Bhubaneswar, Bhitarkanika & Similipal Wildlife Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Bhubaneswar

Upon arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, begin exploring the historic City of Temples with visits to Rajarani Temple, Parsurameshwar Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, Brahmeswar Temple, and the magnificent Lingaraj Temple. Continue to the ancient Jain caves of Khandagiri and Udayagiri before ending the day at the peaceful Dhauli Peace Pagoda overlooking the Daya River, an important site associated with Emperor Ashoka. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Day 2: Bhubaneswar – Bhitarkanika National Park

Drive: Approx. 170 km | 4–5 hrs

After breakfast, drive through the scenic countryside of Odisha towards Bhitarkanika National Park. En route, visit the famous Buddhist Diamond Triangle comprising Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, and Lalitgiri, where beautifully preserved monasteries, stupas, and sculptures reveal the region's rich Buddhist heritage. Continue to Bhitarkanika and check in to your jungle resort surrounded by lush mangrove landscapes before enjoying a relaxing evening in the heart of nature. Overnight stay in Bhitarkanika.

Day 3: Bhitarkanika National Park – Similipal Tiger Reserve

Drive: Approx. 130 km | 3–4 hrs

After breakfast, embark on a memorable boat safari through the winding creeks of Bhitarkanika National Park, one of India's finest mangrove ecosystems. Keep watch for estuarine crocodiles, kingfishers, herons, migratory birds, and other fascinating wildlife while navigating the tranquil waterways. Visit Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary and the Crocodile Interpretation Centre at Dangamal before driving through scenic forest landscapes to Similipal Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival, check in to your jungle lodge and relax amidst the peaceful surroundings. Overnight stay in Similipal.

Day 4: Similipal Tiger Reserve Safari

Following an early breakfast, enjoy an exciting jeep safari inside Similipal Tiger Reserve, exploring dense sal forests, rolling hills, waterfalls, river valleys, and scenic viewpoints. Search for elephants, gaur, spotted deer, numerous bird species, and, with luck, the reserve's famous melanistic tigers while experiencing one of India's richest biodiversity hotspots. Return to your lodge after the safari and spend the remainder of the day relaxing amidst the pristine wilderness. Overnight stay in Similipal.

Day 5: Similipal – Bhubaneswar

Drive: Approx. 250 km | 6–7 hrs

After breakfast, check out from your jungle lodge and begin the return journey to Bhubaneswar through the beautiful forests and countryside of Odisha. Enjoy scenic views with short comfort stops along the route before arriving in Bhubaneswar, where you will be transferred to the airport or your hotel, concluding a memorable journey through Odisha's rich heritage and spectacular wildlife.