Kolkata - Gangasagar - Puri Jagannath
The Jagannath temple in the coastal town of Puri is sacred to the Vaishnava tradition. Here the wooden form of Jagannatha, Balabhadra and Subhadra are worshiped on an elevated platform. Kolkata, the erstwhile capital of India, is located on the banks of the river Hoogly. The city retains its old world charm despite the rapid industrialisation and modernisation of the city. Join us as we explore the unseen eastern parts of India. |
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Places Covered:
Puri - Jagannath and surrounding temples, Shankaracharaya mutt
Bhubaneshwar – Lingaraj temple, Konark Sun temple, Piplili, Dhouli, Khandagiri, Udaigiri, Nandankanan Zoo
Kolkata – Belur Mutt, Dakshineshwar, Kali Ghat, Victoria Memorial, Eden gardens.
Date:
10th - 16th Feb 2020
Duration:
6 Night / 7 Days
Day | Activity | Particulars |
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Day 1 |
Arrival in Kolkata | Welcome to the “City of Joy”. Check into the hotel. After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed for Kolkata city tour visit Belur Math, the headquarters of Ramkrishna mission and Dakshineshwar. Mohan Bagan sports club, Eden gardens cricket stadium, Victoriya Memorial (Photo stop only), Fort William & Writers Building. Evening visit Kali temple. Night halt in Kolkata. |
Day 2 | Gangasagar Excursion |
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. Overnight stay at hotel. Note: We will provide Ac vehicle for Kolkata to Ferry Ghat i.e. Lot No. 8 / Harwood Point (90 Km.) & back to Kolkata. After reaching Lot No. 8 you will board the ferry to cross the Muriganga River for Kachuberia. From here you will be transferred to Sagar island and back to Ferry Jetty by a private vehicle (ac sumo/similar car). Please do not forget to reconfirm the return ferry timings (Kachuberia to Lot No 8) with the authority as it depends on the tide timings. |
Day 3 | Kolkata to Puri |
After breakfast check out from hotel and board 12277 Satabdi Express from HWH to puri. Night halt in Puri. (cost not included) |
Day 4 | Puri Local Sightseeing |
After breakfast visit Shankaracharya Mutt and take the blessing of Lord Jagannath. Night halt in Puri. |
Day 5 |
Puri – Bhubaneshwar | After breakfast, check out from hotel and proceed to Bhubaneshwar. Enroute visit the famous Sun Temple at Konark and Pipili Village known for its handicrafts. Evening visit Lingaraj temple. Night halt in Bhubaneshwar. |
Day 6 |
Nandankanan Zoo – Dhouli– Khandagiri - Udaigiri |
Visit the Nandankanan zoo (Monday closed), the second largest Zoo in India and also the only zoo where you can see the White tiger. Visit the peace Pagoda at Dhouli and famous caves at Khandagiri and Udaigiri. Night halt at Bhubaneshwar. |
Day 7 |
Departure for Mumbai | Proceed towards Biju Patnaik Bhubaneshwar airport for your return journey. Carry home sweet memories of the trip. |
Cost Includes:
- A/c accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- Local transport in luxury A/C vehicle. Puri sightseeing by autos only.
- Entrance ticket for Konark Sun temple
- Tips, allowances to Drivers, hotel waiters etc.
- One bottle of mineral water per head from day 1 to day 6
- Meals
Day 1 - dinner
Day 2 to Day 6-Breakfast, lunch, evening tea, dinner
Day 7-Breakfast
Cost Excludes:
- Train or air fare
- Meals in train.
- Anything which is not mentioned in cost includes.
- Any emergency arising out of natural or political disturbances
- GST 5%
Note:
- Cheques to be drawn in favour of
"DIVYA DESH TOUR & TRAVELS LLP" - Cancellation rules apply
Suggested Train
- CSTM to HWH 12261 Duronto
- HWH to PURI 12277 Satabdi Express
- BBS to CSTM 11020 Konark Exp
After breakfast check out from hotel and board 12277 Satabdi Express from HWH to puri. Night halt in Puri. (cost not included)