Here the language of stone surpasses the language of man”, says Rabindranath Tagore, about the iconic Sun Temple at Konark.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Konark Sun temple is a striking model of ancient artistry, fluidity of ideas, and a pedagogic treasury. Dedicated to the sun god, Surya, the first rays of the sun fall on the entrance of the temple. Much of the temple has fallen into rack and ruin but what remains still holds enough charm to captivate. An interpretation of a greater imagination, it has seen empires rise and fall, identities washed away, yet appealing to our sensorium even today
Day 01 Arrive Kolkata (By Flight)
Arrive Kolkata, meet assist and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02 Kolkata
After Breakfast Proceed for a full day city tour visiting Dalhousie Square Covering Raj Bhavan, St. John’s Church, High Court, GPO, Town Hall, Writer’s Building and other important colonial buildings, Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Kumhartoli The Potter’s Village, Marble Palace, Indian Museum, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church & Victoria Memorial.
The Heritage tour will give insight in to the historical aspect of old Calcutta. This square has many old historic buildings, to name a few – Silver Mint 1824-31 built in Greek style is presently in a dilapidated condition, The Writers Building – designed by Thomas Lyon as a trading house for East India Company in 1780 has 57 sets of identical windows on 3 storeys built like a barrack inside.
The Old Mission Church, built by Swedish missionary Johann Kiernander was consecrated in 1770, General Post Office designed by Walter Granville in 1868 has a white dome and Corinthian pillars, The Raj Bhawan, once a residence of British Governors-General and Viceroys, it is now the home of Governor of West Bengal, next to it is the most important Gothic building of Kolkata – the Calcutta High Court, built in 1872. The Pareshnath Jain Temple is an ornate Digambar Jain temple built in central Indian Style in 1867 by a jeweller. The interior is richly decorated in European baroque and Italianate styles with mirrors and Venetian glass mosaics. The gardens have formal geometric flower beds.
Belur Math was founded in 1899 by Swami Vivekanand, a disciple of Saint Ramakrishna. It is presently the international headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission and preaches the unity of all religions. Symbolizing the belief of “Math” monastery it has Hindu, Christian and Islamic style of architecture.
Visit to the Ninth oldest regular Museum of the world, Indian Museum, Kolkata. It was established in the year 1814 at the Asiatic Society and was transferred to the present site in 1878. It has over sixty galleries of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Zoology and Botany sections, spreading over 10000 sq. feet area.
Many rare specimens both Indian and Trans – Indian origin relating to Humanities and Natural Science are preserved and displayed in the galleries of these sections. It has a collection of more than 50,000 coins of Gold, Silver and other metals. It also has a mummy in its Egyptian section.
In the afternoon visit the Victoria Memorial – a gift by Lord Curzon to Queen Victoria in honor of her commemoration and as a symbol of her Indian Empire. It has been designed in Italian Renaissance-Mughal style and built in White Marble in 1921 and has many galleries with over 3000 exhibits. At the entrance it has an impressive ‘weather vane’ in form of a 5mt tall bronze figure of Victory, weighing over 3 tons.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 Kolkata – Bhubaneshwar (By Flight)
After Breakfast Proceed to Visit the flower market near the Hooghly River in the morning, followed by a boat ride. Also visit the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa, Mother Teresa came as a Loreto Sister in 1931 to teach in a local school in Kolkata and 19 years later with Pope’s permission started her Order of the Missionaries of Charity to serve the destitute. The Nuns of this order always work in pairs and the mission has many Homes, Clinics and Orphanages. Nirmal Hriday pure heart was opened in 1952 for the dying among the poorest. Later transfer to airport to board flight for Bhubaneshwar in the evening. Arrive and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 Bhubaneshwar
After Breakfast Proceed to visit the Rajarani and Lingaraja temples. Drive on to see the Udaigiri and Khandagiri caves. Also visit the Ashoka peace pagoda at Dhauli.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05 Bhubaneshwar – Konark – Puri (By Road) (106 Kms / 04 hrs appx)
After Breakfast Proceed to Visit the famous Konark Sun Temple and continue the journey to Puri where Jagannath temple stands. En route visit the crafts village at Pipli. Arrive and check-in at hotel for overnight
Day 06 Puri – Gopalpur (By Road) (174 Kms / 03 hrs 24 min appx)
After Breakfast Proceed to Gopalpur on Sea, arrive and check-in at hotel. Remaining day for independent activities.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07 Gopalpur
After Breakfast Proceed to enjoy by the sea side, Relax, Swim, drink fresh coconut water, and watch the Sun set over the sea.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08 Gopalpur– Bhubaneshwar / Bhubaneshwar – Kolkata-Home(By Flight)
Proceed to Bhubaneshwar (173 Km, 4 hrs Drive) visiting Chilka lake, well-known bird habitat. Transfer to airport to board flight for Kolkata.
Arrive and proceed to international flight terminal to board flight for return journey.
Departure to onwards Destinations.
| City | Niight (s) | 5* Hotels |
| Kolkata | 02 | Hyatt Regency |
| Bhubaneswar | 02 | Mayfair Lagoon |
| Puri | 01 | Mayfair Heritage |
| Gopalpur | 02 | Mayfair Palm Beach Resort |
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport and the hotels.
– 07 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to the monuments as per the program.
– Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Kumhartoli The Potter’s Village, Marble Palace, Indian Museum, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church & Victoria Memorial.
– Rajarani, famous Konark Sun Temple and Lingaraja temples.
– Udaigiri and Khandagiri caves.
– Gopalpur on Sea and Chilka lake.
– Domestic Air Ticket for Kolkata – Bhubaneshwar – Kolkata in economy class.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private AC vehicle.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.