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6 Days / 5 Nights · comfort itinerary

Odisha Family Holiday

Bhubaneswar — Konark — Puri — Chilika

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Families need a different rhythm from a heritage-only circuit — shorter museum stops, an animal-park morning, and a lagoon boat ride that keeps children engaged between temple visits. This itinerary works because no single day asks for more than one long drive, leaving afternoons free for hotel pools or the beach.

Chilika's Satapada dolphin boat sits at the midpoint of the week deliberately, breaking up the heritage days in Bhubaneswar and Konark with an open-air, hands-on outing before the group settles into Puri for the final beach days.

Tour highlights

  • Nandankanan Zoological Park
  • Old Town temple walk (family-paced)
  • Konark Sun Temple
  • Satapada dolphin boat ride on Chilika
  • Two full beach days in Puri
  • Raghurajpur crafts village workshop visit

Who this tour is for

This 6 days / 5 nights itinerary is planned as a comfort trip and suits family, group, private travellers. It leans towards family, heritage, beach, culture interests, so it works best if you want family, heritage temples, 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

  1. Day01

    Arrival & Nandankanan

    Bhubaneswar

    Morning
    Arrival and hotel check-in.
    Afternoon
    Nandankanan Zoological Park.
    Evening
    Ekamra Haat.
    Overnight
    Bhubaneswar
  2. Day02

    Bhubaneswar heritage

    Bhubaneswar

    Morning
    Old Town temple walk (Lingaraj exterior for non-Hindu guests, Mukteshwar, Rajarani).
    Afternoon
    Udayagiri-Khandagiri caves.
    Evening
    Free time at the hotel.
    Overnight
    Bhubaneswar
  3. Day03

    Konark & Puri

    Konark – Puri

    Morning
    Drive to Konark (about 1.5 hours); Sun Temple visit.
    Afternoon
    Chandrabhaga beach, then drive to Puri (about 1 hour).
    Evening
    Swargadwar shoreline.
    Overnight
    Puri
  4. Day04

    Chilika day trip

    Satapada

    Morning
    Drive to Satapada (about 1.5 hours from Puri); dolphin boat ride.
    Afternoon
    Rajhans sandbar and lakeside lunch.
    Evening
    Return to Puri.
    Overnight
    Puri

    Boat timing depends on tide and weather.

  5. Day05

    Puri beach & crafts

    Puri

    Morning
    Jagannath Temple darshan for Hindu guests.
    Afternoon
    Raghurajpur crafts village, with a short pattachitra painting demonstration.
    Evening
    Free beach evening.
    Overnight
    Puri
  6. Day06

    Departure

    Puri – Bhubaneswar

    Morning
    Leisure morning.
    Afternoon
    Drive to Bhubaneswar (about 1.5 hours) for departure.

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
  • Licensed motorboat at Satapada with life jackets
  • Zoo and Sun Temple entry coordination

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

Important notes

  • Non-Hindus are not permitted inside the Jagannath Temple.
  • Chilika boating depends on weather; the boat operator may reschedule the ride within the day.

Booking information

  • This itinerary is shared as a written quotation once your dates, group size and vehicle category are known — request a Get a Quote callback to begin.
  • Enquiries are confirmed only after written confirmation of dates and vehicle category.
  • Advance payment secures accommodation and transport; balance is payable before travel commences.
  • Peak-season and festival dates require earlier confirmation.

Cancellation information

  • Cancellation terms depend on hotel and transport supplier policies for your dates.
  • Written cancellation requests are processed in the order received.
  • Festival, Rath Yatra and peak-season bookings may carry stricter supplier terms.
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Destinations on this route

The Lingaraj Temple tower above the old town of Bhubaneswar

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.

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Dense forest and lake landscape around Nandankanan near Bhubaneswar

Central Odisha

Nandankanan

A zoological park and botanical garden on the edge of Bhubaneswar, notable for its white tiger breeding programme and lake-boating.

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Carved stone chariot wheel on the Konark Sun Temple platform

Coastal 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.

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The Shree Jagannath Temple spire rising above the rooftops of Puri

Coastal Odisha

Puri

Jagannath Dham — one of India's four cardinal Hindu pilgrimage seats, anchored by a working fishing-town beach.

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Fishing boats on the calm brackish water of Chilika Lake

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.

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Boats waiting at the Satapada jetty on Chilika Lake

Coastal Odisha

Satapada

Chilika Lake's main dolphin-watching gateway, where the lagoon narrows before meeting the Bay of Bengal.

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Points of interest

Attractions covered

Sunrise over the waves at Puri Beach

beach

Puri Beach

Puri town, Puri district

1 – 2 hours, longer if combined with sunrise

Cabs & transport

Transport for this route

SUV parked at the edge of a forested Odisha hill road

SUV Cab Hire in Odisha

Mahindra Scorpio, Toyota Fortuner or equivalent

Capacity
4 – 6 passengers
Luggage
3 – 4 large bags

Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.

Compact MPV parked near a temple compound in Odisha

Ertiga Cab Hire in Odisha

Maruti Ertiga or equivalent

Capacity
5 – 6 passengers
Luggage
2 – 3 medium bags plus cabin bags

Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.

MPV vehicle parked beside a coastal Odisha road

Innova Cab Hire in Odisha

Toyota Innova or equivalent

Capacity
6 – 7 passengers
Luggage
3 – 4 large bags

Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.

Read before you go

Travel guides for this trip

Family enjoying the beach at Puri, Odisha

Planning · 7 min read

Odisha with Family: Planning a Trip with Kids

Bhubaneswar, Puri and Nandankanan Zoological Park form a manageable family route that balances temple visits with beach time and wildlife that appeals to children.

Calm morning light over Chilika Lake, Odisha

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.

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