Overview
‘Cultural Journey of Eastern India’ is well designed itinerary which gives you the chance to explore the major cities of Odisha and Bihar. The Destinations and regions covered in this Tour have extreme religious as well as cultural Importance. The Tour begins from the capital city of Odisha i.e. Bhubaneswar and ends at the Capital city of the state of Bihar. The Tour offers an opportunity to witness some of the famous World Heritage Sites listed under UNESCO. Apart from this you will also get the chance to explore the major attractions of Kolkata as well. The duration of the tour is 12 nights and 13 days, covering the places such as Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark, Chilika Lake, Puri, Bhubaneswar, Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodhgaya, Vaishali and Patna
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Bhubaneswar
Upon arrival at Bhubaneshwar at Airport / Railway Station, meet our representative then proceed to the hotel. Check-in to your pre-booked Hotel. Later proceed for Bhubaneswar sightseeing tour with our Tour Representative to see the popular sites such as Lingaraj Temple, Parashurameswar Temple, Dhauli, Nadankanan zoo. After sightseeing return back to your Hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar
Day 02: Bhubaneswar (Excursion Tour of Diamond Triangle of Odisha)
After Breakfast, proceed for Diamond Triangle Excursion Tour that encompasses Lalitgiri, Udaigiri and Ratnagiri. Lalitgiri is amongst the major Buddhist complexes in Odisha consist of rarefied Stupas, Buddha Images and monasteries and is one of the oldest site here. Lalitgiri along with Ratnagiri and Udaigiri sites is now a part of Pushpagiri University situated on a hilltop. The tour to these three complexes is known as Diamond Triangle of Odisha. Many important relics related to Buddha have been found here and Tantric Buddhism is also observed to be practiced at this site. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar
Day 03: Bhubaneswar – Puri (Distance Approx 100 Kms)
Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and proceed further to Puri, also known as JagannathPuri for being a home to the 11th Century Jagannath Temple. Puri is amongst the seven holiest places as per Hindu mythology. Upon your arrival at Puri, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. Later begin your Puri sightseeing tour by visiting the famous Shree JagannathPuri Temple and later proceed to Puri beach and experience the fine white sand and observe the devotees taking a holy dip for the purification. The beach sustained to be a revered place for numerous pilgrims who visit here to pay reverence to Lord Jagannath. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.
Overnight at Puri
Day 04: Puri – Konark Sun Temple (Excursion Tour)
After breakfast proceed for an excursion tour to Konark Sun Temple, stands amongst the most spectacular monuments and a true magnum-opus with religious significance. Konark Temple was built by King Narsimhadeva in the 13th Century and is designed in the shape of huge Chariot with twelve Wheels and seven horses hauling Lord Sun across heaven. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in Puri
Day 05: Puri – Chilika Lake (Excursion Tour)
After breakfast proceed for an excursion tour to Chilika Lake, one of the most important wetlands in the world and a home to exceptional varieties of Birds. Chilika Lake fascinates numerous migratory birds like ospreys, flamingos, sea eagles, golden plovers, shovellers and pelicans etc from distant countries. During the Tour, visit the holy Kalijai Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali and is situated on an island in Chilika Lake. At the end of Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in Puri
Day 06: Puri – Bhubaneswar - Gaya (Bodhgaya) (By flight)
Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and proceed to Bhubaneswar Airport for onward flight to Gaya (Bodhgaya). Upon your arrival at Gaya Airport, receive greetings from our Tour Representative followed with check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel. Rest of the day has been kept free, you may choose to relax in the Hotel or explore the surrounding places.
Overnight stay in Gaya
Day 07: Gaya (Bodhgaya)
After breakfast proceed for Gaya (Bodhgaya) sightseeing tour and visit the popular attractions such as Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Chankramana and Lotus Tank. Bodhgaya is a religious and pilgrimage site and is associated with Gautama Buddha and for being a home to the famous Mahabodhi Temple. It is believed that Gautama Buddha had acquired supreme enlightenment (Bodhimandala) here beneath the famous Bodhi Tree. Bodhgaya is amongst the four prime pilgrimage sites in Buddhist religion and means to Buddhist as what Mecca means to Muslims. Mahabodhi Temple was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in the year 2002. Later visit the 80 Ft tall Mahatma Buddha Statue along with other sites as Chankramana and Lotus Tank. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in Gaya
Day 08: Gaya – Rajgir – Nalanda - Bodhgaya (Excursion Tour)
After Breakfast, proceed for an excursion Tour to Rajgir and Nalanda. Rajgir was the ancient flourished capital of Magadha Empire in the 6th Century B.C. and is associated with Gautama Buddha and Lord Mahavira which sanctified the region. Rajgir is a hill town and is located amidst the by seven beautiful hills and is also popular for numerous Hot Springs. Later proceed to Nalanda founded in 5th Century A.D. Upon your arrival at Nalanda, visit the ruins of one of the most ancient Universities of the World. The relics of Hieun Tsang from 7th Century A.D. describes the excellence in Education system at the ancient Nalanda University also considered as the first Residential University of the world with around 2000 teachers and around 10,000 monks who lived and studied here. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Gaya
Day 09: Gaya – Vaishali - Patna (By Road-175 Kilometres)
Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and proceed to Patna, the capital city of the Indian state of Bihar. En-route you will visit Vaishali, a region with an impressive historical past and now an important archeological site. On arrival at Vaishali, visit the popular sites such as Buddha Stupas, Ashoka Pillar, Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupa and the Fort of King Vishal. Later drive continues to Patna. Upon your arrival at Patna, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. Rest day is free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Patna
Day 10: Patna - Kolkata (By flight)
After having an early breakfast and get transferred to the airport to board a flight to Kolkata. On arrival in Kolkata, get transferred to the hotel. Check in at your pre-booked hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. You may explore the market and test the street food.
Stay overnight in Kolkata.
Day 11: Kolkata Sightseeing
Post breakfast, proceed for the city tour of Kolkata include Victoria Memorial Hall, Howrah Bridge and Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Stay overnight in Kolkata. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel. Evening is free at leisure.
Stay overnight in Kolkata.
Day 12: Kolkata Sightseeing
Today after have your breakfast, proceed to cover the remaining attractions of the city, visit Kali ghat, Maidan, Town Hall, Edan gardens. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel.
Stay overnight in Kolkata.
Day 13: Kolkata(Departure)
Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and transfers to Patna Airport / Railway Station for onward journey to your next destination with memorable moments with you.