bhubaneswar, you will be welcome by your local representative. Later, drive to Puri via Konark. Sun Temple shows the fascinating architecture of the Kalinga style, it is also one of the world heritage sites. Also visit Chandrabhaga confluence of river Chandrabhaga Beach and ASI museum. Later, continue to Puri and check in at the hotel, Afternoon, visit the Jagannath temple, which is a part of the Char Dham pilgrimages. The temple is popular for its annual Ratha Yatra. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Chilika Lake (Satapara) which is also Asia's biggest lake and one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. A boat cruise will show you the sea mouth, Irrawaddy Dolphins and Red Crabs Island. Overnight stay here.

After breakfast, visit Jagannath Temple, which was constructed in AD 12. The highlight of this temple is the Rath Yatra organised here every year. During the Festival, the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra are taken to Gundicha Temple in decorated chariots. Later, proceed towards Gundicha Temple, which is located at a luxuriant garden. This temple is constructed using light-grey sandstone and is exemplary of Kalinga style of architecture. The temple has vimana (main tower), jagamohana (assembly hall), bhoga-mandapa (offering hall) and nata-mandapa (festival hall). Later, continue your journey towards Lokanath Temple, which was built in the 11th century. Also visit the open-air market and go for a leisure walk at the pristine Puri Beach. This beach serves as the site of the Puri Beach Festival, which is celebrated annually and is a major crowd-puller. Also enjoy an excursion to sprawling Chilika Lake, it is a brackish water lagoon and is home to a large number of endangered species of aquatic animals. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, check-out from hotel and drive to Bhubaneswar for your onward journey. Tour Ends.