Arrive at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneswar. Collect your luggage and take a pre-paid taxi or a ride-hailing service like Uber/Ola to your hotel.

Check into your pre-booked hotel. We recommend a centrally located hotel for easy access to major attractions.

Savor your first meal in Odisha with a traditional Odia thali. This platter offers a variety of local vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, including Dalma (lentils with vegetables), Santula (mixed vegetable curry), and Pakhala (fermented rice).

Visit a cluster of magnificent temples. Start with the Mukteshwar Temple, known as the 'Gem of Odisha Architecture' for its intricate carvings. Then, visit the nearby Rajarani Temple, famous for its beautiful sculptures and lack of a presiding deity.

Visit the largest and one of the most revered temples in Bhubaneswar, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is a masterpiece of Kalinga architecture, with a 55-meter high main spire.

Drive to Dhauli Hill on the banks of the Daya River. This is the site of the Kalinga War, which transformed Emperor Ashoka. The Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda) here is a serene spot to watch the sunset over the city.

Enjoy dinner at a restaurant of your choice. You can explore the restaurants in the Saheed Nagar or Patia areas for a variety of cuisines.

After breakfast, visit the twin hills of Udayagiri and Khandagiri. These hills house a series of ornate rock-cut caves built for Jain monks in the 1st century BCE. The Rani Gumpha (Queen's Cave) in Udayagiri is particularly elaborate.

Visit this well-curated museum to get a fascinating insight into the life, culture, and traditions of Odisha's 62 tribal communities. The displays include tribal costumes, jewelry, weapons, and household objects.

Have a final lunch in Bhubaneswar before you head towards the coast.

Hire a private taxi or use a pre-booked car service for the scenic journey from Bhubaneswar to Puri. The drive is comfortable and takes you through lush green countryside.

Arrive in Puri and check into your hotel. A hotel along Marine Drive will offer stunning views of the Bay of Bengal.

Spend the evening relaxing at the famous Golden Beach of Puri, which has been awarded the 'Blue Flag' certification for its cleanliness. Enjoy the sea breeze, watch the sunset, and observe the local life.

Puri is famous for its fresh seafood. Enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants or shacks along the beach, offering delicious grilled fish, prawns, and crabs.

Visit the world-famous Jagannath Temple, one of the Char Dhams (four great pilgrimage sites) for Hindus. The temple complex is vast and its rituals are deeply significant. Witness the 'Dhwaja Parivartan' (flag changing ceremony) if possible.

Hire a car for a day trip to Konark. The drive along the Puri-Konark Marine Drive is one of the most scenic coastal routes in India, with the sea on one side and casuarina forests on the other.

Make a brief stop at Chandrabhaga Beach, located 3 km from the Sun Temple. It's considered a sacred spot and is known for its clean shores and beautiful sunrises.

Have lunch at a local restaurant near the Sun Temple. There are several options run by the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) and private operators offering simple but tasty Odia food.

Explore the magnificent Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 13th-century temple is an architectural marvel, designed as a colossal chariot for the Sun God, Surya, with 24 intricately carved stone wheels and seven horses.

Drive back to your hotel in Puri after a day of exploration.

Spend the evening exploring the bustling beach market in Puri. You can shop for local handicrafts like Pattachitra paintings, seashell crafts, and Sambalpuri textiles.

Enjoy your dinner and don't forget to try the famous Odia sweet, 'Chhena Poda' (a baked cheese dessert), from a local sweet shop.

After an early breakfast, take a short trip to Raghurajpur, a village dedicated to arts and crafts. Every house is an artist's studio, where you can see artisans creating Pattachitra paintings, palm leaf engravings, and stone carvings. You can also witness a traditional Gotipua dance performance.

Return to your hotel in Puri to pack your bags and complete the check-out formalities.

Enjoy one last Odia meal before you begin your journey back.

Travel from Puri to Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar for your departure.

Board your flight from Bhubaneswar, concluding your cultural tour of Odisha's Golden Triangle.