Odisha Tour for Seniors

Arrive at Bhubaneswar, the cultural capital of Odisha.

After check-in and some rest visit the Odisha Crafts Museum – Kalabhoomi, a beautifully curated space showcasing the state’s vibrant handloom and handicraft heritage. From traditional weaves to intricate stone and terracotta art, the museum offers a perfect introduction to Odisha’s artistic soul.

Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Today, we will be going to Asia’s largest brackish water lake - The Chilika lake. The lake spreads across 1,100 sq km and is a winter hub of many spectacular migratory birds. Go for a boat ride and witness the Seamouth (the point where the lake meets the sea).

Later, drive to Puri! Where you can spend some time relaxing at the beach! The sunset at the Puri beach is a sight to withhold. 

Dinner and overnight stay in Puri.

After breakfast, proceed to Konark. Today we will visit the Konark Sun temple also known as Black Pagoda. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and was built by King Narasimhadeo in the 13th century. Konark Sun Temple is famous for its unique architecture. Its geometrical patterns and carved wheels are used to serve as sundials.

We will also visit the famous Jagannath Temple which is dedicated to lord Jagannath a form of Vishnu. It is also one of the four Dhams in Hinduism and have immense importance (There is no VIP ticket for Jagannath temple, we will try our best to visit the temple when it is least crowded). 

Return back to the hotel and call it a day. Dinner and stay in the hotel in Puri.

Enjoy the sunrise at the Puri beach for one last time before going back to Bhubaneswar. After breakfast start your journey to Bhubaneswar, on the way we will also stop at Pipili a small and beautiful village that is admired because of the amazing appliqué work that displays items in bright and vibrant colors. The enchanting embroidery work done with the help of needles beautifies various items that are worth buying. We bet the shopper and art lover in you will not want to leave this place. 

Later we will visit Dhaulagiri or popularly known as Peace Pagoda on our way to Puri. It is one of the famous Buddhist destinations in India, where Mauryan Emperor Ashoka renounced the path of violence and embraced Buddhism, after witnessing the devastation of Kalinga war.

Enjoy the last evening in the city of temples at leisure. Dinner and stay in Bhubaneswar hotel.

Today we will start our journey by visting the largest temple in Bhubaneswar the Lingaraj Temple. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built in the 7th century by King Jajati Keshari. It is highly revered because of the fact that the Linga (a manifestation of Lord Shiva), is believed to have appeared naturally. We will also visit Mukteswar Temple and Rajarani Temple, the architecture of both temples will leave you mesmerized.

Later, we will visit the old rock cut caves at Khandagiri that were excavated by King Kharavela of the Mahameghavahana Dynasty from the 2nd and 1st century BCE. A short trip to the Khandagiri caves will take you back to relive the culture and lifestyle of the Jain ascetics. These caves reflect the Jain austerity evident in the intricate detailing of their interiors.

Spend the last evening in the city of temples at leisure. 

Dinner and stay in Bhubaneswar 

After breakfast, we will drop you at the airport with truckloads of memories with the hope to see you again soon.

• 5 Nights and 6 days accommodations at 4* category hotels on a twin sharing basis (subject to availability). We provide single-sharing accommodation for a supplementary cost. In case interested, please let us know while making the booking itself. All rooms are base category.
• Breakfast(5), Lunch(4) and Dinner(5). Set menu or buffet for all meals. Breakfast and Dinner would be provided in hotel/Resort and Lunch in local restaurants. 1-liter bottle of water every day. Please note non-veg meal is subject to availability.
• Entry tickets to all temples and heritage monuments.
• Boat ride in Chilka Lake.
• Tour guide wherever required. 
• Group pickup from Airport only in case the flight is booked as per our suggested time. 
• All travel in Odisha by AC Coach with a pushback seat.
• Sightseeing entry tickets to monuments as per tour plan.
• Services of Travel Buddy experienced in taking care of elderly (45+ age group). We go along with all our group tours to ensure we provide the best traveling experience to all group members.
• Toll tax and parking fee of group vehicle. 
• Goods and Service Tax payable to Govt. of India.
• Some of the sightseeing points might get closed on particular days and we reserve the right to change the itinerary. However, we will make sure everything is covered in the best possible way.