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Puri & Bhubaneswar: A Journey Through Ancient Temples and Pristine Beaches

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18 Jan 2024

Embark on a 3-day adventure to Puri and Bhubaneswar, where you'll discover magnificent temples, serene beaches, and captivating wildlife. Immerse yourself in the rich history and spirituality of Odisha while enjoying the natural beauty of the Golden Beach and exploring the architectural wonders of Lingaraj Temple and Udayagiri Caves.

Trip to Puri

Day 1Tranquil Lakes and Majestic Beaches
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$10

Narendra Pokhari
Considered to be sacred, this large lake features boat rides to the center island with a temple.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Mahatma Gandhi Park
Family-friendly park featuring a toy train ride, musical fountain, ornamental plants & a lotus pond.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Golden Beach
A Hindu sacred place, this busy beach is the site of the annual Puri Beach Festival & sand displays.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
8 - 11 min

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Puri Swargadwar Beach
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Spiritual Awakening and Wildlife Encounters
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$0

Sea Beach Of Puri
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Shree Jagannatha Temple Puri
1161 complex & revered pilgrimage destination, with a main temple & 30 smaller surrounding ones.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Balukhand - Konark Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife sanctuary along the Bay of Bengal, home to native antelopes, sea turtles & temples.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $98 In total

Activities & Food:$79
Transport:$19

Trip to Bhubaneswar

Day 1Tranquil Lakes and Majestic Beaches
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$69

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$ 19

Dhauli Shanti Stupa
Striking white peace pagoda & Buddhist shrine constructed atop Dhauli Hill in 1972.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$6
17 - 21 min

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Lingaraj Temple
Ancient Hindu temple compound featuring carved stone towers, courtyards & numerous shrines.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
21 - 26 min

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Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
Elaborately carved cave dwellings dating to the 1st c. BCE, topped by an 18th-c. CE Jain temple.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13
43 - 52 min

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Nandankanan Zoological Park
Zoo with 1,500+ animals, including white tigers & pangolins, plus a botanical garden & scenic lake.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$38

Budget breakdown: $98 In total

Activities & Food:$79
Transport:$19