PILGRIMAGE & COAST
Puri, at your own pace.
Jagannath Temple, an evening by the sea, and a day around Chilika Lake. Time for faith. Space to breathe.
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DESHPANDE TOURS · JOURNEYS TO EASTERN INDIA
Odisha & Kolkatawith Gangasagar.
Temple mornings. River evenings.
A little more India to bring home.
Bhubaneswar · Puri · Konark · Kolkata · Gangasagar. Supplied photographs illustrate the destination setting; visits follow the programme below.
THE DEPARTURE23 January 2027Rail group from Mumbai
THE JOURNEY11 days by trainPlanned return: 2 February
THE COMFORTSDeluxe hotel staysFamily-wise room allocation
THE CARETour managerBreakfast & dinner as per programme
SOME PLACES STAY WITH YOU.
Bring your faith.
Leave room for wonder.
The temple you have wanted to visit. The history you have only seen in photographs. And the conversations that happen when you finally take that journey together.
HERITAGE & CRAFT
A thousand beautiful details.
Konark’s Sun Temple, Raghurajpur’s artisan traditions, and Bhubaneswar’s temples and ancient caves.
CITY & SACRED JOURNEYS
Kolkata. Then Gangasagar.
Belur Math, Dakshineswar, Kalighat and the Howrah Bridge cityscape, followed by the Gangasagar excursion.
Mumbai → Puri & Chilika → Konark → Bhubaneswar → Kolkata → Gangasagar → Kolkata → Mumbai
0123 JAN · SATURDAYMumbai → Puri · Your journey begins+
Board the planned 3-tier AC train from Mumbai towards Puri. Settle into your berth and begin the eastbound journey with your travel companions. Boarding station, train number, reporting time and berth allocation follow the issued ticket.
Overnight train · Train meals are extra.
0224 JAN · SUNDAYA day on the rails+
Continue your train journey towards Odisha. Keep your travel essentials and personal medicines accessible, and follow the reporting instructions shared by the tour team.
Overnight train · Train meals are extra.
0325 JAN · MONDAYPuri · Jagannath Temple & the sea+
Arrive in Puri and check in at the hotel. Visit Shri Jagannath Temple; darshan arrangements and related expenses are on your own as stated in the programme. Spend the evening at Puri Beach. The air programme lists arrival at Bhubaneswar with onward road travel to Puri; final flight dates and timing require confirmation.
Puri · Hotel Jeevan Sandhya or similar.
0426 JAN · TUESDAYChilika Lake · Return to Puri+
After breakfast, travel towards Chilika Lake at Barkul. An optional boat ride visits islands and migratory-bird areas, subject to local operating conditions. Boating is at your own expense. Return to Puri for the night.
Puri · Hotel Jeevan Sandhya or similar.
0527 JAN · WEDNESDAYPuri → Konark → Bhubaneswar+
After breakfast, proceed to Konark and visit the Sun Temple. The programme also includes Ramchandi Temple and Raghurajpur Artisan Village along this day’s route. Continue to Bhubaneswar for your hotel stay. Monument entry fees and other paid visits are extra.
Bhubaneswar · Hotel Seetal or similar.
0628 JAN · THURSDAYBhubaneswar · Temples & ancient caves+
Explore Rajarani Temple, Mukteswara Temple and Parsurameswara Temple after breakfast. Later visit the historic Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, then return to the hotel for the evening. Entry and monument charges are extra.
Bhubaneswar · Hotel Seetal or similar.
0729 JAN · FRIDAYNandankanan, Dhauli & Lingaraja+
After breakfast, visit Nandankanan Zoological Park, followed by Dhauli Peace Pagoda and Lingaraja Temple as scheduled. Safari, entry and special arrangements are payable separately. Board the overnight train from Bhubaneswar towards Kolkata.
Overnight train to Kolkata · Train meals are extra.
0830 JAN · SATURDAYKolkata · A city of many stories+
Arrive in Kolkata, check in and rest. The local sightseeing programme covers Belur Math, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Indian Museum, Kalighat Temple and Howrah Bridge. The order and access depend on arrival time and local operating arrangements.
Kolkata hotel · Property confirmed before departure.
0931 JAN · SUNDAYGangasagar pilgrimage · Back to Kolkata+
Leave early for Gangasagar, the pilgrimage setting associated with the meeting of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal and Kapil Muni Temple. Follow the group’s reporting and transfer instructions. Boating / ferry and small-vehicle expenses are payable by you. Return to Kolkata for the night.
Kolkata hotel · Gangasagar boating and small vehicles are extra.
101 FEB · MONDAYKolkata → Mumbai · Return journey+
Proceed to the railway station or airport for your return journey to Mumbai, according to the travel option booked and your issued ticket. The rail programme continues overnight. Air departure and return arrangements must be confirmed separately in writing.
Rail option: overnight train · Air option: issued flight schedule.
112 FEB · TUESDAYArrive in Mumbai · Bring the stories home+
The planned rail programme concludes with arrival in Mumbai. Final arrival time and station depend on the confirmed train schedule.
Rail tour ends · Planned duration: 11 days, 23 January–2 February 2027.
TWO WAYS TO BEGIN.
Your choice.
Clearly priced.
Prices are per person. The GST-inclusive package totals are below; optional and excluded expenses are additional.
| Travel option | Base price | 5% GST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-tier AC train | ₹35,500 | ₹1,775 | ₹37,275 |
| Air option | ₹52,500 | ₹2,625 | ₹55,125 |
Rail departure: 23 January 2027. Confirm exact air dates, duration, flight inclusions, baggage, room allocation and all travel sectors before payment.
THE PACKAGE, WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK
Know what comes
with your journey.
Read the inclusions and the expenses payable separately before choosing your travel option.
Included in your programme
- 3-tier AC rail travel for the rail package, following the confirmed tour programme and issued tickets.
- Deluxe hotel accommodation in family-wise rooms, according to your booked allocation.
- Breakfast and dinner during the destination programme; train-journey meals are excluded.
- Group sightseeing transport. The brochure lists a 2×2 AC push-back bus; the final vehicle is selected according to the total group size.
- An experienced tour manager.
- For the air option, obtain a written confirmation of the flights, baggage allowance, joining dates and any rail / road sectors retained in the programme.
Not included / payable extra
- 5% GST: ₹1,775 on the train base price or ₹2,625 on the air base price; already included in the totals shown on this page.
- Meals during train journeys; lunch, snacks and beverages outside the stated breakfast-and-dinner programme.
- Entry fees, monument / heritage-site charges, jeep or jungle safaris, boating and other paid activities.
- Gangasagar boating / ferry and small-vehicle charges; local auto fares.
- Jagannath Temple darshan-related arrangements and expenses, special puja and personal services.
- Personal expenses, medical expenses, medicines, shopping, upgrades and anything not expressly included in the written booking quotation.
A little faith. A little discovery.
A journey you will talk about together.
UNPACK. REST. CONTINUE.
Your planned
hotel stays.
Named hotels or similar properties. Final hotel, room category and family-wise allocation follow confirmation.
| Destination | Nights | Planned hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Puri | 2 | Hotel Jeevan Sandhya or similar |
| Bhubaneswar | 2 | Hotel Seetal or similar |
| Kolkata | 2 | Confirmed before departure |
BEFORE YOU BOOK
A few details.
A clearer decision.
Discuss room sharing, mobility, dietary requirements and your preferred train or air option with our team before payment.
Booking & cancellation
The brochure requires at least 50% payment per person when booking. It states that cancellation refund eligibility requires 100% payment at booking; bookings made with only 50% payment receive no refund under the stated policy.
- 70 days or more before departure: 50% deduction from the total tour amount.
- Less than 45 days before departure: 100% deduction; no refund.
- The brochure does not state the deduction for the 45–69-day window. Obtain written clarification before paying.
What are the departure date and duration?
The rail tour departs Mumbai on 23 January 2027 and has a planned return on 2 February 2027: 11 days. Rail timing, stations and berth allocation follow the issued tickets.
How much does the tour cost, including GST?
Train: ₹35,500 + ₹1,775 GST = ₹37,275 per person. Air: ₹52,500 + ₹2,625 GST = ₹55,125 per person. Optional and excluded expenses are separate. Room allocation and final booking details follow your written quotation.
How does the air option join the programme?
The air programme lists Mumbai–Bhubaneswar arrival with onward road travel to Puri and a return from Kolkata. Exact flight dates, duration, airline, baggage allowance and any intercity rail sectors must be confirmed in writing. The dated itinerary on this page follows the 11-day rail programme.
What is payable extra at Gangasagar and Chilika?
Gangasagar boating / ferry and small-vehicle charges are your own expense. The optional Chilika Lake boat ride is also extra. Confirm local arrangements and the amount payable with the tour team.
Which vehicle will the group use?
Transport depends on the total number of travellers. The brochure lists a 2×2 AC push-back bus and also allows a suitable Innova, tempo traveller or bus according to the overall group size. Individual rooming or family-group size does not decide the vehicle.
Are the hotels and sightseeing order fixed?
The brochure names Hotel Jeevan Sandhya in Puri and Hotel Seetal in Bhubaneswar, or similar hotels. Kolkata’s hotel is confirmed separately. Train and flight timings, weather, access restrictions and local conditions can affect the sightseeing order. Discuss mobility, dietary and room requirements before booking.
THE JOURNEY YOU HAVE BEEN MEANING TO TAKE.
Make room
for the east.
Odisha · Puri · Konark · Kolkata · Gangasagar
Rail departure from Mumbai · 23 January 2027
BY 3-TIER AC TRAIN · PER PERSON₹35,500+ 5% GST · ₹37,275 including GST
Air option: ₹52,500 + 5% GST
₹55,125 including GST · dates confirmed separatelyLet’s plan your journey+91 99209 62500
Deshpande Tours · Odisha & Kolkata with Gangasagar group tour from Mumbai.
Availability, schedules, air arrangements, accommodation and complete booking terms follow written confirmation.
Availability, schedules, air arrangements, accommodation and complete booking terms follow written confirmation.
23 JAN 2027 · BY 3A TRAIN₹35,500 + 5% GST
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