PLACES COVERED: - BHUBANESWAR –DIAMOND TRIANGLE- PURI – KONARK-CHILIKA
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Day 01 - Arrival at Bhubaneswar:
On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport/railway station met by our representative & transfer to hotel. Later if time permit half day sightseeing famous city temples including Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar ( know as the ‘gem of odia architecture’ ) & Rajarani temple. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
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Day 02 – Excursion to Diamond Triangle :
After breakfast drive to the diamond triangle of Orissa/odisha – Ratnagiri ( has a rich concentration of Buddhist antiquities ), Lalitgiri ( oldest Buddhist center of Orissa/odisha ) & Udaigiri ( largest Buddhist complexes in Orissa/odisha ). Return back to Bhubaneswar. Overnight at Bhubaneswar. |
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Day 03 : Bhubaneswar – Dhauli – Pipli – Raghurajpur – Puri:
Morning after breakfast drive to Puri enroute visit Dhauli ( the peace pagoda ), Pipli ( the appliqué work village ) & Raghurajpur ( artisan village ). On arrival at Puri check in to the hotel. Later visit to Jagannath temple ( non hindus are not allowed ) / Relax on the golden beach of Puri. Overnight at Puri. |
Day 04 : Puri – Konark – Puri
Morning after breakfast drive to Konark to visit the Sun temple ( one of the world famous heritage site ). Enroute visit to Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach. Return back to Puri. Evening visit to beach market. Overnight at Puri.
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Day 05 : Puri – Chilika - Puri :
Morning drive to Chilika lake at Satpada ( largest brackish water lake ). Take the boat cruise to visit the Irrawaddy Dolphins & Rajhans Island . Return back to Puri. Rest time relax on the golden beach. Overnight at Puri.
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Day 06 - Puri – Bhubaneswar:
Morning drive back to Bhubaneswar enroute visit Hirapur 64 yogini temple. On arrival check in to the hotel. Then visit to tribal museum ( closed on Monday ), Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain caves. Evening visit to Ekamra Haat. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
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Day 07- Departure from Bhubaneswar :
Morning check out from the hotel and transfer to airport to board flight for Portblair. Arrival in Portblair
Arrival at Port Blair Airport & move to the hotel with our envoy. After lunch start the breathtaking trip to Corbyns Cove Beach, one of the most picturesque, coconut palm fringed beach, 7 kms away from Port Blair town, and to the Cellular Jail, a place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people. One can also view the history of the heroic freedom struggle which is brought alive in a moving Light & Sound Show at the Cellular Jail.
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Day 08 -Portblair :
he voyage begins with a mesmerizing scrutiny in a boat to see under- water marine life and rarest varieties of corals by glass bottom boat and snorkeling in the North Bay. After North Bay, proceed to Ross Island, the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime. The island presently houses the ruins of old buildings like Chief Commissioner’s House, Government House, Church, Bakery, Press, Swimming Pool, Cemetery, etc. and all in dilapidated condition. Harbor through a steamer in a Harbor Cruise which includes a trip to tiny, serene, beautiful island called “VIPER ISLAND” where the gallows is a sight to watch. |
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Day 09 - Portblair :
Proceed to Mount Harriet (365 meters from sea level), the second highest point in Andaman Islands, offers a magnificent bird’s eye view of Port Blair’s adjoining islands and an ideal place for a photography or a trekking. After lunch move to Chidiyatapu – famous for lush green mangroves, forest cover with numerous chirping birds and Sandy beach (Known as the Sunset Point).
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Day 10 : Portblair :
The day’s program begins with the sightseeing tour in and around the city like Fisheries Museum (Aquarium) - exhibits species of marine life peculiar to the islands, Anthropological Museum - displays tribal essential and artefacts’, Naval Marine Museum (Samudrika) - gives a good retrospect of the history, shells, Corals marine life, geography and archaeology of these islands. Evening is free from Shopping.
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Day 11 : Departure :
Morning after breakfast check out from hotel than proceed to Airport to board flight for onward journey via Bhubaneswar with sweet memories.
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