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A Spiritual & Adventure Journey Through Odisha, Kolkata & Gangtok
Published On: April 14, 2025
, Updated on : April 24, 2025
Route: 🚉 Raipur → Bhubaneswar → Konark → Puri
Our journey began with great excitement as 114 students bid farewell to Raipur and boarded the train to Odisha — a land of divine heritage and mesmerizing culture. 🧳✨
🎒 Train Travel Bonding
As we rolled through scenic landscapes 🌾, students laughed 😂, shared stories 🤝, and enjoyed dinner on the train 🍱. The rhythmic clatter of the train set the tone for the adventure ahead.
🥐 Arrival & Breakfast
We reached Bhubaneswar and refreshed ourselves with breakfast at Hotel Miland Palace, gearing up to explore Odisha’s ancient marvels.
🛕 Konark Sun Temple – Where History Breathes
Standing tall in spiritual grandeur, the UNESCO-listed Konark Sun Temple amazed everyone. Our guide’s stories 📖 painted vivid pictures of the architectural wonders, leaving the students wide-eyed and inspired. 😍
🌊 Puri Beach Bliss
After an enriching morning, we headed to Puri Beach, where cool breezes 💨 and endless waves 🌊 gave us moments of laughter, fun, and selfies 📸 with friends.
🍛 Traditional Odisha Lunch
We relished comforting Odia cuisine 🍽️ in Puri, feeling recharged and at home.
🙏 Jagannath Temple Darshan
The spiritual aura of Shree Jagannath Mandir filled our hearts. Students experienced divine energy ✨ during darshan, reflecting in peaceful silence and gratitude. 🙇♂️🌺
🌙 Dinner & Rest
We wrapped up our divine day with a cozy dinner back at the hotel and recharged for the next destination: Kolkata, the City of Joy 🏙️.
Route: 🚆 Train Journey → Kolkata → Victoria Memorial → Necco Water Park
We arrived in Kolkata full of energy ⚡. After check-in and a refreshing meal 🍛, we set out to explore the heart of Bengal’s colonial charm.
🏛️ Victoria Memorial – Royal Reflections
The grandeur of the Victoria Memorial took our breath away! Surrounded by beautiful gardens 🌳 and serene waters 💦, students immersed themselves in stories of India’s colonial past and royal architecture 👑📸.
🍽️ Dinner & Reflection
We ended our historical trail with a hearty dinner 🍴, discussing the day’s highlights and getting ready for tomorrow’s thrills.
🌞 A New Day, A New Adventure – Necco Water Park!
After breakfast, we dived into pure joy at Necco Water Park 💦. With thrilling slides 🛝, splashing pools 🌊, and endless laughter 😄, the day turned into a festival of fun!
🍱 Food & Fun at the Park
Delicious food and refreshing drinks 🥤 kept everyone energized until the very last splash! Students returned with big smiles and beautiful memories. 💖✨
🚌 Next Stop: Gangtok
As the sun set on Kolkata 🌇, we boarded our bus, excited to experience the snowy wonders of the North-East. Stay tuned as we rise with the mountains! 🌄🚌
Route: 🚌 Kolkata → Gangtok → Nathula Pass → Baba Harbhajan Mandir → Darjeeling
After a restful journey, we woke up to the chilly, refreshing air of Gangtok 🍃. Surrounded by fluttering prayer flags and majestic mountains, we were ready for a magical day.
🌨️ Nathula Pass – Indo-China Border Adventure
Students were thrilled to visit Nathula Pass 🇮🇳🇨🇳. Playing in the snow ⛄, clicking group selfies 📸, and standing proudly near the border was a moment of pride and pure awe. Swamiji’s words added a spiritual glow to the snowy terrain 🙏🧣.
🛕 Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir – Spirit of a Soldier
We paid tribute to the brave soul at Baba Mandir, learning about his legend 🪖 and feeling deep patriotism and gratitude 🇮🇳💫.
🌃 Dinner & Overnight in Gangtok
We ended the day with a peaceful dinner at the hotel 🍽️ and cozy rest, ready to continue to our next dream destination — Darjeeling, the Queen of Hills ☕🌼
