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DAY 01: Arrive Delhi/Flight to Bhubaneshwar as per the
international flight schedule.
DAY 02: Bhubaneshwar,
Arrival Bhubaneswar and transfer to hotel. Check into hotel. Bhubaneshwar
is the capital of Orissa and was also the capital of the Kalinga empire. It is the
architectural glory of that period and remains Bhubaneshwar's greatest
attractions. Afternoon city sightseeing of the temples starting with the
Parasurameswara, Muktesvara, Raja Rani and the Lingaraja temples In the evening
witness on Odissi dance recital at the Rabindra Mandap. Overnight Bhubaneshwar.
DAY 03: Bhuneshwar/Puri,
In the morning
drive to Udayagir & Khandagiri caves 6 kms from Bhubaneshwar Trek up to the
caves which are situated on two low hills bearing witness to the Jain &
Buddhist occupation of the region in the second century BC and are among the
earliest in India. After lunch proceed to Puri enroute stopping at the village of
Raghurajpur. This village is famous for its paintings of temple deities and murals
for the temple and manuscripts on paper and palm leaves. Watch the artists a work
in their special homes. Arrive Puri late afternoon. Check into Hotel. Evening at
leisure on the beach. Overnight Puri.
DAY 04: Puri/Konark/Puri:
After leisurely breakfast drive to Konark (1 hr). Konark
is one of the most vivid architectural treasures of Hindu-India and is a World
Heritage site. It was called "The Black Pagoda " by European sailors to
distinguish it from the white-washed Jaganath temple in Puri, though some of it
lies in ruins most of the structures in the complex are magnificent and a
culmination of Orissan art. The Sun temple at Konark is often described as a
masterpiece in stone, the highest point of achievement in the Kalinga school of
architecture. This temple built like a gorgeous chariot with its twelve pairs of
giant, marvelously sculptured wheels on seven richly caparisoned horses straining
their necks to pull Th massive weight, is truly a marvel crafted. Return to Puri
by the afternoon. Later visit Jaganath temple in heart of the town. Evening stroll
along the beach and visit the colorful night markets. Overnight Puri.
DAY 05:
Puri/Gopalpur,
South of the capital, at the foot
of a barren, sea facing spur of the Eastern Ghat - which here creep almost up to
the coast - is India's largest salt water lake. CHILKA's main attraction
are the migratory birds that nest here in winter & leisurely boat trip to its
island. Arrive Gopalpur by evening & check into Hotel in Gopalpur on Sea.
DAY 06: Gopalpur,
After
breakfast free for independent beach activities. Overnight Gopalpur on Sea.
DAY 07: Gopalpur/Rayagada:
Morning after breakfast drive to Rayagada enroute visiting few Langia Soura
Villages & Market. Overnight Rayagada.
DAY 08: Rayagada/Jaypore:
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaypore enroute visiting
Chatikona to see Dongaria Kondh tribes & Market. Overnight Jaypore.
DAY 09:
Jaypore,
Morning after breakfast drive to
Onukudeolli to see the Bonda & Gadhaba Tribal villages & their market.
Later drive back to Jaypore. Overnight Jaypore.
DAY 10:
Jaypore/Vizac,
Morning after breakfast check out
hotel & drive to Vizac enroute sight Kundali to see the Parajia tribes &
market. Overnight Vizac
DAY 11: Vizac:
Morning after breakfast drive again to Kundali to see the Parajia Tribes & see
here style of living. Evening drive back to Vizac. Overnight Vizac.
DAY 12:
Vizac/Delhi (Flight):
Morning after breakfast
transfer to Domestic Airport to board flight to Delhi ( Flight No. 7478 Dep: 12.35
Hrs/Arr: 16.10 Hrs - Operates only on 1,3,5,7 days). Evening arrive Delhi &
transfer to Hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight Delhi.
DAY 13: Delhi,
Morning after breakfast proceed for full day city tour of
New Delhi & Old Delhi to include the India Gate, Parliament House, Bahai
Temple & the Qutab Minar. Lunch will be at the Mehrauli village complex. After
lunch proceed to the historic Old city, visit.
Rajghat- Memorial to Mahatma Gandhi,
India's largest Mosque the Jama Masjid, visit to the famous silver street
"Chandini Chowk" & the magnificent Red Fort, where you shall also
witness a sun-et-lumiere. Evening transfer to airport , flight to onward
destination.
Cost
per person: Departure from 2 person onward
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