Bhubaneswar to Vizag Temple, Beaches & Valley
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Product Code : AGORA316
The 10 days private Bhubaneswar to Vizag Temple, Beaches & Valley tour include Bhubaneswar, Ratnagiri, Bhitaraknika, Puri, Konark, Chilika Lake, Gopalpur, Srikakulam, Araku Valley & Vizag in its itinerary. Arrive and explore the temple town Bhubaneshwar. Visit Ratnagiri, Udaigiri & Lalitgiri excavated Buddhist Sites on the way to Bhitarkanika. Enjoy boating in mangrove forest the breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. Drive to Puri & visit Konark Sun Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Continue on east coast road to Gopalpur & Srikakulaman both beach resort with miles long beaches. Another tern to explore the Araku Valley an enticing hill station with millions year old limestone Borra Caves. End your tour in Vizag a port city and industrial center on the Bay of Bengal known for its beaches & museum.
Day 1: Arrive Bhubaneswar
On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel. Later visit Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani & Lingaraj temple (Only Hindu can enter sanctum). Also visit Khandagiri, Udaygiri caves & Dhauli Rock Edicts.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Bhubaneswar - Bhitaraknika (160kms)
Drive to Bhitarakanika check in at hotel. Rest time to relax and explore the surrounding.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 3: Bhitarkanika
Explore Bhitarkanika the breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. Boat safari in Mangrove forest, enjoy the serpentine creeks, watch out for birds, particularly different varieties of Kingfisher. Keep looking for estuarine crocodiles basking in the sun. Also visit Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary, climb to watch tower, look for Pelican & different varieties of Storks.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 4: Bhitarkanika - Puri (200kms)
Morning boat safari. Drive to Puri via visiting Ratnagiri, Udaigiri & Lalitgiri excavated Buddhist Sites. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5: Puri
Full day excursion to visit Konark Sun temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Pipili the applique work village & Raghurajpur artisan village. Further visit, Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach. Also visit world famous lord Jagannath temple (non-Hindus are not allowed to enter inside the main temple sanctum). Rest time to relax on the beach.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Puri - Gopalpur (135kms)
Drive to Gopalpur enroute visit Chilika Lake the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. Enjoy boat ride. Continue drive to Gopalpur check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7: Gopalpur - Srikakulam (170kms)
Drive to Srikakulam check in at hotel. Later visit the Buddhist heritage site of Salihundam.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Srikakulam - Araku Valley (145kms)
Drive to Araku Valley an enticing hill station. Visit Borra Caves one million year old limestone caves. Also visit Tribal Museum, Katiki Waterfalls, Galikonda Viewpoint & Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 9: Araku Valley - Vizag (120kms)
Drive to Vizag check in at hotel. Later visit preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum, Visakha Museum, Kali Temple & Ramakrishna Beach.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10: Vizag - Departure
As per flight schedule Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.
Assistance on arrival at airport.
9 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Boat safari in Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest with naturalist.
Bottled drinking water in car.
Government taxes.
Hotels used or similar for 9 nights accommodation
Bhubaneswar x 1 night
3* - Kalinga Ashok/ The HHI
4* - Fortune Park Sishmo/ Mayfair Convention
5* - Mayfair Lagoon/ Trident Hotel
Bhitarkanika x 2 night
3* / 4* & 5* - Nature Camp Bhitarkanika Retreat/ Estuarine Village Resort Bhitarkanika
Puri x 2 nights
3* - Toshali Sands/ Blue Lily Beach Resort
4* - The Hans Coco Palms/ The Chariot Resort & spa
5* - Mayfair Waves
Gopalpur x 1 night
3* & 4* - Palm Resort/ Panthnivas Gopalpur
5* - Mayfair Palm Beach Resort
Srikakulam x 1 night
APTDC Haritha Beach Resort Baruva/ Hotel Grand
Araku Valley x 1 night
Haritha Valley Resort Araku/ Haritha Hill Resort
Vizag x 1 night
3* - Best Western Ramachandra Hotel/ Keys Select Visakhapatnam - By Lemon Tree Hotels
4* - The Park Hotel/ Fairfield by Marriott
5* - The Gateway Hotel Beach Road/ The Bheemli Resort Managed By AccorHotels
Any flight tickets.
Camera charges at monuments.
Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
Gratuities & optional activities.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.