The state of Odisha is home to numerous Buddhist temples, stone art installations, and an abundance of wildlife. The greatest way to see both Buddhist sculptures and wild animals is to reserve a Buddhist & Wildlife Tour in Odisha combination pack, which allows visitors to experience both Buddhist arts & Wildlife Tour in Odisha at the same time.
DAY 01 BHUBANESWAR ARRIVAL AND SIGHTSEEING IN BHUBANESWAR
When you arrive in Bhubaneswar, our representative will greet you and take you to your hotel. A full day’s tour of Bhubaneswar’s city center includes visits to the Odisha State Museum, the Jain temples of Khandagiri and Udayagiri from the second century BC, the Parasurameswar Temple, the Mukteswar Temple Complex, the Rajarani Temple, the Brahmeswar Temple, and the Lingaraj Temple complex (all of which are inaccessible to non-Hindus). Next, make your way to the hotel and spend the night there in Bhubaneswar.
DAY 02 BHUBANESWAR- DHAULI – PIPILI- KONARK TEMPLE-BHUBANESWAR
After breakfast in the morning, go on an excursion to Dhauli, which is well-known for the Ashokan Rock Edicts and for being the site of the fabled Kalinga War. The pain the conflict brought about is what prompted Ashok to convert to Buddhism and propagate its message of harmony across Asia. After seeing the Peace Pagoda, take a drive to Pipili, where artisans create beautiful appliques. Proceed to Konark in the afternoon and see the Sun Temple there, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Bhubaneswar after that, and spend the night there.
DAY 03 BHUBANESWAR – CHILIKA LAKE – BHUBANESWAR
Greetings Drive to Asia’s largest brackish water lake, Chilika Lake, after breakfast. spanning 1100 square kilometers and serving as the year-round home to hundreds of vibrant birds. Wild species like deer, blackbucks, cheetahs, and porcupines live in the hills surrounding the lake. Take a motorboat ride and stop at a few of the lake’s islets. Once back in Bhubaneswar, spend the night here.
DAY 04 BHUBANESWAR LOCAL
Greetings Drive to Nandankanan Zoological Park after breakfast. The zoo is situated amid the breathtaking Chandaka Forests and Kanjia Lake surroundings. It is made up of habitats for rare birds, reptiles, white tigers, and other creatures. Crocodiles, white tigers, and black panthers have all been successfully produced in the zoo. Take a safari tour of the park for an hour. After that, make your way back to the Bhubaneswar hotel for supper and the night.
DAY 05 BHUBANESWAR – BHITARKANIKA NATIONAL PARK – BHUBANESWAR
Head to Bhitarkanika National Park for a full day excursion in the morning after breakfast. Situated in northeastern Odisha, the park is made up of several islands and is home to thousands of migrating birds, turtles, crocodiles, and other animals as well as lush, green mangroves. Visit the Oilve Ridley Turtle nesting location on the beach at Garhimata and keep an eye out for dolphins, jackals, hyenas, and wild boar. Take in the breathtaking sunset before making your way back to Bhubaneswar for the night.
DAY 06 BHUBANESWAR DEPARTURE
morning following breakfast. Enjoy a full-day visit to the excavation sites of Langudi Giri and Kayam Hill Buddhist Cave, which contain the remnants of multiple monasteries, stupas, and Mahayanic buildings dating back more than 2500-years. After that, head to the airport for your return trip. Sweet recollections as your tour comes to a close here.
