Explore Odisha - 10 Days
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Overview
Highlights
- Cultural Kolkata - The famous Victoria Memorial, historic Indian Museum, colourful Howrah Flower Market and Hooghly River
- Bhubaneshwar - The temple city of India and the state capital
- Konark - World Heritage Sun Temple
- Puri - Home of the imposing Jagannath Temple
- Taptapani - Sulphur Spring Shrine and Chandragiri Tibetan Settlement
- Chilika Lake - Asia's largest lagoon
- Coastal Pipli - The capital of applique craft
- Kutia Kondh tribal villages and markets
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Trip includes
- Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
- 8 nights SUPERIOR hotels. STANDARD hotel options are also available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
- Touring - Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, Pipli, Puri, Taptapani and tribal villages
- Guided tour of the World Heritage Sun Temple at Konark
- Services of a licensed English speaking tour guide at all included sites
- Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
- Overnight sleeper train Bhubaneshwar to Rayagada. Train journey Puri to Kolkata
- An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 10
- All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern Chauffeur driven air-conditioned vehicles
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Itinerary
On arrival in Kolkata you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure.
Kolkata - Bhubaneshwar. This morning enjoy a city tour visiting the stately Indian Museum (the oldest and largest in India), the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Flower Market, St Paul’s Cathedral and the extraordinary Marble Palace which houses paintings by Rubens, Titian and Reynolds. This afternoon board the Shatabdi Express (A/C wagon) to Bhubaneshwar.
Bhubaneshwar - Rayagada. This morning embark on a sightseeing tour of Bhubaneshwar - state capital and home to more than 500 temples. The final stop of the day is at the coastal town of Pipli which is renowned for it’s handicrafts, patchwork and exquisite appliqué. This evening board the over night train to Rayagada on the Hirakhand Express (A/C wagon).
Rayagada. Rayagada. On day 4 arrive into Rayagada in the morning and drive to Kakiriguma to visit the weekly market of Paraja tribe. On day 5 we visit one of the most fascinating and primitive divisions of the Kondh tribes, the Kutia Kondh. Once known for their hum...
Rayagada - Taptapani. On day 6 drive to Chatikona to visit the bustling and colourful local market of the Dongariya Konch Group, where both men and women dress in the same style of clothing with only nose rings to differentiate. They are considered expert Horticulturi...
Taptapani - Puri. Explore Taptapani on day 7 which is famous for its perennial hot spring of medicinal sulphuric waters. Touring includes a visit to the Chandragiri Tibetan Settlement and Taptapani Sulphur Spring Shrine. Then drive to Janhikuda for an excursion on Chi...
Puri - Kolkata. Spend the morning at leisure in Puri before boarding the Shatabdi Express (A/C wagon) back to Kolkata on day 9. The following day our touring arrangements come to an end after hotel check out. Transfer to the airport for your journey home. If you'd...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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