Kolkata Deoghar and Orissa 05N / 06D

Kolkata, Deoghar & Odisha Tour blends Bengal’s culture with eastern India’s sacred sites - explore Kolkata’s colonial charm and temples, visit Deoghar’s Baidyanath Jyotirlinga in Jharkhand, and then head into Odisha for Puri’s Jagannath Temple, Konark’s Sun Temple, and Bhubaneswar’s heritage trail.

• Day 01 : Arrive Kolkata – Check into hotel + Sightseeing

  Scheduled arrive Kolkata Airport, meet our representative who will assist to transfer to hotel. Post fresh upproceed for city Tour including 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 Shaktiplaces of India followed by Birla Temple, Mira Temple, Dakshineshwar Kali Temple ISKCON Sri Radha Govinda Temple and Howrah Bridge etc. Rest of time free at leisure.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 02 : Kolkata – Gangasagar (Same Day Excursion) / Deoghar ( By Train Vibhuti Express 2000Hrs/ 0010 Hrs) (B)

  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 to board the train for Deoghar. On reaching, we assist to transfer to Deoghar (10Km from station).
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 03 : Deoghar – Temple visit /Bhubaneswar ( By Train PNBE ERS EXPRESS (22644) 18:15 / 06:45Hrs)

  This morning visit the temple of Baidyanath Dham is famous for the most revered of all Jyotirlingas. For centuries, devotees, in the month of Shravan (June-July) undertake a rigorous 100-km pilgrimage on foot from Ajgaibinath (Sultanganj) in Bhagalpur district to offer holy water from the Ganges to the lingam at Deoghar. Be advised that it is very crowded in Deoghar during this period as more than 5 million devotees visit every year. Hence it is not recommended for a casual traveler to visit Deoghar during these months.
  
  Later post prayers, you may visit Naulakha Mandir is similar in appearance to the temple of Ramakrishna in Belur. Inside there are idols of Radha-Krishna, Shivganga etc. followed by Basukinath Temple etc. Rest of time free for your own activities. In the evening transfer to Railway station to board the train for Bhubaneswar. Overnight train Journey.

• Day 04 : Arrive Bhubaneswar Railway Station – Drive to Puri (60Kms, 1.5 Hrs drive)

  This morning arrive Bhubaneswar Railway station, meet our representative who will assist to transfer to Puri 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.
  
  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. By evening back to hotel.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 05 : Puri – Konark Sun Temple (50Kms, one way)

  Post breakfast in the hotel 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 afternoon back to hotel. Rest of time spend t beaches.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 06 : Puri – Bhubaneswar via Udaigiri Caves + Local Sightseeing

  Post breakfast at hotel check out and depart for Bhubaneswar. On reaching proceed forHalf day sightseeing of Bhubaneswar including visit at Bhubaneswar temple, Parsurameswar temple, Mukteswar temple and Lingaraj temple etc. Rest of time free for shopping until scheduled transfer to Bhubaneswar Airport to board the flight for onward journey.
  Tour ends with happy memories.