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SUMMARY:Bhubaneswar City Trails: Explore Patiagada
DESCRIPTION:Bhubaneswar is better known as The Temple City due to the centuries old heritage temples at Old Town. Bhubaneswar as the planned township cum Capital City of Odisha state was created on 13th April 1948 with town planning design by German engineer Otto Konisberger. The day is now celebrated as Bhubaneswar Foundation Day. Bhubaneswar is known for its rich & diverse culture\, heritage monuments\, great personalities\, govt & privately owned museums\, festivals/events & cuisine to name a few. Intention is to make walkers aware of the places of importance in the capital city beyond 2000 years old area of Old Town. But it’s not possible to cover all in a tour\, hence\, certain themes have been devised to explore the city in a phased manner. In fact\, the unofficial first one was Gopinath Museum Walk\, the residence of Bell Metal museologist & researcher Sudarshan Sahoo. \nBhubaneswar City Trails is an initiative by Aitiha to make people aware of the various aspects of the city space around us\, be it heritage\, cultural or even modern aspects with which the people here proudly associate them with. ‘Explore Patiagada’ is the official installment under this theme trails. We shall touch certain places of interest in & around Patia this time. Stay tuned for some more such theme trails coming up under Bhubaneswar City Trails. \nWalk Date: 26th April 2026 (Sunday) \nMeetup Points: Ravi Talkies Square\, Jaydev Vihar & Infocity Square                                                                                        \nReport By: 6.00AM at Ravi Talkies Sq & by 6.45 at Infocity Sq \nSites to Visit: Jagannath Temple (Patiagada)\, Infocity Arch\, Sikharchandi Temple\, Jaleswar Mahadeb Temple (Kala Rahanga) & end with a surprise visit to a local resident of Patia village \nDistance to be covered: Within 10 km radius \nDuration: 5 hours (06.00 AM – 011.00 AM) \nBhubaneswar City Trails*\nCharges per head: NIL since it’s a free walk\, but subject to limited seats\, hence prior registration is a must. However\, a caution money of Rs 100 shall be kept as advance to ensure registered participant’s attendance\, failing which the amount shall be forfeited. Participants shall move in their own vehicle preferably two-wheeler & shall bear/share the expenses like breakfast\, tea\, entry fees (if any) etc. Participants can plan among themselves for pillion riding \nFor registration\, click https://aitiha.com/event-registration/ & choose Bhubaneswar City Trails from the drop-down options available. \nRegistration is open till 6 PM of 24th April 2026. Limited seats on a first-come-first-served basis. \nNote:- Your registration automatically confirms your acknowledgment of our Terms & Conditions\, Do’s & Don’ts & Privacy Policy. Our tours will be of limited seats only\, hence book early. All the participants need to follow the pilot two-wheeler of Team Aitiha. \nRoute Plan: Ravi Talkies Sq> Vani Vihar Sq> Breakfast at near Lipun Petrol Pump (opp Kanan Vihar)> Jagannath Temple (Patiagada)> Infocity Arch> Sikharchandi Temple> Tea Break (KIIT sq)> Jaleswar Temple (Kala Rahanga)> surprise residence visit. The route might be changed at the last moment as per convenience\, real time need & other factors. \nWear comfortable clothes as per climate with easy to remove footwear. Please carry your essentials with you including water bottle\, medicines\, camera\, umbrella/cap & others. Don’t forget to keep your mobiles on silent mode while inside temples to maintain sanctity. Remember\, the sun will be harsher by 10 AM\, hence\, we need to keep us hydrated & move faster avoiding direct sunlight.  \nIn case of any further queries\, you may contact us via email at infoaitiha@gmail.com or WhatsApp us at 9861288166. For further details on our Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy\, please click on the link below :- https://aitiha.com/terms-conditions/  \, https://aitiha.com/privacy-policy-2/ \n* Collaged Images courtesy Radeeh Ramesan\, Taranisen Pattnaik & radom Google images
URL:https://aitiha.com/event/bhubaneswar-city-trails-explore-patiagada/
LOCATION:Patia\, Infocity Square\, Bhubaneswar\, Odisha\, 751024\, India
CATEGORIES:City Trails,Heritage Trail
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SUMMARY:Old Town Temple Trails (open dates)
DESCRIPTION:Walk Date(s): The dates are open dates mostly on weekend Saturdays subject to availability. 23th May 2026 now open for registration.  The other probable date(s) are 2nd\, 9th\, 16th & 30th for May & 6th\, 12th\,20th & 27th for June. Walkers can enquire/request for other dates too including working days\, subject to availability. Timings are mostly morning hours only. \nMeetup Point: Option 1> Jameswar Temple (Badheibanka Chowk) to Ananta Basudeba Temple via Lingaraj North Gate. \nOption 2> Parashurameswar Temple to Lingaraj Temple entry gate (East) via Ananta Basudeba Temple. Changes if any to be shared before the walk date. \nReport By: 6.15AM \nDuration: 2 hours (06.30 AM – 08.30 AM) \nWalking distance to be covered: Within 1.5 kms \nCharges per head: Plz get in touch with us for the price via Whatsapp message to 09861288166 & mail to infoaitha@gmail.com. Our charges are for curating the walk only. Expenses (if any) like entry fees\, parking\, camera charges\, footwear & mobile keeping charges are to be borne by walkers. Do carry your water bottle\, you can have your breakfast en-route on your own. Minimum registration of 2 walkers are required to start a particular day’s walk. For group booking\, plz mail us separately at infoaitiha@gmail.com \nFor Booking: Please get confirmation of available dates from us over phone & then book at least 2 days before actual walk date(s). Banking details can be shared on request. \nFor registration\, click https://aitiha.com/event-registration/ & choose Old Town Temple Trails from the drop-down options available. Don’t forget to mention the heritage walk date & route option choosen in the remarks column at last of the registration page. \nRoute(s) to be covered: To be shared via whatsapp message against enquiries. There’s plan to rotate routes & add new stop points seasonally. \nOld Town Temple Trails\nNotes: Maintain covid protocol while during the walk. Aitiha reserves the rights to reject any registration even after due payment \nGuidelines for this tour – \nRegistration closes two day before the actual tour day. You have to register online through our portal’s event registration page & mention your selected heritage walk date & route option in the message column at last. \nThe dates shall be updated here as & when available. Kindly note that there won’t be any heritage walk on Aitiha’s day tour date(s) on certain Sundays which are normally announced in Aitiha’s social media pages & portal. Still\, walkers can enquire with their desired dates from Saturdays/Sundays of April\, May & June subject to green nod from us.  \nIn case\, the walk is cancelled from our end for a particular agreed date\, the booked amount shall be refunded or carried forward to the immediate walk falling within 30 days on mutual consent. Your registration automatically confirms your acknowledgement of our Terms & Conditions\, Do’s & Don’ts & Privacy Policy. Our tours will be of limited seats only\, hence book early. \nHave fresh bath & wear comfortable clothes as per climate & visiting to religious shrines\, carry your umbrella/cap\, water bottle & wear easy to remove footwear. There are certain guidelines issued by Govt while carrying heritage walks at ASI & SA sites for both organiser & walkers which needs to be adhered. Call us to know the details. \nPlease respect the rules of places of worship\, respect the locals & wear/act accordingly. Keep your mobile in silent mode wherever needed & inside premises. If photography is not allowed in any site partially or fully\, don’t try to take it. \nNote:- This is a standard walk post subject to changes & modifications which shall be intimated over whatsapp a day before actual walk.
URL:https://aitiha.com/event/old-town-temple-trails-open-dates/
LOCATION:Old Town\, Old Town\, Bhubaneswar\, Odisha\, 751002\, India
CATEGORIES:City Trails,Heritage Trail,Temple Heritage Tour
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SUMMARY:Exotic Kerala Tour (open dates)
DESCRIPTION:Kerala\, the southernmost state in India is best known for its unique culture & landscape. Kerala is one of the prominent tourist destinations of India\, with coconut-lined sandy beaches\, backwaters\, hill stations\, ayurvedic tourism and tropical greenery as its major attractions. Presenting Aitiha’s maiden venture to the exotic Kerala state on a 4 Nights 5 Days (4N5D) tour. This nature tour explores the enchanting beauty of Kerala touching selected sites at Munnar\, Thekkady & Alleppey with pick-up & drop back at Kochi. \nIt’s an attempt by Aitiha with touring dates kept open for our customers to pick dates as per their convenience. Our touring agent at Kochi shall pick you\, check in at hotel\, move for sightseeing & drop you back at Kochi. Foe easy understanding\, 5 tour days & sites are mentioned. The event dates are demo ones just to keep the event open in our portal. Even customers can opt for enquiry option in our portal for their customised needs for this & other tours outside Odisha through this link – http://aitiha.com/contact-us/ or straight via mail to infoaitiha@gmail.com \nDay-I >> Kochi to Munnar travel (140 km/4 -5 hrs)  \nArrival at Ernakulam railway station/Kochi airport & pick up\, then proceed to Munnar by road. \nMunnar\, the green carpeted beautiful hill station of Kerala\, is one of the most loved holiday spots. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here we find Neelakurinji\, the exotic violet flower blooming once in every twelve years. \nEn-route sightseeing- Cheeyappara Falls\, Valara Falls\, Pallivasal Falls\, Attukal Falls\, not to miss the lush green hill route drive from Kochi to Munnar. \nOvernight stay at hotel in Munnar \nDay-II >> Munnar sightseeing (full day) \nVisit Eravikulam National Park to view the highly endangered mountain goats – the Nilgiri Tahrs. Then to Mattupetty Dam & Echo Point The dam is flanked by forests and a vast expanse of grassland on one side and tea plantations on the other. \nSightseeing Points – Eravikulam National Park -Top Station\, Mattupatty Dam\, Echo Point\, Shooting Point\, Kundala Lake\, Tea Museum & Tea Plantation\, Blossom Park\, Pothamedu Viewpoint. \nOvernight stay at hotel in Munnar \nDay-III >>Munnar to Thekkady (120 kms /4 – 5hrs)  \nMorning proceeds to Thekkady (name derived from teak) & reach there by noon. Periyar means big river & around its Lake\, the sanctuary is built\, for boating. This is probably the only sanctuary in India where one can have the unique experience of viewing the wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat. \nSightseeing Points – Periyar Lake Boating\, Elephant Camp\, Spice Plantation & not to forget enjoying the road trip from Munnar to Thekkady. \nOvernight stay at hotel in Thekkady \nDay-IV >>Thekkady to Alleppey (170kms/4 – 5hrs) \nThe morning after breakfast proceeds to Alleppey & reach there by noon. Alleppey (Alappuzha)\, the ‘Backwater Paradise’ of Kerala is well known for its house boats tourism on the turquoise Vembanad Lake\, has enchanting backwaters\, scenic beauty\, azure lagoons\, and other canal cruising. Rightly it’s called the ‘Venice of India’. \nStay the full day inside the floating hotel (houseboat)\, enjoy freshly cooked meal while cruising on the canal & viewing the daily life of Kerala people on the banks. Experience the night stay in the private houseboat after enjoying the dinner on board. \nDay-V >>Alleppey to Kochi Drop (60kms/1.30hrs) \nHave breakfast & travel back to Kochi from Alleppey \nKochi or Cochin in Ernakulam district is an emerging cosmopolitan city and is the commercial capital of Kerala\, India. Popularly known as the Queen of Arabian Sea\, Kochi is a place with deep roots in history and its streets exude an old-world charm\, a place with beautiful monuments and a variety of linguistic and ethnic communities. Kochi local sightseeing (depending on time available & additional charge) – Dutch Palace at Mattancherry\, Jewish Synagogue\, St. Francis Church\, Santa Cruz Basilica Church\, Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi\, Marari Beach etc. Try spices shopping at Kochi Spice Market\, saree shopping at Jayalakshmi Silks & Lulu Mall & handicrafts from Kairali. \nFinally\, boarding train/flight back to home with loads of memories to cherish. \n# Extra charges applicable on Optional Activities at site like Boating\, Elephant Ride\, Kathakali Dance\, Jeep Safari\, Bamboo Rafting\, Nature Walks\, Gavi Jeep Safari\, Village Safari etc & depending on time availability. \nKundala Tea Plantations (Munnar)\nNilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam National Park\nSpice Plantations at Thekkady\nPeriyar Lake boating (Thekkady)\nElephant Camp (Thekkady)\nThriving floating markets of Alleppey\nMarari-beach (Kochi)\nChinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi\nHandicraft & spices shopping options at Kochi (Image: RC Dhala)\n(Indicative images courtesy: keralatourism.com/google) \nThe ‘Exotic Kerala Tour’ is for all age groups & the price includes cab charges from Kochi to Munnar/Thekkady/Alleppey & dropping back at Kochi. It also includes the overnight hotel stays at Munnar (two days) & Thekkady & houseboat at Alleppey. Things not included in the tour are train/flight to Kochi & back\, food & water\, optional activities at site\, entry tickets & other incidental expenses\, Kochi sightseeing etc. Any additional orders/services at hotel or excursions not in list will attract additional charges. \nThe limited seats tour shall start from Kochi (say at Ernakulam railway station\, hence all needs to be available at meeting point at early morning\, It’s advisable to reach Kochi beforehand & stay overnight at a local hotel at own cost. If you travel by train\, keep additional 2+2 days for travelling to Kochi & back. Flight users can plan their travel accordingly as per direct/connecting flights. Each tour has a deadline for booking\, please get in touch with us for details. Any enquiries for the said tour beyond the date may be considered subject to seats availability & hotel rooms availability. \nNotes for Exotic Kerala Tour: – \n# Standard AC sharing vehicle shall be used for touring & its capacity depends on total head counts. Carry limited luggage for easy mobility. Maintain covid protocols by wearing face masks & using hand sanitizers regularly. \n# Carry your Aadhaar Card (original & multiple photocopies) as ID proof for Indians. Keep its soft copy in mobile too. Mail it to us while registering for the tour. Please mail all the docs to us as mentioned here at infoaitiha@gmail.com while registering for the tour. \n# Make sure you have Final Covid (2 jabs) vaccination certificate’s multiple photocopies of at least 15 days old or recent negative RTPCR test report within 72 hrs before travelling & keep its soft copy in mobile too. Keep in mind that the visiting state’s current covid advisory is applicable & binding. \n# Hill stations like Munnar will be having chilling winter\, hence carry warm clothes. It needs average fitness to trek/walk in hilly areas\, hence\, its advisable to wear sports shoes. \n# The hotel rooms are star hotels & fully air conditioned. Both hotel rooms & houseboats occupancy shall be on twin sharing basis only. If there is on odd person\, he needs to adjust with additional mattress. The hotel details at site & houseboat info shall be shared before the tour. \n# While entering any religious sites\, there might be dress codes for it which we need to respect & abide. You can either carry it or buy it locally. One need to be aware of the rules for using of mobile & cameras inside restricted premises. For general guidelines\, terms & conditions\, Do’s & Don’ts\, kindly refer our portal. \n#Please mail us at infoaitiha@gmail.com  or whatsapp at 9861288166 for Exotic Kerala Tour\, dates & price (charges for foreign travellers in INR shall be shared on request). The dates showing under this event is symbolic to keep the event active in the event calendar. \nNB:- For custom itinerary & price for tour to Southern States & rest of India\, please get in touch with us via mail to infoaitiha@gmail.com or whatsapp at 9861288166 or fill up the contact form.. http://aitiha.com/contact-us/ \nKerala Tour Google Map
URL:https://aitiha.com/event/exotic-kerala-tour/
LOCATION:Kochi\, Ernakulam Railway Station\, Kochi\, Kerala\, 682001\, India
CATEGORIES:Nature Trail,South India Tour
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