Day 1: Overnight flight from London - Kolkata

Day 2: Check-in at our accommodation Hyatt Regency Kolkata (or comparable)

Welcome drinks and snacks on arrival followed by rest and use of hotel's facilities before an early dinner together.

Day 3: This day will begin leisurely, allowing us to acclimatise to our surroundings and enjoy the sounds & views of this bustling city.

We will enjoy a guided walking food & history tour of the city in the cool of the late afternoon early evening.

Day 4: Kolkata to Balasore by train (Executive Class). The journey is peaceful and scenic, with plenty of greenery, open fields, and rural charm. There is a short transfer to the palatial accommodation of Belgadia Palace.

We will be treated to a lavish BBQ-style welcome dinner, highlighted by a welcome drink of Indian whiskey, a royal favourite!

Day 5: Simlipal Tiger Reserve

After a sumptuous breakfast, we'll venture into the woodlands and the adjacent tribal villages of Simlipal Tiger Reserve. They will provide us with a traditional lunch within the forested area. Come evening, we'll indulge in an Odia Thali dinner, enhanced by local cultural performances.

Day 6: Konark Eco Retreat

Today, we travel, by train, to the Konark Eco Retreat. Nestled among mangrove forests, sandy beaches, and sandbars, the retreat offers a serene escape.