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ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day 1: Arrival in Jasidih and Visit to Baidyanath Jyotirlinga

Arrive at Jasidih by train and meet our representative, who will assist with your transfer. After a brief rest, visit the sacred Baidyanath Jyotirlinga, where Lord Shiva is believed to reside as a divine healer (Vaidya) alongside Shakti.

Overnight: Jasidih

Day 2: Jasidih to Kolkata

After breakfast, board your train to Kolkata. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, was established by the British in 1690 and served as the capital of British India until 1911. The city is known as India’s intellectual capital, boasting a rich cultural heritage and striking colonial architecture. After some rest, visit the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple and Belur Math, two of Kolkata’s most revered spiritual sites.

Overnight: Kolkata

Day 3: Kolkata to Gangasagar

After breakfast, travel to the ferry point and embark on a ferry ride to Gangasagar. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel. After resting, visit the Kapil Muni Ashram, a significant pilgrimage site. You can also take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga River and the Bay of Bengal.

Overnight: Gangasagar

Day 4: Gangasagar to Puri (Overnight Train)

After breakfast, transfer back to Kolkata and board your overnight train to Puri.

Overnight: Onboard Train

Day 5: Arrival in Puri and Local Sightseeing

Arrive in Puri and check in to your pre-booked hotel. Puri, one of India’s four holiest pilgrimage sites, is renowned for the Jagannath Temple and its long, golden beach. After freshening up, visit the Jagannath Temple, Bedi Hanuman, and Gundicha Temple. In the evening, enjoy a stroll along Puri Beach.

Overnight: Puri

Day 6: Puri to Konark and Local Sightseeing

After breakfast, visit the Sun Temple at Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most vivid examples of Hindu architecture. Explore the 13th-century temple designed as a colossal chariot to the Sun God. Afterward, visit Nandankanan Zoo, Dhauli Buddhist Monastery, and the State Museum.

Overnight: Puri

Day 7: Puri to Bhubaneswar and Departure

After breakfast, drive to Bhubaneswar. En route, visit the Khandagiri and Udaigiri caves, dating back to the 3rd century BC. Explore the Chausath Yogini Temple, Pipli artisan village, and Dhauli Rock Edicts, the site of Emperor Ashoka’s famous inscriptions. Upon arrival in Bhubaneswar, visit the Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Temple, Parshurameshwar Temple, and Mukteshwar Temple, showcasing the finest Orissan temple architecture.

Later, you will be dropped off at Bhubaneswar airport or railway station for your onward journey.