Family-friendly 4-day Puri getaway from Kolkata — beach, Konark, Chilika & culture

Day 1: Arrival & Beach

Puri, India on October 3, 2025

6:00am

Depart Kolkata for Puri (train or car)

Board an early morning train (Howrah→Puri) or leave by private car/volvo; trains take ~7–9 hours depending on service, road drive ~6–8 hours. Travelling early maximises time in Puri.
INR1500, 7h0m

2:00pm

Hotel check-in & rest

Check in to a family-friendly hotel/resort (Mayfair Waves, Sterling/Hotel Puri or similar) and freshen up — ideal after the journey before heading out.
INR0, 1h0m

3:30pm

Puri Beach (sea-face) walk

Relax on Puri Beach, let the kids enjoy the sand and evening tide; beach is open all day and best at sunset for families. There are vendors and pony rides but supervise children around the water.
INR0, 1h30m

5:30pm

Local market & shopping (Grand Road)

Stroll Grand Road for souvenirs (applique, shell items, handicrafts) and pick up snacks or beachwear; good for an early evening browse before dinner.
INR0, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — Wildgrass or hotel restaurant

Family-friendly seafood and Indian dishes at Wildgrass (beachfront) or dine at your hotel restaurant for reliable vegetarian and child-friendly options. Both offer a relaxed atmosphere for families.
INR1500, 1h30m

Day 2: Konark & crafts

Konark & Raghurajpur, India on October 4, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Hearty buffet breakfast at your hotel — important before a day of sightseeing and walking at temple sites. Most hotels serve from 7:00–10:00.
INR0, 1h0m

8:30am

Drive to Konark Sun Temple

Short drive (~30–45 minutes) east to the 13th-century Sun Temple at Konark; a UNESCO site famed for its stone chariot architecture and carvings.
INR50, 45m

9:30am

Konark Sun Temple visit

Explore the open-air ruins and museum; site is best in the morning to avoid midday heat. Temple complex usually open ~6:00–18:00; plan ~1.5–2 hours.
INR100, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch near Konark (local family restaurant)

Enjoy Oriya thalis and seafood at a clean, family-friendly restaurant near the temple — tasty local food and short break before the artisan village.
INR800, 1h0m

1:30pm

Raghurajpur artisan village

Visit Raghurajpur (10–15 minutes from Konark), a heritage crafts village famous for Pattachitra painting, mask-making and workshops where kids can watch artists at work; open generally 10:00–17:00.
INR0, 1h30m

3:30pm

Return to Puri / beach time

Head back to Puri to relax, have the kids play on the beach or rest at the hotel. Afternoon is good for unwinding after active sightseeing.
INR0, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — family restaurant or hotel dining

Choose a comfortable family restaurant — many hotels have early-dinner options for children; or try a beachfront eatery for fresh fish and local specialities.
INR1200, 1h30m

Day 3: Chilika dolphin trip

Chilika Lake / Satapada, India on October 5, 2025

5:00am

Early departure for Chilika (Satapada)

Leave before sunrise for Satapada to maximise dolphin sightings and cooler weather; journey from Puri ~1.5–2 hours by car depending on traffic.
INR0, 2h0m

7:00am

Boat ride & dolphin watching

Board a government/licensed boat for Chilika dolphin watching and lake cruise — best between 6:30–10:00. Boats run early; confirm local timings and book in advance in peak season.
INR400, 2h0m

10:00am

Visit Nalabana (bird sanctuary) or local wetlands (optional)

If in season (winter) take a birdwatching trip to Nalabana island; otherwise enjoy the lakeside scenery and local fishing villages.
INR0, 1h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Chilika-side restaurant

Fresh fish/vegetarian meal at a lakeside restaurant in Satapada or at restaurants near Arakhakuda — relaxing mid-day meal before return.
INR1000, 1h0m

3:00pm

Return to Puri — relax

Get back to hotel, rest or enjoy an easy late-afternoon at Puri Beach; perfect time for a swim (supervised) or photography.
INR0, 1h0m

6:00pm

Visit Jagannath Temple (outside view / aarti)

Non-intrusive visit to view the magnificent Jagannath Temple from the public areas and experience the evening atmosphere; note: only practising Hindus are allowed inner sanctum darshan. Check daily aarti/time schedules and dress respectfully.
INR0, 1h0m

8:00pm

Dinner — try local sweets & light seafood

Sample local desserts like chhena poda from a reputed sweet-shop and a light dinner at the hotel or a nearby restaurant — good for children and elders.
INR800, 1h0m

Day 4: Leisure & Return

Puri → Kolkata, India on October 6, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast & check-out

Enjoy a relaxed hotel breakfast, pack and check out. Hotels typically allow check-out by 11:00 unless extended.
INR0, 1h0m

9:00am

Optional Gundicha Temple or Atharnala Bridge visit

Short cultural visit to Gundicha Temple (associated with the Rath Yatra) or view the historic Atharnala Bridge; both are low-effort, family-friendly half-hour stops.
INR0, 1h0m

11:00am

Last-minute shopping & lunch

Buy any final souvenirs and have an early lunch in Puri — pick a place convenient to the departure point to avoid delays.
INR800, 1h0m

1:00pm

Depart Puri for Kolkata (train or car)

Board your return train or drive back to Kolkata; afternoon trains leave Puri for Howrah/Sealdah — travel time ~7–9 hours, plan arrival accordingly.
INR1500, 7h0m

8:30pm

Arrive Kolkata

Arrive back in Kolkata; end of a family-friendly Puri break filled with culture, beach and wildlife memories.
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