Welcome to your 'Orissa - The Golden Triangle' Tour ! Arrive at Bhubaneshwar airport or railway station on your own arrangements. There you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon proceed on a half day tour visiting the Lingaraj temple, Parsurameswar temple, the Mukteshwar temple and the Raja Rani temple

After a relaxed morning drive through the lush green countryside to Puri. Enroute visit Dhauli where Emperor Ashoka after the bloody battle and his victory over the Kingdom of Kalinga renounced warfare and embraced the teachings of Buddha. Also visit the Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupa built in the early 1970 and the two ancient rock edicts dating from 260 BC which outline Ashokas detailed instructions to his administrators to rule with gentleness and fairness. Thereafter visit the colorful village of Pipli where you can purchase local handicrafts and the famous appliqué work. Drive to Konark that houses a colossal temple dedicated to the Sun God. Even in its ruined state its magnificence reflects the genius of its architects who envisioned and built it. Continue driving to Puri and on arrival check into your hotel. (B)

In the morning visit the famous Jagannath temple, the pulsating pilgrimage centre of the city. Enjoy a stroll through the bustling bazaar and visit the main temple complex. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore the Puri beach. (B)

Excursion to ChilikaLake.
Today proceed on a half-day excursion to the south of Puri where the sea mixes with the 1100 sq km inland Chilika Lake to create a brackish water lake. This lake is home to over 160 varieties of fish and in the winter season it is home to hundreds of thousands of migratory birds, Dotted with a host of islands with romantic names, a cruise in Chilika is recommended (on direct payment basis). (B)

Return home with happy memories.
Today bid farewell to your 'Orissa - The Golden Triangle' tour as you get transferred to Bhubaneshwar airport or Bhubaneshwar or Puri railway station for your onward journey. (B)