Day 01: Bhubaneswar Arrival

On your arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport, our representative would transfer you to the hotel. Bhubaneswar is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre. Hundreds of temples dot the landscape of the Old Town, which once boasted of more than 2000 temples. One can visit to numerous temples and other attractions including Lingaraj Temple (Non Hindu are not allowed inside Temple, to be viewed from a private platform outside), Bindusagar Lake lying to the north of the Lingaraja Temple, Rajarani Temple, Brahmeshwara Temple, Parashurameswar Temple, Siddheshwar Temple and more. After having the lunch, explore the ancient caves of Khandagiri and Udaygiri. Khandagiri and Udaygiri hills were carved and tunnelled, to create this multi-storied ancient apartment residence for Jain monks. Return back to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

(Dinner)

Day 02: Bhubaneswar – Ratnagiri/Udayagiri

After the breakfast at hotel, proceed to visit Ratnagiri/ Udayagiri Buddhist monastic complex. Ratnagiri has a rich concentration of Buddhist antiquities. A large excavation has unearthed Buddhist shrines, large monasteries, a big stupa and a number of vovite stupas. Established way back in 6th century AD., it appears that Buddhism was fostered at this place unhindered up to the 12th century AD. Udayagiri is known for its bell-shaped stupa signifying Vajrajana from of Buddhism. One of the largest Buddhist complexes in Odisha, Udayagiri is about 90 kms away from Bhubaneswar. The ancient name of this complex was Madhavapura Mahavihara. The images of Dhyani Buddha, Bodhisattva, Avalokiteswara, Tara, Jambhala, Aparajita, Heruka and others, found during excavation, make Udayagiri a unique site of Buddhist heritage. (ASI Museum at Ratnagiri closed on Friday. But the site is open every day for visit). In the evening return to Bhubaneswar, dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

(Breakfast and Dinner)

Day 03: Bhubaneswar – Konark – Puri – Pipli

After the breakfast, drive to Puri en-route visit famous Sun Temple at Konark. Rightly listed as a World Heritage Monument, the magnificent Sun Temple at Konark is the culmination of Orissan temple architecture, and one of the most stunning monuments of the world. Also visit the ASI Museum at Konark (This Museum is closed on Fridays). After visit of Konarak continue drive to Puri en-route visit Puri, the Temple of Lord Jagannath ('Lord of the Universe'). The wooden figures of the three deities, Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra stand in the sanctuary garlanded and decorated by the priests. (Non Hindus are not allowed inside the temple and to be seen from a library platform. Sunday platform closed but one can see from another private platform). After visit return to Bhubaneswar en-route visit the colourful Piplique appliqué crafts village. All kinds of handiwork are on sale in shops that line both sides of the main highway. Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

(Breakfast and Dinner)

Day 04: Departure from Bhubaneswar

After having the breakfast at hotel, our representative would transfer you to the Bhubaneswar Airport to board the flight for your onward journey.

(Breakfast)

• Return Trip Airfare in Economy Class from Melbourne, Australia – Bhubaneswar, India – Melbourne, Australia (including taxes).
• Transportation and sightseeing as per the group Size (Air conditioned)
• Hotel Class as mentioned in the program
• English Speaking Guide
• 01 Bottle Mineral water per day per person
• All Applicable Taxes

• Any insurance
• Any still camera, digital camera and video camera fee. (To be paid on the spot.)
• Any tip, such as, at hotel/resort/restaurants, at restaurants outside, to the guides, to the Drivers/assistants, and to the mahouts.
• Entrance ticket/fee to the monuments
• Any item of personal nature, such as drinks (alcoholic/non-alcoholic), laundry, the telephone calls etcetera.

• All Prices given are in Australian Dollar (AUD).
• Your Australian departure tax is included in the cost of your ticket. Return economy class airfare from ex Melbourne, Australia – Bhubaneswar, India – Melbourne, Australia including taxes.
• Service Confirmations are subject to availability at the time of reservations. Prices can vary depending on actual availability of the service and change in the number of passengers.
• Any change in quotation will be communicated to you and only after your confirmation, we will proceed further.
• Surcharges may be applicable over and above the tour price for the quoted period. At the time of booking or prior to confirmation, the same will be advised. Once you confirm the reservation, we will need advance payment for the reservation of your tour package and rest payment within 30 days prior to the departure of the tour.
• All activities, sightseeing, and other optional tour/ services/rides, if left unutilized or partially utilized by choice or due to other uncontrollable situations /weather / time constraint, any other circumstances are not subject to any refund.
• Prices or rates quoted to you in the itinerary are calculated at the prevailing prices and are subject to change without any prior notice in the case of the currency fluctuation increase in the cost of fuel charges, sudden change in any related hotel tariff, air/ rail/ bus/ entry ticket cost increase or transport cost increase due to change of route, change in any related government tax structure, alteration of itinerary program or change in the number of the tour members necessitated by factors beyond our control before the date of departure or even during the tour. Whatever applicable all such increases must be paid in full before departure.
• We will require 10% and balance payment prior 45 days, before departure of the tour.

• Children below 5 years are complimentary in parents’ room without extra bed.
• Milk/Food for infant or Children below 5 years chargeable on direct payment at hotel

• First Class: 40 kg free baggage allowance per person.
• Business Class: 30 kg free baggage allowance per person.
• Economy Class: 20 kg free baggage allowance per person.

• For whatever reasons, if you want to cancel the booking, make sure to intimate us in writing. We are constrained to levy the following cancellation charges as per the company policy.

• 30 days or more prior to the departure of the holiday/ tour, taken non-refundable advance will be charged.
• Tickets bought on promotion may be 100 % non changeable and non refundable. The validity of the ticket will be restrictive.
• 30 to 15 days prior to the departure of the holiday/ tour, 50% of the package cost.
• 14 to 07 days prior to the departure of the holiday/ tour 75% of the package cost.
• 07 to 01 days prior to the departure of the holiday/ tour 100% of the package cost.
• In case of no information 100% of the package cost.

• We recommend you to confirm your flight with the local airline office at least 72 hours prior to departure. Failure to reconfirm may result in the cancellation of some reservations. For Special request (hotel confirmation, meal and seat preference, special assistance, wheel chair request) are subject to airline confirmation and need to reconfirm from agency at least 72 hours prior to the departure.

• We strongly recommend Travel Insurance. The premium is calculated on the number of days you will be away, however it is important that the policy be taken out when the booking is made, to cover any cancellation penalties that may apply from that time. If the insurance is not with us, a charge of $50 will be applicable for any paperwork requested.