Overall Feasibility :- Covering all locations (Satkosia, Chhatia, Bhitarkanika, Chandipur, Talasari, etc.) in 6 days is not practical due to driving times, forest entry restrictions, and rural connectivity. However, a refined cluster plan is doable. Suggested 6-Day Itinerary (Delhi → BBSR → Kolkata Exit) Day 1 (Oct 29): Satkosia – Angul regionMorning flight Delhi → BBSR.Drive to Satkosia Tiger Reserve (approx. 4–5 hrs).Stay overnight at Tikarpada or Badmul Eco Camp. Day 2 (Oct 30): Cuttack – Jajpur – RatnagiriEarly departure → visit Chhatia Bata & Maa Biraja Temple (Jajpur).Continue to Ratnagiri–Lalitgiri–Udayagiri Buddhist sites.Overnight stay in Bhadrak or Jajpur. Day 3 (Oct 31): Bhitarkanika National ParkDrive early to Bhitarkanika (via Chandbali or Khola entry).Boat safari (Mangrove forest & crocodiles).Overnight stay inside camp or nearby Eco Retreat. Day 4 (Nov 1): Chandipur / Balasore – KhichingDrive to Chandipur-on-Sea (2.5–3 hrs), enjoy receding sea beach.Optional: Visit Khiching temple (2 hrs detour, tribal heritage).Overnight stay in Balasore/Chandipur. Day 5 (Nov 2): Talsari–Digha–KolkataMorning drive to Talsari Beach → cross border into Digha.Night stay at Digha. Day 6 (Nov 3): Digha → KolkataMorning sightseeing and relax.Reach Kolkata by evening, stay overnight.Nov 4: Depart from Kolkata (as per flight).TipsSkip Chandikhol and Belagaida if time tight; they are minor detours.Roads between Jajpur–Bhitarkanika–Chandipur are mixed (rural highways), expect slower travel.Pre-book Satkosia and Bhitarkanika eco-cottages online (Odisha Forest Department website).Use a cab for the full route (BBSR → Kolkata drop), as train/bus switching wastes time.
2 days ago | 12
Keonjhar is a must visit place. Maa Tarini temple and sanghagra and badghagra
2 days ago | 6
Along with the places you planned for the North Odisha tour, ‘wud like to add some.. From Balasore (apart from Chandipur beach, known for tidal phenomenon), you can visit Panchalingeswar Temple (The temple is on top of a hill near the Nilagiri Mountains & the Shivalingas under water stream), Nilgiri Palace, there are some beautiful temples in Odisha architecture (Khirchora Gopinath Temple, Emami Jagannath Temple, etc) & also Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary & ‘wud you shoudn’t miss trip to Keonjhar dist ...it’s a natural & historically rich place.. Bheemkund (at the border of Keonjhar & Mayurbhanj districts), Sana Ghagara, Bada Ghagara, Khandadhar, Gundichaghai water falls, Gonasika.. the source of Baitarani river, Bada Ghagara & Kanjhari Dams,the ancient Sitabinji Fresco Painting & Rock Inscriptions, Maa Tarini, Baladev Jiu temples. (& in the forest areas, plz do check if you have to arrange for food in advance) & if possible, do watch Mayurbhanj Chhau dance performance.
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Hi Harish I belong to the place you are doing. I have couple of suggestions 1: when you are doing Khiching temple must do is Ramatirtha and also Khairi tiger house in Jashipur which is on the way to Khiching
18 hours ago | 0
Jai Jagannath 🙏 Jai Maa Tarini 🙏 You must add Keonjhar district in your route map like - Ghatagaon Temple, Sana Ghagara, Bada Ghagara, Hadagarah Dam et
2 days ago | 1
Chandikhol Mahavinayak temple is must visit place. Also, do try the local peda in the market when you reach Chandikhol.
2 days ago | 1
Trip plan is fine ..highlights will be satkosia, bhitarkanika, ratnagiri, lalitagiri, please add keonjhar ..it is raw and beautiful..
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Wellcome to Odisha Harish ji. Ghatagaon Maa Tarinee temple is highly recommended along with Saan ghagra and Bada ghagra ❤❤.Both r waterfall. From Keonjhar you may proceed to Khiching.It is a difficult task for six days. If time management is to the accurate level it's also possible 😊😊. Start journey from Puri so that it will easy❤❤. Wishing you all the best for a better experience
2 days ago | 1
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2 days ago | 1
6 days is not enough sir! As the distance between different locations is quite much. Given travelling by car and vlogging at the same time will not be feasible within 6 days.
2 days ago (edited) | 1
Jai jagannath.Two must visit place u have to visit ( Ghatagaon temple,sana ghagara and Bada ghanagara water fall of keonjhar district which is near abou 70 km to Maa biraja temple and Khira chora gopinath temple,Panchalingeswar temple and ITR( Integrated Test Range ) Chandipur)
2 days ago | 1
Must include Ghatgaon Maa Tarini Temple in Keonjhar Also for Balasore, you should club 13th century Khirachora Gopinath temple with Chandipur beach Stay in Balasore near Chandipur: Arpita Beach Resort
2 days ago | 1
You can plan western Odisha, it will be better you will love Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary , there are many water falls and you can cover traditional weavers
2 days ago | 1
Sir you can skip places like Lalitagiri, Ratnagiri and can directly go to Bhitarkanika from Maa Biraja temple - Jajpur. And instead of Khiching you can travel Baripada from Chandipur and from Baripada to Digha and Kolkata. For 6 days Keonjhar, Khiching & Similipal Tiger Reserve is not fitting in the itinerary IF travelling via Bhitarkanika bcoz you have to travel from coastal to inner Odisha and then again coming back to coastal area to go to Kolkata. You can plan Keonjhar, Khiching & Similipal next time so that from BBSR you can travel to Angul then to Similipal. From Similipal to Jharsuguda airport via Rourkela. Otherwise if traveling from Lalitagiri, Ratnagiri to Khiching & Similipal via Bhitarkanika then you have to travel for hours Sir how will this plan work ---> https://maps.app.goo.gl/vmzeoBizF23YzKjNA
2 days ago (edited) | 0
Why don't you make video of mountain and Himalayas area of Nepal🇳🇵It's heaven
6 hours ago | 0
on your first day to satkosia from bbsr pls visit maa budhi thakurani temple. thats like on the way in Angul city.
1 day ago | 0
Harish ji meet with your fans before leaving Kolkata... If you are planning then let us know..
1 day ago | 0
I am so unlucky that I will not be there in Odisha the time you visit. May be someday I can meet you in person Sir. BTW You will find it amazing while travelling North Odisha.❤
2 days ago | 0
Please go to the kapilash temple near chadikhol, it is best place above the mountain 🏔️🏔️
2 days ago | 0
visa2explore
Challenge for North Odisha tour is days in hand, this time we just have 6 days in hand... Thinking about the following places to be included in the journey... Possible in 6 days or not possible in 6 days i have no idea...
Satkosia Tiger reserve, Chhatia Bata Jagannath temple, Chandikhol, Maa Biraja temple - Jajpur , Lalitagiri, Ratnagiri , Bhitarkanika , Belgadia , Chandipur , Khiching , Talasari/Deegha
Some key thoughts about this..
- Delhi to BBSR entry and exit from Kolkata
- Wanted to know is this complete journey doable in 6 days, starting 29th Oct first flight delhi to BBSR... depart from kolkata on 4th nov night last flight. So by this we have 6 days in hand.
- If this is doable in 6 days then how should i plan the journey day by day.
- Each day starting 29th oct untill 4th nov.. where should i do night stay ( which hotel).
- Simlipal is a huge forest, i have travelled there 2 years back when i went there with my wife, it as a good experience but animal sighting here is low, so skipping this for now.
PS - My team will not be there post 5th but i am just thinking of travelling to Garo hills, if i am able to manage and see the grand celebration of Wangala festival, may record this on Harish Bali travels...( not decided on this part yet)
If you belong to Odisha and are familiar with North Odisha geography and destinations, then pl. share your inputs...
you may also write to me on harish@visa2explore.com
Thanks
harish bali
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