Treasure of Kolkata & Orissa

Assistance on arrival at International airport

On arrival, once you have completed Immigration formalities and collected your baggage, please proceed to the arrival lounge. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS executive will meet you holding a placard who will assist you with a transfer.

Full day city tour visiting Flower market, Dalhousie Square, Howrah Bridge, Kumartuli, St. Paul Cathedral and Victoria Memorial

Today proceed for full day city tour visiting Flower Market early morning. This market is filled with colourful flowers from the northern part of Kolkata. Dalhousie Square (Covering St. John's Church, High Court, Governor House, Town Hall, General Post Office and Writer's Building). Continue sightseeing with a visit to Howrah Bridge - It took six years to construct in the 1940s. It joins the main Railway Station (for Kolkata) and the industrial city of Howrah with the city of Kolkata. Kumartuli (Potter's Village) - The neighbourhood of Kumartuli is well known for its traditional image-makers and potters (Kumors). Thereafter visit St. Pauls Cathedral Church, located in the heart of the city and a must-visit for those who seek enriching historical and architectural pleasure. Conclude your day with a visit to Victoria Memorial, one of India's most beautiful monuments built between 1906 and 1921 on the lines of white marble.

Train to Bhubaneshwar

Assistance for departure transfer to Kolkata railway station to board the train to Bhubaneswar, the lively capital of Odisha since the ancient 'Kalinga' empire boasts settlement stretching back 2000 years.

Assistance on arrival at railway station

On arrival at Bhubaneshwar railway station, you will be met upon by THO executive holding placard of your name. Thereafter he will assist you with a transfer. Afternoon free to explore.

Full day City tour, visit Lingaraja, Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani, Dahuligiri, Udaigiri, Ratnagiri and Lalitgiri Caves

A full day's sightseeing tour today includes visits to the most important temples such as Lingaraja (Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the temple), Parasurameshwar and Mukteshwar, Rajarani which are known as the gem of Orissan architecture best from the 7th to 10th century. Next visit Dahuligiri, the place where King Ashoka renounced violence and embraced Buddhism. Later enjoy an excursion to the remarkable sites of Udaigiri, Ratnagiri and Lalitgiri. referred to as the Buddhist triangle of Odisha – Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri, Udayagiri which are hills filled with ancient archaeological sites excavated rather recently. Strewn around with monasteries, stupas, relics, seals, stone tablets and statues, these hills were referred to as Ratnagiri or the hill of precious gems, Lalitagiri or the red hill and the Udayagiri, the hill of the rising sun.

Travel to Puri, en-route visit Yogini temple, Pipli, Birapratappur and Raghurajpur

Morning drive to the coastal settlement of Puri on the way visiting 64 Yogini Temple (Best preserved condition and only one of its type in India) at Heerapur and also visit the Bell Metal Workers village. Manufacture of Brass and Bell Metal Products is done in the scale of household industries mostly in the rural areas since its inception. It involves manual labor of both Skilled, Semiskilled and unskilled workers and is accomplished through indigenous tools and equipment Continue your journey stopping at Pipli Crafts Village to experience one of the most colorful handicrafts in Odisha - the appliqué Craftwork, Birpratappur (Brahmin village) and Raghurajpur (Artisans village declared as Heritage village).

Check in at Hotel

On arrival, check in at your accommodation with rest of the day at leisure.

Excursion to Konark

Today you will head to Konark Sun Temple, the temple was declared as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1984. The place will let you experience a completely unique vacation by making your acquaintance with quite a hundred centuries old traces, splendid tranquillity and superb Indian rituals. It is no surprise that Konark has its own charm and uniqueness that makes tourists fall in love with it completely. Return to Puri on the way visiting Stone Carvers village at Chhaitana.

Travel to Gopalpur, enroute enjoy boat ride at Chilika lake

Travel to Gopalpur, en-route stop at Chilika Lake - Asia’s largest brackish water lake spread over 1,100 square kilometres. It is home to thousands of migratory birds which includes Siberian Crane, grey legged geese, flamingos, purple moorhens, Jacana and herons. Enjoy a boat ride (shared) on the lake. Later continue your journey to Gopalpur, famous for its virgin beaches.

Check in at Hotel

On arrival, check-in at your accommodation. The rest of the day free for relaxation and explore the beach. Gopalpur was a seaport, bustling with trade and commerce in the Colonial Era. Today, one of the best beaches in the eastern coastline of the country. It is known for being an offbeat destination and a place for relaxation.

Excursion to Chandragiri and Taptapani

Morning proceed for an excursion to Tibetian settlement at Chandragiri to explore the new world amidst of natural forest and SAORA villages. Chandragiri with rare scenic beauty is surrounded by luxuriant tropical forest, gurgling rivers, exquisite mountain slopes and roaring hilltops. This exotic place of Orissa is widely known for the Tibetan refugee colony. Bestowed with bounties of nature, this place is famous for seasonal fruits, Tibetan woollen garments, carpets and dogs of various breeds. The large scale horticulture plantations, as well as the cultural activities of the Tibetan refugees, make this place more colourful and attractive. Later explore Taptapani famous for hot sulphur springs. The waters are believed to have medicinal properties. Evening return to Gopalpur.

Travel to Bhubaneshwar airport

Morning in time transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport to board the flight for onward destination.

Direct transfer to airport

On arrival, you will be assisted with a direct transfer to the airport to board flight for your onward Journey.