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Kolkata to Bhubaneshwar Temple & Beaches
Product code 135633P266
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From USD 1,506
Dates
Apr 5, 2023 to Sep 20, 2027
Travelers
Infant ages 0-4, Child ages 5-10, Adult ages 11-99
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Duration
240 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
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Kolkata to Bhubaneshwar Temple & Beaches





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Duration
240 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Why Travelers Love This
Embark on a mesmerizing journey from Kolkata to Bhubaneshwar, exploring the rich tapestry of temples and beaches along India's eastern coast. Begin in Kolkata, where the grandeur of Fort William and the elegance of Victoria Memorial await. Delve into the city's history at Netaji Bhawan and marvel at the architectural marvel of Howrah Bridge. Journey to Balasore, discovering the spiritual sanctuaries of Khirachora Gopinatha and Jagannatha Temples, before relishing the tranquil shores of Chandipur-on-sea. Venture into the wilderness of Bhitarkanika, where mangrove forests harbor elusive crocodiles and exotic birds. Explore the ancient Buddhist excavations of Lalitgiri and Ratnagiri before culminating your odyssey in Bhubaneshwar, where Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves whisper tales of ancient ascetics. With each day promising new adventures and cultural discoveries, this expedition promises an unforgettable odyssey through India's coastal treasures.
Overview
Embark on a mesmerizing journey from Kolkata to Bhubaneshwar, exploring the rich tapestry of temples and beaches along India's eastern coast. Begin in Kolkata, where the grandeur of Fort William and the elegance of Victoria Memorial await. Delve into the city's history at Netaji Bhawan and marvel at the architectural marvel of Howrah Bridge. Journey to Balasore, discovering the spiritual sanctuaries of Khirachora Gopinatha and Jagannatha Temples, before relishing the tranquil shores of Chandipur-on-sea. Venture into the wilderness of Bhitarkanika, where mangrove forests harbor elusive crocodiles and exotic birds. Explore the ancient Buddhist excavations of Lalitgiri and Ratnagiri before culminating your odyssey in Bhubaneshwar, where Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves whisper tales of ancient ascetics. With each day promising new adventures and cultural discoveries, this expedition promises an unforgettable odyssey through India's coastal treasures.
What's Included
Included
Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
Government taxes.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
9 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
1 Time boat safari in Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
Breakfast
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
Assistance on arrival at the airport.
Not included
Any flight ticket.
Camera charges at monuments if any.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
Gratuities and optional activities.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Arrive Kolkata
6 hours
Arrive Kolkata
On arrival at Kolkata airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel (hotels check in time 1200hr afternoon, early check in subject to room’s availability). Rest time free for personal activities relax.
Kolkata
8 hours
Kolkata
Breakfast at hotel, full day city tour of Kolkata. Visit Fort William - built during the early years of the Bengal Presidency of British India. Extends over an area of 70.9 hectares on the eastern banks of the River Hooghly, its of Kolkata's most enduring Raj-era edifices. Victoria Memorial - the immaculate white memorial bounded by verdant greenery and broad roads is dedicated to Queen Victoria. Inside the memorial there is a museum where you can see the dresses of the queen as well as different kinds of weapons used during that era. Netaji Bhawan - a building maintained as a memorial and research center to the life of the Indian nationalist "Netaji" Subhas Chandra Bose in Kolkata. The house, built by Bose's father in 1909, is owned and managed by the Netaji Research Bureau and includes a museum, archives and library. Howrah Bridge - one of the most popular bridges of India also known as the gateway of Kolkata. Built on the river Hooghly it is one of the major Kolkata attractions and people from different part of the country come here especially to witness this amazingly structured bridge. Dakshineswar Kali Temple - one of the major pilgrimage center in the city that is dedicated to Goddess Kali. Located on the bank of River Hoogly, the temple compound maintains a large courtyard with rooms along the boundary walls, twelve shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, a bathing ghat on the river and a shrine dedicated to Rani Rashmoni.
Kolkata - Balasore (250kms/ 5hrs approx)
7 hours
Kolkata - Balasore (250kms/ 5hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel drive to Balasore check in at hotel. Later visit Khirachora Gopinatha Temple - the main town of Balasore, built by King Langula Narasimha Dev, who also built the famous temple at Konark. Jagannatha Temple a newly built temple in the area, the architecture of which is influenced by the famous Jagannatha Temple of Puri. Bhusandeswara Temple - there is a Jagannatha Temple in Nilagiri which is one of the prominent Jagannatha temples of Odisha. Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are worshipped here. Rest time to spent at Chandipur-on-sea a seaside resort famous for its mile long beach. It is a unique beach – the tide comes to the shore only four times a day, at fixed intervals.
Balasore - Bhitarkanika (165kms/ 3hrs approx)
7 hoursAdmission included
Balasore - Bhitarkanika (165kms/ 3hrs approx)
Bhitarkanika is an adventurist's paradise and a breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. The second largest mangrove forest of the country, it was declared a sanctuary in 1975, in order to protect the estuarine crocodile and the turtles in their rare mangrove habitat. Other residents of the sanctuary include water monitor lizards and king cobras.
Bhitarkanika
7 hoursAdmission included
Bhitarkanika
After breakfast ready to explore the land of crocodiles in their own Mangrove habitat. Full day boat safari to Mangrove forest, enjoy the serpentine creeks, watch out for birds, particularly different varieties of Kingfisher. Keep looking for estuarine crocodiles basking in the sun. Also visit Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary, climb to watch tower, look for Pelican & different varieties of Storks. Visit Crocodile museum at Dangamal.
Bhitarkanika - Lalitgiri - Ratnagiri - Bhubaneshwar (200kms/ 4hrs approx)
6 hours
Bhitarkanika - Lalitgiri - Ratnagiri - Bhubaneshwar (200kms/ 4hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel followed by boat safari. Later drive to Puri via visiting Ratnagiri, Udaigiri & Lalitgiri Excavated Buddhist.
Bhubaneshwar - Udaygiri & Khandagiri Caves - Puri - (75kms/ 2hrs approx)
7 hoursAdmission included
Bhubaneshwar - Udaygiri & Khandagiri Caves - Puri - (75kms/ 2hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel followed by city tour. Visit famous temples Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani & Lingaraj temple (non-Hindus are not allowed to enter inside the main temple sanctum). Also excursion to visit Khandgiri, Udayagiri Jain caves and Dhauli Rock Edicts. After sightseeing drive to Puri check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Puri - Konark - Pipli - Raghurajpur (100kms/ approx round)
8 hours
Puri - Konark - Pipli - Raghurajpur (100kms/ approx round)
Breakfast at hotel full day excursion to visit Konark Sun temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Pipili the applique work village & Raghurajpur artisan village. Further visit, Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach. Also visit world famous lord Jagannath temple (non-Hindus are not allowed to enter inside the main temple sanctum). Rest time to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Puri - Chilika Lake - Puri (50kms/ 1hrs approx)
8 hoursAdmission included
Puri - Chilika Lake - Puri (50kms/ 1hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel drive visit Chilika (Mangalajodi Birds paradise). Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100km². After boating on the lake drive back to Puri. Rest time free and easy to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Puri - Bhubaneswar (65kms/ 1.3hrs approx) / Departure (flight)
4 hours
Puri - Bhubaneswar (65kms/ 1.3hrs approx) / Departure (flight)
Breakfast at hotel, as per flight schedule transfer to Bhubaneswar airport to board flight for onward destination.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Policy type
Custom
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 6+ days before
Refund eligibility
50% refundable 2-6 days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-2 days before
