Odisha Andhra Tour Ex.Bhubaneswar - 9 D / 8 N

Arrive Bhubaneswar, the Capital city of the modern State and the ancient Kingdom of kalinga. You will be met upon arrival & transfer to the hotel. Later, proceed to the Local visits Lingaraj Temple dedicated to Lord shiva built in the 11th century, proceed to Mukteswara temple built in the 10th century known for its sculpted tales from the Panchatantra carved on it, the temple is a magnificent example of Orissan architecture continue to The Rajarani temple set in picturesque surrounding is noted for its intricate carvings of floral, animal and human figures built in the 11th Century. Rest of the evening is at leisure for individual activities. Overnight Stay.

Post breakfast, departure to Jajpur (100 kms / 2 hrs), enroute visit very old Jagannath culture of Chhattla, On arrival at Jajpur, visit Birija Devi Temple (One of the Shakti Peethas of Astadasa) in the bank of Baitarani and it is called Navi Gaya. Later, drive back to Bhubaneswar and also visit the Jain Caves, Khandagiri & Udayagiri. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

After breakfast, check out hotel and drive to puri (65 kms / 1.5 hrs), enroute visit Dhauli (The battleground of Kalinga war during 3rd century BC, which transformed Emperor Ashoka into Dharmashoka). Later proceed to Pipli and Raghurajpur Handicraft Villages & then proceed to visit Konark world heritage site. The temple chariot of the Sun God on the sands of Bay of Bengal is a 13th Century architectural marvel. It is designed as a celestial chariot of Sun God, complete with twelve pairs of wheels and seven horses. This legendary temple has sculptures of great beauty covering all aspects of life. It is most famous for its erotic art. Later drive to Puri and proceed to your hotel. Overnight stay.

Early in the morning, you can visit the Lord Jagannath temple and witness the Mangala Arti Darshan. Post breakfast, proceed to Chilika lagoon to have the view of dolphins by boat cruise and back to Puri and have fun at Puri Beach in the Evening. Overnight stay.

Morning after breakfast, checkout the Hotel & proceed to Berhampur ( 180 Kms / 3.5 hrs ), enroute visit Maa Tara Tarani Temple (Purnesvari Maa Tara Tarini on Purnagiri hills is worshiped as the Breast Shrine Sthana Peetha) of Adi Shakti. The temple is one of the oldest pilgrimage centers of Mother goddesses and one of the four major ancient Tantra Peethas and Shakti Peethas in India. On arrival at Berhampur, Check into the hotel & evening free for shopping. Overnight stay.

Morning after breakfast, checkout the hotel & proceed to Srimukhalingam (146 kms / 3 hrs), Visit Srimukhalingeswara Temple and then drive to Srikakulam(50 kms / 1 hr), Check into your hotel. Later proceed to Arasavalli Surya Narayana Swamy Temple (The temple is one of the two major temples who worship Lord Surya in India, According to the ' Sthalapuranam ' of the temple, Lord Devendra found this temple and installed the existing idol of the sun God commonly known as Lord Suryanarayana Swamy Varu) and then drive to Srikurmam (20 hms / 0.4 hr), Visit Sri Kurmanathaswamy Temple (Srikurmam is the only Indian temple in the world where Vishnu is worshiped in his Kurma avatar). Return back to hotel. Overnight stay.

After breakfast, checkout the Hotel and proceed to Visakhapatnam (130 kms / 3 hrs ), on arrival check into the Hotel. Later proceed to Visit Simhachalam Temple (famous Vishnu Temple). Evening Visit Kailasagiri, Rushikonda Beach and return to hotel. Overnight stay.

Post breakfast, proceed to visit Araku valley, Padmapuram Gardens, Tribal Museum, Ananthagiri Coffee plantations, Galikonda view Point, Borra Caves & back to Visakhapatnam. Overnight stay.

After breakfast, proceed to Annavaram (115 kms / 2.5 hrs), Have a Darshan of Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Varu. After darshan, back to Annavaram/Visakhapatnam Railway Station/Airport for your onward journey with the sweet memories of Odisha & Andhra Tour.