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ODISHA: SACRED TEMPLES, BEACHES AND EASTERN INDIA SOUL

Temple spires piercing the sky, sacred beaches echoing with prayer. Odisha, ancient spirituality and natural beauty.

≈ 21
Days
1753
Km
18
Stops
📖 10 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Travel back in time at Bhubaneswar through temples carved in stone, then let yourself be drawn to Konark's solar power and its sanctuary dedicated to the sun god. Walk Puri's sacred beaches to the rhythm of fishermen, explore Cuttack and its historical heritage, then reach peaceful Dhauli hill where stone and spirituality converse facing the ocean.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Bhubaneswar

temple capital breathes ancient spiritual fire

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Lingaraj Temple
2
Rajarani Temple
3
Bindu Sarovara
4
Bhaskareswara Temple
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Activities

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Visit ISKCON Temple
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Tour the Odisha State Museum
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Explore Museum of Tribal Arts and Artefacts
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 15.5 km
Travel time: 31min
2
Day

Dhauli

hilltop stone marks peaceful enlightenment

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5 photos
Day 2
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Discover

1
Dhauli Shanti Stupa
2
Ashoka Rock Edicts
3
Dhabaleswar Temple
4
Bahirangeswar Temple
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Activities

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Visit historical sites
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Go sightseeing
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Click photographs
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Next stop
Distance: 11.9 km
Travel time: 24min
3
Day

Pipili

appliqué villages burst colorful textile art

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3 photos
Day 3
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Discover

1
Mukteshwar Temple
2
Chausathi Yogini Temple
3
Shanti Stupa
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Activities

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Shopping for decorated bedsheets
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Shopping for cushion covers, bags and souvenirs
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Pilgrimage tourism
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Next stop
Distance: 43.1 km
Travel time: 1h26
4
Day

Puri

sacred beach guards spiritual traditions

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8 photos
Day 4
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Discover

1
Sri Jagannath Puri Temple
2
Puri Beach
3
Narendra Tank
4
Sudarshan Crafts Museum
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Activities

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Complete one of the Dhams in Char Dham Yatra
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Pray at the various temples
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Walk around the beaches
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 37.4 km
Travel time: 1h15
5
Day

Konark

sun temple stone carving mastery

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10 photos
Day 5
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Discover

1
Sun Temple
2
ASI Museum
3
Chandrabhaga Beach
4
Ramchandi Beach
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Camping
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Walking around the beaches
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Eating local food
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 94.8 km
Travel time: 1h35
6
Day

Cuttack

silver filigree city holds heritage

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8 photos
Day 6
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Discover

1
Barabati Fort
2
Chandi Temple
3
Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary
4
Netaji Birth Place Museum
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Attend festivals like Baliyatra
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Fly kites at the Kite festival
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Visit Odisha State Maritime Museum
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 200.5 km
Travel time: 2h30
7
Day

Balasore

coastal town faces bengal bay calm

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5 photos
Day 7
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Discover

1
Bichitrapur Mangrove Reserve
2
Talasari Beach
3
Chandipur Beach
4
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Sightseeing
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Walking around beaches
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Eating seafood from local shops
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 12.9 km
Travel time: 26min
8
Day

Chandipur

beach reveals secrets at low tide

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4 photos
Day 8
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Discover

1
Similipal Forest Reserve
2
Remuna
3
Sajangarh
4
Panchalingeswar Shrine
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Do city shopping
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Walk around beaches
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Pick sea shells from beaches
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 79.7 km
Travel time: 1h20
9
Day

Baripada

tribal gateway mountain holds culture

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9 photos
Day 9
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Discover

1
Similipal National Park
2
Baripada Museum
3
Jwala Mukhi Temple
4
Palace of Mayur Bhanj
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Explore Lulung
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Book a safari at national park
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Witness the ancient paintings at Ravan Chhaya Rock Shelter
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 182 km
Travel time: 2h17
10
Day

Barbil

mining town pulses industrial heartbeat

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2 photos
Day 10
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Discover

1
Murga Mahadev Waterfalls
2
Gonasika
3
Uliburu Reserved Forest
4
Thakurani Hills
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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City shopping
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Exploring Indira Gandhi Park
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Driving around the city
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 74.8 km
Travel time: 1h15
11
Day

Rourkela

steel city rises modern triumph

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8 photos
Day 11
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Discover

1
Ghogar
2
Hanuman Vatika
3
VIP Market
4
Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Eat at local place
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Walking around parks
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Picnics
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 163.9 km
Travel time: 2h03
12
Day

Sambalpur

textile town weaves cotton traditions

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8 photos
Day 12
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Discover

1
Samaleswari Temple
2
Deer Park
3
Hirakund Dam
4
Karanga Kata Lake
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Activities

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Explore Kolab Hydro Electric power reservoir and Botanical Garden
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Visit Patraput Bridge
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Shop for handicrafts
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 127.7 km
Travel time: 2h08
13
Day

Balangir

agricultural heart nurtures farming culture

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8 photos
Day 13
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Discover

1
Someswar Shiva Temple
2
Maa Pataneswari Temple
3
Rajendra Park
4
Sailashree Palace
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Do sightseeing
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Do photography
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Watch the sunset from Sunset point
+1 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 295.8 km
Travel time: 3h42
14
Day

Jeypore

tribal region preserves ancient customs

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4 photos
Day 14
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Discover

1
Sunabeda
2
Bagara
3
Shakti Waterfalls
4
Gupteshwar Caves
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Explore Nature's Park
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Visit Surada Dam
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Buy Ikkat saris
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 123.6 km
Travel time: 2h04
15
Day

Rayagada

mineral rich hills hold tribal wisdom

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9 photos
Day 15
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Discover

1
Maa Majhighariani
2
Chatikona Falls
3
Minajhola
4
Hanging Bridge
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Fishing
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Pilgrimage
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Walking on the beaches
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 148.8 km
Travel time: 2h29
16
Day

Daringbadi

hill station cools coffee scented air

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9 photos
Day 16
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Discover

1
Coffee Garden
2
Badangia Waterfalls
3
Putudi Waterfalls
4
Hill View Park
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Regardez le coucher de soleil depuis Sunset point
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Allez pique-niquer au terrain de pique-nique Pine Jungle
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Prendre des photographies
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 123 km
Travel time: 2h03
17
Day

Berhampur

coastal gateway guards fishing heritage

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8 photos
Day 17
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Discover

1
Maa Budhi Thakurani Temple
2
Bomokei village
3
Ganjam Kala Parishad
4
Prakasam Hall
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Acheter des saris Ikkat
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Acheter des produits en laiton et en métal
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Faire un tour de la ville
+1 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 17.8 km
Travel time: 36min
18
Day

Gopalpur

seaside hamlet sleeps turquoise waters

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9 photos
Day 18
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Discover

1
Gopalpur Beach
2
Satapada Dolphin Sanctuary
3
Sri Sri Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Pitha
4
Maa Tara Tarini Hill Shrine
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Pêche
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Pèlerinage
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Se promener sur les plages
+2 Optional activities

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What weather should you expect?

Winter (October-March): Perfect weather, cool temperatures, dry conditions, peak tourist season, ideal touring, clear skies, advance booking essential.

Shoulder Season (April & September): Good weather, fewer crowds, moderate temperatures, reasonable prices, transitional seasons, excellent value.

Summer (April-June): Hot weather, challenging conditions, hill stations popular, lowest prices, fewer tourists, air conditioning essential.

Monsoon (June-September): Heavy rainfall, lush landscapes, romantic atmosphere, lowest prices, challenging travel, cultural experiences, spiritual season.

Regional Variations: Diverse climates, altitude differences, seasonal patterns, weather monitoring, regional planning, flexible scheduling essential.

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We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 17 and 25 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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