Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konarak
The temples here stand unrivalled for the beauty of their carving.

Hindu God Jagannath is worshipped in the temple in Puri, 63 km from Bhubaneswar. This idol is taken out annually in procession on a giant wood chariot, which resembles the structure of a temple. "Juggernaut" is derived from this ritual.

Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, is an ancient cathedral city, with over a hundred medieval temples.

Another architectural masterpiece in Orissa is the 13th century Sun Temple in Konarak, 85 km from Puri. Built as a chariot with 12 pairs of wheels, this temple has some marvelous carving.


Bodhgaya
Adjoining West Bengal is the State of Bihar, known for its great Buddhist monments.
Bodhgaya is living reminder of Buddha's penance for enlightenment.

The tree, under which he mediated is a hollowed spot, marked by an imposing temple.
Not far from Bodhgaya, is Nalanda with excavated ruins of 5th century Buddhist university.


Calcutta
The hub of Eastern India, Calcutta is bustling, crowded and intensely vital city.
A great center of art, letters and industry, it is the capital of West Bengal.
It is India's largest metropolis.


Darjeeling
One of the most beautiful hill resorts in India commanding fine view of Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga, the majestic Himalayan massif, Darjeeling is a summer resort.
It is 740 km from Calcutta and is the home of fine Darjeeling tea.


Shantiniketan
Poet and Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's unique experiment in education, Shantiniketan is 213 km from Calcutta.
Started as small school, it is today a university and the center for education in arts.


Shillong
In the North-eastern tip of India is the State of Assam.
Its capital Shillong, is on elevation and the hill tribes, with their colorful costumes and festivals add charm to its tropical scenery.
Accessible by air from Calcutta to Gauhati and thence by road.