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Hotel check-in is at 12.00 noon. Met on arrival by the Tour
Master's Representative and transfer to your hotel.
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Early this morning we visit the Flower Market and later
collect our permits from the Forest Department to visit
the Delta Land of the Sunderbans. Visit the Victoria Memorial
and the House of Mother Theresa, founder of the Creed of
the Sisters of Charity.
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Calcutta
- Basanti - Sajnekali
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South of Calcutta are the Sunderbans, "beautiful forests"
in Bangla, formed by the delta of the rivers Ganga and Bhramapurtra.
It extends across the entire northern shore of the Bay of
Bengal sea. They are the largest estuarine forests in the
world. This morning we leave for Basanti from where we take
a motor-launch over the delta waters to Sajnekali (2 hours),
all the while looking out at the plethora of wildlife that
abounds in these rich waters. On arrival check-in at the
Tourist Lodge. Overnight at the Lodge.
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Sajnekali
- Calcutta - Puri
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The morning begins with a boat ride through the various
creeks to experience the Sunderbans in all their pristine
glory. In the afternoon you return to Calcutta in time
to board your overnight train to Puri.
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On arrival in Puri, transfer to your hotel. Later in the
day we take an excursion to Konarak. Konarak was once a
center of Orissan Buddhism, but is now more famous for its
Sun Temple erected in the 13th century. Leisure on the beach.
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This morning we visit Puri, one of the biggest pilgrimage
centers in India. The afternoon is at leisure on the beach.
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Puri
- Chilka Lake - Bhubaneshwar
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Early this morning we leave for the Chilka lake, a 1100
sq. km shallow inland sea, spreading 75 kms from north to
south. Enjoy a boat cruise on the lake. Later continue back
to Bhubaneshwar.
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This morning we visit Bhubaneshwar, city of over a 1000
temples. Hotel check-out is 12.00 noon. The afternoon is
free for independent shopping. In the late evening we transfer
to the railway station in time for the overnight train to
Calcutta.
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Assistance on arrival and transfer for your onward flight
to depart India. Bon Voyage !
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