10N/11D Grand East India Heritage Tour - From City of Joy to Sun Temple & Lagoon

Kolkata, Sundarban, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark, Chilika Lake · 10 nights / 11 days · India

From City of Joy to Sun Temple & Lagoon. Stay plan: Kolkata (2N) – Sundarban (2N) – Bhubaneswar (2N) – Puri (2N) – Konark (1N) – Chilika Lake (1N). Arrive Kolkata, depart Kolkata.

Day by day

Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Kolkata
Arrive at airport / railway station (Bhubaneswar/Kolkata). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Kolkata. Check in at hotel/eco-camp/resort. City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, St. Paul's Cathedral, and iconic street food avenues. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Kolkata.
Overnight: Kolkata
Day 2 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Kolkata
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Kolkata. City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, St. Paul's Cathedral, and iconic street food avenues. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Kolkata.
Overnight: Kolkata
Day 3 — Kolkata to Sundarban Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Sundarban through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Sundarban and check in at hotel/camp. UNESCO World Heritage mangrove delta: Boat safari through winding creeks, tiger tracking from watchtowers (Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali), and spotting estuarine wildlife. Overnight stay in Sundarban.
Overnight: Sundarban
Day 4 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Sundarban
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Sundarban. UNESCO World Heritage mangrove delta: Boat safari through winding creeks, tiger tracking from watchtowers (Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali), and spotting estuarine wildlife. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Sundarban.
Overnight: Sundarban
Day 5 — Sundarban to Bhubaneswar Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bhubaneswar through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Bhubaneswar and check in at hotel/camp. Temple City of India: Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain Caves, and Dhaulagiri Shanti Stupa. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.
Overnight: Bhubaneswar
Day 6 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Bhubaneswar
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Bhubaneswar. Temple City of India: Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain Caves, and Dhaulagiri Shanti Stupa. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.
Overnight: Bhubaneswar
Day 7 — Bhubaneswar to Puri Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Puri through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Puri and check in at hotel/camp. Sacred coastal Char Dham pilgrimage city: Sri Jagannath Temple, golden sea beach, and vibrant Pattachitra art markets. Overnight stay in Puri.
Overnight: Puri
Day 8 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Puri
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Puri. Sacred coastal Char Dham pilgrimage city: Sri Jagannath Temple, golden sea beach, and vibrant Pattachitra art markets. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Puri.
Overnight: Puri
Day 9 — Puri to Konark Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Konark through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Konark and check in at hotel/camp. World Heritage UNESCO Sun Temple: 13th-century architectural marvel designed as a gigantic celestial chariot of Surya. Overnight stay in Konark.
Overnight: Konark
Day 10 — Konark to Chilika Lake Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Chilika Lake through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Chilika Lake and check in at hotel/camp. Asia's largest brackish water lagoon: Boat safari to spot Irrawaddy dolphins, migratory birds at Nalabana Island, and Kalijai Temple. Overnight stay in Chilika Lake.
Overnight: Chilika Lake
Day 11 — Chilika Lake to Kolkata - Onward Departure
Post breakfast and morning views, check out from hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping (Pattachitra, Dokra crafts, or Darjeeling tea) before proceeding on your return transfer to Kolkata airport / railway station for your onward journey home.

Inclusions

Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/eco-camps/forest lodges on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, sightseeing, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
Dedicated motorized boat cruise permits in Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika mangroves, and Sundarban tiger reserve delta.
All forest entry permits, wildlife sanctuary guide fees, and tribal area administrative permissions.
All driver allowances, toll taxes, state road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Odisha & West Bengal destination desk support.

Exclusions

Airfare or Train tickets to/from Bhubaneswar / Kolkata / Bagdogra.
Special temple pooja fees, special darshan charges at Jagannath Puri or Kalighat, or camera fees.
Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, or cultural show tickets.
Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Durga Puja, Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like tidal surges, river blockades, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.