6 Days / 5 Nights · premium itinerary
Odisha Honeymoon Tour
Puri — Konark — Chilika — Gopalpur
This route works for couples because it moves from a well-known coastal town (Puri) toward progressively quieter settings — Chilika's lagoon and finally Gopalpur, a colonial-era beach town with far fewer visitors. The privacy increases as the trip goes on rather than starting quiet and ending crowded.
Sightseeing is kept to mornings only, with afternoons and evenings left open for the beach, the lagoon or the hotel, since a honeymoon itinerary should not read like a heritage checklist.
Tour highlights
- Konark Sun Temple at a relaxed pace
- Puri sunrise beach walk
- Chilika lagoon boat ride with sandbar stop
- Gopalpur's quiet colonial-era beachfront
- Taptapani hot spring detour on request
- Candlelight or private beach dinner arrangements
Who this tour is for
This 6 days / 5 nights itinerary is planned as a premium trip and suits couple travellers. It leans towards honeymoon, beach, nature, heritage interests, so it works best if you want couples, beaches coast, nature 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 Puri
Puri
- Morning
- Arrival in Bhubaneswar; drive to Puri (about 1.5 hours).
- Afternoon
- Hotel check-in and rest.
- Evening
- Sunset walk on Puri Beach.
- Overnight
- Puri
- Day02
Konark excursion
Konark
- Morning
- Drive to Konark (about 1 hour); Sun Temple guided visit.
- Afternoon
- Chandrabhaga beach.
- Evening
- Return to Puri for a quiet dinner.
- Overnight
- Puri
- Day03
Onward to Chilika
Barkul, Chilika
- Morning
- Drive to Barkul (about 2.5 hours).
- Afternoon
- Boat ride to a Chilika sandbar and open-water stretch.
- Evening
- Lakeside evening at leisure.
- Overnight
- Chilika
Boating depends on weather and lagoon conditions.
- Day04
Chilika to Gopalpur
Gopalpur
- Morning
- Drive to Gopalpur (about 3 hours) via Berhampur.
- Afternoon
- Check-in and beach walk.
- Evening
- Free evening on the beachfront.
- Overnight
- Gopalpur
- Day05
Gopalpur at leisure
Gopalpur
- Morning
- Free morning; optional Taptapani hot spring half-day trip.
- Afternoon
- Beach time or in-resort leisure.
- Evening
- Private dinner arrangement on request.
- Overnight
- Gopalpur
- Day06
Departure
Gopalpur – Bhubaneswar
- Morning
- Drive to Bhubaneswar (about 4 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
- Chilika sandbar boat ride
- One arranged private or candlelight dinner
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
- Chilika boating depends on weather; the itinerary allows a buffer morning if a ride needs to move.
- Gopalpur is a quiet town with limited nightlife by design — it is chosen for calm, not entertainment.
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.
Continue exploring
Destinations on this route
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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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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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.
ExploreCoastal Odisha
Gopalpur
A former colonial-era port turned quiet beach town on Odisha's southern coast, distinctly slower-paced than Puri.
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Southern Odisha
Taptapani
A natural sulphur hot spring in the Eastern Ghats foothills, set beside a small tribal-run settlement in dense forest.
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
Cabs & transport
Transport for this route
Premium SUV Cab Hire in Odisha
Toyota Fortuner, Mahindra XUV700 or equivalent
- Capacity
- 5 – 6 passengers
- Luggage
- 3 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
Planning · 7 min read
Odisha Honeymoon Guide: Quiet Beaches and Heritage Towns
Gopalpur's quieter shoreline, Chandipur's tidal beach and Puri's temple-town atmosphere give honeymooning couples a mix of calm coastal time and cultural sightseeing.
Destinations · 8 min read
Chilika Lake Travel Guide: Dolphins, Birds and Boating
Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish-water lagoon, offers Irrawaddy dolphin sightings at Satapada year-round and one of India's largest gatherings of migratory birds at Mangalajodi between November and February.
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