Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Destinations Covered: Kolkata - Sunderbans - Simlipal National Park - Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary - Ratnagiri - Udaigiri - Cuttack - Konark - Puri - Chilika Lake - Gopalpur on Sea - Bhubaneswar - Kolkata
Day 1: Arrival in Kolkata
In the evening, arrive at the airport in Kolkata. Our associate will escort you to the hotel. Check in upon arrival and relax for the day. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kolkata.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kolkata
Highlight:Colonial Architecture
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of West Bengal's capital. Visit Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and the Eden Gardens. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Kolkata.
Day 3: Kolkata - Sunderbans
Highlight:Mangroves
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Sunderbans and check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, go on a safari and enjoy the Mangroves that are the dominant vegetation in Sunderbans. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Sunderbans.
Day 4: Sunderbans - Kolkata
Highlight: Jungle Safari
After breakfast at the hotel, go on a jungle safari to the Tiger Project Area of Sunderbans. Enjoy a full day of game-viewing amidst the mangroves. Later in the day drive back to Kolkata. On arrival, transfer to the railway station to board the train for overnight journey to Balasore.
Day 5: Balasore - Simlipal National Park
Highlight: Jungle Safaris
Arrive at the Balasore Railway Station and drive to Similipal National Park. On arrival, check in at the forest lodge and relax for the day. Overnight stay in Similipal.
Day 6: Similipal National Park
Highlight:Jungle Safaris
After breakfast at the lodge, go on a jungle safari to the Similipal National Park. Later, visit Barehipani & Joranda waterfalls. The rest of the day is free for to spend at leisure. Return to the lodge for overnight stay in Similipal.
Day 7: Similipal - Bhitarkanika
Highlight: Leisure Activities
After breakfast at the lodge, proceed to the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary. On arrival, check in at the forest lodge and relax for the day. Return to the lodge for overnight stay in Bhitarkanika.
Day 8:Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
Highlight: Boat Rides and Olive Ridley Turtles
After breakfast at the lodge, go on a boat rides inside the wildlife sanctuary and visit Olive Ridley Turtle nesting sites. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure. Return to the lodge for overnight stay in Bhitarkanika.
Day 9: Bhitarkanika - Bhubaneswar
Highlight: Ancient Buddhist Monasteries
After breakfast at the lodge, drive to Bhubaneswar. En route, visit the prehistoric Buddhist caves of Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri and Udaigiri. On arrival Orissa's capital, check in at the hotel and relax for the day. Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhubaneswar.
Day 10: Bhubaneswar - Cuttack
Highlight: Sightseeing in Cuttack
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Cuttack and check in at the hotel. The day is free for you to enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town while evening is reserved for shopping activities. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Cuttack.
Day 11: Cuttack - Konark - Puri
Highlight: Sun and Lord Jagannath Temples
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Puri. En route visit the fabulous ruins of the Sun Temple (Konark Temple). On arrival in Puri, check in at the hotel and visit the colossal yet fluid Jagannath Temple. Spend your evening on the beach before returning to the hotel for overnight stay in Puri.
Day 12: Puri - Chilika
Highlight:Tour of Chilika Lake
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Chilika and take a cruise on the lake that happens to be the largest brackish water lake in Asia. Visit the bird sanctuary and other islands. Check in at the resort for overnight stay in Chilika.
Day 13: Chilika Lake - Gopalpur-on-sea
Highlight: Beaches of Orissa
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Gopalpur-on-sea, a fabulous beach resort, and check into your room. Enjoy the day on the beach and indulge in beach and water activities. Return to the resort for overnight stay.
Day 14: Gopalpur - Bhubaneswar
Highlight: Sightseeing in 'the City of 1000 Temples'
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Bhubaneswar and check into the hotel. After refreshments, proceed for a sightseeing tour that includes visit to Lord Lingaraj and other prominent temples. Enjoy shopping and eating out in the evening and return to the hotel for overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.
Day 15: Bhubaneswar - Kolkata
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport for a short flight to Kolkata. On arrival, transfer to the connecting flight heading back home or to your onward destination.
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