Jagannath Temple (Puri, Odisha)

Day 1: Delhi → Bhubaneswar → Puri

Morning: Take a flight from Delhi to Bhubaneswar (approx. 2 hrs). Arrival in Bhubaneswar, proceed by road to Puri (65 km / 1.5 hrs). Check-in at hotel. Evening: Visit Jagannath Temple (darshan; non-Hindus can view from Raghunandan Library roof). Overnight stay in Puri.

Day 2: Puri Local Sightseeing

Early morning: Attend Mangala Aarti at Jagannath Temple. Breakfast, then sightseeing: Puri Beach (sunrise/sunset). Gundicha Temple (known as Garden House of Jagannath). Loknath Temple & Sonar Gouranga Temple. Evening free for shopping in Puri (souvenirs, Odisha handicrafts). Overnight stay in Puri.

Day 3: Excursion to Konark & Chilika Lake

Morning: Drive to Konark Sun Temple (35 km). UNESCO site & architectural marvel. Continue to Chilika Lake – Satpada (50 km from Puri). Take a boat ride, spot Irrawaddy dolphins. Visit Nalabana Bird Sanctuary (seasonal). Return to Puri in the evening. Overnight stay in Puri.

Day 4: Bhubaneswar Sightseeing

Drive back to Bhubaneswar (65 km). Visit: Lingaraj Temple (11th-century Shiva temple). Mukteswara Temple (Gem of Odishan architecture). Dhauli Shanti Stupa (Ashokan edicts). Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves (ancient Jain heritage). Evening at leisure in Bhubaneswar. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Day 5: Bhubaneswar → Delhi

Morning at leisure / shopping for Odisha handlooms & handicrafts.Transfer to Bhubaneswar Airport. Flight back to Delhi.