Bhubaneswar - Chilika Lake - Puri - Kolkata - Gangasagar
6 Nights / 7 Days
Purisituated on the eastern sea-bed of India, is the only most popular sea-side resort where the beauty of the sky in radiant colours, the roaring waves and the golden beach can be experienced. The long sandy beach draws large numbers of western travellers and Indians. According to Hindu belief, there are five great holy spots (Pancha Tirthas) at Puri out of which sea is the greatest and holiest for tourists and travellers. Puri sea beach is the best in India. In Mumbai, Goa, Cochin and Chennai as well as other sea beaches, taking bath in sea is a risk due to tides, under current and deepness. But in Puri to take sea bath is a pleasure and enjoyable experience. The beach is very wide and exposed and there’s not a scrap of shade to be found.
Gangasagar is a small Village/hamlet in Sanchore Tehsil in Jalore District of Rajasthan State, India. It comes under Gangasagar Panchayath. It belongs to Jodhpur Division . It is located 143 KM towards west from District head quarters Jalore. 19 KM from Sanchore. 568 KM from State capital Jaipur.
On arrival in Bhubaneswar (City Of Temple), you will be greeted by your friendly representative outside the baggage hall area at the airport. Transfer to hotel, check in & relax Then Visit Lord Jagannath temple Part of the Char Dham pilgrimages. Puri is One of the Pilgrimage Centre of India with the largest kitchen in the world, attracts around One Lac devotees everyday in this temple from all around the world then visit Gundicha temple, Evening relax at beach. Stay overnight at Puri.
After breakfast drive to Asia’s biggest lake, which is one of the most popular tourist places of the world Chilika Lake (Satapara), Take a boat cruise to visit the Irrawaddy Dolphins, sea mouth & Red craps Island. In the evening back to Puri. Overnight stay at Puri.
After breakfast & check out, proceed to Bhubaneswar enroute visit Konark Sun temple, is the 13th century Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda). It is one of the Seven Wonders of India, Pipli (the appliqué work village). Also visit Dhauli Giri, known as Peace Pagoda; the famous Japanese temple on the hill. It has major Edicts of Ashoka. Check in at hotel in the evening visit Lingaraj temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar, Siddheswar, Rajarani & Megheswar temple. Over night stay at Bhubaneswar.
After Breakfast & check out, proceed for a city tour, viewing some of the city’s most beautiful landmarks. Nandankanan Zoo, the garden of Gods. It also contains a botanical garden and part of it is has been declared a sanctuary. It’s famous for its white tiger population. After noon visit to Khandagiri and Udaygiri Caves. Evening drop them at Railway station to Catch train. Night journey towards Kolkata. (Train tickets will be included as per guest’s requirement).
Meet & Greet on arrival at Railway Station & transfer to hotel. Check-in to hotel. After freshen up, visit GPO*, Writers Building*, Eden Garden Stadium*, Mother House, Victoria Memorial Hall & St. Paul’s Cathedral Church, Kalighat Kali Temple. (*Drive Pass). Overnight stay at Kolkata.
After early breakfast start for full day excursion to Gangasagar – An island in the confluence of River Ganga & Bay of Bengal & famous for Kapil Muni Ashram which is considered to be a great religious significance. Evening return back to Kolkata. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, check out (Standard Check out time 12 Noon). Proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Do spare a few minutes to share your feedback with your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your tour Magical Odisha With Kolkata which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.