11N/12D Sundarban, Puri, Chilika Lake & Koraput - Delta, Lagoon & Tribes
Sundarban, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Chilika Lake, Rayagada, Koraput, Kolkata · 11 nights / 12 days · India
From ₹19,278 per person
Delta, Temples, Lagoons & Tribes. Stay plan: Sundarban (2N) – Bhubaneswar (1N) – Puri (2N) – Chilika Lake (1N) – Rayagada (2N) – Koraput (2N) – Kolkata (1N). Arrive Kolkata, depart Kolkata.
Where the nights are
Sundarban (2N) → Bhubaneswar (1N) → Puri (2N) → Chilika Lake (1N) → Rayagada (2N) → Koraput (2N) → Kolkata (1N)
Day by day
- Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Sundarban
Arrive at airport / railway station (Bhubaneswar/Kolkata). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Sundarban. Check in at hotel/eco-camp/resort. UNESCO World Heritage mangrove delta: Boat safari through winding creeks, tiger tracking from watchtowers (Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali), and spotting estuarine wildlife. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Sundarban.
Overnight: Sundarban
- Day 2 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Sundarban
Arrive in Sundarban and check in at your hotel or lodge. After breakfast, spend a full day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage mangrove delta. A boat safari takes you through winding creeks, with tiger tracking from the watchtowers at Sajnekhali and Sudhanyakhali and chances to spot estuarine wildlife including crocodiles, deer and varied birdlife. In the evening take a stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Sundarban.
Overnight: Sundarban
- Day 3 — Sundarban to Bhubaneswar Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bhubaneswar through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Bhubaneswar and check in at hotel/camp. Temple City of India: Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain Caves, and Dhaulagiri Shanti Stupa. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.
Overnight: Bhubaneswar
- Day 4 — Bhubaneswar to Puri Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Puri through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Puri and check in at hotel/camp. Sacred coastal Char Dham pilgrimage city: Sri Jagannath Temple, golden sea beach, and vibrant Pattachitra art markets. Overnight stay in Puri.
Overnight: Puri
- Day 5 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Puri
Arrive in Puri and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Breakfast at hotel. Thereafter proceed on a full day excursion exploring the top scenic, cultural and wildlife landmarks of this sacred coastal Char Dham pilgrimage city. Visit the Sri Jagannath Temple, spend time on the golden sea beach and browse the vibrant Pattachitra art markets of the town. Evening stroll through the local markets along Grand Road. Overnight stay in Puri.
Overnight: Puri
- Day 6 — Puri to Chilika Lake Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Chilika Lake through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Chilika Lake and check in at hotel/camp. Asia's largest brackish water lagoon: Boat safari to spot Irrawaddy dolphins, migratory birds at Nalabana Island, and Kalijai Temple. Overnight stay in Chilika Lake.
Overnight: Chilika Lake
- Day 7 — Chilika Lake to Rayagada Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Rayagada through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Rayagada and check in at hotel/camp. Remote tribal belt of Dongria Kondh and Kutia Kondh tribes: Famous for weekly tribal markets in Lanjigarh and Bissam Cuttack. Overnight stay in Rayagada.
Overnight: Rayagada
- Day 8 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Rayagada
Arrive in Rayagada and check in at the hotel. Breakfast, then a full day excursion exploring the top scenic and cultural landmarks of this remote tribal belt, home to the Dongria Kondh and Kutia Kondh tribes. The area is known for its weekly tribal markets at Lanjigarh and Bissam Cuttack, set amid hills and forest. In the evening, stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Rayagada.
Overnight: Rayagada
- Day 9 — Rayagada to Koraput Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Koraput through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Koraput and check in at hotel/camp. Heartland of Odisha tribal heritage: Vibrant weekly tribal haats (markets), Damanjiri valleys, Jagannath Temple of Koraput, and tribal museums. Overnight stay in Koraput.
Overnight: Koraput
- Day 10 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Koraput
Arrive in Koraput and check in at the hotel. After breakfast, set out on a full day excursion exploring the top scenic, cultural and wildlife landmarks of this heartland of Odisha tribal heritage. Visit the vibrant weekly tribal haats, the green Damanjiri valleys, the Jagannath Temple of Koraput and the tribal museums with their displays of local crafts and customs. In the evening take a stroll through the local markets before returning for an overnight stay in Koraput.
Overnight: Koraput
- Day 11 — Koraput to Kolkata Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kolkata through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Kolkata and check in at hotel/camp. City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, St. Paul's Cathedral, and iconic street food avenues. Overnight stay in Kolkata.
Overnight: Kolkata
- Day 12 — Kolkata - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure
After breakfast and morning views, check out from the hotel. There is time for final souvenir shopping in the city, with Pattachitra paintings, Dokra crafts and Darjeeling tea among the popular buys. You are then transferred to Kolkata airport or the railway station for your onward journey home. The drive passes through the busy streets and colonial facades of the city, bringing the tour to a close.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/eco-camps/forest lodges on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
- Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
- Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, sightseeing, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
- Dedicated motorized boat cruise permits in Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika mangroves, and Sundarban tiger reserve delta.
- All forest entry permits, wildlife sanctuary guide fees, and tribal area administrative permissions.
- All driver allowances, toll taxes, state road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
- 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Odisha & West Bengal destination desk support.
Exclusions
- Airfare or Train tickets to/from Bhubaneswar / Kolkata / Bagdogra.
- Special temple pooja fees, special darshan charges at Jagannath Puri or Kalighat, or camera fees.
- Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, or cultural show tickets.
- Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
- Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Durga Puja, Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
- GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like tidal surges, river blockades, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.