Chilika Lagoon
Go on long boat rides, spot dolphins, exotic birds and massive red crabs. Visit the middle of the lake Kalijai Temple, learn about it's history. Eat fresh seafood on an island, boat back while watching the setting sun over the lagoon horizon.
Konark
Visit the breath-taking 13th century Konark Sun Temple. Go to museums on avenue, buy souvenirs, pearls and cashews. Experience the beautiful light and sound show.
See the Ramchandi temple on the way back and watch the sunset over the Chandrabhaga beach.
Bhubaneshwar
'Bhuban' + 'Ishwar' or the "City of Gods" and rightly named so for it holds several breath-taking ancient temples and cave-structures. While on the way, visit the "White Pagoda" Dhaulagiri and then visit Udaygiri, Khandagiri, Rajarani Temple, Lingaraj Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, some museums and of course the huge Nandankanan Zoological Park.
Gopalpur
Halt at yet another magnificent beach town. Eat kebabs from beach-side stalls, bathe in the clear blue sea, visit the lighthouse and pray at the Taratarini Temple on your way back.
Daringbadi
Experience the "Kashmir of Odisha" 3000ft above the sea level. The seven hour journey through hills, plains, valleys and deep forests is absolutely grand. Take in the lush green forests of pine. Go on treks. Stay at mountain-edge resorts. Go para-gliding and para-chuting over numerous waterfalls and exotic animal enclosures. Eat scrumptious local dishes and deserts. Visit an even higher location in Mandasaru, stay at intricate wooden villas and have lunch at the literal cliff-side watch tower run by native tribals.
Craft Village
Roam around in the buzzing tribal handicraft markets of Raghurajpur and Pipili. Witness artists at work and buy handmade patachitra (manuscript drawings), sculptures, pottery and souvenirs while directly supporting the tribal artist community to thrive.
Jiranga
Explore the largest east Indian Buddhist settlement in this quaint hill-top village. Visit the intricate Padmasambhava Mahavira Monastery. Stay overnight in the monastery guest house. Go on morning walks along the kutcha roads amidst the corn plantations and sprawling hills. Eat authentic Tibetan bakchoi noodle soup and momos. Drive to Mahendragiri, the second tallest peak of Odisha. Visit the Taptapani hot water spring on your way back to Puri.
Satkosia
Experience the "Kashmir of Odisha" 3000ft above the sea level. The seven hour journey through hills, plains, valleys and deep forests is absolutely grand. Take in the lush green forests of pine. Go on treks. Stay at mountain-edge resorts. Go para-gliding and para-chuting over numerous waterfalls and exotic animal enclosures. Eat scrumptious local dishes and deserts. Visit an even higher location in Mandasaru, stay at intricate wooden villas and have lunch at the literal cliff-side watch tower run by native tribals.
Nilamadhav
Experience the "Kashmir of Odisha" 3000ft above the sea level. The seven hour journey through hills, plains, valleys and deep forests is absolutely grand. Take in the lush green forests of pine. Go on treks. Stay at mountain-edge resorts. Go para-gliding and para-chuting over numerous waterfalls and exotic animal enclosures. Eat scrumptious local dishes and deserts. Visit an even higher location in Mandasaru, stay at intricate wooden villas and have lunch at the literal cliff-side watch tower run by native tribals.
Koraput
Experience the "Kashmir of Odisha" 3000ft above the sea level. The seven hour journey through hills, plains, valleys and deep forests is absolutely grand. Take in the lush green forests of pine. Go on treks. Stay at mountain-edge resorts. Go para-gliding and para-chuting over numerous waterfalls and exotic animal enclosures. Eat scrumptious local dishes and deserts. Visit an even higher location in Mandasaru, stay at intricate wooden villas and have lunch at the literal cliff-side watch tower run by native tribals.