Day 1 London/Kolkata (Calcutta)
Depart London Heathrow by overnight scheduled flight.

Day 2 Kolkata (Calcutta)
On arrival transfer to the Taj Bengal for a 2-night stay (Superior Room & Breakfast). Remainder of day at leisure.

Day 3 Kolkata (Calcutta)
Half-day city tour of Calcutta, visiting St Paul's Cathedral, the Victoria Memorial and the Museum. The capital of West Bengal, set on the banks of the Hooghly River, was once the capital of British India, whose fading monuments are the grand imperial buildings of the city, incongruous against the backdrop of the teeming streets and commercial clamour of today's hectic city.

Day 4 Bubaneshwar
After a morning boat ride on the Hooghly River, transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Bubaneshwar. On arrival transfer to the Trident Hilton for a 2-night stay (Deluxe Room & Breakfast).

Day 5 Bubaneshwar
The capital of Orissa is often known as the 'Temple City' thanks to over 7,000 great temples that once existed around the Bindusagar tank. Though many have succumbed to the passage of time, hundreds survive still - and this is one of the few places in India to retain archaeological remains of such antiquity. The day is dedicated to seeing some of these amazing shrines - with a morning visit to the majestic Lingaraja and Rajarani temples and afternoon exploration of Udaigiri and Khandagiri , with a visit to the Ashoka Peace Pagoda at Pipli.

Day 6 Bubaneshwar/Puri
Drive from Bubaneshwar to Puri (35 miles/1 hour), pausing en route to marvel at the exquisitely carved 13th century Konark Sun Temple (a World Heritage Site) and to visit the Craft Village at Pipli. Check in at the Hans Coco Palm (Deluxe Room & Breakfast). On the beach-edged shores of the Bay of Bengal, Puri is one of the four holiest cities in India and revolves around the great Jagannath temples and its famous Rath Yatra Hindu festival.

Day 7 Puri/Gopalpur
Drive to Gopalpur (80 miles/3 hours) and check-in at the Swosti Palm Resort for a 2-night stay (Standard Room & Breakfast). Remainder of the day at leisure. Set beside one of Orissa's most pristine beaches, backed by dunes, Gopalpur-on-Sea was once a humming port for rice from Rangoon - but today the traders and sailors have largely given way to sun-lovers and surfers.

Day 8 Gopalpur
At leisure to enjoy Gopalpur's lovely setting beside the Bay of Bengal.

Day 9 Gopalpur/Kolkata (Calcutta)
Morning departure for the drive to Bhubaneshwar (95 miles/4 hours), en route visiting the huge Chilka Lake with its many migratory birds. Depart Bhubaneshwar airport by midday flight to Kolkata. On arrival transfer to the Taj Bengal (Superior Room & Breakfast).

Day 10 Kolkata (Calcutta)/London
Day at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight for London

Day 11 London
Arrive London Heathrow.

INCLUSIVE PRICES from £1685 per person (sharing twin room)

Single supplements on request
Supplements apply for July/August and December departures - details on request

Price Includes: Economy Class round-trip flights from London to Kolkata and internal flight Kolkata/Bhubaneshwar/Kolkata o 8 nights shared twin accommodation as detailed o Daily buffet breakfast o Private air-conditioned car transfers, road travel and sightseeing as detailed o Current Airport Departure Tax, Airline Insurance and Fuel Surcharges o Entrance fees at monuments described in itinerary, road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes and porterage at all airports o Local English-speaking guide for sightseeing and excursions (except where shown) o Assistance of our local representatives.

Price Excludes: Personal insurance and any special insurance for activity sports o Government taxes o Tips and expenses of a personal nature. A valid passport (minimum validity 6 months from return date) is required. Clients must be fully insured from the time of booking.

Note: Hotel Check-In/Check-out time is 12 noon. Prices are subject to change. Holders of British Passports require a visa for entry to India - details on request.