Day 01 : Arrive Kolkata
On arrival at the international airport, you will be
met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Check in to the hotel and relax.
Day
02: Kolkata
In the morning enjoy a memorable sightseeing tour
of Kolkata, visiting the Victoria Memorial
known for its interesting and architecture, artistic
displays of the Raj and unique artifacts. Later
visit the famous Kali Temple,
dedicated to the goddess Kali. Later drive down
the famous Chowringhee Avenue,
the wide boulevard with stately mansions on one
side and a huge expanse of green on the other,
to the New Market, a buzzing
bazaar since 1874. Afternoon will be at leisure.
Day 03: Kolkata – Bhubaneswar
After breakfast at the hotel, the day at leisure
in Kolkata. Later we drive to the airport to board
a timely flight to Bhubaneswar, the ancient city
of rock-cut caves and ornate medieval temples.
On arrival, you will be met by our representative
and transferred to your hotels. Check in to the
hotel and relax.
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Day 04: Bhubaneswar
in the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bhubaneswar
visiting the fascinating ancient temples of the town.
Visit the 7th century Parsurameshwar Temple,
a beautiful and lavishly sculpted structure. Exquisite
panels detailing processions of elephants and horses
and narrations of Hindu mythology adorn the exterior
walls as well as its interiors. The 11 th century Raja
Rani Temple enclosed within its gardens depicts
some of the finest sculptures in Orissan Temple art.
Later visit the famous 11 th century Lingaraj
Temple, with beautiful sculptures depicting
music and dance rituals of that period. Thereafter visit
the Mukteshwar Temple, an architectural
masterpiece with an ornamental gateway topped by two
reclining female figures. We'll also visit the two thousands
year-old Udaigiri and Khandagiri
Caves, encrusted with sculpture depicting court
scenes, lavish processions, hunting expeditions, battle
scenes and dances.
Day 05: Bhubaneswar – Puri
In the morning we drive to Puri, visiting enroute Pipli,
famous for its colorful traditional appliqué
work. The local artisans here produce some exquisite
bedspreads, wall hangings and small awnings. Continue
drive and take a halt at Raghurajpur where you can watch
the local artisans at work on classical Orissan painting,
using traditional vibrant color schemes and motifs on
lacquered cloth or palm leaf. Arrive at Puri and check
into your hotel and relax. After freshening up spend
the day by the beach.
Day 06: Puri
Puri is a major pilgrimage site in India, known for
its famous Jagannath Temple with
a 65 m high intricately sculpted tower. Puri attracts
thousands of pilgrims each year from destinations
across India and the world. Non-Hindus are prohibited
from entering to temple complex, so they can view
the temple from a distance only.
Day 07: Puri –
Bhubaneswar
In the morning we drive to Bhubaneswar, visiting Konarak
enroute to see the ruins of the magnificent 13th century
temple with exquisite sculptures of musicians, dancers
and erotica. Dedicated to Surya - the Sun God, its
piece de resistance is a whole wall sculpted with
a massive chariot whose raised platform is supported
by 24 intricately carved wheels pulled by seven galloping
horses. The wheels carry extraordinary friezes with
scenes from battles, elephant processions and even
giraffes. Continue drive to Bhubaneswar. Arrive and
check into hotel and relax.
Day 08: Bhubaneswar – Kolkata –Departure
In the morning our representative will assist you
transfer to airport to board a flight to Kolkata.
On arrival our local representative will meet and
transfer you to the International Airport to board
a flight for your onward journey.
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