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Eastern Odyssey Tour

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Must Visit City
Bhubaneswar
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Day 01 - Arrive Delhi Assistance on arrival at delhi International airport followed by drop at hotel. In addition to its Historic interest and role as the Government center, Delhi is a major travel gateway. . .
Country: India
City: Bhubaneswar
Duration: 9 Day(s) - 8 Night(s)
Tour Category: Nature Tours
Departure Date: Thu 01 Jan '99
Package Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Assistance on arrival at delhi International airport followed by drop at hotel. In addition to its Historic interest and role as the Government center, Delhi is a major travel gateway. It is one of India’s busiest entrance points for overseas airlines, the hub of the North Indian travel network and a stop on the overland route across Asia.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 - Delhi - Bhubaneswar (Flight)
After breakfast you will be provided transfer to the Delhi airport to connect flight to Bhubaneswar. The history of Bhubaneswar and its environs, as the several archaeological finds from the dawn to historical period to the end of Hindu rule, goes back much earlier than the 7th to 13th centuries. Its sanctity as Ekamrakshetra led rulers to embellish the area with grandeur temples actuated by the hope of an eternal abode in heaven.On arrival you are met and escorted to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 - Bhubaneswar
In the morning after breakfast visit - Parashurameshwara Temple built in 650 AD. It has beautiful carvings and sculptures. Vital Deul dating back to 800 AD which shows evidences of the Buddhist cave architecture. There is an amazing figure of Chamunda, an incarnation of Goddess Kali inside the temple. The most ornated temple is perhaps the Mukteswar Temple built between 7-8 th century. Its architectural style is eclectic with the fusion of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain styles. The carved ceiling is an amazing piece of the marvelous temple architecture of Orissa.Perhaps the most magnificent temple in Bhubaneshwar is the Lingaraja Temple built during the 10th or 11th century. In the afternoon you will visit the Orissa State Museum,Handicrafts Museum and the Tribal Museum. Evening back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 - Bhubaneswar
In the morning there is a full day excursion to the Buddhist Caves of Lalitgiri, Udaigiri & Ratnagiri The earliest Buddhist Complex dating back to the 1st century AD, Lalitgiri forms an important node of the Diamond Triangle ie Lalitgiri and Ratnagiri and Udayagiri . Well connected by excellent roads to Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, recent excavations here have brought to light significant archaeological material that upholds Lalitgiri as a great centre of Buddhist attraction. En route visiting Cuttack. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 - Bhubaneswar
In the morning is a full day excursion to Chilka Lake. Queen of natural beauty, Chilika, the largest brackish water lake in Asia covering an area of over 1,100 sq. km is a great attraction for the tourists for fishing, bird watching and boating. In winter Chilika aflutters with thousands of indigenous and migratory birds of many varieties from far and near - even from the distant Siberia.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 - Bhubaneswar - Puri Distance 60 Kms
In the morning drive to Puri en route visiting Dhauli, Pipli and Konark. Konark is one of the well known tourist attractions of Orissa. Konark, Konark houses a colossal temple dedicated to the Sun God. Even in its ruined state it is a magnificient temple reflecting the genius of the architects that envisioned and built it. This temple built in 1278 CE by the Ganga King Narasimha Deva is one of the grandest temples of India and was referred to as the Black Pagoda. The ruins of this temple were excavated in late 19th century. Drive on and check into your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 - In Puri
In the morning is a half-day tour of Puri Jagannath Temple, Gundicha Ghar,Temple of Child Krishna at Indradyumna Tank. Rest of the day is at leisure to relax on the beach. The only walkable beach on the eastern coast of India is the Puri white sand beach. Puri beach is characterised by its utter simplicity, the sweets and snacks hawkers, the wonderful and loving people, and the widespread white sand with the waters from Bay of Bengal continuously washing your feet while you walk.. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 - Puri - Bhubaneswar - Kolkata (Flight)
After brekfast drop at Bhubaneswar airport to connect flight for Kolkata. Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal state in India. The city which is the cultural capital of whole India and the commercial capital of Eastern India. The city is full of historical monuments and palaces and is therefore also called the “The City of Palaces”. Its glorious history dates back to 1690 when it was selected by the British for their trade settlements. The site was carefully chosen by the British as it was protected by the Hooghly River on the west, a creek on the north, and by salt lakes about two and a half miles to the East.Pick up on arrival followed by drop to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 - Kolkata
Morning has a full day excursion to Belur Math, , the headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission, is situated to the north of the city across the Vivekananda Bridge from Dakshineshwar. The world-famous temple was built by Shri Ramakrishna/'s beloved disciple Swami Vivekananda in 1938. and Dakshineshwar Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, is situated to the north of Kolkata, a place where Ramakrishna Paramhansa, the spiritual guru of Swami Vivekananda, lived most of his life. The temple was built by Rani Rashmoni in 1847. The temple comprises of three parts. later you will be provided departure transfer to the Kolkata international airport to connect the flight for onwards journey.

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