Odisha Tourism launches day-tour packages to facilitate travellers

The Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) has introduced special packages to facilitate tourists visiting the state. The tourism department recently introduced special day-tour packages for Bhitarkanika and Satkosia to ensure that visitors enjoy a hassle-free trip to these places during the peak tourist season.

Latest reports suggest that the packages have been planned in association with the Forest Department, and will be available for visitors from January 11. Further, the said package will be available only on Saturdays and Sundays.
Visitors interested in availing this package can book their journey for Bhitarkanika on Saturdays, and Satkosia on Sundays. The said packages will provide you breakfast and lunch, AC transport, entry fee, guide services and boat ride.

For Bhitarkanika tours, pick-up will happen at 5:30 AM and end at 9 PM every Saturday. Those intending to be part of this trip can book tickets and board vehicles at Vani Vihar or Panthanivas, Station Square. Likewise, the Satkosia tour will begin at 7 AM and end at 6 PM every Sunday. Referring to this package, Marketing Manager Alok Mishra stated that this special day-tour has been introduced to promote eco-tourism in the state. While the Bhitarkanika tour package will cost you INR 17000, the Satkosia package will cost around INR 1490 per person.

Those interested in booking tickets for these tours, can do so through online or via tele-booking services.

Recently, OTDC launched the unique Destination Wedding Package, which will be available at six Panthanivas (a chain of hotels) of Rambha, Gopalpur, Chandipur, Puri, Konark, and Barkul. Development work on these places would be started during the first phase.

The OTDC is going all out to promote the region and attract tourists with innovative ideas.