Puri-Konark-Bhubaneswar Tour Packages from GoldBox Holidays cover the best-known temple triangle of Odisha. Bhubaneswar, the state capital, is called the temple city, with the Lingaraj temple and many old stone shrines. Puri, about 60 km away, is one of the four Char Dham and home to the 12th-century Jagannath temple and the Rath Yatra. Konark, on the coast between the two, has the 13th-century Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most trips also add Chilika Lake. This category has three car tours of 2 to 6 days from Puri or Bhubaneswar, plus a Wonderla park ticket in Bhubaneswar.
Popular Puri-Konark-Bhubaneswar Tour Packages
The three tours use a private car, which makes it easy to move between the towns and the lake.
- 1 Night-2 Days Puri-Konark-Chilika Lake Tour Package - 2 days by car from Puri. Good for pilgrims already in Puri who want to add Konark and the lake.
- Exotic Odisha with Konark-Puri-Chilika-Udaigiri from Bhubaneswar - 3 days by car from Bhubaneswar, a short all-round break for families.
- Wonders of Odisha with Bhubaneswar-Puri-Chilika-Konark-Udaigiri from Bhubaneswar - 6 days by car, for travellers who want unhurried time in each place.
- Wonderla Amusement Park Bhubaneswar - an entry ticket for the theme park in Bhubaneswar, a fun day for children and teens.
Places you will visit
- Jagannath Temple, Puri - the shrine of Lord Jagannath with Balabhadra and Subhadra. Only Hindus may enter.
- Puri beach - a long sandy shore, lively at sunrise and in the evening.
- Konark Sun Temple - built in the 13th century as a giant stone chariot of the Sun God, with finely carved wheels and walls.
- Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar - an 11th-century Shiva temple, the largest in the old city.
- Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves - rock-cut rooms made for Jain monks more than 2,000 years ago, on two hills about 6 km from central Bhubaneswar.
- Chilika Lake - India's largest coastal lagoon, with boat trips from Satapada to look for Irrawaddy dolphins and winter birds.
Best time to go
October to March is the best season, cool and dry, and Chilika hosts the most migratory birds from about November to February. April to June is hot and humid. The Rath Yatra usually falls in June or July. It is a grand sight, but Puri fills up and room rates rise, so book early. Cyclones sometimes hit the Odisha coast around May or October-November, so check the weather before you travel.
How to choose the right package
If you are already in Puri, the 2-day tour adds Konark and Chilika without a trip back to the capital. If you land in Bhubaneswar by flight or train, the 3-day tour covers all three towns in a short break. The 6-day tour suits retired couples and families who want rest days and more time at each stop. Families with children can add the Wonderla ticket for a change from temples. Pilgrims should keep an early-morning slot for the Jagannath temple, as queues grow through the day. For a bigger yatra, see our Kashi-Varanasi-Prayagraj-Ayodhya Tour Packages.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Konark from Puri and Bhubaneswar?
Konark is about 35 km from Puri and about 65 km from Bhubaneswar, so it fits into a day from either town.
Can non-Hindus enter the Jagannath and Lingaraj temples?
Both temples allow only Hindus inside. Others can see them from outside, and everyone can watch the Rath Yatra in Puri when the deities come out onto the street.
Will I see dolphins at Chilika Lake?
Sightings are common on boat trips from Satapada but never guaranteed. Calm, clear mornings give the best chance.