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.

On the 20th (Tue), wander the streets of Raghurajpur Artist Village, admire the striking features of Konark Sun Temple, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ramachandi Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Konark Beach, then stroll through Puri Beach, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kanchi Ganesha Temple.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Puri journey planner.

London, UK to Puri is an approximately 22-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to India Standard Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel to Cuttack.

Cuttack is the former capital and the second largest city in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): meet the residents at Nandankanan Zoological Park, then admire the masterpieces at Museum of Tribal Arts & Artifacts, and then Head underground at Udayagiri Caves. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Anantashayana Vishnu, take in the spiritual surroundings of ISKCON Temple, admire the landmark architecture of Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Lingaraja Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of MukteshwarTemple, and finally admire the striking features of Rajarani Temple.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Cuttack route builder app .

Traveling by car from Puri to Cuttack takes 2 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can travel back home.