We all love our families so much. Don’t we? Whenever possible, we all try to spend quality good time with them, make them feel cherished and lovable. Though, due to workload and juggling with managing other things in this hectic era, it often becomes challenging to take time. Are you also missing your family time? Have you thought of opting for family tour packages for Odisha? It is even preferable to pull-out some time to spend with friends, family, and loved ones once a year by opting for a family tour package. Isn’t it a great idea? The family tour is all about spending time with the ones you love, have fun, and make memories that will remain in everyone’s heart forever. Odisha is one of the top-notch and highly visited destinations liked by all age group individuals. The destination is extraordinary as there are so many activities to relish, along with a place to spend time with family comfortably. Also, the land meets all the family requirements for happily enjoying and cherishing time with each other. It is also filled with an exotic picnic and tourist spots, palaces, temples, beaches, adventure, and others that will engage tourists to the core and let them make mesmerizing moments. The wildlife, sand-dune pristine beaches, beautiful forests, landscapes, and natural beauty of Odisha provide exquisite and indescribable tour experience for tourists, visitors, and their loved ones. For oldies and kids, Odisha has something unique to offer and explore, so most people prefer to opt for family tour packages Odisha.

Do you have the desire to make your family happy? Do plan a tour this time to Odisha and opt for the package from Best Choice Holiday tours Odisha to make it enjoyable to the most. The itinerary can be customized depending on the time constraint and budget. Though, the destinations that must cover in the family tour package Odisha are as follows:

1. Puri – Depending on the arrival at Puri or Bhubaneswar, the tour will begin. If it is in the Puri, start it with seeking the blessings of the Lord Jagannath deity. Check out the Puri beach in the evening, and enjoy the holy city visited by followers in large numbers from all corners of the world.
2. Go for an excursion to Konark and Bhubaneswar. Visit the 13^th century Konark Sun Temple, get a local guide who can help you know its history and its prominence. Visit the Lingaraja temple, Mukteswar temple, Raja Rani temple at Bhubaneswar, get the deity’s blessings in these ancient temples, and know their exciting history.
3. Go for a visit to Nandankanan Zoo, famous for the white Bengal tiger and other species.
4. On the way, visit Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain monuments and Dhauligiri hills. The peace pagoda and Shanti Stupa are the isolated and calmest spots that you can find the ideal for rejuvenating and seeking inner peace.
5. Go for a visit to Pipli village. It is famous on an international scale for its beautiful applique work, handicrafts, and artwork. Buy some souvenirs for your loved ones from here or decorating your places with the memories you make in Odisha.
6. Do visit the Raghurajpur village, known as the local artisan village famous for their beautiful homes adorned with paintings and artwork, Patta Chitta paintings and work.
7. Chilika Lake – Be it a honeymooner or a family tour, it is a must-visit place. The lake is the homeland to many migratory birds coming from different corners of the country. It is Asia’s biggest brackish saltwater lagoon and the second largest in the world. At Satapada point, meet the dolphins in nature and soak in nature and its beauty.
8. Taptapani is another a must to visit a destination where you can enjoy the hot sulfur bath and stay close to nature. This hot spring is exotic and an excellent spot to spend fun time with family.
9. Gopalpur on Sea is another exotic family place to spend quality time with each other. Enjoy the sunrise and sunset at the beach, play in the sand, and water, enjoy water sports, and have a gala time.
10. Bhitarkanika sanctuary is another site to spot saltwater crocodiles and other species amidst the forest. If you love wildlife, do include this place in your itinerary.

Aside from them, there are many nature camps in Odisha to stay and be closer to nature. Regarding the stay and arrival, feel free to discuss with the Best Choice Holiday Tours Odisha. A perfect blend of wildlife, beaches, waterfalls, temples, forests, tribal communities, and locals’ hospitality, delicious cuisines make the land an ideal entertainment destination for families and all age group people. So, what are you still wondering? Book your Odisha tour packages now, go out with family in these troubling times, get some peace, and rejuvenate completely to get back to the routine. Indeed, this holiday in Odisha with your family and loved ones will not only strengthen your bond but also rejuvenate the love to the core. Happy family tour and holidays!

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The purpose of arranging such an event is to enhance the tourism in overall, along with turning Konark and Puri as one day tour destination to more of a tourism hub by providing tourists and visitors the best of the accommodation with all the facilities and breathtaking view on the sea beach. With such outstanding stays, people can explore the nearby attractions as well, including more of the Puri, Konark, Chandrabagha beach and more.

Depending on the success of the event, the government is going to decide whether to make it as an annual event or not. There would be many cultural programmes to be held highlighting the Odisha’s rich history, heritage and culture, handlooms, handicrafts, art and sculptors, food festivals serving traditional and regional Odia cuisines as well as food of other nations. If you want, you can contact the trusted tour operator and travel agent or book directly through Eco Retreat website, Best Choice Holiday to arrange everything related to your visit to Odisha as per the convenience and desire.

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The venue of the Konark Dance festival, Konark Sun Temple is also listed down as UNESCO World Heritage Site and also famous as Black Pagoda. This five day dance festival which is held every year aims high to build that international and cultural brotherhood by providing a platform to so many artists coming from all corners of the globe.

Turning to the history of the Konark Dance Festival, it will take you to the amazing architectural glories and wonder of the Sun Temple that was built back in 13th century by the legend Raja Narasingha Deva I from the ruling Ganga dynasty. As Indian based dance forms were inevitably associated with temples during that era and past times, dance festivals were introduced aiming to showcase different dance forms reflecting the ancient monument or temple at the backdrop. The first edition of the event was organized in 1989 and since then, it is happening every year making the event popular and widely acclaimed among art and culture loving people. Do connect with Best Choice Holiday, the leading travel agent to arrange everything from tickets to accommodation to visit to Odisha.

Date: 1 – 5 December 2019
Venue: Open Air Auditorium in the backdrop of Konark Sun Temple
Time: 6.30 PM – 9.00 PM

Don’t forget to visit Intetnational Sand Art Festival 2019 at Konark

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Ideal for all those who simply adore sand creations and art, the event is an excellent chance highlighting the tourism opportunities and more of the state. All the sand sculptures are made by skilled and dedicated sand artists and the event is free for spectators. The celebration highlights the spectacular sand artist’s displays from India as well as many other countries. The soft golden sands are transformed into many breathtaking forms and other attractions like stone, wood, bronze and more are added to them. As many as about 30 Indian and 10 foreign artists are expected to participate this year and the stiff competition is definitely a sight to see. The best sand art creator will get a prize of Rs. 100,000. The event witnesses thousands of people coming from all around the world and make sure to do attend the Konark Dance Festival as well, which is held at the same time.

How to Reach:

Konark has good and approaching road, air and rail connectivity. Easily accessible from all corners of the country, no matter, which mode of transportation you choose, be it air, rail or road, the sand art festival is worth watching and must to check out indeed. Do get in touch with the best travel agent that is Best Choice Holiday to know more of the bookings, how to reach Odisha, where to stay, car rentals and tour packages.

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Bhubaneswar, as the capital city of Odisha, is really vibrant and has got some amazing tourist destinations. There’s temples, heritage, architecture, museums, galleries, wildlife sites and so much more. Also, there are few nearby places around this city which are of great significance, have become a weekend escapade for residents, and also have been attracting tourists for the serenity it offers.

Just few kms in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar is located the pristine Dhauli hills, which is surely crowded during the peak hours, but not in the early morning hours. Set off on your two-wheeler or four-wheeler, and reach to the top of the hills, only to find yourself in utter solitude. It’s also best if you can catch the sunrise over here. The place looks simply beautiful when the day breaks.

Next, if you’re planning to stay out for the weekend, and to reconnect with nature, then you can head towards the Deras Dam, which is not more than 20 kms from Bhubaneswar. Here you can not only get to enjoy the scenic views, but will also enjoy settling down for some time near the dam. And if you’re planning to stay there, you should definitely be at the Deras Nature Camp, which is nicely tucked in the lap of nature, and will let you explore a lot of wilderness. Also, don’t forget to bring your camera along, as you are going to catch some excellent, panoramic views, which can go on your Instagram profile without any filters.

While Puri and Konark are considered to be the easiest weekend getaways from Bhubaneswar, yet if you’re someone who likes to skip the crowd and have a relaxing time, then head towards the Ramchandi Beach. Take the Puri – Konark Marine Drive route, and thank us later for the views. If you’d like to stay there, you can either be at the Lotus Eco Resort or the Rangers Adventure Foundation, wherein you can also indulge in some adventurous water sports like Stand Up Paddling (SUP), Kayaking etc. We suggest, this will be one of the best ways for you to spend the weekend, which you’ll remember forever.

Another weekend getaway which will give you some fantastic views to remember is the Chilika, wherein you can even spot some rare, exotic birds. The place looks gorgeous during early morning hours, or while the sun is setting, so it’s always better to plan ahead.

Moreover, if you have an extended weekend, and have more days in hand, then make your way towards the Gopalpur Beach. Have a fantastic one night or two night’s stay in the Mayfair Resort, and plan ahead to visit the spectacular Jirang Monastery.

Be it a short or long weekend getaway, there are plenty of options in and around the city for having a nice time. Any day if you feel like exploring, you can drive or ride outside the city, and be amazed at all the new places which you’ll discover.

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As far as the accommodation is concerned, there are plenty of medium budget to luxury budget options available in Bhubaneswar for a comfortable stay. Always better to choose and pre-book your stay. The city has got a lot of tourist destinations, starting from museums, to art galleries, to majestic temples, a wildlife sanctuary, historic caves and so much more. To soak in the artistic vibe of this place, head to the Odisha Crafts Museum – Kala Bhoomi; for some learning on architecture and history visit the Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves; for eternal blessings be at the Lingaraj Temple or any other temple of your choice; and for a wildlife tour head to the Nandankanan Zoological Park. That pretty much sums up the top sightseeing spots of Bhubaneswar.

Also in terms of food, the city has got multiple varieties of restaurants that offer almost all kinds of cuisines. What you should definitely try here is the street food in one of the “KhauGallis.”

Now the next day, while you are on the way to Puri, stop by at the Dhauligiri and take some time out to relax, breathe the fresh air, admire the Shanti Stupa and be mesmerised at the scenic views which the Dhauli hills have to offer. Another brief stop you can make while on your way to Puri, is Pipili, and its market which is highly renowned for patching cloth design locally known as Chandua. You can buy some really vibrant lamps/lanterns from here, as a memento.

On completing these two destinations, enter into the holy town of Puri, the abode of Lord Jagannath, and the place where the annual Rath Yatra is conducted. It’s better to have a one-night stay in Puri to cover all the nearby scenic spots as well. While visiting the Jagannath Temple is a must here, you also cannot miss out on watching the sunrise/sunset at the Puri Beach, for a memorable view.

The next morning leave early, and go towards the Satpada, which is almost an hour’s road journey from Puri. You can go boating in Satpada to spot the dolphins and also catch the sight of rare, exotic birds at Chilika.

Last but not the least, you can end your Bhubaneswar Puri Konark Tour at Konark, and visit the much revered Konark Sun Temple. On the way stop at Chandrabhaga beach & don’t miss out on the Ramachandi temple by the side of sea.

No matter what, you’ll really enjoy and always remember the kind of diversity and serenity which these places offer. We’re sure along with plenty of lovely memories; you’ll also take back a lot of precious moments which can only be enjoyed in this Golden Triangle Tour.

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