Odisha Taj Mahal tour: stone chariot wheel carving at the Konark Sun Temple
The Jagannath Temple rising above the Grand Road in Puri, Odisha
Monastery ruins and Buddha statue at Ratnagiri, Odisha Buddhist circuit
The tower of the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Artist painting Pattachitra in Raghurajpur heritage crafts village, Odisha
Boat on Chilika Lake at sunrise, Odisha

Odisha Tour Packages: Puri, Konark, Bhubaneswar and Chilika Lake

Our Odisha tour packages take you to the temple coast of eastern India. Join the pilgrims at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, see the stone chariot of the Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, explore the ancient temples and caves of Bhubaneswar, take a boat across Chilika Lake and meet the painters of Raghurajpur. Every package is private, with hotels of your choice, transfers and a car with driver.

Shamrock Journeys is a trusted India tour operator. Since 2002 we have planned private holidays across India for couples, families, groups and companies. Our Odisha tour packages are among our favourite East India tour packages and offbeat India tours.

Why Book Odisha Tour Packages with Shamrock Journeys

  • Private car and driver: for airport and station transfers and all sightseeing.
  • Local guides: guided tours of the temples, caves, Buddhist sites and craft villages.
  • Tailor-made tours: change the days, places and hotels, from budget to luxury Odisha tour packages.
  • Beach and heritage together: stay by the sea in Puri while you explore the temples.
  • Easy add-ons: Kolkata, Varanasi, Bodh Gaya, the Taj Mahal or the Golden Triangle.

Our Most Popular Odisha Tour Packages

These private Odisha holiday packages can each be changed to suit you.

  • 4-day Puri tour: Pipili, Chilika Lake and Konark from a base in Puri: our Puri tour package.
  • 5-day Odisha tour: Bhubaneswar temples, Puri, Chilika Lake and Konark: the Odisha 4 nights 5 days tour package.
  • 6-day Odisha tour: adds the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves and an Ekamra heritage walk: the Odisha 5 nights 6 days tour package.
  • 8-day Odisha tour: adds the Buddhist Diamond Triangle, Raghurajpur and a night on Chilika Lake.
  • 8-day Odisha Taj Mahal tour: Delhi and a Taj Mahal sunrise in Agra, then Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark.
  • 10-day Odisha Golden Triangle tour: India’s Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with Odisha’s Golden Triangle of Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark.

Odisha Tour Packages by Number of Days

Our Odisha tour packages run from four to ten days.

Odisha Tour Packages by Type

We plan Odisha tour packages for every kind of traveller.

Puri Jagannath Temple and Pilgrimage Tours

Puri is one of the Char Dham, the four holy abodes of Hindu pilgrimage. Our Jagannath Puri tour packages include the temple darshan, the Mahaprasad at Ananda Bazaar and the evening at the sea. Join the Rath Yatra, the great chariot festival, in June or July. Only Hindus may enter the Jagannath and Lingaraj temples; other guests see them from outside. See our India spiritual tours.

Odisha Golden Triangle: Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark

Odisha’s own Golden Triangle joins three great temple sites within about an hour or two of each other. Our Bhubaneswar Puri Konark tour package and Bhubaneswar Puri Konark Chilika tour package are the heart of every Odisha trip.

Odisha Temple and Heritage Tours

Bhubaneswar, the Temple City, has hundreds of temples, from the small, finely carved Mukteswar to the great Lingaraj. Our Odisha temple tour packages and Odisha UNESCO heritage tours also include the Jain caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri and the Sun Temple at Konark.

Odisha Buddhist Circuit Tours

See Dhauli, where tradition says Emperor Ashoka turned to Buddhism after the Kalinga War, and the Diamond Triangle of Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri, with its monastery ruins, stupas and Buddha statues. Our Odisha Buddhist circuit tour package joins well with Bodh Gaya for an India Buddhist circuit tour.

Odisha Arts, Crafts and Culture Tours

Visit Raghurajpur, the heritage crafts village where every house paints Pattachitra, Pipili for its bright appliqué work and Cuttack for silver filigree. Watch Odissi, one of India’s classical dances, or the boy dancers of Gotipua. See our cultural tours of India.

Odisha Wildlife and Nature Tours

Our Chilika Lake tour packages include boat rides to see Irrawaddy dolphins at Satapada and winter bird watching at Mangalajodi and Nalabana. For more wildlife, add Bhitarkanika National Park for its mangrove forest and saltwater crocodiles, or Similipal National Park for its forests and waterfalls.

Tribal and Village Experiences

Visit the Museum of Tribal Arts and Artefacts in Bhubaneswar, or add a few days in southern Odisha for village markets and rural tourism, with local guides who respect the communities you meet.

Puri Beach and Family Holidays

Our Puri family tour packages and Puri beach holiday packages give you sea-view hotels, quiet beaches near Konark at Chandrabhaga, and easy day trips, with fresh seafood and the famous sweet chhena poda.

Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark and Chilika Tour Packages

All our Odisha tour packages are built around four places.

Bhubaneswar Tour Packages

See the Lingaraj, Mukteswar and Rajarani temples, the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves, Dhauli and the Odisha State Museum, and join an Ekamra heritage walk in the old town.

Puri Tour Packages

Visit the Jagannath Temple, walk on the long beach and see the craft village of Raghurajpur.

Konark Sun Temple Tour

The 13th-century temple is built as the chariot of the Sun God, with 24 carved stone wheels and seven horses.

Chilika Lake Tour Packages

Take a boat across Chilika, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, to Kalijai island, the dolphins of Satapada or the bird islands.

Sample Odisha 5 Nights 6 Days Tour Package

This is the plan of our Amazing Odisha tour, one of our most popular Odisha tour packages.

Day 1: Arrive in Bhubaneswar

We meet you at Bhubaneswar airport or station. Visit the Lingaraj, Mukteswar and Rajarani temples.

Day 2: Caves and Heritage Walk

See the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves, the Museum of Tribal Arts and Artefacts, and join an Ekamra heritage walk.

Day 3: Bhubaneswar to Puri via Pipili

Stop at Pipili for its appliqué crafts, then relax on Puri beach.

Day 4: Chilika Lake

Drive to Barkul for a boat ride on Chilika Lake, then return to Puri.

Day 5: Jagannath Temple and Konark

Visit the Jagannath Temple, then the Konark Sun Temple and its museum.

Day 6: Departure

Drive back to Bhubaneswar for your flight or train.

Shamrock travel tip: leave phones, cameras and leather items in the car at the Jagannath Temple, as they are not allowed inside. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

What Our Odisha Tour Packages Include

Our Odisha tour packages include:

  • Hotels of your choice with breakfast
  • Airport or railway station pickup and drop
  • A private air-conditioned car with driver for all sightseeing
  • Tolls, parking and driver costs

Flights, trains, guides, boat rides, entry tickets, lunch and dinner are not included unless we agree them with you.

Odisha Tour Package from Your City

Bhubaneswar has flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and other cities, and trains run to Bhubaneswar and Puri from across India. We plan Odisha and Kolkata tour packages, Odisha and Varanasi tour packages with Varanasi, and Odisha and Bodhgaya tour packages.

Odisha Tour Package Price

The Odisha tour package price depends on your hotels, the number of days and travellers and the season. Rath Yatra, Christmas and New Year cost more. Tell us your plans and we will send a clear quotation for your Odisha tour packages.

Best Time for Odisha Tour Packages

October to March is the best time for Odisha tour packages, with mild weather, migratory birds at Chilika and the Konark Dance Festival in December. April to June is hot and humid. July to September brings the monsoon, but also the Rath Yatra in Puri.

Shamrock travel tip: book Puri hotels many months ahead for the Rath Yatra. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Odisha with the Taj Mahal and the Golden Triangle

Many guests join Odisha tour packages with North India. Our Odisha Taj Mahal tour adds Delhi and Agra, and our Odisha Golden Triangle tour adds Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. In Delhi and Agra, see the best of Mughal Heritage and Mughal Architecture, with a Heritage Walk in Mughal Walled City of Shahjahanabad Old Delhi, a Heritage Walk in Mughal Heritage of Agra and a Heritage Walk in Mughal Walled City of Fatehpur Sikri on request. See our Golden Triangle tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days are enough for Odisha?

Four to five days cover Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark and Chilika. Seven to eight days let you add the Buddhist sites and a slower pace.

What is the Odisha Golden Triangle?

Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark, the three great temple sites of Odisha. All our Odisha tours include them.

Can non-Hindus enter the Jagannath Temple?

No. Only Hindus may enter the Jagannath Temple in Puri and the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar. Others can see them from outside; the Konark Sun Temple is open to all.

Do your Odisha tour packages include guides?

We add local guides for the temples, caves and Buddhist sites on request.

Is Odisha good for families?

Yes. Beaches, boat rides and short drives suit all ages.

Can we add Kolkata, Varanasi or Bodh Gaya?

Yes. We plan East India cultural tour packages that join Odisha with all three.

Plan Your Odisha Holiday

Read our Odisha travel guide for places, food and tips, see our Varanasi tour packages, all our India tour packages and the best North India tours. Ready to book one of our Odisha tour packages? Request your free quote

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