Jagannath Puri Tour Package from Bhopal (4 Days)
4-day Jagannath Puri tour from Bhopal: Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark and Chilika. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹12,090 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
25° – 30°C
October in Jagannath Puri
Description
4-day Jagannath Puri tour from Bhopal: Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark and Chilika. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹12,090 per person.
This 4 days 3 nights itinerary covers 10 handpicked stops, including Jagannath Temple, Swargadwar Beach, Ramachandi Temple and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 3-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Sidhartha Inn Baliapanda, Puri. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Jagannath Puri
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 15°C – 34°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive and transfer to Puri
Reach Bhubaneswar by train from Bhopal, where our driver meets you. Drive from Bhubaneswar to Puri (about 62 km, 1 hr 15 min). Check in at your hotel in Puri. Check in at Puri and visit the Jagannath Temple in the afternoon; only Hindus may enter, and phones and leather items must be left outside. Taste the Mahaprasad, cooked in earthen pots in the temple kitchen, at the Ananda Bazaar. Spend the evening on Swargadwar Beach. Overnight stay in Puri.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bhopal to Bhubaneswar
1191 km · ~25h 49m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhopal
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 397Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 547Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 697Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 794Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 944Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1094Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BhubaneswarBhubaneswar, Odisha
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bhopal to Bhubaneswar
1191 km · ~26h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bhopal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhopal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhopal → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~596 km
~13h 15m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,720
- Change buses at a major city (around km 596)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bhubaneswar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Bhubaneswar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~596 km
~13h 15m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,720
- Arrive in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bhopal to Bhubaneswar
Nearest railway stations: Bhopal Jn for Bhopal, Bhubaneswar for Bhubaneswar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 26h 10m in total
Change trains at Agasod — about 1h 2m wait
1 change · 27h 45m in total
Change trains at Kendrapara Road — about 1h 10m wait
1 change · 28h 10m in total
Change trains at Sambalpur — about 3h 20m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bhubaneswar to Puri
62 km · ~1h 14m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bhubaneswar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PuriPuri, Odisha
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bhubaneswar to Puri
62 km · ~1h 23m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bhubaneswar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhubaneswar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhubaneswar → Puri
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~62 km
~1h 23m|Tentative fare ₹70–₹220
- Arrive in Puri
Puri, Odisha
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bhubaneswar to Puri
Nearest railway stations: Bhubaneswar for Bhubaneswar, Puri for Puri.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Jagannath Temple
One of the Char Dham. Only Hindus may enter the temple; others can see it from outside.
- 2
Swargadwar Beach
Puri's busy main beach, best in the evening.
Konark Sun Temple
Today's travel: from Puri to Konark (about 35 km, 45 min) and from Konark to Puri (about 35 km, 45 min). Drive along the Marine Drive to Konark, stopping at the Ramachandi Temple. Spend a couple of hours at the Sun Temple, built as a giant stone chariot of the Sun God, with a guide to explain the carvings. Watch the sunset at Chandrabhaga Beach and return to Puri. Overnight stay in Puri.
- 1
Ramachandi Temple
A temple where the Kushabhadra river meets the sea, on the Marine Drive.
- 2
Konark Sun Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage Site built as a giant stone chariot of the Sun God.
- 3
Chandrabhaga Beach
A clean beach near Konark, known for its sunrise.
Chilika Lake
Today's travel: from Puri to Chilika (about 60 km, 1 hr 45 min) and from Chilika to Puri (about 60 km, 1 hr 45 min). Drive to Satapada on Chilika Lake and take a boat out to see the Irrawaddy dolphins (best in the morning). Back in Puri, visit the Gundicha Temple, where the deities stay during the Rath Yatra. Overnight stay in Puri.
- 1
Satapada, Chilika Lake
Take a boat out on the lagoon to look for Irrawaddy dolphins.
- 2
Gundicha Temple
The temple Lord Jagannath visits during the Rath Yatra.
Bhubaneswar temples and departure
Drive to Bhubaneswar, the temple city. Visit the great Lingaraj Temple (only Hindus may enter; others can see it from a viewing platform), the finely carved Mukteshwar Temple and the Jain caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri before departure. Drive from Puri to Bhubaneswar (about 61 km, 1 hr 15 min). Board the train from Bhubaneswar back to Bhopal (about 1,191 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Puri to Bhubaneswar
61 km · ~1h 13m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Puri
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BhubaneswarBhubaneswar, Odisha
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Puri to Bhubaneswar
61 km · ~1h 21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Puri
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Puri. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Puri → Bhubaneswar
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~61 km
~1h 21m|Tentative fare ₹70–₹220
- Arrive in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Puri to Bhubaneswar
Nearest railway stations: Puri for Puri, Bhubaneswar for Bhubaneswar.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bhubaneswar to Bhopal
1191 km · ~25h 49m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhubaneswar
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 397Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 547Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 697Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 794Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 944Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1094Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BhopalBhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bhubaneswar to Bhopal
1191 km · ~26h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bhubaneswar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhubaneswar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhubaneswar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~596 km
~13h 15m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,720
- Change buses at a major city (around km 596)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bhopal. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Bhopal
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~596 km
~13h 15m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,720
- Arrive in Bhopal
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bhubaneswar to Bhopal
Nearest railway stations: Bhubaneswar for Bhubaneswar, Bhopal Jn for Bhopal.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 25h 53m in total
Change trains at Nagpur — about 2h 31m wait
1 change · 27h 18m in total
Change trains at Nagpur — about 2h 31m wait
1 change · 27h 20m in total
Change trains at Bilaspur Jn — about 4h 10m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Lingaraj Temple
The great 11th-century Shiva temple of Bhubaneswar (only Hindus may enter).
- 2
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
Jain rock-cut caves from the 2nd century BC.
- 3
Mukteshwar Temple
A small, finely carved 10th-century temple.
Tour Overview
Puri is one of the Char Dham, the home of Lord Jagannath on the Bay of Bengal. This trip adds the Konark Sun Temple, a boat ride on Chilika Lake and the old temples of Bhubaneswar.
This 4-day, 3-night package starts and ends in Bhopal. The route runs Bhopal → Bhubaneswar → Puri → Konark → Puri → Chilika → Puri → Bhubaneswar → Bhopal, about 2,695 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Jagannath Puri Tour from Bhopal
- Jagannath Temple
- Swargadwar Beach
- Ramachandi Temple
- Konark Sun Temple
- Chandrabhaga Beach
- Satapada, Chilika Lake
- Gundicha Temple
- Lingaraj Temple
Inclusions in the Jagannath Puri Tour Package
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bhopal for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Jagannath Puri Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Jagannath Puri Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Bhopal → Bhubaneswar → Puri → Konark → Puri → Chilika → Puri → Bhubaneswar → Bhopal (about 2,695 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bhubaneswar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
Hotels: Treebo Sidhartha Inn Baliapanda, Puri, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Bhopal. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹42,760 | ₹18,980 | ₹16,380 |
| 33 Persons | ₹35,230 | ₹17,760 | ₹15,160 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹31,170 | ₹16,110 | ₹13,520 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹28,840 | ₹15,440 | ₹12,840 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹24,790 | ₹14,680 | ₹12,090 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Bhopal the drive is about 1,226 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bhubaneswar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Jagannath Temple
One of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites, this 12th-century temple (built by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva) houses the distinctive wooden deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. Its 65-meter shikhara is topped by the Nila Chakra and a flag that is changed daily. Note that non-Hindus are traditionally not permitted inside the main sanctum.
Swargadwar Beach
Puri's busy main beach, best in the evening.
Ramachandi Temple
A temple where the Kushabhadra river meets the sea, on the Marine Drive.
Konark Sun Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage Site built as a giant stone chariot of the Sun God.
Chandrabhaga Beach
A clean beach near Konark, known for its sunrise.
Satapada, Chilika Lake
Take a boat out on the lagoon to look for Irrawaddy dolphins.
Gundicha Temple
Known as the 'birthplace' or aunt's home of Lord Jagannath, this temple is the destination of the deities during the annual Rath Yatra. Located about 3 km from the main Jagannath Temple, it is a significant pilgrimage site in its own right, especially during the chariot festival.
Lingaraj Temple
The great 11th-century Shiva temple of Bhubaneswar (only Hindus may enter).
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
Jain rock-cut caves from the 2nd century BC.
Mukteshwar Temple
A small, finely carved 10th-century temple.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bhopal for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Bhopal → Bhubaneswar → Puri → Konark → Puri → Chilika → Puri → Bhubaneswar → Bhopal (about 2,695 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bhubaneswar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
Hotels: Treebo Sidhartha Inn Baliapanda, Puri, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
4 days and 3 nights. It starts from Bhopal on day 1 and you are back in Bhopal on day 4. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Bhopal → Bhubaneswar → Puri → Konark → Puri → Chilika → Puri → Bhubaneswar → Bhopal. That is about 2,695 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹16,380 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹12,090 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Bhopal and back. By cab from Bhopal the drive is about 1,226 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bhubaneswar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March.
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