Day 01 ARRIVE KOLKATA
Welcome to India . Meeting and assistance on arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel.later sightseeing tour of. Kolkata, the world's fourth largest city, is a port and business centre of international consequence. Half day sightseeing tour includes visit to the Jain Temple , Zoological Gardens, Victoria Memorial. Drive past Howrah Bridge , Dalhousie Square , Fort Williams , Secretariat Building and Old Court House Street . Also visit the missionary of Mother Theresa. Excursion to diamond Harb- |
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our, which is 51 kms away from Calcutta . Here, the river Hoogly turns towards the Bay of Bengal . It is a good picnic spot. Beyond is Bakkhali with a beautiful beach. Overnight at the hotel. |
Day 02 KOLKATA - BHUBANESWAR
Morning after late breakfast departure transfer to the railway station to board shatabdi (1345 -2020 Hrs) to Bhubaneswar . Assistance on arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 BHUBANESWAR - KONARK - PURI
Morning after early breakfast sightseeing tour of Bhubaneswar Visit Lingaraj Temple, Rajrani Temple, Mukteshwa Temple, Parsurameshwar and Brahmeshwar Temple, which are the best specimens of the Orissa Temple architecture. Afternoon departure by surface to Puri en-route visiting Dhauli and Pipli villages, then visit Konark (SunTemple).Dhauli is where Mauryan Emperor Ashoka the Great, renounced bloody warfare and embraced the teachings of Buddha after victory over kingdom of Kalinga . We visit the Peace Pagoda known as the Shanti Stupa built in early 1970 by Japanese. We also stop at two ancient rock edicts, today eclipsed by the presence of the Pagoda. Dating from 260 BC they outline Ashoka's detailed instructions to his administrators to rule with gentleness and fairness. The sculpted elephant atop the edict signifies the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism after his Kalinga victory. Our next stop is the colorful village of Pipili where we can see Orissan Handicrafts, the specialty is appliqué work. Overnight at the hotel in Puri.
Day 04 PURI
Morning sightseeing tour of the Puri . Puri is one of the four most important pilgrimage centre for Hindus. we visit the Jagannath temple of Puri . The temple of Lord Jagannath (God Vishnu), who is considered the preserver of the world in Hinduism, attracts thousands on feast every day, particularly at the time of 'Rath Yatra' (the car festival). The Jagannath temple is also referred as the white Pagoda and it accommodates 5000 priests in its premises. It's an experience to observe the activities of the pilgrims visiting this unique temple. It is one of the most sacred temples in India . Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 05 Puri (Beach Festival)
Morning after breakfast visit the Puri beach, which is also known as one of India 's finest beaches. Puri Beach attracts millions of travelers to India with its strategic setting and religious importance. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 PURI - BHUBANESHWAR - HYDERABAD
Morning after breakfast departure transfer to the Bhubaneshwar airport to board flight to Hyderabad . Assistance on arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 HYDERABAD
Morning after breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Hyderabad city Golconda Fort - Once famed for its diamond mines (from which the famous Kohinoor diamond of the British crown was mined) is the site of a strategic fort dating back to the 13th century. This invincible fort has an extraordinary acoustical system and massive battlements. Usmansagar Lake - One of the most beautiful man-made lake . Krishna river is Nagarjunakonda associated with the famous Buddhist scholar of 2nd century, Nagarj- |
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una. It was an important Buddhist monastic institution and has stupas with handsome sculptures shoeing scenes from the life of Buddha. The Indian Archaeologists have salvaged the precious ruins from their ancient site, lifting them atop a hill and setting them up in a Vihara style museum. Overnight at the hotel. |
Day 08 DEPART HYDERABAD
Morning after breakfast departure transfer to the airport to board flight to Delhi . Assistance in Delhi and transfer to International airport to board flight home with the sweet memories of your enchanting holiday with Indian Festival Tours.
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