Magical Winters At Mangalajodi Bird Sanctuary
Per Person on Twin Sharing basis
Mangalajodi is an olden village under Tangi, Odisha block in Khordha district of Odisha at the northern edge of Chilika Lake. Scenic beauty of this village and its vast wetland attracts the visitors. In 2017 this village is declared and functioning as a separate Grama Panchayat
Day 1: Arrival - Bhubaneswar
After reaching Bhubaneswar, our representative will be there to welcome you. Check in to your hotel and refresh and get ready to start your journey to the city of temple Bhubaneswar. Start from the famous temple ShriLingaraj temple, Parsurameswar temple, Mukteswar temple and Rajarani temple temple. Day ends at the hotel.
Day 2: Bhubaneswar - Mangalajodi
After breakfast start a short drive towards Mangalajodi, Tangi village a eco tourism village in Odisha, where one can witness wintering grounds of 230 species of birds which travel thousands of kilometers to make a home in the Chilika lake(largest brackish water in Asia). One can find egrets (both Great and Little varieties), Purple Moorhens, Whiskered Terns, Water Crows, Glossy Ibises, Purple Herons, Kingfishers, Pond Herons, and much more. Get set into a country boat, passing through the marshy lands feeling cool breeze, listening birds chirping and witness a spectacular catch of fish. After a memorable day return back to hotel in Bhubaneswar.
Day 3: Khandagiri - Udaygiri - Dhauli - Puri
After breakfast visit to Khandagiri&Udaigiri Jain caves - oldest rock cut caves dating back to 1st century BCE stroll around and feel the jain culture & next Dhauli - the peace pagoda presumed the place where kalinga war was fought. Arrive in Puri check in to the hotel refresh and then proceed to Puri for the holy visit of ShriJagganath Temple. Get the blessings of God, move around the temple and witness the grandeur architecture of Kalinga Dynasty. Have some delicious Prasad from the temple. In the evening visit the Puri beach relax and enjoy beautiful sunset, enjoy a quick bath or go for some adventure sports or a walk in the beach shore return back to hotel.
Day 4: Puri - Konark - Bhubaneswar
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Ramchandi temple passing through Marine drive road a scenic coastal road of 30km. Next visit Konark Sun temple - one of the famous UNESCO world heritage site dated back in 13th century with its unique 24 Wheels which work as Sun dial and work as per sun rays. Get some photographs, move around the temple. In the evening return back to hotel in Bhubaneswar.
Day 5: Departure
After breakfast check out the hotel and start to airport for your return journey.
