4 Days - 3 Nights (Bhubaneswar - Puri - Bhubaneswar)
Puri is a famous tourist place in the Indian state of Odisha, as it is home to one of the ancient temples in India—Jagannath Puri Temple. Another attraction of the city is its long golden beach. The Jagannath Puri Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu. It is one of the Dhams out of Char Dhams in India. The temple has four gates. Each of the gates represents a different animal. Lord Jagannath is offered food six times a day. Worshippers soak here in the peaceful and spiritual energy. If you’re planning a visit, the Jagannath Puri Yatra package from Pilgrim Packages India is a great option. It covers everything—temple visits, beaches, and even a trip to Bhubaneswar. Plus, they can customize it to fit your budget, so you can relax knowing everything is taken care of.
Pilgrim Packages India representative will receive you from Bhubaneswar Airport or Railway Station and head straight to Puri. On the way, if time permits, you can visit the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar. It’s a beautiful old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it’s got some amazing architecture. After that, visit Dhauli, where the Peace Pagoda stands and where Ashoka turned to Buddhism after the Kalinga War. Then visit Pipli, this cool village where the locals create colorful appliqué art. Finally, reach Puri and check in to the hotel. Relax for the night.
After a nice breakfast at the hotel, proceed to see the Jagannath Temple. It is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindu pilgrims and also part of Char Dham Yatra. It is one of the oldest temples in India. You can spend the entire day here soaking in the divine vibes while admiring the architecture. Later, head to Satpada (Chilika Lake). Here, you’ll get a chance to go on a boat ride and maybe even spot some wild dolphins. Chilika is India’s biggest inland lake, and it’s super peaceful, so you’ll definitely enjoy it. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Start your day relishing a delicious breakfast in the hotel. Get ready to head to Konark, taking the Marine Drive. You will have a couple of stops at Ramachandi Temple and Chandrabhaga Beach before reaching the famous Konark Sun Temple. It’s a 13th-century temple dedicated to the Sun God, and the architecture is just incredible. After exploring the temple, head back to Puri. If you want to unwind, you can enjoy the beach or check out the local markets before heading back to the hotel. Overnight stay will be in Puri.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. The tour representative will drive you to Gundicha Temple, where the deities hang out during the Rath Yatra festival. Then head to Raghurajpur, a village that’s like a living museum, with every house being an art studio. You can check out some cool traditional paintings there. You will also stop by Sakhigopal, which is known for its lovely Lord Krishna shrine. After all that, Pilgrim Packages India representative will drop you off at Bhubaneswar Airport or Railway Station for your departure.