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 -
Bhubaneshwar (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 :-
Bhubneshwar – Joranda – Bhubneshwar
Breakfast at hotel. Afterwards embark upon your days trip to
Joranda .
Joranda : headquarter the of Mahima cult; visit their
monasteries & the monks who
are wearing the barks of the trees.
Famous as the religious headquarters of 'Mahima Dharma',
Joranda houses the samadhi of Mahima Gosain, the preacher-propounder
of the Mahima Cult. The other sacred temples are the 'Sunya
Mandira', 'Dhuni Mandira' and 'Gadi Mandira'. Pilgrims in
large numbers pourforth to Joranda fair held on full-moon
day of Magha, which falls in January-February every year.
Return to the hotel in the evening. Stay overnight at the
hotel.
Day 05 :-
Bhubneshwar - Puri By Road (Approx 60 Kms / 01 Hour)
Breakfast at hotel.
Afterwards you visit to Jain Caves in Bhubneshwar and after
finishing the sightseeing of the caves drive to Puri.
Early Jain cave temples are located on the twin hills of
Udayagiri and Khandagiri, constructed during the Chedi
dynasty (2d century BC - 1st century AD), the caves are
famous for some fabulous art work.
On arrival in Puri check in to the hotel. Rest of the day
free at leisure.
Puri is famous for its Historic antiquities, Religious
sanctuaries, Architectural Grandeur, Sea-sca pe beauty,
moderate climate. Jagannath temple is world famous temple in
Puri.
Overnight will be in Puri.
Day 06 :- In Puri
Breakfast at Hotel.
Afterwards you embark on the sightseeing trip which would
include your visit to
Konark sun-temple, & the Jagannath temple .
Puri is one the famous religious cities in India having the
famous Jagannath temple The sunny beach at Puri is one of
the finest in the world. Watching the sunrise in a symphony
of colours is a wonderful experience
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 :- Puri –
Gopalpur By Road (Approx 242 Kms / 05 Hours)
After breakfast this morning drive to Gopalpur Via Chilka
Lake.
One of the most pristine beaches of Orissa, Gopalpur beach
is a marvelous retreat for sea-worshippers. Chilka lake is
divided into an outer channel with a narrow neck leading
into the sea and the main body of the lake with a muddy
bottom rich in organic matter.
On arrival at Gopalpur check in to the hotel.
Overnight will be in Gopalpur.
Day 08 :- Gopalpur
– Rayagada By Road (Approx 330 Kms / 06 Hours)
Breakfast at hotel. Afterwards drive to Rayagada.
Rayagada, the headquarters town of the district of same
name, is on the way to Koraput from Berhampur. It has the
facilities to serve as a base for visiting the nearby places
of interest.
On arrival check in to the hotel.
Rest of the evening free at leisure.
Overnight will be in Rayagada.
Day 09 :- Rayagada
– Jeypore By Road (Approx 180 Kms / 04 Hours)
Breakfast at hotel. Afterwards visit Chhatikona Dongariya
Kondh market.
Later drive to Jeypore.
Jeypore, the commercial hub of Koraput district is gifted
with waterfalls and forests and is teeming with colourful
wildlife.
On arrival check in to the Hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 :- In
Jeypore
Breakfast at hotel. Afterwards drive to Onkudelli, the
interesting markets of Bonda, Gadaba and Didayee market.
Later visit Ollar Gadaba village on the way back to the
hotel.
Onkudelli and Didayee are the famous tribal markets. These
are very famous for hand made objects.
Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Jeypore.
Day 11 :- Jeypore -
Vishakhapatanam By Road (Approx 250 Kms/06 Hrs)
Drive to Vishakaptnam enroute visit Kunduli Paraja Tribal
market (only on Friday) & some beautiful 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.
Rest of the evening free at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 :-
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 Ind ian
laundry system & the Mani Bhawan.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 :- Mumbai –
Overseas ( Flight )
Free till departure. In time transfer to airport to connect
flight to onward destination
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