Arrival in India. Transfer from International airport o Domestic airport to board flight to Bhubaneswar. On arrival reception and transfer to hotel for overnight.

BHUBANESWAR
Morning city tour of Bhubaneswar. The well planned capital of Orissa, is a city of temples. It had 7000 temples at one time of which more than 500 remain today. These temples built over a period of one thousand years reflect the grandeur of high quality workmanship of Kalinga (ancient name of the State) temple art.

Visit Temples like, PARASURAMESWAR (7th A.D.) famous for its latticed windows, MUKTESWAR (10th A.D.) with its profusion of wall carvings, LINGARAJ (11th A.D.) dominates the landscape rising to a high of 46 Mts. and finest representation of Kalinga Art, BINDUSAGAR the Ocean drop tank, RAJARANI (11th A.D.) with its Exquisite carvings and many more is a must for the visitors.

Afternoon visit the twin hill UDAYAGIRI & KHANDAGIRI the Jain Caves. Excavated in between 2nd & 1st century B.C. By the famous king of Kalinga, named KHARAVELA, was the rain resort of Jain Monks. It is one of the earliest specimens of cave architecture of India. Enjoy the lovely sunset on the small hill.
Back to Hotel, Overnight

After breakfast proceed to Konark, enroute visit the colorful appliqué work village Pipli.

Black Pagoda. This 13th century temple is a magnet to the visitors from all over the world. The temple is in the architectural images of the mythical chariot of the Sun God here the Kalingan temple style has reached in its grand climax stage. The left structure standing among the sand dunes of the Seashore is the most impressive of the Orissa temples the horses at the entrance the encircling friezes, the chariot wheels are executed with exuberance.

Then proceed to Puri for lunch. After lunch Tour of Puri.

 Puri, one of the four celebrated religious centers of India, is famous all over the world for the great temple of Lord Jagannath situated on the cost of Bay of Bengal is a town of eternal festival. Because of the intense religious importance and hallowed tradition non-Hindus are not allowed within the Temple complex.

After breakfast proceed to Satpada-on-Chilka.

After breakfast full day excursion to Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri and Udayagiri with packed lunch.

These three hills, which between them possess the ruins of what must have been an immense Buddhist monastic complex. The beauty of the ruins and the site itself, as well as the historical Importance, makes a trip exceedingly worthwhile. Ratanagiri, which has the most extensive ruins, has frequently been identified as the Buddhist monastery of "Puspagiri" which the Chinese pilgrim traveler Hiuen T' Sang reported visiting in 639 A.D. Excavation in recent decades have concluded that this identification is unlikely, although Ratnagiri certainly was a flourishing monastery at the same time. One of the most exciting discoveries of the current excavation at Lalitgiri was the finding of inscription which seem dateable to the Kushan period, cultural links with the Mathura school of Kushan Buddhist art. Yet another spectacular discoveries at Lalitgiri was an ancient stupas containing relics preserved in caskets of stone. Its antiquity and its silver and gold contents have led to speculation that these are relics of Buddha. The complex seems to have ceased to function by about the thirteenth century. Recent excavation has revealed a stone platform with Brahminic description which seem to bring the date of the site back to second century.

falls and watch the wild life in the park.. In the night go up the watch tower to see the wild elephants. Overnight.

Similipal
Nestled in the center of Mayurbhanj, the northern-most district of Orissa is the Similipal National Park, one of India's better known wild life sanctuaries. Covering a large forested area of 2750 sq. kms. the park engulfs a large number of hills and valleys, criss-crossed by many perennial streams and rivers. The climate in the higher reaches is cool and enjoyable, particularly during the summer months of May and June. The Variation in topography, climate and vegetation has supported large varieties of animals, birds and reptiles. The common among them are tigers, leopard, elephant, Bison’s, Sam bars, Porcupines, Pangolins, Flying Squirrels, Hill Mynas, Hornbills, Pythons, Cobras, Kraits And Monitor Lizards, etc. Similipal is one of the earliest and finest of India's 18 Tiger Reserves under the Tiger Project.