Day 01 :- Arrive
Kolkata
Arrive Calcutta. You will be met by our representative at
the arrivals lounge and
escorted till your check in at Hotel.
A mere village in the 17th century, Calcutta is today one of
the biggest cities in the world. It is one of the largest
ports in the East and the main outlet of West Bengal and the
neighbouring states. Calcutta is the commercial hub of
Eastern India
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 :- Kolkata –
Bhubneshwar (Flight)
Morning half day city tour of Calcutta visiting the Jain
Temple, Kali Temple, Kali
Temple, Victoria Memorial, Drive past through Howrah Bridge,
Dalhousie Square, Fort Williams, Secretariat buildings, and
old court house street
Afternoon in time transfer to airport to connect flight to
Bhubneshwar.
Bhubaneshwar is the temple city of the east. The ancient
city of Bhubaneshwar (Bhuban being world and Ishwar God) is
a walk down centuries of temple architecture. It is probably
the only city in the world that enables an authentic
over-view of the stages of development of Hindu religious
architecture. In the fast moving world of today these
temples are a gentle reminder of the splendor, the heritage
that was once India. Regular dances by the ’Devadasis’ or
divine servant girls, rituals and rites, recital of hymns
were all an integral part of temple culture. Temples in
Bhubaneshwar are built on a common plan as prescribed by
Hindu norms. All visible parts of a temple are sculpted with
motifs of priests, kings, courtiers, pilgrims, celestial
dancers, couples in embrace, birds, animals or scenes from
religious epics and legends
On arrival you will be met by our representative at airport
& escorted till your check in at hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 :- In
Bhubaneshwar
Morning half-day tour of Temple city.
Finest Temples are the Lingraj Temple, Rajrani Temple,
Mukteshwar Temple, Parsurameshwar and Brahmeshwar Temple.
These temples are some of the best specimens of the Orissa
Temple Architecture.
Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 :-
Bhubaneshwar – Konark – Puri
Morning drive to Puri en-route visiting the world famous
temples of Konarak.
See the beautiful Sun Temple built in the 13th century in
honour of the Sun God. Its exquisite carvings, the life-size
statues of Lions and Elephants, collosal figures of warriors
on horses, scenes of battle and the chase-all testify to the
high standard of ancient Indian art and architectural skill.
Afternoon city tour of Puri
Visit the place of pilgrimage for the Hindus. the renowned
Jagannath Temple built in the 15th century AD and crowned
with Vishnu's wheel and flag dominate the landscape at Puri.
The temple with its elaborate carvings and moldings are very
fine examples of Orissa architecture. (Note - Non Hindus are
not allowed inside the temple.
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Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 :- Puri -
Goplapur
Drive to Gopalpur.
Gopalpur-on-Sea is a quiet and charming sea resort along the
Bay of Bengal, in the district of Ganjam, Orissa. It offers
secluded environment and magnificent sun, surf and sand for
most of the year.
Balance day at leisure at beach.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 :- Goplapur
- Rayagada
Drive to Rayagada.
Rayagada is a district of meadows, forests, water falls and
terraced valleys, peopled by colourful tribals and many
Primitive Tribal Groups. The scenic beauty and heritage on
the land is an unexplored paradise. The systematic
relationship between men and nature is a feast to the eyes
of an outsider. It has its own appeal for the lap of nature.
The pattern of peopling of the district show unity in
diversity of races, languages and culture. The Schedule
Tribes living in the district posses dissimilar economics
ranging from food gathering to settled cultivation. Their
languages/dialects, societies and culture show
inter-societal/ cultural variations because of the
persistence of ethnic mosaic formed by communities belonging
to scheduled Tribes, Scheduled castes and other castes
groups
Afternoon visit the weekly Tribal Markets. Sunday
Narayanaopatna, Dongasil, Amlabhatta(12 Km). Monday Ambadola
(90) KM, Sourapalli.
Tuesday Majhiguda(35KM), Gumma (15 KM), Dahikhal (Via
Muniguda-77KM) Dukum (Via - Bissamcuttack-60 km)
Wednesday Chatikona (43 KM), Kashipur ( 70 KM) , Muniguda
(65 KM)
Thursday Rapkona (31 KM), Mukundpur ( 30 KM), Hatmunuiguda
(58 KM)
Friday Tikiri (58 KM)
Saturday Seshikhal (20 KM), Gorakhpur (60 KM) Bhamini Cattle
Market ( Via Gumuda-70 KM)
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 :-
Ryagada-Chatikona -Koraput-Jeypore (Must be a Wednesday)
Drive down to Chatikona to watch the interesting colorful
weekly market of Dongaria Kondh Tribes. This tribe is one of
most primitive tribe of the Kondh’s they live in the high
slopes of the Niyamagiri Hills. These people are
horticulturists. They grow of fruits like Orange. Pineapple,
Banana Etc. The male people are using earring. Nose-ring and
keep their hair as woman. Later proceed to Jeypore enroute
visit some villages of Paroja tribes.
Check in hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Jeypore.
Day 08 :- In
Jeypore (Must be Thursday)
Visit the weekly Bondal weekly tribal market.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09 :- In
Jeypore (Must be Thursday)
Full day visit surrounding areas.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 :- Jeypore -
Vishakhapatanam By Road ( Approx 250 Kms/06 Hrs)
Drive to Vishakaptnam enroute visit Kunduli Paraja Tribal
market (only on Friday) & some beautiful south Indian
villages and caves.
Vishakapatnam was named after the God of valour, Visakha.
Once a small fishing village, it formed a part of the
Kalinga empire, under Ashoka in 260 BC., passed on
successively from the Andhra kings to Vengi to the Pallavas,
Cholas and Gangas. In the 15th century, Visakhapatnam became
a part of the Vijayanagar empire. It was transformed into a
port town under the British. Now a bustling industrial and
commercial city, it is the country's largest ship building
yard. The most famous landmark at Visakhapatnam is the
Dolphin's Nose, a rocky promontory in the port that is 358
mt. in height. The Ramakrishna Mission Beach, on the east
cost and Rishikonda, known for their serenity, are popular
with tourists
On arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 :-
Vishakhapatanam – Mumbai (Flight)
In time transfer to airport to connect flight to Mumbai.
The area occupied by Mumbai three hundred years ago was 7
islands inhabited by Koli fisherman and their families. With
land reclamation the islands were connected, so that now
Bombay occupies a thin isthmus. The British acquired these
marshy islands for a pittance. Mumbadevi or Mumbai was part
of Catherine of Braganza’s marriage dowry when she married
Charles II in 1661. Four years later, the British took
possession of the remaining islands and neighboring mainland
area and in 1668 the East India Company leased the whole
area for 10 pounds per year.
You will be met on arrival at the airport & transfer to
Hotel.
Afternoon city tour.
Start with a stop at the Gateway of India –a Indo – Sarcenic
style of architecture (1927), designed by George Wittet to
commemorate the visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1911,
drive, past the Victoria Terminus the most remarkable
example of Victorian Gothic architecture in India opened
during Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee Year, Marine Drive
and visit the Hanging Gardens so named since they are
located on top of a series of tanks that supply water to
Bombay. Visit the Jain Temple built of marble and dedicated
to the first Jain Tirthankara. Much of the decoration
depicts the lives of the Tirthankaras. And last but not the
least, make a brief photostop at “Dhobi Ghat” the Indian
laundry system & the Mani Bhawan.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 :- Mumbai –
Overseas (Flight)
Free till departure. In time transfer to airport to connect
flight to onward destination
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