7 days in Odisha Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): wander the streets of Raghurajpur Artist Village, admire the landmark architecture of Konark Sun Temple, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Ramachandi Temple. Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Konark Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Puri Beach, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kanchi Ganesha Temple.

To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Puri itinerary planner.

London, UK to Puri is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to India Standard Time (IST), which is usually a 5.5 hour difference. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from London in March; daily highs in Puri reach 42°C and lows reach 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Cuttack.

Cuttack is the former capital and the second largest city in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): get to know the resident critters at Nandankanan Zoological Park, thenexplore the world behind art at Museum of Tribal Arts & Artifacts, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Udayagiri Caves. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Anantashayana Vishnu, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at ISKCON Temple, admire the landmark architecture of Shree Ram Mandir, thencontemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ishtadevata Temple Service-Lingaraja Temple, thencontemplate in the serene atmosphere at MukteshwarTemple, and finally admire the striking features of Rajarani Temple.

To find photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Cuttack trip maker website.

You can drive from Puri to Cuttack in 2 hours. In March, daytime highs in Cuttack are 42°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.