Morning flight from Pune to Biju Patnaik Airport (Bhubaneswar); book an early flight to maximise your time in Puri. Flight durations ~2.5–3h—confirm timings with the airline.
Try a traditional Odia thali (pakhala, dalma, fish specialties if you eat seafood); many outlets open 11:00am–10:30pm. Clean, dependable option close to beach and temple.
Relax on Puri Beach, walk along the shoreline and watch local fishermen and temple pilgrims; the beach is open all day and perfect for sunset photography.
View the famous temple and do the parikrama (circumambulation) outside; note that non-Hindus cannot enter the inner sanctum — temple timetables are generally 5:00am–1:00pm and again in the evening (check locally).
Short drive (35–40 km, ~1h) to the 13th-century Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO-listed monument known for its stone chariot architecture and sculptural detail. The site is usually open 6:00am–6:00pm.
Walk the temple complex, see the chariot wheels, and visit the archaeological museum near the site; expect to spend 2–3 hours for photos and quiet exploration.
Drive back to Puri and take a rest at your hotel or explore local shops selling appliqué and handicrafts (Raghurajpur artisans are nearby if you want more crafts).
Early drive to the Chilika Lake Satapada jetty (approx 1.5–2h from Puri) to catch morning boat trips; early departures increase chances of dolphin sightings.
Take a guided boat ride to the lake mouth and islands to spot Irrawaddy dolphins and migratory birds; boat services operate roughly 7:00am–4:00pm—book a licensed boat.
Direct or one-stop flight to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu; flight time ~2–3h—book early and check visa/entry requirements for Nepal (Indians do not need a visa for short stays).
Arrive and check-in around Thamel—eat at a well-known spot like OR2K or a Nepali/Middle-Eastern cafe; Thamel restaurants typically open 8:00am–10:00pm.
Visit the large Boudhanath Stupa—walk the kora (circumambulation), visit gompas and rooftop cafes for views; the stupa is open 24h but gompas may have restricted hours (typically 6:00am–7:00pm).
Visit Pashupatinath ghats and watch Hindu rituals from the public viewing areas; the complex opens early (4:00am) and has extended evening activity—non-Hindus should note restricted inner areas but can observe from designated spots.
Early drive to Nagarkot (approx 1–1.5h depending on traffic) to reach the main viewpoint before sunrise—arrange a taxi or hotel transfer the night before.
Watch the Himalayan sunrise (clear days show Langtang to Everest range) from the sunrise viewpoint; viewpoint is open 24h but sunrise timing varies—check local sunrise time.
Allow at least 2 hours for international departures—if flying via Mumbai or Delhi, ensure adequate connection time; direct KTM→Pune is uncommon so plan a KTM→BOM/DEL then connect to Pune.
Typical routing is KTM→Mumbai (1h45m) then Mumbai→Pune (1h by air or 3h by road/rail). Book connections on the same ticket where possible to protect connections.