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DAY 01 KOLKATTA Welcome to India! Meeting and assistance upon arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Day 02 IN KOLKATTA Morning after sightseeing tour of Kolkatta, 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. Overnight at the hotel.

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. Afternoon 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 03 KOLKATTA-BHUBANESWAR
Morning after breakfast depart to Airport to board flight to Bhubaneswar. Assistance on arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Day 04 IN BHUBANESWAR
Morning after breakfast Sightseeing tour of the Temple city of Bhubaneswar, which have some finest Temples – Lingaraj Temple, Rajrani Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, Parsurameshwar and Brahmeshwar Temple. These temples are some of the best specimens of the Orissa Temple Architecture. 10 kms west of Bhubaneswar are the Udaigiri Caves, which were occupied by the Buddhist monks as early as the 2nd century BC. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 BHUBANESWAR- KONARK-PURI (56 Kms/ 2 Hrs)
Morning After breakfast depart 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 06 IN PURI Morning after breakfast proceed to see the Konark Temple - Chariot of The Sun God, built by King Langula Narasimha Deva in the thirteenth century A.D. in the golden era of Orissan art. This crowning piece of Orissan architecture and sculpture is sheer poetry in stone. Evening enjoy the Dance Festival at Konark. Overnight at the hotel. Day 07 IN PURI Morning sightseeing tour of the Puri. Puri is one of the four most important pilgrimage centre for Hindus.

Day 08 PURI- CHILKA LAKE- GOPALPUR-On Sea (200 Km/ 5 Hrs.)
Morning after break fast depart to Gopalpur en-route visiting Chilka Lake, famous for bird sanctuary. The Chilka Lake takes us through scenic countryside and attractive villages. Chilka lies in the heart of coastal Orissa. The pear-shaped lake, spread over 1,100 sq km, is Asia's largest inland salt-water lagoon. It is dotted with small islands and has an impressive array of bird life, both native and migrant. White bellied sea eagles, greylag geese, purple moorhen, jacana, herons and flamingos are among the many species which make the lake a bird watcher's delight. Chilka, in fact, is home to one of the world's largest breeding colonies of flamingos. Other than the birds, Chilka's shores are home to blackbuck, spotted deer, golden jackals and hyenas, and the lake is rich in aquatic life- its waters harbour around 160 species of fish, crustaceans and other marine creatures, including the famous Chilka dolphin. Prawn, crab and mackerel fishing are an important source of livelihood for the local people, and hundreds of small fishing boats set sail each morning to bring in the day's catch from the lake.

Afterwards we will drive to Gopalpur on Sea, an ancient sea port not often visited by tourists. Sand dunes, groves of coconut palm and casuarinas separate the small town from the beach. Upon arrival check-in hotel . Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 IN GOPALPUR
Breakfast at the hotel. Days at leisure and overnight stay at hotel

Day 10 GOPALPUR -BHUBANESWAR (200 km/ 5 hrs)- KOLKATTA
Morning after breakfast departure by surface to Bhubaneswar airport to board the flight for Kolkatta. Assistance on arrival transfer to the city for dinner. Later departure transfer to International airport to board flight to back to home.