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Desinations Covered :- Kolkata-Bhubaneshwar-Pipili-Konark-Puri-Gopalpur on Sea

Day 01 ARRIVAL KOLKATA
Traditional welcome upon arrival by International Flight at Kolkata and transfer to hotel. This city is the gateway of eastern India. During British period - this city grew to be the capital of the British Empire with grand palaces, buildings, grand hostelries and shops that traded in some of the finest goods of the world. It is a bustling city today. Calcutta is also a city of glaring contrasts: a curious blend of the old and the new, partly feudal, partly born out of growing urbanization, partly un-definable. It is a medley of the east and the west, a graft of a European city imposed on the Asian scape that gives Calcutta its bewildering charm, confusion and excitement. Being just about 300 years old, Calcutta hardly has many great historical monuments. Perhaps, the oldest remembered is the site where the Kalighat Temple now stands. Today Calcutta is one of the largest city in India with a population over 10 million and boasts of India's first ever Metro rail system. It is a city that shocks on first impression but eventually the visitor fells in love with it. Overnight at hotel in Kolkata.

Day 02: KOLKATA
Post breakfast take a full day city tour of Kolkata. Start with the colourful and vibrant flower market where flowers are traded every morning. Visit Belur Math, which is the headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission. This mission preached unity of all religions and represents a Church, mosque and temple. Later on proceed to Dakshineshwar Kali Temple. It is one of the most well known temples dedicated to Kali. PM continue the sightseeing with the Victoria Memorial; Calcutta's most imposing and monumental dream in marble opened by the Prince of Wales in 1921 and often called the "Taj" of the British Raj . Also visit St. Paul's Cathedral and Mother Teresa home.
Overnight at Hotel in Kolkata.

Day 03: KOLKATA - BHUBANESHWAR (FLIGHT)
Morning transfer to Kolkata airport to board flight to Bhubaneshwar. On arrival check in Hotel. Later sightseeing of Bhubaneshwar starting with the temples. The finest temples are the Lingaraj temple, Raj Rani temple, Mukteshwar temple, Parsurameshwar and Brahmeshwar temple. These temples are some of the best specimens of the Orissan temple architecture. (Non-Hindus are not allowed inside Ling raja temple). PM visit Udaygiri & Kandagiri caves. Overnight at Hotel in Bhubaneshwar.

Day 04 : BHUBANESHWAR - PIPILI - KONARK - PURI (103 Kms / 2 Hrs)
Morning post breakfast drive to Puri en route visiting Pipli & famous Konark sun temple. Pipli is known for its famous appliqué craft. Stop at Konark to see the beautiful Sun Temple built in 13th-century in honour of the sun god. It contains exquisite carvings, the life-size lions and elephants, colossal figures of warriors on horses, scenes of battle and the chase - all carved with great imagination and skill. It also testifies to the high standards of ancient Indian Art and engineering acumen. Later proceed to Puri. Puri has the distinction of having world's biggest Vishnu Temple - Known as Jagannath Temple (entrance only for Hindus). It was built in the twelfth century A.D. It is also one of the four holiest Hindu Pilgrimage places in India. On arrival check in and overnight at Hotel in Puri.

Day 05 : PURI (Rath Yatra Festival)
Post breakfast full day to experience the famous event of Ratha Yatra in Puri. Take your place to view the holy procession of the chariots adorned with the Deities. Though celebrated in July, the construction of these chariots for the Rath Yatra starts as early as April. Local People decorate their houses and shops with flowers, lights and rangolis for the festival. Traditional desserts and sweets are especially prepared for the occasion. It is also customary among locals to refrain from non- vegetarian food during these days. Falling in the Monsoon season, the festivals also offers another reason for merry making to the people who take part in the celebrations as a symbol of thanking the God for showering a bountiful harvest upon them. The three chariots are pulled by the devotees for over a distance of nearly five kilometres from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Bari temple. Overnight at Hotel in Puri.

Day 06: PURI - GOPALPUR ON SEA (200 Kms / 5.5 Hrs)
Morning post breakfast drive to Gopalpur on Sea. Stop en route at one of the villages along the Chilka Lake to enjoy the spectacular views. Arrive at Gopalpur on Sea and check in Hotel. Gopalpur on sea is a serene beautiful sea side village having long golden beach. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07: GOPALPUR ON SEA
Morning post breakfast free time at Gopalpur on Sea. The full day at leisure in this peaceful place which is far less populated than Puri. The options remain to laze around the beach , take walks and do some water sports activity. There is a lighthouse offering fine views of the sea where one can climb up (open 4 to 5 PM) . Overnight at Hotel / resort in Gopal Pur on Sea.

Day 08 : GOPALPUR ON SEA - BHUBANESHWAR - KOLKATA (170 kms/ 4 hrs) + Flight
Post breakfast drive to Bhubaneshwar. PM arrive Bhubaneshwar and free time to explore this capital city of Orissa. Later proceed to the Domestic Airport to board flight to Kolkatta. Arrival Kolkata and transfer to Hotel for Check in. Overnight at Hotel in Kolkata.

Day 09: KOLKATA. International departure.
Morning post breakfast free time in Kolkata. Later check out at 1200 noon and in time transafer to the International Airport to board flight for onward destination.

End of the Tour
 
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