Best of Orissa Tour With Ganga Sagar 04N / 05D

Combine Odisha’s heritage with Bengal’s sacred shores in one spiritual 5-day trip. Start in Bhubaneswar for Lingaraj Temple, Dhauli Shanti Stupa, and Khandagiri Caves, then head to Puri for Jagannath Temple darshan and Puri Beach. Day 3 covers the UNESCO Sun Temple at Konark and scenic Chilika Lake. Wrap up with a trip to Gangasagar Island in West Bengal for Kapil Muni Ashram, holy dip at the Ganga-Sagar confluence, and sunset views. Includes 4 nights stay, AC transfers between Odisha + Gangasagar, ferry tickets, breakfast, guide, and sightseeing. Perfect for pilgrims wanting Jagannath + Gangasagar in one journey.

• Day 01 : Arrive Bhubaneswar Rly station / Drive to Puri (60Kms, 2 Hrs drive)

  Scheduled arrive Bhubaneswar Airport/ Rly station, meet our representative cum driver who will warmly welcome and later depart for Puri.
  
  Post fresh up proceed to Chilika Lake at Satapada where you meet dolphins in nature. It is site of conservation of wetlands and bio diversity which is a unique combination of marine, fresh water and brackish water. Later in the afternoon back to Hotel. Rest of time free and stroll on the sea side and visit to beach market.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 02 : Puri - Konark - Bhubaneswar (90 kms)

  This morning visit Lord Jagannath temple (Non Hindus are not allowed so view from roof top). It is widely known as Purushottam dham & it has been included in Chardham. Back to hotel for breakfast.
  
  Post morning breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Bhubaneswar. Enroute visit Dhauli-The battleground of Kalinga war during 3rd century BC, which transformed Emperor Ashoka into Dharmashoka. Afterwards visit to Pipli famous for appliqué works, path works, Raghurajpur (Artisans village). Later on visit Konarak- world heritage site -The temple chariot of the Sun God on the sands of Bay of Bengal is a 13th century architectural marvel. It is designed as a celestial chariot of Sun God, complete with twelve pairs of wheel and seven horses. This legendary temple has sculptures of great beauty covering all aspects of life. It is most famous for its erotic art Konarak- world heritage site -The temple chariot of the Sun God on the sands of Bay of Bengal is a 13th century architectural marvel. It is designed as a celestial chariot of Sun God, complete with twelve pairs of wheel and seven horses. This legendary temple has sculptures of great beauty covering all aspects of life. It is most famous for its erotic art. By afternoon arrive the city of Bhubaneswar.
  
  Later in the afternoon proceed for Half day sightseeing of Bhubaneswar including visit at Bhubaneswar temple, Parsurameswar temple, Mukteswar temple, Lingaraj temple etc. Evening free for shopping. Check into hotel.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 03 : Bhubaneswar - Kolkata (By Train) - transfer to hotel in Kolkata

  This morning scheduled transfer to Bhubaneswar Railway station to board the train board the train for Kolkata. On arrival at Kolkata, pick-up from Railway station, check-in hotel. After freshen-up half day city tour including GPO, Writers Building, Eden Garden Stadium, Mother House, Victoria Memorial Hall & Kalighat Kali Temple etc. Evening free at leisure.
  Overnight stay at Kolkata hotel.

• Day 04 : Kolkata – Gangasagar (Same Day Excursion)

  After early breakfast start for full day excursion to Gangasagar – an island in the confluence of River Ganga & Bay of Bengal & famous for Kapil Muni Ashram which is considered to be a great religious significance. Evening return back to Kolkata.
  Overnight stay at Kolkata hotel.

• Day 05 : Kolkata – Railway Station transfer

  Take breakfast at hotel and spend time at leisure until scheduled transfer to Railway station to board the train for onward journey.
  Tour Ends with happy memories.