East India Temple Tour

Flight to India (New Delhi) You arrive in Delhi by international flight. After a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representatives would assist you at the airport and to our hotel for check in and overnight stay.

New Delhi - Bhubaneshwar In the morning after having our breakfast we drive to the airport for the flight to Bhubaneshwar. Bhubaneshwar is considered the most sacred city in Orissa. Bhubaneshwar (The Lord of the universe) is now the modern capital city of the Indian State Orissa. Upon arrival at Bhubaneshwar, you will be transferred to the hotel. Bhubaneshwar had once 7000 temples that were built between 8th and 13th centuries.

Bhubaneshwar - Konark - Puri Today we will visit some of the finest examples of the classical temple architecture including Lingraj, Rajrani and Mukteshwar temples and then drive through the tropical coastal area to the famous temples of Konark. Konark was once the centre of Buddhism in India. Now it is famous for the Hindu temples. The world famous Surya Temple is dedicated to God Surya (Sun). The King Langula Narasimha Deva built this temple in the 13th century AD. Surya temple of Konark represents the complete development of Orissian style and architecture that is the only one time example in India being the most beautiful without any counter piece. After visiting this temple we drive to Puri. Late evening arrival in Puri and transferred to the hotel.

Puri - Tapta Pani (about 310 km) In the morning after having breakfast we drive to Tapta Pani. Enroute we visit Chilka Lake and roadside semi tribal villages.

Tapta Pani - Rayagada (about 220 km) In the morning we will drive to Rayagada. En-route we will visit Desia Kondh Tribal Village in Puttasingh area. Then we will embark on a mild hiking on the Niyamagiri Hills to view the Dongaria Kondh Tribal hamlets. Return back to Rayagada and en route visit the Kutia Kondh Tribal village.

Rayagada - Jeypore (about 220 km) In the morning we will drive from Rayagada to Jeypore. En- route visit Dongariya Kondh Tribe at Chatikona. In the evening we will visit market of Bonda and Godhaba Tribes.

Jeypore - Bhubaneshwar - Kolkata (by air) In the afternoon we drive to Bhubaneshwar. Then we drive to the airport for flight to Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta). Kolkata is India's largest city and one of the biggest cities in south Asia. This city was earlier a colonial city of the British in India. Upon arrival, you will be met by representative and transferred to the hotel. Evening free for leisure.

Kolkata - New Delhi (by air) In the morning, after having our breakfast we drive to airport for flight to New Delhi. Arrive in New Delhi in the afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure. After dinner we leave the hotel for the airport.

New Delhi Tour concludes. We thanks you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to the Railway Station / Airport for your onward travel.