5 days in Odisha Itinerary

Cuttack is the former capital and the second largest city in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Cuttack Chandi Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Wed): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Nandankanan Zoological Park, then admire the masterpieces at Museum of Tribal Arts & Artifacts, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Udayagiri Caves.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Cuttack road trip planning site.

Ahmedabad to Cuttack is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. In February, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Puri.

An important place of Hindu pilgrimage, Puri features a wealth of holy and historic sites that draw in believers and tourists alike.

On the 2nd (Fri), admire the striking features of Konark Sun Temple, visit Raghurajpur Artist Village, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Swargadwar Beach. On your second day here, take in the spiritual surroundings of Jagannath Temple, enjoy the sand and surf at Konark Beach, and then kick back and relax at Puri Beach.

To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Puri trip itinerary maker site.

Getting from Cuttack to Puri by car takes about 2 hours. In March, daytime highs in Puri are 42°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.