Best of Orissa Tour With Kolkata 06N / 07D

Get the perfect blend of Bengal’s charm and Odisha’s heritage in 7 days. Start in Kolkata with Dakshineswar, Kalighat, Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, and a Hooghly River cruise. Then head to Odisha for Jagannath Temple Puri, Konark Sun Temple, golden Puri Beach, and Chilika Lake dolphin safari. Explore Bhubaneswar’s Lingaraj Temple, Dhauli Shanti Stupa, and Khandagiri-Udayagiri Caves. Includes 6 nights AC hotel stay, daily breakfast, AC car transfers Kolkata ? Odisha, local guides, and entry tickets. Ideal for families and first-timers wanting culture, temples, beaches, and city sights in one trip.

• Day 01 : Arrive Bhubaneswar Airport – Transfer to Hotel

  Scheduled arrive Bhubaneswar Airport, meet our representative who will warmly welcome and assist you to transfer to hotel.
  
  Post fresh up proceed for half day sightseeing of Bhubaneswar including visit at Bhubaneswar temple, Parsurameswar temple, Mukteswar temple, Lingaraj temple etc. In the afternoon visit Nandankanan Zoo located in the Chandaka Forest, on the banks of the Kanjia Lake. Black panthers, Gharial crocodiles and white tigers are some of the wildlife that exist in the zoo. The zoo is home to over 67 kinds of mammals, 18 varieties of reptiles and 81 species of birds. Rest of time free at leisure for shopping.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 02 : Bhubaneswar – Puri via Khandagiri & Udaygiri caves

  Post breakfast at hotel check out and depart for Puri. Enroute visit Udaigiri and Khandagiri caves are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvat in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves built during 2nd century BCE. It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jain monks during the reign of King Kharavela. Udayagiri means "Sunrise Hill" and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves.
  
  In the afternoon arrive Puri and check into hotel. Post fresh up 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. Rest of time spend time at leisure/ own activities.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 03 : Puri – Excursion to Chilka Lake

  Take breakfast in the hotel and later 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 04 : Puri - Dhauli –Bhubaneswar (90 kms)

  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. 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 artKonarak- 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 evening arrive Bhubaneswar and check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure/ visit the local markets.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 05 : Bhubaneshwar – Kolkata ( by Flight or Train)

  Post breakfast at hotel check out and transfer to Bhubaneshwar Airport to board the flight for Kolkata. On reaching we assist you to transfer to hotel.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 06 : Kolkata – Local City Tours

  After breakfasts in the hotel proceed for city Tour starting from Kalighat Temple is one of the biggest attractions for the devotees coming from different parts of the country. The temple is also regarded as one of the 51 shaky places of India followed by Birla Temple, Dakshineshwar Kali Temple and ISKCON Sri Radha Govinda Temple,. Later in the afternoon visit Dalhousie Square (Covering Raj Bhavan, St. John’s church, High Court, GPO, Town Hall, and Writer’s Building and Eden Garden Cricket Stadium etc. Back to hotel.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 07 : Kolkata – Half Day Sightseeing / Airport departure

  Post breakfast check out and visit the remaining places such as Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church, Indian Museum (Closed On Monday & National holidays), Victoria Memorial(Closed On Monday & National holidays) & Mother House (Closed On Thursday& National holidays). Rest of time free at leisure or shopping until scheduled transfer to Kolkata Airport to board the flight for onward Journey.
  Tour Ends with happy memories.