East India Golden Triangle

The eastern temple town triangle of the Bhubaneshwar, Puri and Konark forms one of the most pious tourist circuits in India. The triangle reveals the rich heritage of the state of Orissa. Each of the three jewels in the crown of Orissa has its unique glitter.

The rulers of ancient Orissa left an indelible mark by building spectacular temples, shrines and stupas. The confluence of the religions can be felt in the potpourri offered by the state. A rainbow of the monuments can be enjoyed. Unlike the other rulers of the country they did not build forts for their comfort or mausoleums on the death of their beloved ones but preferred construction of religious shrines where each and everybody could throng without any distinction of caste or creed to find solace. We salute the rulers who thought for the masses.

India Tours >> Golden Triangle Tours

Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
Destinations Covered : Bhubaneswar - Konark - Puri - Bhubaneswar - Chilka - Taptapani - Chandragiri - Bhubaneswar

Day 01: Arrival at Bhubaneswar East India Golden Triangle

Arrive at Bhubaneswar, transfer to hotel. Half day sightseeing tour of Bhubaneswar includes 11th to 13th century A.D Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Dhauli peace pagoda, 2nd century B.C, Jain monk caves at Khandagiri & Udaygiri, etc.

Day 02: Bhubaneswar - Konark - Puri - Bhubaneswar
After breakfast proceed to Konark, enroute visiting the famous Pipili appliqu village. Konark Sun temple is world famous for its architectural style, and attract number of tourists from the different corner of India and abroad. Drive from Konark to Puri on the marine drive. Puri is famous for Lord Jagannath temple and golden beach. Return to Bhubaneswar in the evening or stay over night at puri.

Day 03: Bhubaneswar - Chilka - Taptapani
Drive to Chilka Lake, the largest brackish water lake in Asia. During winter, from December to February an island called Nalabana inside the lake is full of migratory birds from Siberia. Two hours cruise by boat is required to reach Nalabana Island. Evening proceed from Chilka to Taptapani, natural hot sulphur spring.

Day 04: Taptapani - Chandragiri - Bhubaneswar

Visit the Tibetan village, carpet-weaving center. After lunch depart for Bhubaneswar.

Day 05: Bhubaneswar
From Bhubaneswar we will go to Udaygiri, Lalitgiri and Ratnagiri, the triangle of Buddhist monasteries dating back to 8th century AD. Visit the two museums, with excellent collection from the sites of Ratnagiri and Lalitgiri.

Day 06 : Departure
Transfer to airport for next destination. Tour ends.