Booking for : Klassieke Oost-India tour
Klassieke Oost-India tour
Tour Details
Start in Kolkata (Calcutta) en reis naar de volgende mooie plaatsen:
Mayapur , Puri Konark, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Bodhgaya & Varanasi .
Cost includes:
- 14 Nights air-condition accommodation on Double /Twin / Triple share rooms at proposed hotels.
- Daily breakfast at hotel as per detail itinerary.
- Meeting and assistance services on arrival / departure.
- Air – conditioned chauffeur driven Sedan Car for 02 Pax, Toyota Innova Car for 03/04 Pax & Tempo Traveler for 06/08 Pax, for city sightseeing, tour, excursion etc. as per above program.
- Air-conditioned Executive class Train fare for the sector Kolkata to Puri.
- Early morning boat Ride at river Ganges, Varanasi.
- All parking, road taxes, government taxes and driver allowances.
- Tour assistance throughout the tour.
- All presently applicable Government taxes.
Cost does not include:
- Any international and domestic airfare if it is not mention in cost inclusion.
- Transport during free days / any optional tour / Monument entrance & camera fees as per detail itinerary.
- Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone calls, Laundry, soft / hard drinks, Lunch & Dinner, tipping etc.
- Any Porterage services at Airport/Railway Station & Guide Charges.
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the cost includes.
Important Notes:
- The above is just a quote and no services are confirmed at this point of time.
- Suggested itineraries and the combinations are numerous and can be tailor made according to your needs and budgets.
- All services will be subject to availability at the time of booking.
- If we are unable to provide the hotels mentioned, we will provide similar standard of hotels.
- Flight / Train timings / fares are subject to change without notice & are not in our control as we do not own Flight / Train.
- Check-in times at the hotels are between 12:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs depending on hotel to hotel. If you arrive early at a hotel we will do our best to request an early check in for you, but this is subject to availability.
- Shall not be liable for any aspect of the arrangements made, and in particular for illness, injury, accident, death, damage, delay, additional expenses, or loss of whatever kind you may suffer due to circumstances beyond our control.
- We advice every client to take out holiday insurance, which should cover in particular, cancellations by the client and assistance in the event of accident or illness.
- The driving hours given above from one city to another are based on the normal conditions of the roads and may vary. Any break for Food / Tea / Toilets / Sightseeing on the way will take extra time than the above given hours.
- All passengers are supposed to report at the International airport at least 3 hours before the schedule time of International flight and 2 hours before the schedule time of domestic flight.
- All foreign nationals are requires pre-arrival visa to enter India. For more details please visit our local Indian Embassy & log on : https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Why you choose this package!
- Praat Bhojpuri in Bihar
- Geniet van heerlijk gerechten
- Shoppen in Delhi
- Ontdek Kolkata
- Prachtige stranden in Puri
- Geniet van het dorpsleven
- Rij langs prachtige rijstvelden
Day 1,Amsterdam - Kolkata
U vertrekt naar Kolkata.
Day 2,Aankomst Kolkata
Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is the capital of India's West Bengal state. Founded as an East India Company trading post, it was India's capital under the British Raj from 1773–1911. Today it’s known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals. It’s also home to Mother House, headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa, whose tomb is on site.
On arrival, meeting & assistance by our representative and transfer to hotel. Where our executive will explain the travel plan in detail and hand over the essential documents (Tour programme, hotel’s vouchers, feedback report etc) to you. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3,Kolkata
(BREAKFAST AT HOTEL + CITY TOUR)
After breakfast at hotel enjoy full day city tour.
Visiting - Mother Teresa's House to view her tomb and then to Nirmal Hriday. It is this place where Mother Teresa lived with her sisters to serve people.
Our next trip is to the famous Howrah Bridge, also known as the Rabindra Setu. It is the third longest bridge in the world and remains busy almost throughout the day. Built over the sacred Ganges, the river looks beautiful from the bridge.
Now we move towards the oldest building of the British rule in the city, the St. John’s church. Near the church lies the grave of Job Charnock, who is the founder of the city. It is a stone and brick structure with beautiful interior; built of wood and marble. You can see the large paintings of the Last Supper on the walls. It is also significant as it contains the round table on which the Charter of Calcutta was signed.
Our next trip is to the exquisitely designed Marble Palace. Lying in the midst of a lush green meadow with artistic sculptures, this building is a treasure house of antiques, like curios from China and paintings of Ruben.
Our trip ends with a visit to the majestic Victoria Memorial; a marble structure built in memory of Queen Victoria. It is a blend of Mughal and British architecture. At present it is a museum which exhibits paintings, miniatures, statues and books, through which people can get an in depth knowledge of Indian history.
Later in the, evening free to explore local markets. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4,Kolkata
(BREAKFAST AT HOTEL + CITY TOUR)
After breakfast at hotel enjoy full day city tour.
Visiting - Mother Teresa's House to view her tomb and then to Nirmal Hriday. It is this place where Mother Teresa lived with her sisters to serve people.
Our next trip is to the famous Howrah Bridge, also known as the Rabindra Setu. It is the third longest bridge in the world and remains busy almost throughout the day. Built over the sacred Ganges, the river looks beautiful from the bridge.
Now we move towards the oldest building of the British rule in the city, the St. John’s church. Near the church lies the grave of Job Charnock, who is the founder of the city. It is a stone and brick structure with beautiful interior; built of wood and marble. You can see the large paintings of the Last Supper on the walls. It is also significant as it contains the round table on which the Charter of Calcutta was signed.
Our next trip is to the exquisitely designed Marble Palace. Lying in the midst of a lush green meadow with artistic sculptures, this building is a treasure house of antiques, like curios from China and paintings of Ruben.
Our trip ends with a visit to the majestic Victoria Memorial; a marble structure built in memory of Queen Victoria. It is a blend of Mughal and British architecture. At present it is a museum which exhibits paintings, miniatures, statues and books, through which people can get an in depth knowledge of Indian history.
Later in the, evening free to explore local markets. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5,Kolkata - EXCURSION TOUR TO MAYAPUR
(BREAKFAST AT HOTEL)
After breakfast at hotel enjoy excursion tour to Mayapur.
Mayapur is a holy city located on the banks of the Ganges river, at the point of its confluence with the Jalangi, near Nabadwip, West Bengal, India, 130 km north of Kolkata (Calcutta). The headquarters of ISKCON are situated in Mayapur and it is considered a holy place by a number of other traditions within Hinduism, but is of special significance to followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism as the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, regarded as a special incarnation of Krishna in the mood of Radha. It is visited by over a million pilgrims annually.
Later in the evening return back to Kolkata. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6,Kolkata – Puri (Train)
DEPARTURE AT 1425 HRS / ARRIVE AT 2205 HRS
(BREAKFAST AT HOTEL)
After breakfast & checkout from the hotel, transfer to railway station to board on train to Puri.
Puri - One of the four celebrated religious centers of India, Puri, the abode of Lord Jagannath needs no introduction. The sunny beach at Puri is one of the finest in the world. Watching the sunrise in a symphony of colours is a wonderful experience. It is one of the most popular sea-side resorts where visitors from any part of the globe can comfortably relax.
On arrival meeting, assistance at railway station by our local representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7,Puri - Jagannath Temple - Satpara/Chillika Lake
(BREAKFAST AT HOTEL + CITY TOUR)
After breakfast at hotel visit for Darshan at Sri Jagannath Temple (from outside), Gundicha Temple, Lakshmi temple, Loknath temple, Daria hanuman and Sonar Gouranga temple and Ardhasani temple, Swargdwar beach.
Later in the afternoon depart for the Satpara & Chillika. The Fancy Land of Irwadi Dolphins. Entire Day Sightseeing of Satpara. Evening return back to Puri. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8,Puri - Konark Sun Temple – Bhubaneswar (70 Kms / 1.5 hrs)
(BREAKFAST AT HOTEL + CITY TOUR)
After breakfast & checkout from the hotel drive to visit Konark.
Konark - The magnificent Sun Temple at Konark is the culmination of Orissan temple architecture, and one of the most stunning monuments of religious architecture in the world. The poet Rabindranath Tagore said of Konark that 'here the language of stone surpasses the language of man', and it is true that the experience of Konark is impossible to translate into words.
Visit - Chandrabhaga Beach & Ramchandi Temple. Sighseeing of tribal museum, Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain caves (oldest rock cut caves, the caves arijjre reminiscent of influence of Buddhism and Jainism in Odisha (Orissa)
Later continue drive toward Bhubaneshwar. Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, is also popularly known as the "Temple City of India". Being the seat of Tribhubaneswar or 'Lord Lingaraj', 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. Bhubaneswar is the place where temple building activities of Orissan style flowered from its very inception to its fullest culmination extending over a period of over one thousand years.
Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9,Bhubaneshwar – Patna (Flight)
DEPARTURE AT 1810 HRS / ARRIVE AT 2210 HRS
(BREAKFAST AT HOTEL)
After breakfast & checkout from the hotel visit Dhauli (the peace pagoda) 108 Shivling Temples, Pipli, Lingra Temple.
Later in time transfer to airport to board on flight to Patna. Patna once called Patliputra the capital of Bihar, is among the world's oldest capital cities with unbroken history of many centuries as imperial metropolis of the Mauryas and Guptas imperial dynasties.
On arrival, check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10,Patna
(BREAKFAST AT HOTEL)
After breakfast at hotel visit famous places & temples in city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Patna – Nalanda – Rajgir – Bodhgaya (110 Kms/2.5 Hrs)
(BREAKFAST AT HOTEL)
After breakfast & check out from the hotel drive to Bodhgaya, en-route visits Nalanda & Rajgir.
Nalanda was a Mahavihara, a large Buddhist monastery, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha (modern-day Bihar) in India. The site is located about 95 kilometres (59 mi) southeast of Patna near the town of Bihar Sharif, and was a centre of learning from the fifth century CE to c. 1200 CE.It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rajgir is an ancient city in the northeast Indian state of Bihar. Surrounded by hills, it's known for its holy sites. Remains of the Cyclopean Wall, which encircled the city centuries ago, still stand in the center. Close by, Venu Vana park was once home to a monastery built for Buddha. The shield-shaped Japanese Temple contains a huge Buddha statue. Nearby there are hot springs believed to have medicinal properties.
Later continue drive to Bodhgaya. Bodhgaya It was here that Siddhartha meditated for 48 days under a "Bodhi tree" and was enlightened on the 49th day and became Buddha, the enlightened one!!!
On arrival, check-in at hotel. After wash and change at hotel visit Mahabodhi temple with the tree, below which Buddha was enlightened, the footprints of Buddha & the monastery. Vishnupad Mandir, Pind-Daan & Ratnaghara. Overnight at hotel.