12 Days / 11 Nights · premium itinerary
Extended Odisha Discovery Tour
Bhubaneswar — Puri — Konark — Chilika — Daringbadi — Similipal — Baripada — Sambalpur
This is our statewide itinerary for travellers who want one trip to stand in for several — coastal temples, a lagoon, a hill station, a tiger reserve and a heritage town in the west — sequenced so no leg backtracks and every long drive is followed by a rest day rather than another long drive.
The route runs coast-first (Bhubaneswar–Puri–Konark–Chilika), then climbs into Kandhamal's hills at Daringbadi, before the two demanding transfers of the trip — to Similipal via Baripada, and finally toward Sambalpur — each scheduled as its own travel day with no sightseeing squeezed in.
Twelve days is the realistic minimum to do this without exhausting the group; shorter versions exist in this catalogue for each individual region, and this tour is best suited to travellers with the time for a proper cross-section of Odisha rather than a single theme.
Tour highlights
- Bhubaneswar temple city and Konark Sun Temple
- Chilika Lake dolphin waters at Satapada
- Daringbadi's coffee and pepper plantations
- Similipal National Park safari (seasonal, permit-dependent)
- Sambalpur and Hirakud Dam
Who this tour is for
This 12 days / 11 nights itinerary is planned as a premium trip and suits private, group travellers. It leans towards heritage, culture, wildlife, nature, beach, tribal interests, so it works best if you want heritage temples, wildlife, beaches coast on the road.
Unsure about timing? Our season-by-season guide to visiting Odisha and how many days Odisha needs explain how the coast, wildlife parks and tribal districts change month to month. Every day of this route can be re-sequenced or extended before you confirm.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
- Day01
Arrival in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar
- Morning
- Arrival and check-in.
- Afternoon
- Odisha State Museum.
- Evening
- Ekamra Haat.
- Overnight
- Bhubaneswar
- Day02
Bhubaneswar temple city
Bhubaneswar
- Morning
- Old Town temple walk and Udayagiri-Khandagiri caves.
- Afternoon
- Nandankanan Zoological Park.
- Evening
- Dhauli Shanti Stupa.
- Overnight
- Bhubaneswar
- Day03
Konark and Puri
Puri
- Morning
- Konark Sun Temple with a licensed guide.
- Afternoon
- Chandrabhaga beach.
- Evening
- Drive to Puri; Swargadwar shoreline.
- Overnight
- Puri
- Day04
Puri Jagannath Temple
Puri
- Morning
- Jagannath Temple darshan (Hindu guests) and Raghurajpur crafts village.
- Afternoon
- Free time on the beach.
- Evening
- Free evening.
- Overnight
- Puri
- Day05
Chilika at Satapada
Satapada
- Morning
- Drive to Satapada; boat ride for Irrawaddy dolphins and the sea mouth.
- Afternoon
- Return toward Puri or Barkul.
- Evening
- Free evening.
- Overnight
- Puri
- Day06
Onward to Daringbadi
Daringbadi
- Morning
- Drive into the Kandhamal hills to Daringbadi.
- Afternoon
- Coffee and pepper plantation walk.
- Evening
- Cool hill-station evening.
- Overnight
- Daringbadi
- Day07
Daringbadi at leisure
Daringbadi
- Morning
- Waterfall and viewpoint visits around Daringbadi.
- Afternoon
- Free time.
- Evening
- Bonfire evening, weather permitting.
- Overnight
- Daringbadi
- Day08
Travel day to Baripada
Baripada
- Morning
- Long transfer toward Baripada, gateway to Similipal (a full travel day).
- Afternoon
- Rest and check-in.
- Evening
- Free evening.
- Overnight
- Baripada
- Day09
Similipal safari
Similipal
- Morning
- Drive into Similipal National Park; morning safari (permit and gate timings apply).
- Afternoon
- Barehipani or Joranda waterfall viewpoint, subject to route status.
- Evening
- Return to Baripada.
- Overnight
- Baripada
Similipal safari access is government-controlled and seasonal (typically November to June).
- Day10
Travel day to Sambalpur
Sambalpur
- Morning
- Long transfer to Sambalpur (a full travel day).
- Afternoon
- Rest and check-in.
- Evening
- Samaleswari Temple evening aarti.
- Overnight
- Sambalpur
- Day11
Hirakud Dam
Hirakud
- Morning
- Visit Hirakud Dam and the reservoir viewpoint.
- Afternoon
- Sambalpuri weaving village visit.
- Evening
- Farewell dinner.
- Overnight
- Sambalpur
- Day12
Departure
Sambalpur – Bhubaneswar
- Morning
- Drive to Bhubaneswar (about 6 hours) for your onward journey.
Inclusions
- Chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle for the full itinerary
- Accommodation on twin-sharing basis with breakfast
- All toll, parking, driver allowance and state taxes
- Local coordination support throughout the trip
- Forest entry and safari jeep at Similipal (subject to permit availability)
- Licensed guide at Konark
Exclusions
- Airfare and train fare to and from Odisha
- Monument entry fees, camera fees and guide charges unless specified
- Lunch, dinner and personal expenses
- Boat rides, safari permits and activities unless specified
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- Similipal safari permit fees where charged separately by the forest department
Important notes
- Similipal safari timings and access are government-controlled and depend on season and forest department permits.
- Non-Hindus are not permitted inside the Jagannath Temple.
- Chilika boating is weather-dependent.
Booking information
- Enquiries are confirmed only after written confirmation of dates and vehicle category.
- A written quotation is issued once travel dates, group size and hotel category are finalised — please use the enquiry form to Get a Quote.
- Advance payment secures accommodation and transport; balance is payable before travel commences.
- Peak-season, festival and tribal-market dates require earlier confirmation.
Cancellation information
- Cancellation terms depend on hotel, forest department and transport supplier policies for your dates.
- Written cancellation requests are processed in the order received.
- Festival, Rath Yatra, wildlife-season and peak-season bookings may carry stricter supplier terms.
Continue exploring
Destinations on this route
Central Odisha
Bhubaneswar
The Temple City and state capital — the densest surviving concentration of Kalinga temple architecture in India, plus the region's main air and rail gateway.
Explore
Coastal Odisha
Puri
Jagannath Dham — one of India's four cardinal Hindu pilgrimage seats, anchored by a working fishing-town beach.
ExploreCoastal Odisha
Konark
The UNESCO-listed Sun Temple, a 13th-century stone chariot and the high point of Kalinga architecture, set in a small coastal town.
Explore
Coastal Odisha
Chilika Lake
Asia's largest brackish-water lagoon, spread over roughly 1,100 sq km, known for Irrawaddy dolphins and vast winter bird congregations.
Explore
Southern Odisha
Daringbadi
Odisha's coolest hill station, known locally as the state's 'Kashmir' for occasional winter frost and pine-forested slopes.
ExploreNorthern Odisha
Similipal
A UNESCO biosphere reserve of roughly 2,750 sq km — sal forest, waterfalls and core tiger habitat in northern Odisha.
ExplorePoints of interest
Attractions covered
lake
Chilika Lake
Puri, Khordha and Ganjam districts
3 – 5 hours depending on the access point and boat route chosen
wildlife sanctuary
Similipal National Park
Mayurbhanj district
2 – 3 days for a proper safari experience covering multiple zones
Cabs & transport
Transport for this route
Multi-Day Cab Hire in Odisha
Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller with chauffeur
- Capacity
- 3 – 17 passengers depending on vehicle chosen
- Luggage
- One large bag per passenger, more with a roof carrier
Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
16-Seater Tempo Traveller Hire in Odisha
16-seat Tempo Traveller
- Capacity
- 14 – 16 passengers
- Luggage
- One medium bag per passenger, plus a rooftop carrier option
Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
Read before you go
Travel guides for this trip
Planning · 8 min read
Best Time to Visit Odisha: Season by Season
October to March is Odisha's core travel season, with dry weather, calm seas and the state's main festival calendar concentrated between June and February.
Planning · 7 min read
How Many Days Do You Need in Odisha?
Four to five days covers the Bhubaneswar-Puri-Konark Golden Triangle, while seven to ten days lets you add Chilika, one wildlife reserve and a tribal or western circuit.
Wildlife · 9 min read
Odisha Wildlife Guide: Similipal, Bhitarkanika and Satkosia
Similipal National Park's tiger reserve, Bhitarkanika's saltwater crocodile habitat and Satkosia's gorge sanctuary are Odisha's three principal wildlife destinations, each with government-controlled opening and permit rules.
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