Get introduced to the Healthy you, to the Beautiful you, to the Real you
Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Bhubaneswar- Puri - Chilka Lake -
Gopalpur - Bhubaneswar- Delhi
Tour Highlights | |
Delhi | Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk , India Gate,
President House, Humayun Tomb & Qutub Minar Optional Sound & Light Show at Red Fort & dinner at Chor Bizarre |
Bhubaneswar | Temples Lingaraja, Parashurameshwara & Mukteswara |
Dhauli | Peace Pagoda known as the Shanti Stupa |
Pipli village | Orissan Handicrafts |
Konark | Sun Temple |
Puri | Jagannath Temple, Beach |
Chilka Lake | Birds sanctuary |
Raghurajapur | Tribal Village |
Gopalpur | Ancient sea port & Beach |
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive by International flight, after traditional 'Swagat'
(Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to
hotel for check in.
Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its
folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasons
why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more
mythological cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha
from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments
were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din
Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the
Walled City Shah Jahanabad.
Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir
Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a
testament to British rule in India. The division in walled city & New
Delhi also marks the division in life styles.
Overnight Hotel - Delhi (B)
Day 02 : Delhi - Bhubaneswar (Flight S2-6143 - 0815hr-1015hr) :
Today we take a flight to Bhubaneswar, the temple city of India.
Once the capital of ancient Kalinga, the city has a long history & is
today a bustling centre for commerce & religious activity. These temples
are unique in themselves, not only in their architectural beauty but also in
the wonderful sculptures. These temples epitomize a comprehensive history of
Orissan style of temple architecture from its very inception to perfection
spreading almost to 2000 years from 3rd century BC to 16th Century AD.
Full Day Tour
Later we take a tour of Bhubaneswar visiting Lord Shiva Lingaraja
Temple, the 11th century temple of Bhubaneswar has been described as "truest
fusion of dream & reality." A rare masterpiece, the temple has been
rated one of the finest examples of purely Hindu temple. Every inch of the
55 m-high Lingaraja temple is covered with elaborate carvings. Sculpture &
architecture fused elegantly to create a perfect harmony. Next we visit Mukteshwara
Temple, a 7th-8th century AD is one of the most ornate temples in
Bhubaneswar. The intricate carvings of the deities stand testimony to the
influence of Hindu, Buddha & Jain style of architecture. The carvings on
the roof are specially striking.
We also visit Parashurameshwara Temple, a small but richly
decorated shrine of Shiva that was built in the 7th century. It is one of
the best examples of the Orissa style of temple architecture.
Overnight Hotel - Bhubaneswar(B)
Day 03 : Bhubaneswar - Puri via Dhauli, Pipli village & Konark
(56 Kms - 02 hr)
Today we drive to Puri, en-route visit Dhauli & Pipli
village & Konark (Sun Temple). First we stop at Dhauli,
where Mauryan Emperor Ashoka the Great renounced bloody warfare &
embraced the teachings of Buddha after victory over kingdom of Kalinga. Here
we visit Peace Pagoda known as Shanti Stupa built in early
1970 by Japanese. Also visit two ancient rock edicts, today eclipsed by the
presence of the Pagoda. Dating from 260 BC they outline Ashoka's detailed
instructions to his administrators to rule with gentleness & fairness.
Next we visit the Colorful Pipli village, where Orissan Handicrafts,
the specialty is applique work.
Later we drive to Puri en route we visit Konark temple Chariot of
the Sun God, built by King Langula Narasimha Deva in the 13 century AD in
the Golden era of Orissan art. This crowning piece of Orissan architecture &
sculpture is sheer poetry on stone.
Overnight Hotel - Puri (B)
February Attraction: Performance of the Annual Dance Festival which
is held by the stunning ruins of the Sun Temple. Renowned exponents of
Indian classical dance forms participate at this festival.
Day
04 : Puri
Full Day Tour
Today we visit the famous Jagannath Temple, dedicated to Krishna
(Vishnu) in his deity form of Jagannath, meaning Lord of the Universe (Jag
translates to Universe, nath means Lord). The present temple structure was
built by Ananta Brama Chodaganga Dev in middle of 12th century AD (1078-1147
AD). It is a curvilinear temple which rises to 214 feet. Crowning the very
top is the 'srichakra' (an eight spoked wheel) of Vishnu. The most important
festival is the Rath Yatra or the Chariot festival once a year.
Later we explore the Puri beach, one of India's finest beaches.
Puri Beach attracts millions of travelers to India with its strategic
setting & religious importance.
Overnight Hotel - Puri (B)
Day 06 : Puri - Gopalpur via Chilka Lake (200 km- 05 hr)
Puri - Gopalpur via Chilka Lake (200 km- 5 hr)
Today we drive to Gopalpur en-route visit Chilka Lake, famous for
its bird sanctuary. It is Asia's largest inland salt-water lagoon. Studded
with small islands including the picturesquely named Honeymoon Island &
Breakfast Island, the lake is separated by a sandy ridge. It is dotted with
small islands & has an impressive array of bird life both native &
migrant. White bellied sea eagles, graylag geese, purple moorhen, jacana,
herons & flamingos are most popular bird species found. Other than the
birds, its shores are home to black buck, spotted deer, golden jackals &
the lake is rich in aquatic life, its water harbor various species of fish
including the famous Chilka dolphin. Prawn, crab & mackerel fishing
is an important source of livelihood for the locales.
Later drive to Gopalpur on Sea, ancient sea port not often visited
by tourists. Sand dunes, groves of coconut palm & casuarinas separate
the small town from the beach.
Overnight Hotel - Gopalpur (B)
Day 06 - Day 07 : Gopalpur
Days at leisure
Overnight Hotel - Gopalpur (B)
Day 08 : Gopalpur - Bhubaneswar (200 km - 05 hr)
Bhubaneswar - Delhi (Flight IC-878 - 1520hr-1720hr)
Today we drive to Bhubaneswar to board the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival
assistance & check-in hotel
Overnight Hotel - Delhi (B)
Day 09 : Depart Delhi -Transfer
Full Day Tour
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled
city of Shah Jehanabad, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, the
principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India.
Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandni
Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jehanabad now a picturesque bazaar to
reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan.
In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of
the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks
the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India
Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers
who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers
who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House,
the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931.
Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of
the Governor-General of British India. We will also visit Humayun's Tomb,
memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a
World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal
architecture in India. Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by
Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an
important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its
monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Later dinner & transfer to airport
Our tour concludes: Caper thanks you for your patronage &
ensures a punctual transfer to the Airport for your onward travel.
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