Kolkata to Bhubaneswar Cultural and Beach Tour

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The Kolkata to Bhubaneshwar Temple & Beaches tour spans 10 days, offering travelers an immersive experience through the cultural and natural highlights of Eastern India. Suitable for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, this journey includes visits to ancient temples in Bhubaneswar and a boat safari in the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, showcasing the region's rich biodiversity. With accommodations provided and private transportation for all excursions, the tour allows for a comfortable exploration of both urban and coastal landscapes, making it a distinctive option for those seeking a blend of spirituality and adventure.

Inclusions

  • Breakfast
  • Assistance on arrival at the airport.
  • 9 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
  • 1 Time boat safari in Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
  • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
  • Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Bottled drinking water in the car.
  • Government taxes.

Exclusions

  • Any flight ticket.
  • Camera charges at monuments if any.
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
  • Gratuities and optional activities.

Itinerary

Pickup from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport

Day 1

  • Arrive Kolkata

  • On arrival at Kolkata airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel (hotels check in time 1200hr afternoon, early check in subject to room’s availability). Rest time free for personal activities relax.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast at hotel, full day city tour of Kolkata.
  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 3

Kolkata - Balasore (250kms/ 5hrs approx)
  • Breakfast at hotel drive to Balasore check in at hotel

    Breakfast at hotel drive to Balasore check in at hotel. Later visit Khirachora Gopinatha Temple - the main town of Balasore, built by King Langula Narasimha Dev, who also built the famous temple at Konark. Jagannatha Temple a newly built temple in the area, the architecture of which is influenced by the famous Jagannatha Temple of Puri.

    Bhusandeswara Temple - there is a Jagannatha Temple in Nilagiri which is one of the prominent Jagannatha temples of Odisha. Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are worshipped here.

    Rest time to spent at Chandipur-on-sea a seaside resort famous for its mile long beach. It is a unique beach – the tide comes to the shore only four times a day, at fixed intervals.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 4

Balasore - Bhitarkanika (165kms/ 3hrs approx)

  • Bhitarkanika is an adventurist's paradise and a breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. The second largest mangrove forest of the country, it was declared a sanctuary in 1975, in order to protect the estuarine crocodile and the turtles in their rare mangrove habitat. Other residents of the sanctuary include water monitor lizards and king cobras.

  • Overnight at Jungle Cottage/ Tent

    Overnight at Jungle Cottage/ Tent.

Day 5

Bhitarkanika
  • land of crocodiles in their own Mangrove habitat

    After breakfast ready to explore the land of crocodiles in their own Mangrove habitat. Full day boat safari to Mangrove forest, enjoy the serpentine creeks, watch out for birds, particularly different varieties of Kingfisher. Keep looking for estuarine crocodiles basking in the sun. Also visit Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary, climb to watch tower, look for Pelican & different varieties of Storks. Visit Crocodile museum at Dangamal.

  • Overnight at Jungle Cottage/ Tent

    Overnight at Jungle Cottage/ Tent.

Day 6

Bhitarkanika - Lalitgiri - Ratnagiri - Bhubaneshwar (200kms/ 4hrs approx)
  • Breakfast at hotel followed by boat safari

    Breakfast at hotel followed by boat safari. Later drive to Puri via visiting Ratnagiri, Udaigiri & Lalitgiri Excavated Buddhist.

  • overnight at hotel

    overnight at hotel.

Day 7

Bhubaneshwar - Udaygiri & Khandagiri Caves - Puri - (75kms/ 2hrs approx)
  • Breakfast at hotel followed by city tour

    Breakfast at hotel followed by city tour. Visit famous temples Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani & Lingaraj temple (non-Hindus are not allowed to enter inside the main temple sanctum). Also excursion to visit Khandgiri, Udayagiri Jain caves and Dhauli Rock Edicts. After sightseeing drive to Puri check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 8

Puri - Konark - Pipli - Raghurajpur (100kms/ approx round)

  • Breakfast at hotel full day excursion to visit Konark Sun temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Pipili the applique work village & Raghurajpur artisan village. Further visit, Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach. Also visit world famous lord Jagannath temple (non-Hindus are not allowed to enter inside the main temple sanctum). Rest time to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 9

Puri - Chilika Lake - Puri (50kms/ 1hrs approx)
  • Breakfast at hotel drive visit Chilika (Mangalajodi Birds paradise)

    Breakfast at hotel drive visit Chilika (Mangalajodi Birds paradise). Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100km². After boating on the lake drive back to Puri. Rest time free and easy to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10

Puri - Bhubaneswar (65kms/ 1.3hrs approx) / Departure (flight)

  • Breakfast at hotel, as per flight schedule transfer to Bhubaneswar airport to board flight for onward destination.

Please Note

  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Hotels used or similar Kolkata x 2 nights
  • 3* - Regenta Orko's/ The Fern Residency
  • 4* - The Peerless Inn/ The Fern Residency
  • 5* - ITC Sonar, a Luxury Collection/ The Lalit Great Eastern Balasore x 1 nights
  • 3*/4*/5* - Hotel Swarnachuda/ Panthnivas Panchalingeswar Bhitarkanika x 2 nights
  • 3*/4*/5* - Nature Camp Bhitarkanika Retreat/ Estuarine Village Resort Bhitarkanika Bhubaneswar x 1 nights
  • 3* - Kalinga Ashok/ The HHI
  • 4* - Fortune Park Sishmo/ Mayfair Convention
  • 5* - Mayfair Lagoon/ Trident Hotel Puri x 3 nights
  • 3* - Toshali Sands/ Blue Lily Beach Resort
  • 4* - The Hans Coco Palms/ The Chariot Resort & spa
  • 5* - Mayfair Waves

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 2 days before start

Non-refundable after 2 days before start

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