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Kolkata to Vizag East Coast Overland Tour

 

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
13 days and 12 nights
India (Kolkata, Orissa, Bhitarkanika, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Gopalpur, Andhra Pradesh, Araku Valley, Vishakapatnam)
India (Kolkata)

Description

The tour will begin in Kolkata a colonial city with many historical monuments. Then drive to Balasore a seaside resort with mile long beaches. further drive to Bhitarkanika a mangrove forest & breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. Off the beach explore Ratnagiri, Udaigiri & Lalitgiri excavated Buddhist Sites, then reach Bhubaneshwar the temple town. Visit Konark Sun Temple and further drive on east coast road to Gopalpur & Srikakulaman. Another tern to explore the Araku Valley an enticing hill station with millions year old limestone Borra Caves. End your tour in Vizag a port city and industrial center on the Bay of Bengal known for its many beaches & museum.

The tour will begin in Kolkata a colonial city with many historical monuments. Then drive to Balasore a seaside resort with mile long beaches. further drive to Bhitarkanika a mangrove forest & breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. Off the beach explore Ratnagiri, Udaigiri & Lalitgiri excavated Buddhist Sites, then reach Bhubaneshwar the temple town. Visit Konark Sun Temple and further drive on east coast road to Gopalpur & Srikakulaman. Another tern to explore the Araku Valley an enticing hill station with millions year old limestone Borra Caves. End your tour in Vizag a port city and industrial center on the Bay of Bengal known for its many beaches & museum. 
 

Category

 
3 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Arrive Kolkata
On arrival at Kolkata Airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/out time 12pm). Rest time free for personal activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Kolkata
Visit Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge & Dakshineswar Kali Temple.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 3:
Kolkata - Balasore (250kms)
Drive to Balasore check in at hotel. Later visit Khirachora Gopinatha Temple, Jagannatha Temple & Bhusandeswara Temple. Also visit Chandipur-on-sea a mile long beach.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 4:
Balasore - Bhitarkanika (165kms)
Drive to Bhitarakanika check in at hotel. Rest time to relax and explore the surrounding.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5:
Bhitarkanika
Explore Bhitarkanika the breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. Boat safari in Mangrove forest, enjoy the serpentine creeks, watch out estuarine crocodiles basking in the sun. Also visit Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary & look for Pelican & different varieties of Storks.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6:
Bhitarkanika - Bhubaneshwar (200kms)
Morning boat safari. Drive to Puri via visiting Ratnagiri, Udaigiri & Lalitgiri excavated Buddhist Sites. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 7:
Bhubaneshwar - Puri (75kms)
Visit Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani & Lingaraj temple. Drive to Puri enroute visit Khandgiri, Udayagiri Jain caves and Dhauli Rock Edicts. Arrive Puri check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 8:
Puri
Visit Konark Sun temple, Pipili applique work village, Raghurajpur artisan village, Ramchandi temple, Chandrabhaga beach & Lord Jagannath temple.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 9:
Puri - Gopalpur (135kms)
Drive to Gopalpur enroute visit Chilika Lake the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent on boat safari. Enjoy boat ride. Continue drive to Gopalpur check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 10:
Gopalpur - Srikakulam (170kms)
Drive to Srikakulam check in at hotel. Later visit the Buddhist heritage site of Salihundam.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 11:
Srikakulam - Araku Valley (145kms)
Drive to Araku Valley an enticing hill station. Visit Borra Caves one million year old limestone caves. Also visit Tribal Museum, Katiki Waterfalls, Galikonda Viewpoint & Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 12:
Araku Valley - Vizag (120kms)
Drive to Vizag check in at hotel. Later visit preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum, Visakha Museum, Kali Temple & Ramakrishna Beach.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 13:
Vizag - Departure
As per flight schedule Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Boat safari in Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest with naturalist.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Any flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsKolkata   Kolkata - English Airport
2 4 StarsKolkata
3 4 StarsOrissa   Orissa - Balasore
4 4 StarsBhitarkanika National Park
5 4 StarsBhitarkanika National Park
6 4 StarsBhubaneswar
7 4 StarsPuri
8 4 StarsPuri
9 4 StarsGopalpur
10 4 StarsAndhra Pradesh   Andhra Pradesh - Srikakulam
11 4 StarsAraku Valley
12 4 StarsVishakhapatnam
13   Vishakhapatnam - Visakhapatnam Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
KolkataThe Astor/ Lytton Hotel or similarThe Sonnet/ HHI or similarITC Sonar, a Luxury Collection/ The Lalit Great Eastern or similar
OrissaHotel Swarnachuda/ Panthnivas Panchalingeswar or similar
Bhitarkanika National ParkNature Camp Bhitarkanika Retreat/ Estuarine Village Resort Bhitarkanika or similar
BhubaneswarKalinga Ashok/ The HHI or similarFortune Park Sishmo/ Mayfair Convention or similarMayfair Lagoon/ Trident Hotel or similar
PuriToshali Sands/ Blue Lily Beach Resort or similarThe Hans Coco Palms/ The Chariot Resort & spa or similarMayfair Waves or similar
GopalpurSwosti Palm Resort/ Panthnivas Gopalpur or similarMayfair Palm Beach Resort or similar
Andhra PradeshAPTDC Haritha Beach Resort Baruva/ Hotel Grand or similar
Araku ValleyHaritha Valley Resort Araku/ Haritha Hill Resort or similar
VishakhapatnamBest Western Ramachandra Hotel/ Keys Select Visakhapatnam - By Lemon Tree Hotels or similarThe Park Hotel/ Fairfield by Marriott or similarThe Gateway Hotel Beach Road/ The Bheemli Resort Managed By AccorHotels or similar