7 Days / 6 Nights · comfort itinerary
Odisha Temple Circuit
Bhubaneswar — Puri — Konark — Berhampur
A week-long itinerary aimed at travellers whose main interest is temple architecture and pilgrimage rather than beaches or wildlife. This works because Odisha's temple history spans roughly a thousand years within a compact radius — Bhubaneswar's Kalinga-style shrines, Konark's thirteenth-century Sun Temple, Puri's living Jagannath tradition and the Tara Tarini shakti-peetha near Berhampur.
The extra days go into slower, guide-led reading of inscriptions and sculpture rather than new destinations, plus a return loop through Bhubaneswar for temples that get skipped on shorter tours.
Tour highlights
- Lingaraj, Mukteshwar, Rajarani and Brahmeswar temples
- Udayagiri-Khandagiri caves and Dhauli edicts
- Konark Sun Temple in depth
- Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Tara Tarini shakti-peetha near Berhampur
- Biraja Temple at Jajpur (on request)
Who this tour is for
This 7 days / 6 nights itinerary is planned as a comfort trip and suits family, group, private travellers. It leans towards pilgrimage, heritage, culture interests, so it works best if you want heritage temples, pilgrimage, culture 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
Old Town temples
Bhubaneswar
- Morning
- Lingaraj (external viewpoint for non-Hindu guests), Mukteshwar and Rajarani.
- Afternoon
- Brahmeswar Temple and the lesser-visited Bindusagar shrines.
- Evening
- Free evening.
- Overnight
- Bhubaneswar
- Day03
Caves & Dhauli
Bhubaneswar
- Morning
- Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves.
- Afternoon
- Dhauli Shanti Stupa and Ashokan edicts.
- Evening
- Optional Biraja Temple detour to Jajpur.
- Overnight
- Bhubaneswar
- Day04
Konark & Puri
Konark – Puri
- Morning
- Drive to Konark (about 1.5 hours); Sun Temple guided visit.
- Afternoon
- Chandrabhaga beach, drive to Puri (about 1 hour).
- Evening
- Swargadwar walk.
- Overnight
- Puri
- Day05
Puri temple day
Puri
- Morning
- Jagannath Temple darshan for Hindu guests.
- Afternoon
- Raghurajpur crafts village.
- Evening
- Free time.
- Overnight
- Puri
- Day06
Berhampur & Tara Tarini
Berhampur
- Morning
- Drive to Berhampur (about 3.5 hours).
- Afternoon
- Tara Tarini shakti-peetha near the Rushikulya river.
- Evening
- Local market walk.
- Overnight
- Berhampur
- Day07
Departure
Berhampur – 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
- Licensed heritage 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
Important notes
- Non-Hindus are not permitted inside the Jagannath Temple or the Lingaraj Temple.
- Some smaller temples restrict photography inside the sanctum.
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
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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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
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
Berhampur
Ganjam district's commercial hub and silk-weaving town, functioning mainly as a gateway to Gopalpur and Taptapani.
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Central Odisha
Dhauli
The site of the Kalinga War and Emperor Ashoka's rock edicts, marked today by a white Japanese-built Shanti Stupa.
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Central Odisha
Khandagiri
The smaller, less-visited twin of the Udayagiri caves, with rock-cut Jain monastic cells and a hilltop Jain temple still in use.
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Attractions covered
Cabs & transport
Transport for this route
Bhubaneswar Local Sightseeing Cab
Sedan or SUV with chauffeur
- Capacity
- 3 – 6 passengers
- Luggage
- 1 – 2 bags for a day out
Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
Nine-Seater Van Hire in Odisha
Tata Winger, Force Traveller (9-seat) or equivalent
- Capacity
- 7 – 9 passengers
- Luggage
- 5 – 6 medium bags
Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
12-Seater Tempo Traveller Hire in Odisha
12-seat Tempo Traveller
- Capacity
- 10 – 12 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
Culture · 8 min read
Odisha Temple Guide: Etiquette, Circuits and Key Sites
Odisha's temple circuit centres on the Jagannath Temple in Puri, the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar and the Sun Temple at Konark, and visitors should know that non-Hindus are not permitted inside the two active temples.
Culture · 7 min read
Odisha Festival Calendar: What's On and When
Rath Yatra in June or July is Odisha's largest festival, followed through the year by the Konark Dance Festival in December, Durga Puja in Cuttack, and Raja and Kartik Purnima in the autumn calendar.
Destinations · 8 min read
Bhubaneswar Travel Guide: The Temple City
Bhubaneswar, Odisha's capital, holds one of India's densest concentrations of surviving temples, headlined by the 11th-century Lingaraj Temple.
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