TravTalk India Online Magazine
Swosti Travels is promoting its exciting six-night, seven-day itinerary to the shakti peethas in Odisha which could be promoted to not just pilgrims but also cultural tourists looking to learn about the Indian culture.
There are 12 shakti peethas in popular Odisha culture and Swosti Travels’ tour covers some of them. This six-night, seven-day itinerary covers places like Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jajpur, Khordha- Ganjam, Puri and Jagatsinghpur.
Day one starts from Bhubaneswar where guests visit Hirapur 64 yogini Temple, Kedar Gouri Temple and Lingaraj Temple. The capital city of Odisha, Bhubaneswar is also known as the ‘Temple City of India’ owing to a congregation of over 600 temples. It also has activities like zoological park, botanical gardens, planetarium and a museum. Day two excursion includes travel from Bhubaneswar to Cuttack’s Chandi Temple, Bhattarika Temple at Badamba and Maa Biraja Temple at Jajpur. Day three includes proceeding to Gopalpur, on the way visiting Ugratara Temple and Taratarini Temple. The evening is free for guests on the beach of Gopalpur.
On day four, guests proceed to Puri, on the way visiting Narayani Temple, Bhagabati Temple at Banpur and Chilika Lake – Asia’s second-largest brackish water lagoon. Chilika Lake welcomes migratory birds during December to April from Siberia, Australia and other countries. The wild Asiatic Irrawaddy Dolphins are one of the major attractions here. Guests can also do boating on the lake to see Kalijai Temple situated on an island. Rest of the day is free at Blue Flag Beach. Day five, guests visit Shree Jagannath Temple and Maa Vimala Temple in Puri. Then proceed to Bhubaneswar where guests visit Konark Sun Temple and Maa Mangala Temple at Kakatpur on the way. Day six includes a visit to Maa Charchika Temple at Banki and Maa Sarala Temple at Jagatsingpur.
This itinerary is the best way for tourists to explore the cultural & heritage sites as well as experience its natural offerings.
