Cultural Golden Triangle of Eastern India

Cultural Tour to Eastern India encompasses to major states of Eastern India such as Odisha and Bihar. The Destinations and regions covered in this Tour have extreme religious as well as cultural Importance. The Tour begins from the capital city of Odisha i.e. Bhubaneswar and ends at the Capital city of the state of Bihar. The Tour offers an opportunity to witness some of the famous World Heritage Sites listed under UNESCO.  To book Cultural Tour of Eastern India Tour package you can visit our official site at: www.crocustravel.com.

Cultural Tour to Eastern India encompasses to major states of Eastern India such as Odisha and Bihar. The Destinations and regions covered in this Tour have extreme religious as well as cultural Importance. The Tour begins from the capital city of Odisha i.e. Bhubaneswar and ends at the Capital city of the state of Bihar. The Tour offers an opportunity to witness some of the famous World Heritage Sites listed under UNESCO.  To book Cultural Tour of Eastern India Tour package you can visit our official site at: www.crocustravel.com.

Inclusions

1. Accommodation for 09 Nights / 10 Days on double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.

3. Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-            city drives as per the itinerary.

4. Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.

5. Services of Tour Representative on all arrivals and departures.

6. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge

7. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Exclusions

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8.  Service Tax as per government.

9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Bhubaneswar

Attractions: Lingaraj Temple, Parashurameswar Temple, Dhauli, Nadankanan zoo

A traditional welcome by our Tour Representative on your arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport / Railway Station followed with a check-in to your pre-reserved Hotel. Later proceed for Bhubaneswar sightseeing tour with our Tour Representative to see the popular sites such as Lingaraj Temple, Parashurameswar Temple, Dhauli, Nadankanan zoo. The History of Bhubaneswar extends back over 2000 Years and was famed as ancient capital of Kalinga. The city derived its name from Tribhubaneswar which means Lord of Three Worlds and a home to around 500 India’s finest Temples. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar

Day 02: Bhubaneswar (Excursion Tour of Diamond Triangle of Odisha)

Attractions: Lalitgiri, Udaigiri, Ratnagiri

After Breakfast, proceed for Diamond Triangle Excursion Tour that encompasses Lalitgiri, Udaigiri and Ratnagiri. Lalitgiri is amongst the major Buddhist complexes in Odisha consist of rarefied Stupas, Buddha Images and monasteries and is one of the oldest site here. Lalitgiri along with Ratnagiri and Udaigiri sites is now a part of Pushpagiri University situated on a hilltop. The tour to these three complexes is 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. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar

Day 03: Bhubaneswar – Puri (Distance Approx 100 Kms)

Attractions: Shree Jagannath Puri Temple, Puri beach

Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and proceed further to Puri, also known as Jagannath Puri for being a home to the 11^th Century Jagannath Temple. Puri is amongst the seven holiest places as per Hindu mythology. Upon your arrival at Puri, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. Later begin your 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. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight at Puri

Day 04: Puri – Konark Sun Temple (Excursion Tour)

Attractions: Konark Sun Temple

After breakfast proceed for an excursion tour to Konark Sun Temple, stands amongst the most spectacular monuments and a true magnum-opus with religious significance.  Konark Temple was built by King Narsimhadeva in the 13^th Century and is designed in the shape of huge Chariot with twelve Wheels and seven horses hauling Lord Sun across heaven. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Puri

Day 05: Puri – Chilika Lake (Excursion Tour)

Attractions: Chilika Lake, Kalijai Temple

After breakfast proceed for an excursion tour to Chilika Lake, one of the most important wetlands in the world and a home to exceptional varieties of Birds. Chilika Lake fascinates numerous migratory birds like ospreys, flamingos, sea eagles, golden plovers, shovellers and pelicans etc from distant countries.  During the Tour, visit the holy Kalijai Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali and is situated on an island in Chilika Lake.  At the end of Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Puri

Day 06: Puri – Bhubaneswar - Gaya (Bodhgaya) (By flight)

Attractions: Day is reserved for Travelling

Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and proceed to Bhubaneswar Airport for onward flight to Gaya (Bodhgaya).  Upon your arrival at Gaya Airport, receive greetings from our Tour Representative followed with check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel.  Rest of the day has been kept free, you may choose to relax in the Hotel or explore the surrounding places.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Gaya

Day 07: Gaya (Bodhgaya)

Attractions: Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Buddha Statue, Chankramana and Lotus Tank

After breakfast proceed for Gaya (Bodhgaya) sightseeing tour and visit the popular attractions such as Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Chankramana and Lotus Tank. Bodhgaya is a religious and pilgrimage site and is associated with Gautama Buddha and for being a home to the famous Mahabodhi Temple.  It is believed that Gautama Buddha had acquired supreme enlightenment (Bodhimandala) here beneath the famous Bodhi Tree. Bodhgaya is amongst the four prime pilgrimage sites in Buddhist religion and means to Buddhist as what Mecca means to Muslims. Mahabodhi Temple was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in the year 2002. Later visit the 80 Ft tall Mahatma Buddha Statue along with other sites as Chankramana and Lotus Tank.  At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Gaya

Day 08: Gaya – Rajgir – Nalanda - Bodhgaya (Excursion Tour)

Attractions: Peace Pagoda, Venuvana, Griddhakuta Hill, Ruins of Nalanda University

After Breakfast, proceed for an excursion Tour to Rajgir and Nalanda. Rajgir was the ancient flourished capital of Magadha Empire in the 6^th Century B.C. and is associated with Gautama Buddha and Lord Mahavira which sanctified the region. Rajgir is a hill town and is located amidst the by seven beautiful hills and is also popular for numerous Hot Springs. Later proceed to Nalanda founded in 5^th Century A.D. Upon your arrival at Nalanda, visit the ruins of one of the most ancient Universities of the World.  The relics of Hieun Tsang from 7^th Century A.D. describes the excellence in Education system at the ancient Nalanda 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.  At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Gaya

Day 09: Gaya – Vaishali - Patna (Approx 175 Kms)

Attractions: Buddha Stupas, Ashoka Pillar, Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupa, Fort of King Vishal

Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and proceed to Patna, the capital city of the Indian state of Bihar. En-route you will visit Vaishali, a region with an impressive historical past and now an important archeological site. On arrival at Vaishali, visit the popular sites such as Buddha Stupas, Ashoka Pillar, Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupa and the Fort of King Vishal.  Later drive continues to Patna.  Upon your arrival at Patna, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax.  

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Patna

Day 10: Patna (Departure)

Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and transfers to Patna Airport / Railway Station for onward journey to your next destination with memorable moments with you.

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Hotels Accommodations

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested:

Destinations	Deluxe  Hotel	Premium Hotel	Luxury Hotel
Bhubaneswar	Hotel Grand Central /Similar	Hotel Vits Bhubaneswar / Similar	Hotel Mayfair Lagoon / Similar
Puri	Blue Lily Beach Resort / Similar	Hotel Aveda Chariot Resort & Spa / Similar	Hotel Mayfair Beach Resort / Similar
Gaya	Hotel Delta International / Similar	Hotel Bodhgaya Regency / Similar	Hotel Bodhgaya Regency / Similar
Patna	Hotel Buddha Heritage / Similar	Hotel Patliputra Exotica / Similar	Hotel Patliputra Exotica / Similar

Extra Govt. Service Tax @ 3.09 % (Applicable on total billed amount)

Note:

01.          Group rates are available on request … Contact

02.          Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.

03.          High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional 

Note:

1. Group rates are available on request … Contact
2. Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.
3. High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional

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