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PURI BEACH FESTIVAL
5th to 9th February 2001

PURI the city by the sea, is a major pilgrim centre in India. Adi Shankara founded one of the Peethas here.
Puri is also famous for its Golden Beach, ideal for swimming and surfing. But the fame of Puri emanates most from
the Jagannath Temple, which contributed the word 'Juggernaut' to the English language. This 12th century temple is
known for its annual Rath Yatra or Car Festival. Within its precincts are the smaller temples of Vimala,
Lakshmi, Vishnu and innumerable Gods and Goddesses and the Ananda Bazar, the world's biggest food market. Gundicha
Ghar is a small sanctum about 2 km from the main temple, where the idols are taken during Rath Yatra for a week's sojourn.
On the outskirts of the city is Shri Lokanath, an honoured shrine of Lord Shiva.
The grand road called Bada Danda is a shoppers' delight. It offers typical Puri handicrafts like
miniature stone sculptures, wood carvings, sea-shell items, patta paintings on cloth and applique work.
Shoppers have another avenue at Swargadwara at the southern end of the beach. The Atharnala Bridge
near Puri spans seven centuries. Built in the 13th century A.D. this engineering marvel over the Madhupur stream is still in use.
Talking of Beaches, never miss the Balighai. This is an estuary of the river Nuanai, 8 km north of Puri.
A famous picnic spot, it abounds in deer and colourful birds.
Brahmagiri, 25 km from Puri, is known for the Alaranath shrine. The Baliharachandi shrine is nearby.
Only 27 km from Brahmagiri is Satpada, an ideal place to enjoy Chilika and to have a giimpse of Praneing Dolphin's,
The Sakhigopal Temple, with a life-size image of Lord Krishna and the Artists village.
Raghurajpur are 25 km and 15 km respectively from Puri.
Puri Beach Festival is celebrated annually in early November,though this time it is
being celebrated in February. Orissan craft, cuisine and cultural evenings are the highlights of the event.

Jagannath Temple Tribal Women Bonda Rath Yatra CUSTOMISED ITINERARY
Day 01 : ARRIVE PURI : Arrival transfer from Airport * / Railway station to Puri
by surface. Balance day free. Overnight at Mayfair Beach Resort/ Toshali Sands/ Vijoya International
Day 02 : PURI-KONARAK-PURI : Morning excursion to Konarak Temple
Afternoon free to watch festivities. Overnight in hotel
Day 03: PURI - SATAPADA-PURI : Morning depart for full day excursion to Satapada to watch dolphins,
in Chilka Lake, with 4 hours boat ride. Return tp Puri in the evening to watch festivities. Overnight in hotel
Day 04: PURI : Morning visit Jaganath Temple. Non Hindus not allowed inside Temple premises
Afternoon free to laze around in the beach, and watch festivities. Overnight in hotel
Day 05 : PURI - BHUBNESHWAR : Morning transfer by surface to Bhubneshwar,
the capital city of the State of Orissa. Enroute visit, Pipli, Dhauli Temple, Raghurajpur &
Udaygiri-Khandigiri Caves. On arrival check into Hotel Swosti Plaza/Hotel Swosti/Hotel Kesari.
Balance day free for independent activities. Overnight in hotel
Day 06 : BHUBNESHWAR : Morning proceed for city sightseeing tour of this ancient city
Visit Lingaraj, Rajarani and other ancient Temple. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in hotel
Day 07 : DEPART BHUBNESHWAR : In time transfer to Airport/ Railway station to
connect airplane/train for onward journey
* Please note there is no airport at Puri. For those flying in, they have to fly to Bhubneshwar &
then surface down to Puri, which is 60 kms from Bhubneshwar.

FIT	GRP	MEALS & SINGLE PAX
Package Cost Per Person DELUXE US$ 499 INRs 18,110 Hotels Used-5 star & Deluxe Beach Resort Puri - Mayfair Beach Resort Bhubneshwar - Swosti Plaza Hotel* * B'fast Included in Bhubneshwar only	Package Cost Per Person DELUXE US$ 365 INRs 12,900 * B'fast Included in Bhubneshwar	Cost Per Person, Per Day DELUXE US$15 (B/L & D) INRs 640 (B/L & D) Single Person, using a Single room Rates, applicable to both FIT & GIT's US$ 675 INRs 25,700
Package Cost Per Person ECONOMY US$ 439 INRs 16,599 Hotels Used-4 star & Beach Resort Puri - Toshali Sands Resort Bhubneshwar - Hotel Swosti* * B'fast Included in Bhubneshwar only	Package Cost Per Person ECONOMY US$ 275 INRs10,999 * B'fast Included in Bhubneshwar	Cost Per Person, Per Day ECONOMY US$ 13 (B/L & D) INRs 505 (B/L & D) Single Person, using a Single room Rates, applicable to both FIT & GIT's US$ 575 INRs 22,500
Package Cost Per Person BUDGET US$ 375 INRs 13,100 Hotels Used-3 star Puri - Vijoya International Bhubneshwar - Kesari Hotel * On room Only Basis	Package Cost Per Person BUDGET US$ 220 INRs 7,799 * On room Only Basis	Cost Per Person, Per Day BUDGET US$ 09 (B/L & D) INRs 395 (B/L & D) Single Person, using a Single room Rates, applicable to both FIT & GIT's US$ 465 INRs 16,900
Cost inclusive of the following features : INRs rates for Indians only Airfare not included which is as follows : Delhi-Bhubneshwar-Delhi-USD330/ INRs 12,910 Calcutta-Bhubneshwar-Calcutta-USD 170 / INRs.5,020 Mumbai-Bhubneshwar-Mumbai-USD500/ INRs 14,570	6 nights Accommodation, ( Breakfast where applicable) Transfers, sightseeing & excursions as per programme, with one 4 hrs boat ride Budget Package - On room only basis, at Puri & Bhubneshwar	FIT - 02 - 14 persons GRP - 14 & above Minimum - 02 pax required for packages to operate Meal Rates are not included in Package cost..EXCEPT as specified. Rates given seperately inclusive of taxes for Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner

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