4-Day Delhi - Puri - Kolkata Round Trip

Day 1: Arrival in Puri

Morning: Fly from Delhi to Bhubaneswar (the nearest airport to Puri) and transfer by taxi to your hotel in Puri. Enjoy a quick lunch and settle in.

Afternoon: Visit the Jagannath Temple, a major pilgrimage site, and explore the surrounding temple complex.

Evening: Stroll along Puri Beach to watch the sunset and enjoy local street food.

Day 2: Exploring Puri

Morning: Attend the morning rituals at the Jagannath Temple and explore the nearby Swargadwar area.

Afternoon: Relax on Puri Beach and take a dip in the sea, followed by a visit to the Shri Jagannath Temple Museum.

Evening: Enjoy a beachfront dinner on Puri Beach and watch a cultural dance performance.

Day 3: Travel to Kolkata

Morning: Take a morning train to Kolkata, arriving by midday and check into a hotel in Park Street area.

Afternoon: Explore the grandeur of Victoria Memorial and walk through the adjoining Indian Museum.

Evening: Dine at a popular restaurant on Park Street, experiencing the vibrant nightlife.

Day 4: Kolkata to Delhi

Morning: Visit the iconic Howrah Bridge and take a short boat ride on the Hooghly River.

Afternoon: Enjoy a quick lunch, then head to the airport for a flight back to Delhi.

Evening: Arrive in Delhi, concluding the trip.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Jagannath Temple – 2 hours – Rs 200 (donation)
• Puri Beach – 2 hours – Rs 100 (shuttle)
• Shri Jagannath Temple Museum – 1 hour – Rs 50
• Victoria Memorial – 3 hours – Rs 150 (entry)
• Indian Museum – 2 hours – Rs 100 (entry)
• Park Street dinner – 2 hours – Rs 800 (meal)
• Howrah Bridge – 1 hour – Rs 0
• Flight Delhi-Bhubaneswar (round trip) – 2 hrs – Rs 8,000
• Train Kolkata-Delhi – 5 hrs – Rs 2,500
• Local transport (taxi, auto) – 4 hrs – Rs 2,000
• Accommodation (3 nights) – 72 hrs – Rs 9,000
• Meals (excluding dinner) – 4 days – Rs 3,000
• Total Estimated Cost: Rs 23,900

Tips

If you wish to extend the trip, consider adding a day to explore the historic sites of Chandannagar and a day trip to the scenic Digha beach. For a shorter itinerary, skip the museum visit in Puri and focus on the beach and temple, or replace the train journey to Kolkata with a direct flight to save travel time.