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Odisha: Temples, Puri & Chilika – Route Guide

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Konark sun temple wheel — Odisha: the Golden Triangle of the East
Photo: Subhrajyoti07 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Drive from Bhubaneswar's temple and archaeological heritage through Konark's stone-carved Sun Temple and Puri's seafront to Satapada on Chilika Lagoon. The route finishes at the lagoon shore and visitor centre; boat trips are optional and do not guarantee dolphin sightings.

Odisha: Temples, Puri & Chilika is a 155 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as 4–5 days; the plan below is the 5-day version for December, built from 147 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

4–5
days
155km
distance
4
Stops
147
curated stops

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The route

Bhubaneswar→ 65 kmKonark→ 35 kmPuri→ 55 kmChilika Lake

What you'll see

Parasuramesvara Temple
Explore Odisha's earliest temple, a foundation of Kalinga grandeur.
Bhubaneswar
Konark Sun Temple
Marvel at the colossal sun-shaped temple chariot with towering wheels and horses.
Konark
Gundicha Temple
Set in a lush garden, this temple welcomes Lord Jagannath for seven days during Ratha Yatra.
Puri
Satapada public lagoon-and-visitor-centre circuit
Use the public Satapada visitor-centre and lagoon-edge context. A boat needs a separate current operator, weather and safety check; Irrawaddy dolphins are shy and no sighting is promised.
Chilika Lake
Khandagiri and Udayagiri
Marvel at cave temples with delicate carvings carved into ancient hillsides.
Bhubaneswar
Ramachandi Temple
Visit this revered Shakti Peetha, a spiritual beacon for devotees and tourists alike.
Konark
Puri Beach
Golden sand stretches for kilometers, with waves perfect for surfing and cooling dips.
Puri
Muktesvara Temple
See delicate stonework marking a pivotal shift in Kalinga design.
Bhubaneswar

Choose your length

4-day plan21 stops · 9.1 h transit5.2 stops/day · 2.3 h transit/daySee the full plan →5-day plan28 stops · 10.9 h transit5.6 stops/day · 2.2 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: November, December, January, February

Migratory birds raft Chilika by the hundred thousand, Irrawaddy dolphins surface off Satapada, and the December Konark festival dances against the Sun Temple.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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