OTP 406 :: Orissa Sun Temple Tour (9 days and 8 nights)

Tour Plan

Delhi (2 nights) > Bhubaneswar (2 nights) > Puri (2 night) > Bhubaneswar (1 night) > Kolkata (1 night) > Delhi

Destinations Covered in Tour

Delhi >> The Capital of India.

Bhubaneswar >> The modern capital of Orissa.

Puri >> Famous for the Lord Jagannath Temple and the Car festival.

Kolkata >> The capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

Tour Description

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Day 01: Arrive Delhi

From airport you will be transfer to your hotel. Delhi is the capital of the modern India, though it is made up of seven ancient cities, spanning the period from the 11th to 20th centuries. Stay overnight at hotel. [/div2] [div2 class="highlight2"]

Day 02: Explore Delhi

After morning breakfast you will be taken to visit the famous Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb. Stay night at Delhi. [/div2] [div2 class="highlight2"]

Day 03: Delhi – Bhubaneswar

Morning flight to Bhubaneswar. Upon arrival you will be transferred to hotel. Arrive and check into hotel. In the afternoon take city tour covering PARASURAMESWARA TEMPLE: The state’s oldest surviving temple, built in 650 A.D. DHAULI – A complex which has Emperor Ashoka’s rock edicts, and dates back to 03rd sanctuary B. C. LINGRAJ TEMPLE – This temple, of the 11th century A.D. is also a fine exponent of the architecture of this region. Overnight to be spent at hotel. Afternoon, excursion to Lothal, one of the southernmost outposts of the Indus Valley civilization. [/div2] [div2 class="highlight2"]

Day 04: Explore Bhubaneswar

Full day excursion to Buddhist triangle of Udaigiri, Ratnagiri and Lalitgiri. Overnight at hotel. [/div2] [div2 class="highlight2"]

Day 05: Bhubaneswar - Puri (60 Kms, 1 hrs drive)

After breakfast, you we will drive to this pious Indian town. Arrive and check into hotel. Rest of the afternoon free to relax at beach. Overnight at hotel. [/div2] [div2 class="highlight2"]

Day 06: Explore Puri

Today we will see Famous temple of LORD JAGANNATH PURI, (MATHS Monasteries) there are around 150 MATHS, located in narrow lanes, also visit LOKNATH TEMPLE. Overnight at hotel. [/div2] [div2 class="highlight2"]

Day 07: Puri – Konark - Bhubanswar (37 Kms, 1-2 hrs drive)

After breakfast drive to Bhubaneshwar, enroute you will see famous Sun Temple at KONARK - known as crowning glory of Orissa temple art. Arrive and check into hotel at Bhubaneshwar. Overnight at hotel. [/div2] [div2 class="highlight2"]

Day 08: Bhubanswar - Kolkata

Morning flight to Kolkata. Upon arrival you will be transferred to hotel. Arrive and check into hotel. In the afternoon take city tour. After lunch visit the Jain Temple, Zoological Gardens, Victoria Memorial, Dalhousie Square, Fort Williams, Secretariat Building ,Old Court House Street and drive past Howrah Bridge. Stay overnight at hotel. [/div2] [div2 class="highlight2"]

Day 9: Explore Kolkata

After breakfast, you will be taken for city tour. Calcutta is a sea of humanity when the city's work force descends upon it and leaves for their homes. But there is another Calcutta which one can find in the early mornings - a Calcutta of open spaces, traffic-less roads and groups of people enjoying the peace of a still, yet-to-fully-wake city. Make an excellent experience by a leisurely ride in an almost empty tram and enjoy the unique atmosphere of walk around - The Victoria Memorial, The Maidan, The Strand Road Promenade, The Dhakuria Lakes. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening transferred to Airport for International flight. [/div2]