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Kolkata to Cochin Discover Eastern Cost & Temples Overland Tour

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Duration

28 Nights / 29 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

Overview

Explore India’s eastern coast through a journey that begins in the colonial charm of Kolkata and ends in the backwaters of Kerala. Discover age-old Buddhist heritage, majestic Hindu temples, colonial towns, coastal villages, and vibrant local cultures. This immersive overland trip unfolds centuries of history and architectural marvels, from serene Odisha monasteries to the sacred cities of Tamil Nadu. Witness the natural wonders of Chilika Lake and Araku Valley, relax on tropical beaches, and cruise through tranquil backwaters. This tour is a harmonious blend of culture, spirituality, and nature.

Highlights

  • Visit ancient Buddhist and Jain complexes in Lalitgiri, Udayagiri, and Ratnagiri.
  • Explore iconic temples like Konark Sun Temple, Meenakshi Temple, and Ramanathaswamy Temple.
  • Enjoy cultural heritage of Pondicherry, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, and colonial Cochin.
  • Cruise in a private houseboat through the backwaters of Alleppey with full onboard service.
  • Experience natural beauty at Chilika Lake, Araku Valley, and Kanyakumari’s three-sea confluence.

Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 Discount on 2-person group 2 2 43.3%
2 Discount on 3-person group 3 3 46.3%
4 Discount on 4-person group 4 4 53.2%
5 Discount on 5-person group 5 5 53.0%
6 Discount on 6-person group 6 6 58.1%
7 Discount on 7-person group 7 7 57.3%
8 Discount on 8-person group 8 8 62.0%

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kolkata

– Meet and assist on arrival at Kolkata Airport.
– Transfer to hotel and check-in (subject to room availability).
– Free time for rest and personal activities.

Day 2: Kolkata City Tour

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Explore Fort William, a colonial-era stronghold along River Hooghly.
– Visit Victoria Memorial, a marble-domed museum and colonial symbol.
– Tour Netaji Bhawan, the historic home of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose.
– Walk across the iconic Howrah Bridge.
– Visit Dakshineswar Kali Temple, a revered shrine on the riverbank.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Kolkata - Balasore (250km)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Drive to Balasore; check in to hotel.
– Visit Khirachora Gopinath Temple and Jagannatha Temple.
– Explore Bhusandeswara Temple and relax at Chandipur Beach.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Balasore - Bhitarkanika (165km)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Drive to Bhitarkanika National Park; check-in at jungle lodge.
– Enjoy time amidst rich mangrove forest and marine ecology.
– Overnight at lodge/camp.

Day 5: Bhitarkanika Safari

– Early breakfast at hotel.
– Take a boat safari to explore mangroves and spot estuarine crocodiles and birds.
– Visit Dangmal Crocodile Breeding Centre and walk through forest trails.
– Overnight at lodge/camp.

Day 6: Bhitarkanika - Bhubaneshwar (200km)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Drive to Bhubaneswar via Lalitgiri, Udayagiri & Ratnagiri Buddhist ruins.
– Explore stupas, monastic cells, stone sculptures, and museum.
– Arrive Bhubaneswar and check in at hotel.

Day 7: Bhubaneshwar - Puri (75km)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Visit Lingaraja Temple, Mukteshwara & Parashurameshwara Temples.
– Explore Dhauli Peace Pagoda and Ashokan rock edicts.
– Tour Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves with Jain carvings.
– Drive to Puri and check in. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Puri – Konark – Puri

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Visit Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
– Stop at Chandrabhaga Beach, Pipli village (appliqué work), and Raghurajpur artist village.
– Visit Lord Jagannath Temple (non-Hindus not allowed inside sanctum).
– Overnight at hotel in Puri.

Day 9: Puri – Gopalpur (135 km / 4 hrs)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Drive to Gopalpur via Chilika Lake; boat ride to spot migratory birds and dolphins.
– Arrive Gopalpur; evening at leisure by the beach.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Gopalpur – Srikakulam (170 km / 5 hrs)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Drive to Srikakulam; visit Salihundam Buddhist site and hilltop stupas.
– Explore Sun Temple and Kurmanatha Swamy Temple.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Srikakulam – Araku Valley (145 km / 4 hrs)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Drive through Eastern Ghats to Araku Valley.
– Visit Borra Caves, Tribal Museum, waterfalls, coffee plantations, and viewpoints.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Araku – Vizag (120 km / 3 hrs)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Drive to Vizag; visit Submarine Museum, Kailasagiri, War Memorial, and Kali Temple.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Vizag – Kakinada (155 km / 4 hrs)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Drive to Kakinada; enjoy Coringa Mangrove boat safari.
– Visit Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple and relax by the beach.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Kakinada – Machilipatnam (255 km / 5.5 hrs)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Drive to Machilipatnam; visit Panduranga Swamy Temple and Manginapudi Beach.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Machilipatnam – Nellore (300 km / 6 hrs)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Drive to Nellore; visit Ranganatha Swamy Temple and Vedagiri Narasimha Temple.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 16: Nellore – Chennai via Tirupati & Venkatagiri Fort (275 km / 6 hrs)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Visit Venkatagiri Fort and Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala.
– Continue to Chennai; check in and overnight at hotel.

Day 17: Chennai – Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram (120 km / 3.5 hrs)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Visit Kanchipuram temples: Kailasanathar, Ekambareswarar, Kamakshi Amman.
– Drive to Mahabalipuram; visit Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, Five Rathas.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 18: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (120 km / 3 hrs)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Drive to Pondicherry; visit Auroville and Matrimandir.
– Explore Pondicherry Museum and walk through French Quarters.
– Relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 19: Pondicherry – Thanjavur (180 km / 5 hrs)

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Enroute visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Darasuram Temples.
– Arrive Thanjavur and check in. Overnight at hotel.

Day 20: Thanjavur – Trichy (60 km / 2 hrs)

– Visit Brihadeshwara Temple, Art Gallery, Saraswati Library & Vijayanagar Fort.
– Drive to Trichy and visit Ranganathaswamy, Rock Fort, and Jambukeswarar Temples.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 21: Trichy – Madurai (135 km / 3 hrs)

– Drive to Madurai; visit Meenakshi Temple, Nayak Palace, Alagar Koil & Murugan Temples.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 22: Madurai – Rameshwaram (170 km / 4 hrs)

– Drive to Rameshwaram; visit Ramanathaswamy Temple, Lakshmana Tirtham, Adam’s Bridge.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 23: Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari (320 km / 6.5 hrs)

– Drive to Kanyakumari; evening free to watch the sunset at the tip of India.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 24: Kanyakumari – Kovalam (80 km / 2 hrs)

– Visit Vivekananda Rock, Vattakottai Fort, and Kumari Amman Temple.
– Drive to Kovalam and check in. Overnight at hotel.

Day 25: Kovalam – Trivandrum City Tour

– Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Attukal Temple, Napier Museum, Chitra Art Gallery.
– Drive past beaches: Kovalam, Shankhumugham, Vizhinjam.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 26: Kovalam

– Day free for leisure, beach, or Ayurvedic massage.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 27: Kovalam – Alleppey (160 km / 4 hrs)

– Drive to Alleppey and board a private houseboat for a backwater cruise.
– Enjoy onboard lunch, dinner, and scenic beauty.
– Overnight in houseboat.

Day 28: Alleppey - Cochin (60km)

– Disembark and drive to Cochin.
– Visit Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace.
– Evening enjoy Kathakali dance performance.
– Overnight at hotel.

Day 29: Cochin - Departure

– Breakfast at hotel.
– Transfer to Cochin Airport for onward journey.

Included/Excluded

  • Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport
  • 28 nights' accommodation in mixed 3, 4 and 5-star hotels.
  • Daily breakfast and meal as per day plan.
  • Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking chauffeur as per tour program
  • Boat safari in Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
  • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city).
  • Applicable GST (government taxes).
  • Any flight ticket
  • Camera charges
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
  • Or anything not mentioned above.

Tour's Location

FAQs

What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Q: What kind of hotel accommodation is included in the package price?
We provide accommodation at carefully selected 5-star hotels or the best available quality options in remote regions where luxury properties are limited. Hotels and resorts are chosen for their comfort, location, and service standards. In case a specific hotel is unavailable, an equivalent standard property will be offered.

Hotels used or similar for this tour (28 Nights Accommodation):
Kolkata – 2 Nights: ITC Sonar, a Luxury Collection OR The Lalit Great Eastern
Balasore – 1 Night: Torrento Resorts OR Hotel Swarnachuda
Bhitarkanika – 2 Nights: Sand Pebbles Bhitarkanika Jungle Resorts OR Nature Camp Bhitarkanika Retreat
Bhubaneswar – 1 Night: Mayfair Lagoon OR Trident Hotel
Puri – 2 Nights: MAYFAIR Heritage OR Mayfair Waves
Gopalpur – 1 Night: Mayfair Palm Beach Resort
Srikakulam – 1 Night: The Bheemli Resort - Managed by AccorHotels OR APTDC Haritha Beach Resort Baruva
Araku Valley – 1 Night: Haritha Valley Resort Araku OR Haritha Hill Resort
Visakhapatnam – 1 Night: The Gateway Hotel Beach Road OR WH By ITC Hotels Devee Grand Bay
Kakinada – 1 Night: Grand Kakinada by GRT Hotels OR Svenska Design Hotel
Machilipatnam – 1 Night: Hotel SS Grand INN OR RK Good Times
Nellore – 1 Night: Minerva Grand OR Hotel Tejaswini Grand
Chennai – 1 Night: Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai OR Hilton Chennai
Mahabalipuram – 1 Night: Radisson BLU Resort Temple Bay OR WH By ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach
Pondicherry – 1 Night: Palais De Mahe OR La Villa
Thanjore – 1 Night: Svatma
Trichy – 1 Night: Courtyard by Marriott
Madurai – 1 Night: Courtyard by Marriott OR The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai
Rameshwaram – 1 Night: The Residency Towers
Kanyakumari – 1 Night: Sparsa Kanyakumari OR The Seashore Hotel
Kovalam – 3 Nights: Raviz Kovalam OR Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove
Alleppey – 1 Night: Luxury Houseboat (Full Time AC)
Cochin – 1 Night: Kochi Marriott Hotel OR Xandari Harbour

Q: Can I request a specific hotel or upgrade the hotel category?

Yes, we offer flexibility to upgrade hotels to luxury five-star or boutique properties at an additional cost, subject to availability. You can also request specific hotels during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your preference.

Q: Are breakfast and other meals included at the hotels?

Breakfast is generally included with hotel stays unless stated otherwise. Lunch and dinner are optional and can be added to your package upon request. You can also explore local dining during the tour.

Q: Will I get confirmation for the exact hotels before my trip?

Yes, once your booking is confirmed, we will share the final list of hotel names and contact details along with your tour confirmation documents.

Q: I’m looking for a more budget-friendly tour. Can you provide prices with standard or 4-star hotels?

Absolutely! We understand that every traveler has different preferences and budgets. If you prefer standard accommodation or 4-star hotel options instead of the default 5-star hotels, we can customize the tour and provide a tailored quote based on your requirements.

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