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ITINERARY WITH KOLKATA AND PORT BLAIR

Route Summary : Kolkata * Port Blair * Havelock * Chennai

THE ITINERARY

DAY 01 - DEPART LONDON (FLIGHT)

Departure UK

DAY 02 - ARRIVE KOLKATA (FLIGHT)

Arrive Kolkata where you will be met by our representative and escort you to the hotel.

Kolkata (formally Calcutta), situated on the eastern bank of Hoogly River, was once the capital of British India, and is
now the capital of West Bengal. It is the gateway to eastern India. Conceived in 1686 it has had a turbulent history. Now
the largest city in India it displays glaring contrasts: a curious blend of the old and the new, wealth and poverty, partly
feudal, partly born out of growing urbanisation, partly un-definable. It is a medley of east and west, of a European city
grafted on the Asian landscape that gives Kolkata its bewildering charm, confusion and
excitement. Being just about 300 years old, Kolkata has few great historical
monuments.

Check in to your hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Kolkata

DAY 03 - KOLKATA (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Later proceed for sightseeing of Kolkata includes Dalhousie Square (Covering Raj Bhavan, St. John’s church, High
Court, GPO, Town Hall, Writer’s Building & other important colonial buildings), Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, St.
Paul’s Cathedral, Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum & Kalighat Kali Temple.

Dalhousie Square was the administrative centre for British India. On one side is the General Post Office, a majestic
specimen of Edwardian architecture. It is built on the site of the original Fort William. On the other side stands the “Writers
Building”, a massive Gothic structure dating from 1880. It remains a government building, today the centre of the West
Bengal Government administration.

Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu): A miracle of engineering skill, the Howrah Bridge is a huge cantilever bridge supported
by two piers 270 ft. high from road level. The span between the piers is 1,500 ft while the total distance between the two
sheet anchors is 2,115 ft. There are eight traffic lanes and two footpaths on the 71 ft. wide bridge.

 Flower Market: This famous flower market is set at the foot of the massive Howrah
Bridge. The garlands of roses and marigolds, the smells, the voices and the intense
activity make it a fascinating and totally unique place.

St. Paul’s Cathedral: Constructed between 1839 and 1847 in Gothic style with stained
glass windows and two Florentine frescoes, the cathedral is the largest in the city and
next to the Birla Planetarium. It was consecrated in 1874.

Indian Museum: The history of the origin and the growth of the Indian Museum is
one of the remarkable events towards the development of heritage and culture of India. Founded in 1814 at the cradle of the
Asiatic Society of Bengal, Indian Museum is the earliest and the largest multipurpose Museum not only in the Indian
subcontinent but also in the Asia-Pacific region of the world (Closed on Mondays & National Holidays)

Victoria Memorial: Built between 1906 and 1921 on the lines of the Taj Mahal, in
memory of Queen Victoria. Topped with a moving angel, this memorial faces the
Kolkata Maidan, which houses paintings, manuscripts and other objects of historic
value in its Museum and Art Gallery. Two regular sound and light shows are held in
the evening. (Closed on Mondays & National Holidays)

Kalighat Kali Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. It is
one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The temple is now on the banks of a small canal called
Adi Ganga which connects to the Hoogly.

Overnight in Kolkata

DAY 04 - KOLKATA / PORT BLAIR (FLIGHT) (B)

Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Kolkata airport for flight to Port Blair.

Sector Flight Flight No Departure Arrival Class

Kolkata – Port Blair Vistara UK-747 1015 Hrs 1230 Hrs Economy

You will be met on arrival at Port Blair airport and transferred to your hotel.

Spend the day exploring Port Blair town: visit the Anthropological Museum, the
historical Cellular Jail and Corbyn’s Cove Beach (museum and jail closed on
Mondays). Vehicle will be provided to explore the city center and partake in some
souvenir shopping.

Overnight in Port Blair

DAY 05 - PORT BLAIR – HAVELOCK (FERRY - APPROX 1.45HRS) (B)

Early Morning around 0530AM (carry packaged breakfast) and transfer to Port
Blair jetty for transfer Havelock by Ferry (Makruzz / Green Ocean / Coastal
Cruise). At Havelock, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your
resort, located at the edge of the rainforest 10 kms from Havelock Jetty. The resort
is situated behind the spectacular Radhanagar Beach, rated by Time Magazine as
the ‘Best Beach in Asia’.

Rest of the day at leisure to do optional activities.

You may choose to participate in a guided kayaking excursion at the Havelock
Creek, which is a 5 kilometer long, winding mangrove ecosystem. This is a 2 hour
excursion, which can take place in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Barefoot at Havelock, a beach side Jungle Resort

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DAY 06 - HAVELOCK (B)
A day of activity including Cycling, Birding and Village Walk

This morning start by around 0600AM (breakfast provided on site), you will
depart from the resort and drive to Govindanagar Beach (10km), from where the
cycling excursion begins. You will be issued a Rock Rider geared Mountain
Bike and your tour leaders will ensure you comfortable learn to operate it. They
will then guide you on the narrow village road to Kalapathar Beach &
Kalapathar Forest Camp, where, after a short break, you can embark upon a
birding walk along the Kalapathar coast and then, cutting across the forest, to the
clearings at Kalapathar village, and the mangroves of Char Nariyal
(Kalapathar) creek. (With Resort tour leader)

Return to hotel by evening

Overnight in Barefoot at Havelock, a beach side Jungle Resort

DAY 07 - HAVELOCK (B)

This morning start by around 0630AM (breakfast provided on site), depart on a
trek to Elephant Beach (3kms each way). The terrain passes through forest,
mangrove and beach, and you will have an opportunity for snorkeling as well at
Elephant beach.
On the way back to the resort, stop off at Radhanagar village for a walk around
the village, the forest fringes and near the creek, to try and spot some birds.
(With Resort tour leader)

Optional : You can also do snorkelling during beach visit

Overnight in Barefoot at Havelock, a beach side Jungle Resort

DAY 08 - HAVELOCK (B)

Spend the day at leisure, immersed in the beauty of your rainforest retreat beside
the Best Beach in Asia.
OPTIONAL EXTRA – SCUBA DIVING
This morning, you will be taken to Barefoot Scuba at Govindanagar, on the North
Side of the island. Barefoot Scuba is India’s only PADI 5 Star IDC Center, with a
multilingual staff (French, Spanish, German and Italian are spoken in addition to
English).
If you have never dived before, you will participate in the PADI Discover Scuba
Dive course at the end of which you will embark upon your first ever dive, guided
ably by your Instructor.
If you are an experienced diver, you may instead join a 2-dive day excursion. If
you are certified but need a Refresher course followed by diving, a course can be conducted at extra cost
On your return, you will be transferred back to the resort. Evening at leisure at the resort/ Radhanagar Beach.

Overnight in Barefoot at Havelock, a beach side Jungle Resort

DAY 09 - HAVELOCK / PORT BLAIR (FERRY – APPROX 1.45HRS) (B)

Spend the morning at leisure, enjoying the environs of your resort at Havelock Island.
After breakfast, take the morning ferry to Port Blair. Check into your hotel at Port Blair.
Afternoon explore the ruins of Ross Island with government approved guide.

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Overnight in Port Blair

DAY 10 - PORT BLAIR / CHENNAI (FLIGHT) (B)

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Port Blair airport for flight to Chennai

Sector Flight Flight No Departure Arrival Class

Port Blair – Chennai Indigo 6E-624 1130 Hrs 1340 Hrs Economy

Arrive Chennai where you will be met by our representative and escort you to hotel.

Overnight in Chennai

DAY 11 - DEPARTURE CHENNAI (FLIGHT) (B)

Breakfast at hotel

Departure to Chennai International airport for flight back home.

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Total cost for the Hotel Accommodation for 09 Nights + land arrangements including transportation, domestic flights,
entrances, guides, naturalists etc. £1,485pp sharing

HOTELS ENVISAGED
City Hotels Room Category Meal Plan No. Of
nights
Kolkata The Oberoi Grand Superior Room Bed & Breakfast 02
https://www.oberoihotels.com/hotels-in-kolkata/ Basis
Port Blair Peerless Sarovar Bed & Breakfast 01
http://www.sarovarhotels.com/port-blair- AC Standard Room Basis
hotels/peerless-sarovar-portico
OR
Fortune Resort
https://www.fortunehotels.in/port-blair-fortune-
resort-bay-island.dh.31

Havelock Barefoot at Havelock AC Andaman Villa Bed & Breakfast 04

http://www.barefoot-andaman.com/ OR Basis
AC Nicobari Cottage

Port Blair Peerless Sarovar Bed & Breakfast 01

http://www.sarovarhotels.com/port-blair- AC Standard Room Basis
hotels/peerless-sarovar-portico
OR
Fortune Resort
https://www.fortunehotels.in/port-blair-fortune-
resort-bay-island.dh.31

Chennai Trident Chennai Deluxe Room Bed & Breakfast 01

https://www.tridenthotels.com/hotels-in-chennai Basis

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES

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 v Accommodation based on AC Rooms in Hotels including
breakfast
v Assistance on arrival and departure at airport
v In Port Blair Transfers by AC Mahindra Xylo Vehicle depending on number of pax (Maximum of 4 pax in One
Vehicle)
v In Kolkata and Chennai transfers and sightseeing by AC Innova (2pax) / AC Tempo Traveller (03 to 08 pax)
v Port Blair- Havelock-Port Blair sector are based on common Ferry (Makruzz or equivalent Privately owned:
Green Ocean, Coastal Cruise, Express Bhagaya).
v English Speaking Guide in Kolkata and half day tour in Port Blair
v Resort Tour Leader during Activity on Day 06 & 07 in Havelock, .
v Geared Mountain Bike on Day 06
v All currently applicable taxes. (Subject to change as per govt. norms)

TOUR PRICES EXCLUDE

v International flight. (Own Arrangements)
v Domestic Air tickets for sector Kolkata / Port Blair & Port Blair / Chennai in Economy Class. (£250pp)
v Vehicle at disposal
v Travel Insurance.
v Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the suggested tour itinerary.
v Any excursions mentioned as optional extra are not included in the costing
v Visa fee for India.
v Expenses of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, hard & soft drinks & beverage and mineral water etc.
v Still and video camera fee at monuments and game parks
v Airport departure taxes.
v Tips anywhere – to drivers, porters, bellboys, guides & waiters etc
v Any items not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.