Your Perfect 3-Day
Bhubaneswar & Sambalpur Itinerary ✈️
The Spiritual Seeker
You journey for peace, heritage, and the divine. Odisha's ancient temples are calling.
Odisha rewards travellers who take the time to look beyond the obvious. This 3-day journey through Bhubaneswar and Sambalpur is built around exactly that philosophy. Curated for the The Spiritual Seeker traveller, the itinerary covers Lingaraj Temple, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Chausath Yogini Temple (Hirapur), Nandankanan Zoo, Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves — weaving together sacred sites, natural landscapes and cultural encounters that together paint a complete picture of the state.
Day 1 focuses on Bhubaneswar (Lingaraj Temple, Nandankanan Zoological Park). Day 2 focuses on Bhubaneswar (Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves, Dhauli Shanti Stupa). Day 3 focuses on Sambalpur (Hirakud Dam, Samaleswari Temple).
With 12 curated stops spread across 2 destinations, this plan suits temple and pilgrimage travellers seeking a mid-range Odisha experience. Each day has been timed to account for travel between sites, morning temple queues and the kind of unscripted moments that make a trip truly memorable.
Your adventure begins today as you arrive in Bhubaneswar. Temple City of India with ancient architecture. Take a moment to soak in the atmosphere before diving into today's experiences.
Ancient temple with Kalinga architecture.
First zoo in India to join WAZA, famous for White Tiger safari.
Rare hypaethral temple dedicated to 64 Yoginis.
Famous for white tigers.
Day two unfolds with new wonders — Next on your trail is Bhubaneswar. Temple City of India with ancient architecture.
Ancient Jain rock-cut shelters.
Peace pagoda at the site of the Kalinga War.
Gem of Odisha architecture.
Museum of Tribal Arts & Artifacts, showcasing Odisha's indigenous culture.
The final chapter of your Odisha journey brings you to Sambalpur. Make the most of every moment — these memories will last a lifetime.
Longest earthen dam in the world.
Famous temple of Goddess Samaleswari.
Strange leaning temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Temple of bells.
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