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“Eastern Delights: A Cultural Journey through Orissa and Kolkata”

The tour itinerary for Orissa and Kolkata, is a 7 Days 6 Nights tour, offers a detailed plan encompassing cultural exploration, historical landmarks, and local experiences. It includes visits to iconic sites like the Konark Sun Temple and Victoria Memorial, along with opportunities to savor the diverse cuisine and arts of the regions. The itinerary ensures a well-rounded travel experience with comfortable accommodations and potentially private transportation arrangements, promising an immersive journey through the rich heritage and vibrant atmospheres of Orissa and Kolkata.

 

Included/Excluded

  • 06 Nights accommodation as per the hotel‘s proposed
  • Daily breakfast and dinner as per the itinerary.
  • 01 dinner on Cruise in Kolkata.
  • Air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour.
  • Local English-speaking guide as per the program.
  • Economy class airfare for the sector Kolkta – Bhubaneswar – Kolkta.
  • Boat Ride in Chilka Lake at Satpada
  • Monument entry fees
  • All presently applicable taxes.
  • International airfare
  • Any meals not mentioned in the cost inclusion personal expenses
  • Any early hotel check-in or check-out from the hotel

Tour Plan

01 Arrival Kolkata

Namaste! Welcome to Kolkata!
Upon arrival at Kolkata international airport, SafeHands Travels representative will assist you at arrival lounge and accompany you to hotel.
Check in at the hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel

02 Kolkata - Gngasagar – Kolkata (Drive 100 Km / 03 Hrs)

You have to leave after an early breakfast and drive to Kakdwip (Lot No. 08).
The surface journey ends here and from here you have to board the local ferry which will take you on the other side of the river called Kachuberia. After a sail of 30 – 40mins you reach Kachuberia. You cannot take your vehicle on the other side hence you have to hire the local transports available at the other side of the river. A drive of another 40mins will take you to Ganga Sagar. While coming back you have to follow the reverse routing.

Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel

03 Kolkata – Bhubaneswar (Morning Flight)

Morning post breakfast will check out and drive to Kolkata airport to board a flight for Bhubaneswar.

Upon arrival at Bhubaneswar airport, our representative will assist you at the arrival lounge and help you check in at the hotel.
Later we will proceed to visit Local Temples like Rajrani, Mukteshwar & and Lingaraj Temples One of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar. The temple was built in the 11th AD and is one of the fine examples of Kalinga-style architecture. Bindusagar Holy Lake- Bindusagar is a sacred water body mentioned in ancient times. It tells the story that Parvati was thirsty, so Shiva plunged his trident into the earth and drew water through a spring, thus the lake was formed. Later will drive around the city and visit to local market to explore.

Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

04 Bhubaneswar – Puri (70 km / 02 Hrs)

Morning post breakfast will check out and drive to Puri.
En route will visit the 64 Yogini temple, which is a tantric temple with hypaethral architecture as tantric prayer rituals involve worshiping the bhumandala (environment consisting of all the 5 elements of nature - fire, water, earth, sky, and ether). Thereafter continue to drive to Puri.

Later will proceed to visit The UNESCO World Heritage site, the Konark Sun Temple is dedicated to the God Sun. The Sun is worshiped as God in India and is one of the very few temples where every Hindu pays their gratitude once in their lifetime. The temple is built in the form of a giant rath or chariot of the Sun God, it depicts the chariot being pulled by a set of seven horses, four on the left side and three on the right. The temple transforms into a stage during The Konark Dance Festival, which is held every year usually in February.
Later will back to the hotel.

Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

05 Puri

Morning post breakfast will drive to visit Chilka Lake at Satpada. Do boating to View Dolphins & Sea Mouth. Back to Puri and proceed for a visit to Jagannath Temple, an important Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple is an important pilgrimage destination and one of the four great “Char Dham” pilgrimage sites of India, 

Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

06 Puri - Bhubaneswar (70 km / 02 Hrs.) – Kolkata (Flight)

Morning post breakfast will check out and drive to Bhubaneswar airport to board flight for Kolkata.
Upon arrival at Kolkata international airport, SafeHands Travels representative will assist you at arrival lounge and accompany you to hotel.
Check in at the hotel.
Later will proceed for explore local market for shopping.
Evening will proceed for Cruise dinner.
Overnight stay at hotel.

07 Kolkata Sightseeing and Departure

Morning post breakfast you will proceed for sightseeing from “Howrah Bridge”, the life of Howrah bridge is very live, the rising sun on the backdrop of the bridge is one which photographers wouldn’t miss to capture and there are various points to get some good photos. This is also Eastern India’s largest Flower Market and the striking colours of the wide variety of flowers are just amazing, from here will move on to see the Posta Bazar, the wholesale market for edible oil, salt, cereals, spices, food grains, sugar ,etc.

Next we will proceed to Kalighat, the Kali Mandir is a famous Hindu Temple in Kolkata, the People from all over the country visit the temple to seek the blessings of Maa Kali
We know goodbyes are difficult but we are sure that you would take a luggage full of memories which you would cherish a lifetime. With love for these sandy landscapes
We are sure your heart would want to stay here for long. We look forward to hearing about your experience as well.  

Our tour concludes: SafeHands Travels thank you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to the Airport for onward travel.
**** SEE YOU ON THE TOUR ****
 

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