The Odisha & Andhra Coastal Tour
Bhubaneshwar | Sambalpur | Rourkela | Bhubaneshwar | Puri | Gopalpur | Visakhapatnam | Vijaywada | Hyderabad
13 Nights / 14 Days |
Tour itinerary
Odisha (Orissa) and Chhattisgarh are the Indian states those have abundant natural resources and at the same time dense forest & hilly area. Also both of these states have common boundaries and most importantly still the tribal peoples are found in large population of entire state. The major tourist attractions, in both states are forest and tribal people. Tribal tours in these bordering states are common and travelers from overseas are delighted to explore & see how the tribal people stay and continue their lifestyle in adverse situation (of course when we compare with modern world, as there are no proper rail / road connectivity, lack of basic amenities and even these tribes does not want to mix with modern world people).
Andhra Pradesh is an Indian state blessed with several attractions for the tourists with different tastes. It holds magnificent temples, beautiful beaches, and more. A tour to this spectacular state makes the tourists explore some of the ancient temples boasting pleasant serenity and spirituality. Coastal areas of this state are no exceptions.
Day 1 - Arrive Bhubaneswar
Arrive at Bhubaneswar by your International flight. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, a representative will be waiting for you with a handheld signage bearing the name at the exit of the arrivals terminal building.
Arrive and transfer to hotel for check in.
Bhubaneswar is an ancient city in India’s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa. Many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple. Outside Rajarani Temple are sculpted figures of the guardians of the 8 cardinal and ordinal directions. Jain antiques, weaponry and indigenous pattachitra paintings fill the Odisha State Museum.
Later if time permits visit famous city temples including Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar (known as “the gem of Orissan architecture”) and Rajarani Temples.
The Lingaraj Temple is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar, with the central tower of the temple being 180 feet tall. The temple represents the quintessence of the Kalinga architecture and culminating the medieval stages of the architectural tradition at Bhubaneswar.
Mukteshvara Temple is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva dating back to 950–975 CE. It is a monument of importance in the study of the development of Hindu temples in Odisha.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Bhubaneswar to Sambalpur (40 minutes)
Day 3 - Sambalpur to Rourkela (5-6 hr)
Day 4 - Rourkela to Bhubaneswar (5-6 hr)
Day 5 - Bhubaneswar
Day 6 - Bhubaneswar to Puri (1-2 hr)
Day 7 - Puri to Gopalpur (3-4hr)
Day 8 - Gopalpur to Visakhapatnam (5-6 hr)
Day 9 - Visakhapatnam
Day 10 - Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada (5-6 hr)
Day 11 - Vijaywada
Day 12 - Vijaywada to Hyderabad (4-5 hr)
Day 13 - Hyderabad, The City of Nizams
Day 14 - Hyderabad Departure
Price Inclusions
- 13 nights Accommodation is based on twin sharing at all the places.
- Daily Breakfast at the hotels
- All Transfers, Sightseeing tours, Excursions and Inter-city drives will be provided by an excellent quality Air-conditioned Innova vehicle.
- All Road / Toll / Interstate Taxes, Parking Fee, Fuel Charges and Driver’s allowance etc.
- Entry fee for all the Monuments, & other sightseeing places as per the programme.
- Services of Local English speaking guides as per programme.
- Meeting & Assistance at all the airports.
- All prevailing taxes by the Central & State Government.
Price Exclusions
- Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, fax services, beverages (even during meals), camera fee and video charges at monuments
- Tips or Gratuities to Guides, Drivers or at the Restaurants
- Porterage (for baggage handling) at the hotels, airports & railway stations
- Insurances of any kind relating to Trip (Delay or Cancellation), Baggage (Lost or Damaged) and Medical (Medication, Consultation or Hospitalization)
- All services which are not mentioned in the “Trip Inclusions”
- Domestic and international flight
HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?
- LAST MINUTE CHANGES: Before every tour, our guide will discuss the programme in detail and work arround your priorities & likings, to showcase the city itself in best possible ways
- SUGGESTION ON EATING PLACES: Our drivers will not only drive you arround in the most safest way, on your City tours but shall also be pleased to drive you to the best eating places in the city
- BE ASSURED OF UPGRADES: Our team will make best efforts to upgrade you a few places in the tour, get ready to be surprised
MORE SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS
Q: What is the best time to Travel? : FROM OCTOBER TILL MARCH
Q: Is customization possible on this Tour : YES
Q: Do we have Early Bird Discounts? : YES
Q: What all Tour versions available for this Programme : ECONOMY/SUPERIOR/DELUXE/LUXURY
Q: Do we offer further discounts for Families & Groups: YES
Q: Who all can take board this Tour : INDIVIDUALS/SINGLE PARENT/COUPLES/FAMILIES
Q: Is there any Age criteria or reqirement on Health condition? : NO
Q: What is the Discount available for the past customers? : 10% DISCOUNT
Q: Does the company provides any Travel Guide upon confirmation of a Tour? : YES