09:00 am: Meet our driver representative at the hotel. Proceed for the full day sightseeing tour of Puri
09:30 am: First stop at Sri Jagannath Puri Temple. This beautiful temple is the main attraction in Puri. Built in 11th century, Jagannath temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The most intriguing part of the temple is its architecture. It is built in Oriya style of architecture with intricate designs.
10:30 am: Post darshan, proceed for Puri beach. Puri beach is the another popular tourist attraction in the city. This beautiful beach attracts people from all over to its crystal waters and golden sand beach. You will also come across internationally famous sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik’s exhibits of sculptures.
11:15 am: Leave for Narendra Tank. This holy tank is situated vey close to Jagannath temple. Built in the 15th century, this massive tank is considered a holy place where pilgrims come to take a dip. One can sit by the tank and dip their feet in the water. Experience the calm atmosphere.
12:00 pm: Carry forward the tour to Raghurajpur Artist Village. One the way stop for Lunch
01:30 pm: Arrive at Raghurajpur Artist Village. It is a small heritage craft village located at a distance of 10 km from the main city of Puri. This beautiful village is known for an art form called Pattachitra. Where the style is applied in making masks, stone idols, sculptures and wooden toys. In this village you will come across a hundred families, all of them are gifted artists who have won national and international awards for their artwork.
03:00 pm: Leave for Markandeshwar temple; Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Markandeshwar temple is a popular temple in Puri. The temple is believed to be constructed in the 12th century.
04:00 pm: Proceed for Swargadwar beach. This beautiful beach is considered to be a significant beach for pilgrims, as it is believed that Sri Chaitanyadev bathed in this beach. Many Vaishnavas visit the beach to attain Nirvana. You will find the beach atmosphere to be peaceful and surreal.
05:30 pm: Travel back to Puri
06:30 pm: Drop off at the hotel