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Bhitarkanika mangroves Odisha, selected for the Eastern Nature Tour journey

Odisha · Wildlife & Nature

Eastern Nature Tour

A nature-led journey through habitats, waterways and landscapes that reward patient observation. The route begins with Bhubaneswar, Buddhist circuit (Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri.

3 nights / 4 daysSuggested itinerary
Duration3 nights / 4 days
Starts inBhubaneswar
Ends inBhitarkanika N.P
Pace & seasonTailored during planning

The journey

A route to make your own.

This itinerary is a considered starting point, ready to be adjusted around your dates, pace and interests.

A nature-led journey through habitats, waterways and landscapes that reward patient observation. The route begins with Bhubaneswar, Buddhist circuit (Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri. The final sequence, stays and arrangements are confirmed with you before travel.

The route

Along the way

Bhubaneswar-Buddhist circuit (Lalitgiri-Ratnagiri-Udayagiri)-Bhitarkanika N.P

  1. 01Bhubaneswar
  2. 02Buddhist circuit (Lalitgiri
  3. 03Ratnagiri
  4. 04Udayagiri)
  5. 05Bhitarkanika N.P

Day by day

The itinerary

4 days, with space for the unexpected.

Day 1Arrival Bhubaneswar

Arrival at Bhubaneswar. Check-in to the hotel. afternoon city tour including temples of Lingaraj, Mukteswar, Rajarani etc. Evening visit to the traditional market ‘Ekamra Haat’. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Day 2BHUBANESWAR-BHITARKANIKA N.P

Early morning drive to Bhitarkanika N.P. Check-in to the Resort and have your breakfast. After breakfast cruise in different creeks of Bhitarkanika to spot crocodiles, different type of birds, Mangrove forest etc. Visit to Bagagahana-bird sanctuary, Sikarakathi-the hunting tower of ancient king, Shiv temple. Packed lunch will be served inside the boat. After lunch see crocodile breeding centre, museum, deer, water lizard etc. Overnight at Gupti.

Day 3BHITARKANIKA NP-BHUBANESWAR

After breakfast drive to Bhubaneswar. 2nd half sightseeing of Nandankanan zoological park, Khandagiri & Udayagiri caves. Evening free for independent activities. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Day 4BHUBANESWAR Departure

In time transfer to Airoport/Railway station for onward journey.

Good to know

Planned around you

Practical details are agreed personally, so the journey suits your comfort, interests and travel dates.

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Stays

Accommodation is selected to fit the route and your preferred level of comfort.

02

Getting around

Transport, transfers and local arrangements are confirmed as part of the final itinerary.

03

Meals & permits

Meal plans, permits and destination requirements are clarified before you commit.

04

Travel thoughtfully

We encourage respectful visits to communities, sacred places and wildlife habitats.

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