Experience the rich cultural heritage and spiritual essence of Odisha in a single day, visiting iconic temples like Jagannath in Puri, the stunning Sun Temple in Konark, and exploring the historical Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves.
6:00 AM - Depart from Bhubaneswar.
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM - Arrive at Jagannath Temple in Puri. Spend 1.5 hours exploring the temple and participating in the morning rituals.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Enjoy breakfast in Puri at a local restaurant.
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Visit Gundicha Temple, located nearby. Spend about 30 minutes here.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Depart for Konark.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Visit the Sun Temple in Konark. Allocate 1.5 hours to admire this UNESCO World Heritage Site and its stunning architecture.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Depart for Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves. Travel time is about 1 hour.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Explore Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves for about 1 hour, appreciating their historical significance.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Have lunch at a restaurant in Bhubaneswar.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Visit Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar. Spend 1.5 hours admiring this ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Visit Mukteshwar Temple, allocating 1 hour to enjoy its exquisite architecture and carvings.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Visit Rajarani Temple for about 30 minutes.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Depart for Nandankanan Zoological Park (optional), which takes around 30 minutes.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (Optional) - If you choose to visit Nandankanan, spend 1 hour here.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Depart for Bhubaneswar, taking approximately 30 minutes.
6:30 PM - Arrive back in Bhubaneswar, concluding your day of local darshan.
Without Nandankanan: Approximately 10.5 hours (from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
With Nandankanan: Approximately 11.5 to 12.5 hours (from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM)