Itinerary at a Glance :

Day 01: Arrive at Kolkata

Arrive at Kolkata Airport. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, our representative will meet you as you exit the arrival terminal building after which you would be transferred to your hotel.
Kolkata, on the Hooghly, retains the aura of days long gone, weaving the past and the present, the intense and the fun loving into a charming fabric. Home to four Nobel laureates - Ronald Ross, Rabindranath Tagore, Mother Teresa and Amartya Sen, Kolkata is the nerve centre of intellect and human values, where many modern movements began in art, cinema and theatre, science and industry. India's quest for freedom began here.
Upon arrival, proceed for check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Kolkata

This morning you would be taken for the Heritage Walk of Dalhousie Square.
Later in the morning proceed for city tour visiting the Victoria Memorial (remains closed on Monday).
Set in an attractive, well-tended park, the incredible Victoria Memorial is a vast, beautifully proportioned confection of white marble domes. Built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s 1901 diamond jubilee, the structure was finally finished nearly 20 years after her death. The Victoria Memorial Hall was opened in 1921. It is also a museum where people could see before them pictures and statues of men who played a prominent part in the history of India and develop a pride in their past especially in relation to the history of Calcutta. Lord Curzon conceived it.
Following visit of Victoria Memorial, proceed for Kali Temple, which is the most profound Hindu Temple in the region.
Evening visit Kumartuli, meaning "potter locality", is over 300 years old. It was formed by a bunch of potters who came to the area in search of a better livelihood. Now days, around 150 families live there, earning a living by sculpting idols for the various festivals out of clay. If you love art, you shouldn't miss visiting Kumartuli. It’s the area where most of the idols for Durga Puja festivals are prepared.
Evening is at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Kolkata to Bhubaneswar (By train)

Morning experience the Slum Tour of Kolkata.
It will be a guided tour and will take you to the smaller pockets of the metropolis. Here you will encounter a different way of lifestyle. Some of the slums of Kolkata are around 150 years old.
Following walk return to hotel.
Afternoon transfer to Howrah railway station to board train to Bhubaneswar.
Train Name Howrah Bhubaneswar Jan Shatabdi Express
Departure Time 1325 HRS
Arrival Time 2020 HRS
Upon arrival, proceed for check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Bhubaneswar

Morning tour of Bhubaneswar visiting Raja Rani Temple, Mukteswara Temple, Lingaraj Temple and the Orissa State museum.
Raja Rani temple is one of the most beautiful temples representing a unique experiment in the field of architecture in Orissa.
Mukteswara Temple is a 10th century old monument, a real specimen of ancient and modern Kalinga School of architecture, blended perfectly in construction. The temple is located in the heart of Bhubaneswar city. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is renowned for its beautiful carvings and exquisite sculptural works.
Orissa State Museum exhibits a rich and invaluable collection of archaeological objects, art and craft objects, natural history objects, Bronze Age tools and stone sculptures. The museum was established in 1948 and show cases many other items also, like bronze images, traditional and folk musical instruments, coins, copper plates, prehistoric objects, ethnological objects and armory. The Museum is well known and famed to glory its huge collection of manuscripts on palm-leaves.
The Lingaraj Temple is an ancient temple built dating back to 7th century. The temple has a massive structure of 147 feet high, and is enclosed by fortified walls. It is believed that the construction of the temple took place a long period during the rule of three dynasties. The Unique feature and identity of the temple is the main deity, a Swayambhu Linga, a merge of Half Vishnu and Half Shiva.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Bhubaneswar to Puri (102 Km/ 2 Hrs)

Morning drive to Puri, en-route visit Konark to see the famous Sun Temple. The World Heritage Site “Sun Temple – Konark” is a 13th century temple dedicated to Lord Surya, Sun Temple at Konark displays the glory of ancient Orian architecture at its zenith. Built in the year 1250 AD, in the reign of King Narasimhadeva-I, Konark temple depicts the varied materialization of Hindu architecture.
The temple is one of the most impressing monuments of the Indian State Orissa, was constructed by a famous king of Ganga Dynasty Ananta Varman Chodaganga Deva dating back to 12th century at the seashore Puri. This astounding Vaishnava temple enshrines Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Balabhadra.
The main temple of Jagannath is an impressive and amazing structure constructed in Kalinga architecture, with a height of 65 meters placed on an elevated platform.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Puri

Morning enjoy excursion to Chilika Lake. The lake is a winter hub of many spectacular migratory birds.
Boating are the major touristic activities. The lake offers a serene and picturesque ambience. A cruise in the Chilika Lake is a lifetime experience.
Rest of the day is at leisure at the Golden Beach. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Puri to Kolkata (By Train)

Afternoon transfer to Puri railway station to board train to Kolkata.
Train Name Puri Howrah Shatabdi Express
Departure Time 1600 HRS
Arrival Time 1345 HRS
Upon arrival, proceed for check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Depart Kolkata

Morning transfer to Kolkata Airport and depart for onward flight journey.