50D/49N
The adventurous road trip across the Indian Peninsula traversing through state of Gujarat Maharashtra Goa Karnataka Kerela Tamil Nandu Andra Pradesh Odisha & West Bengal
Road Trip Across Indian Peninsula
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Tour Guests will arrive at Rajkot Airport as per their Scheduled flight. Upon arrival proceed to Dwarka- known as a Hindu pilgrimage site. In the evening we have a short Meet & Greet session.
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Dinner
Today we visit the Dwarkadheesh Temple and walk on the Gomti River Ghat then we visit Rukmini Temple and view Dwarka Lighthouse. Later we visit Nageshwar Jyotirling and Bet Dwarka. We also visit Shivrajpur Beach – a blue flaged Indian beach with long pristine stretches of calm water. In the evening, we enjoy some free time for shopping.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Khaman and Tea at Dwarkadheesh Temple, Paatra / Samosa with Tea at Dwarka
Today we proceed to Somnath. En route we visit Kirti Mandir – the place where Gandhiji was born and Sudama Temple – The only Sudama Temple in the world at Porbandar. We then proceed to Somnath. En route we take a photo stop at Madhavpur Beach. Upon arrival at Somnath we visit Bhalka Tirth and Somnath Temple. In the evening be mesmerized by the sound and light show at Somnath temple.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Masala Dudh at Somnath Temple, Dry snack en route to Somnath
Today morning we visit Triveni Sagam, and Geeta Mandir. Later we proceed to Diu- Known for its natural beaches, Bold History, many other attractions
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea/ Coffee and one Dry snack en route to Diu
Today we explore Diu, we start with visit to Diu Fort – Portuguese-built fortification was built in the during the 16th century. Here we also visit the light house – the highest point on the island and provides a spectacular view of the surrounding. Later we visit Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple – dedicated to the transformer of Hindu trinity, Lord Shiva, INS Khukri Memorial – memorial site of an Indian Naval Ship that sank during the Indo-Pak War of 1971 and Nagao beach and enjoy water sport activities here on your own.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea / Coffee and dry snack during Diu sightseeing
Today we proceed to Bhavnagar. En route we visit Hastagiri Jain Tirth – regarded to be a sacred place of the times of Bhagawan Adishvar. Then we visit Shatrunjaya Hill at Palitana. Upon arrival at Bhavnagar we have free time to relax and explore the surroundings.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea/Coffee and one Dry snack en route to Bhavnagar
Today we proceed to Surat by Roro ferry- Surat is known as The Textile City of India
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea / Coffee at Surat
Today we proceed to Mumbai. En route we visit National Salt Satyagraha Memorial at Dandi Beach
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea/Coffee and two Dry Snacks en route to Mumbai
Today we enjoy orientation tour of Mumbai. We see Marine drive, Elphinstone College, Trident Hotel, Vidhan Bhavan, Mantralaya, Oval Ground, Rajabai clock Tower, Bombay High Court, Flora Fountain/Hutatma Chowk, BMC Building. Later we visit CSMT Railway Station, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya and Mumbai Experience Documentary. Further we pass by Reserve Bank of India, Horniman Circle, Asiatic Library, and Bombay Stock Exchange. In the evening we enjoy a short walk around Kala Ghoda Statue, Jehangir Art Gallery, National Gallery of Modern Art, Gateway of India and Girgaon Chowpatty.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Mawa cake, Mumbai bhel and Soft Drink during the Sightseeing
Today we proceed to Alibag by M2M Ferry. After arriving time to relax. Evening take a Horse cart ride to visit Kolaba Fort.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today we proceed to Murud- The lovely beach town in Raigad district . Upon arrival visit Murud Janjira Fort by Boat- one of the strongest and beautiful marine forts of India
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Coconut water at Murud
Today proceed to Harihareshwar, Visit Temple and Rock Formation. Later proceed to Anjarle – visit Anjarle Beach view point, Kadyavarcha Ganapati temple. Overnight stay at Dapoli.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Jackfruit chips at Anjarle
Proceed to Ganpatipule, En route Mangrove forest tour (Anjanvel), Prachin Kokan Museum, Visit Swayambhu Ganapati Temple & Beach
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Amba Poli at Ganpatipule
Today we visit - Thiba Palace, Patit Pawan Mandir, Birthplace of Lokmanya Tilak, Ratnadurga Fort and its Light House, further we have some free time for shopping at Ratnagiri.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Ganpatipule – Goa (3 Nights)
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Today we proceed to Goa- also known as the 'Pearl of the Orient'
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea/Coffee and two Dry Snacks en route to Goa
Today morning we enjoy Dolphin watching cruise. Later we have free time to enjoy water sports activities like Banana boat, Jet Ski, Bumper boat ride, parasailing at your own cost. Then we visit Fort Aguada- a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort, along with a lighthouse.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Coconut water during water sports activities
Today we visit Shri Mangesh Temple in Madgaon, Shri Shanta Durga Temple dedicated to Goddess of peace, Shanteri. Later we enjoy Old Goa Heritage Walk and witness the most fascinating facts during Portuguese era. We walk through some of the most historically significant buildings, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Church of St. Francis of Assissi, Viceroy's Arch etc.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Goan bebinca after heritage walk
Today we proceed to Gokarna- a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus. En route visit Rock Garden at Karwar.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Soft Drink en route to Gokarna
Today morning we proceed to Om beach- Famous for being naturally shaped like the auspicious symbol Om. Here we have free time to enjoy water sports activities like Banana boat, Jet Ski, Bumper boat ride, parasailing at your own cost. We then visit Kudle beach and Mahabaleshwar Temple - a 4th-century CE Hindu temple followed by a walking tour of Gokarna and a scenic sunset at Gokarna Beach.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea / Coffee & one Dry Snack en route to Gokarna
Today we proceed to Udupi- known for its Hindu temples, en-route we enjoy the scenic beauty of Sharavati River. We then visit Murdeshwar Temple- a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple features the second-highest statue of Lord Shiva from all over the world and is surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Arabian Sea on all sides. We then visit Gopuram- from here we get the Magnificent view of Murdeshwar town.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Limboo Soda and one Dry Snack at Murudeshwar
Today morning visit Shri Krishna Math at Udupi. Further we proceed to Bekal- – a very peaceful and picturesque town.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea / Coffee & dry snack pack en route to Bekal
Today morning we visit Bekal Fort- one of the largest and most preserved forts in Kerala. Nestled in the lap of nature, Bekal Fort is a historic fort surrounded by a beautiful beach offering an enchanting view of Arabian Sea. Later we proceed to Nileshwar for a backwater experience, embark on a half day backwater cruise. Experience the simple joys of life, get enhanced by the pleasant harmony of singing birds, green stretches of paddy fields with long rows of swaying coconut palm trees, time seems to stand still while drifting along. We have a stopover at Edayilakkad, popularly known as Monkey Island and.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Coconut water at Bekal Beach & Soft drink at Nileshwar
Today we proceed to Cochin – Popularly known as the Queen of Arabian Sea.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today we visit Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church at Fort Kochi - one of the oldest European churches in India which has great historical significance. Later we proceed to Muttancherry, here we visit the Jewish Synagogue - oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, Dutch Palace - one of the finest examples of the Kerala style of architecture. Later we proceed to Alleppy.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Coconut water at Jewish Synagogue
Today we proceed to Thiruvananthapuram. En route we enjoy the famous Kerala Backwaters ride and admire the scenic sites of lush paddy fields and coconut trees as we sail. Later we visit Jatayu Earth Centre – which stands at an altitude of 350m (1200ft) above the sea level. Jatayu Nature Park holds the distinction of having the world’s largest bird sculpture, which is of Jatayu. Here we take a cable car ride to reach at the main attraction, upon arrival we visit Jatayu Sculpture, Audio -Visual museum, Rama Temple & Mini Theatre. Further we proceed to Thiruvananthapuram.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tetra packed juice during backwater ride, Tea/ Coffee at KTDC Aaram, ea/Coffee at Jatayu earth centre.
Today we explore Trivandrum city, we visit Padmanabh Swami Temple - is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the Richest Place of Worship in the World, Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery - displays original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Napier Museum - It contains a host of historical artefacts including bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. In the evening, we visit magnificent lighthouse at Kovalam beach.
Today we proceed to Kanyakumari- a coastal town on India's southern tip. Upon arrival we enjoy a ferry ride to Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial - built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda, followed by a visit to the meditation hall and the smarak, Kanyakumari Mandir - is one of the 52 Shakti Peethams, Tri Samudra Milan (Triveni Sangam), Gandhi Mandapam - a memorial building with sea views on site where Gandhi's ashes were held after his death. Later we witness the spectacular sunset at Kanyakumari.
Today we proceed to Rameswaram - a town on Pamban Island and is noteworthy for being the place in India that's closest to neighbouring Sri Lanka.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Soft drink and two dry snacks en route to Rameswaram
Today early morning we visit Ramanathaswamy Temple- This is one of the very few temples in the history of India which is built in the Dravidian style architecture. It is widely known for its historical significance and has 22 theerthams where one can take a bath to get rid of the sins. Further we drive through Pamban Bridge- Surrounded by blue waters from all sides. Inaugurated by Rajiv Gandhi, this engineering marvel is the second longest sea bridge in India after the opening of Bandra-Worli Sea Link in 2010. In the evening we enjoy a beautiful walk at Dhanushkodi Beach.
At the Ramanathaswamy Temple we arrange VIP Darshan for you. It might not be possible during government movements, special delegate visits, or religious ceremonies. Still, in such situations too, we will try our best to make it available to you.
Important: VIP Darshan does not mean direct Darshan and you will still have to wait in the queue, which however may be comparatively shorter than the general queue.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea/Coffee and one Dry Snack during Rameswaram sightseeing
Today we proceed to Velankanni- The gorgeous beach destination in South India. Upon arrival we visit Velankanni Church-Considered as one of the holiest Christian pilgrimage destination in India. Further we enjoy a beautiful walk through Velankanni Beach.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea/Coffee and two Dry Snacks en route to Velankanni
Today we proceed to the tiny town of Chidambaram, which is home to the most iconic Shiva temple in India. We visit the Chidambaram Nataraja temple or Thillai Nataraja temple, one of the ancient temple in South India. In the evening we arrive at Pondicherry- The city which offers glimpse of France in India.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tetra Pack juice and two Dry Snacks en route to Pondicherry
Today we explore the beautiful city of Pondicherry, we visit Auroville - Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory, Ayee Mandapam - Park Monument (Bharathi Park), Vinayagar Temple, French War Memorial and catholic church - Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus. In the evening we take a wonderful heritage walk in the French colonies.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Coconut Water during city tour
Today morning we stroll around Promenade beach. Later we proceed to Mahabalipuram - historically important town situated on the Coromandel Coast, along the Bay of Bengal in the state of Tamil Nadu. We visit the most famous Shore Temple, legendary Panch Rath, exquisite Varah Caves, awe-inspiring Arjuna's Penance and fascinating Krishna's Butter Ball. Further we proceed to Chennai- capital city of the state Tamil Nadu, which is known as the ‘Detroit of India’ because many automobile industries are located here. Upon arrival we have free time for shopping.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea/Coffee at Mahabalipuram, Tea/Coffee and one Dry Snack en route to Chennai
Today we visit Marina Beach- a natural urban beach along the Bay of Bengal. Government Museum- the second oldest museum in the country, Ashtalaxmi Temple- this is the only temple dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi on Tamil Nadu’s east coast. Further we take a photo stop at Madras War Memorial and Fort St. George
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea/Coffee during Chennai city tour
Today we proceed to Sriharikota- a barrier island and the home of India's only satellite launch centre. Upon arrival we enjoy an educational Tour of the Space at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota. We Visit Mission Control Centre (MCC), Launch PAD ONE - PSLV, Launch PAD TWO - GSLV, The Static Test & Evaluation Complex (STEX), Space Museum & Gallery. Further we proceed to Nellore- a city located on the banks of Penna River.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea/Coffee at Sriharikota, one dry snacks en route to Nellore
Today we visit Ranganatha Temple- one of the most revered temples of Nellore. Then we proceed to Vijaywada- The City of Victory. Upon arrival we visit Undavalli Caves- Carved out of a solid sandstone on a hillside. Dating back to the 4th century, the Undavalli Caves were previously Jain Caves which were then converted into a Hindu temple.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea/Coffee and one Dry Snack at Undavalli Caves
Today we proceed to Vizag- the Jewel of East Coast. We visit Ram Krishna Beach - One of the best beaches of Vizag with vast stretch of blue waters and picturesque views, Victory at Sea War Memorial – memorial dedicated to Indian Navy constructed after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and Ram Krishna mission.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tetra pack juice and one Dry Snack en route to Vizag
Today we explore Vizag city, we visit Simhachalam temple- an ornate shrine which is revered to be one of the most important temples in the region, Kailash giri Park- Spread over 100 acres on a hilltop, which offers a panoramic view of the surroundings. Later we visit INS Kurusura Submarine Museum - The underwater behemoth of Indian Navy which is a "must-visit destination" of Visakhapatnam and Aircraft Museum - one of its kind museum in India where an actual naval aircraft has been converted into a museum.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tetra Pack Juice and one Dry snack during Vizag city tour
Today we visit Rushikonda Beach- a stunning shore located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. Later we proceed to Brahmpur- known as the home of Lord Brahma and is usually known as the silk city- the city which is famous for the lustrous ikkat silk sarees in different colours and patterns. Upon arrival we have some free time for shopping
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Tea/Coffee and one Dry Snack en route to Brahmapur
Today we proceed to Puri- The ancient city and its history are intertwined with Lord Jagannath. En route visit Chilika Lake - one of the most important wetlands in the world because it is home to a phenomenal variety of birds. We visit Satpada island - a major attraction for spotted Irrawady dolphin.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Soft drink en route to Chilika Lake
We visit Jagannath Temple - one of the major pilgrimage centres in India followed by a visit to Chandrabhaga Beach and Arka Khetra Sun Temple Interpretation centre. Later we stroll on the sun-kissed beach of Puri and view the breath taking sunset.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Puri's traditional Khaja during the sightseeing
Today we visit the iconic Konark Sun temple. Later we proceed to Bhitarkanika. Upon arrival we have free time to relax and explore the surroundings
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea/Coffee and one Dry Snack en route to Bhitarkanika
Today we proceed to Digha- a coastal resort town of west Bengal. Upon arrival we have free time to relax and explore the surroundings.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea/Coffee and two Dry Snacks en route to Digha
Today we visit Amarabati Park- a little natural wonderland. Here we enjoy ropeway ride, later we visit Digha Science centre and national science camp- The key attractions of this place are fun and life science, galleries on reflections, 3D theatre etc. further we drive through Digha gate and visit Digha Mohona Watch Point- the confluence of River Champa and the great Bay of Bengal. Further we witness a beautiful sunset at Digha beach.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea/ Coffee during Digha sightseeing’s
Today we proceed to Sunderbans- a large coastal mangrove forest, shared by India and Bangladesh. Upon arrival we enjoy a Village walking tour (Socialising with the village people, knowing their simple culture, way of living and tradition). Further we enjoy a beautiful Sunset.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea/ Coffee and two Dry Snacks en route to Sundarbans
Today we go to the world’s largest single block of ‘Tidal Mangrove Forest’. We board our Boat and head towards the ‘Sunderban Jungle’ swashing through the river, delta canals, we take you inside different wilderness.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tetra pack juice during boat ride
Today we proceed to Kolkata - the birthplace of Nobel Prize winning writer-thinker Rabindranath Tagore, and a paradise for food lovers.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Tea / Coffee and two dry snacks en route to Kolkata
Today we visit Belur Math – Sri Ramakrishna Temple, old shrine, Swami Vivekananda’s Room, Holy Mother Temple and The Old Math. Then we pass by Eden Gardens and Park Street, followed by Rabindranath Tagore Museum, Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Rasgulla near Park street
Today we visit Belur Math – Sri Ramakrishna Temple, old shrine, Swami Vivekananda’s Room, Holy Mother Temple and The Old Math. Then we pass by Eden Gardens and Park Street, followed by Rabindranath Tagore Museum, Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Rasgulla near Park street
