East India Cultural Tour

Day 1 Arrival in Bhubaneswar

Arrival at Bhubaneshwar Airport / Railway Station, and transfer to your pre booked hotel. After freshen up go for sightseeing tour of Bhubaneshwar including Lingaraj Temple, Parashurameshwar Temple, Dhauli, Nadankanan zoo. Return back to your hotel in the evening after sightseeing.

Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar

Day 2 Bhubaneswar (Excursion Tour of Diamond Triangle of Odisha)

Today after breakfast, go for an excursion tour of Diamond Triangle which includes Lalitgiri, Udaigiri and Ratnagiri. These are famous Buddhist pilgrimage and is now a part of Pushpagiri University situated on a hilltop. These three complexes iare known as Diamond Triangle of Odisha. Many important relics related to Buddha have been found here and Tantric Buddhism is also observed to be practiced at this site. Return to your hotel after the visit and relax. Evening is free for Leisure

Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar

Day 3 Bhubaneswar – Puri (Distance Approx 100 Kms)

Today after breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Puri, also known as Jagannath Puri Check-in at your pre-reserved hotel on arrival at Puri. After freshen up go for Puri sightseeing tour by visiting the famous Shree Jagannath Puri Temple and later proceed to Puri beach and experience the fine white sand and observe the devotees taking a holy dip for the purification. The beach sustained to be a revered place for numerous pilgrims who visit here to pay reverence to Lord Jagannath. Return to the hotel after the visit and relax.

Overnight stay at Puri

Day 4 Puri – Konark Sun Temple (Excursion Tour)

Today after breakfast go for an excursion tour of Konark Sun Temple, which is one of the most amazing architecture and with a religious significance, built in 13th century by King Narsimhadeva and is built in the shape of huge Chariot with twelve Wheels and seven horses hauling Lord Sun across heaven. Return to your hotel in the evening after the sightseeing.

Overnight stay at Puri

Day 5 Puri – Chilika Lake (Excursion Tour)

Today after breakfast go for an excursion tour of Chilika Lake, one of the most important wetlands in the world and a home to exceptional varieties of Birds. Chilika Lake attracts a large number of migratory birds such as ospreys, flamingos, sea eagles, golden plovers, shovellers and pelicans etc from distant countries. Also visit the holy Kalijai Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali and is situated on an island in Chilika Lake. Return back to your hotel in the evening after sightseeing.

Overnight stay at Puri

Day 6 Puri – Bhubaneswar - Gaya (Bodhgaya) (By flight)

Today after breakfast check-out from the hotel transfer to Bhubaneswar. Airport for your flight to Gaya (Bodhgaya). Arrival at Gaya Airport, and transfer to your pre booked hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure or explore the surrounding places.

Overnight stay at Gaya

Day 7 Gaya (Bodhgaya)

Today after breakfast, go for sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya. including the famous Mahabodhi Temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous as Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. It has the sacred Bodhi tree, Vajrasana and six holy sites of enlightenment of Buddha. After a visit to this temple, you can explore some more attractions of the place, if time permits. Return back to the hotel in the evening after the visit.

Overnight stay at Gaya

Day 8 Gaya – Rajgir – Nalanda - Bodhgaya (Excursion Tour)

Today after breakfast, go for an excursion tour of Rajgir and Nalanda. Rajgir is a hill town and is located amidst by seven beautiful hills and is also popular for numerous Hot Springs. After that visit Nalanda which has the ruins of world’s largest and the oldest university also considered as the first Residential University of the world with around 2000 teachers and around 10,000 monks who lived and studied here. Return to your hotel in the evening after the sighseeing. Evening is free for Leisure

Overnight stay at Gaya

Day 9 Gaya – Vaishali - Patna (Approx 175 Kms)

Today after breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Patna, the capital of Bihar. On the way visit Vaishali, Vaishali a small village in Bihar and is famous for historical importance as it is believed that it is one the first democratic republic of the world. Visit the popular sites such as Buddha Stupas, Ashoka Pillar, Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupa and the Fort of King Vishal. After the visit drive to Patna. Check-in at your pre-booked hotel on arrival at Patna. Rest of day is free for Leisure

Overnight stay at Patna

Day 10 Patna (Departure)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to the Patna Airport to board flight for return/onward journey. We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us and wish you for a safe journey.