Temples & Mangrove Forest Tour

Duration	Destination	Departure
4 days and 3 nights	India (Bhubaneswar, Bhitarkanika)	India (Bhubaneswar)

Description

The 4 days tour include visit to magnificent Hindu Temples, Buddhist Monasteries & Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest the world's largest and most relevant nesting ground for the endangered Olive Ridley Turtles. Bhitarkanika is home to over 55 species of mangroves, 170 species of birds and a large population of saltwater crocodiles, hawks-bill and leather-back turtles, Bibron's soft shelled turtle, endangered king cobra and the Indian rock python. Accommodation with all meals, transport by private car, guide and boat safari are well included in this tour.

Category
3 Star hotels (Private Tour) Half Board (dinner) en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 3 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Boat safari in Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest with naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Any flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Mix 3 & 4 Star hotels (Private Tour) Half Board (dinner) en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 3 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Boat safari in Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest with naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Any flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Mix 3 & 5 Star hotels (Private Tour) Half Board (dinner) en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 3 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Boat safari in Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest with naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Any flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:
Arrive Bhubaneswar
On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport transfer to hotel. Later visit Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani & Lingaraj temple (Only Hindu can enter sanctum). Also visit Khandagiri & Udaygiri caves & Dhauli Rock Edicts.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 2:
Bhubaneswar - Bhitarakanika National Park (200kms)
Pick up from your Bubaneshwar hotel or airport and drive to Bhitarakanika, check in at hotel. Bhitarkanika is second largest mangrove forest in India. It was declared a sanctuary in 1975, in order to protect the estuarine crocodile and the turtles in their rare mangrove habitat. Rest time free and easy to relax.
O/n at Jungle Cottage/ Tent. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 3:
Bhitarakanika National Park
Explore Bhitarkanika the breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. Boat safari in Mangrove forest, enjoy the serpentine creeks, watch out for birds, particularly different varieties of Kingfisher. Keep looking for estuarine crocodiles basking in the sun. Also visit Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary, climb to watch tower, look for Pelican & different varieties of Storks. Later drive to Similipal and check in at Cottage/ Tent.
O/n at Jungle Cottage/ Tent. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 4:
Bhitarakanika National Park - Bhubaneswar
Drive to Bhubaneswar enroute visit Ratnagiri, Udaigiri & Lalitgiri Excavated Buddhist Sites complex made in 1st century. Continue drive to Bhubaneshwar and drop off to Airport or at your hotel.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 3 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Boat safari in Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest with naturalist.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Any flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	Bhubaneswar	Bhubaneswar - Bhubaneswar Airport
2	Bhitarkanika National Park
3	Bhitarkanika National Park
4		Bhubaneswar - Bhubaneswar Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 Star hotels	Mix 3 & 4 Star hotels	Mix 3 & 5 Star hotels
Bhubaneswar	Kalinga Ashok/ The HHI or similar	Fortune Park Sishmo/ Mayfair Convention or similar	Mayfair Lagoon/ Trident Hotel or similar
Bhitarkanika National Park	Nature Camp Bhitarkanika Retreat/ Estuarine Village Resort Bhitarkanika or similar