Konark Dance & Music Festival 2014 (1st December 2014 to 5th December 2014)

Konark Dance & Music Festival

The sun temple in Konark, about 65 km from Bhubaneswar, near the sacred city of Puri, in Orissa better known as the 'Black Pagoda' is a magnificent structure built of black granite designed as the chariot of the Sun God drawn by seven exquisitely carved horses. The temple situated on the Chandrabhaga beach of Konark is famed as a world heritage site. The exquisite 'Natyamandap' or the 'dancing hall' of this 700-year old shrine is an architectural wonder with well-adorned sculptures in Odissi dance poses, often expressed as poetry transcribed on stone.  

An open air auditorium with the temple as the backdrop is the venue of the Konark Festival, a major dance festival held annually in early December which showcases a magical parade of the classical and traditional dance forms of India. The Natya Mandap holds a similar festival of classical dance and music in February also, annually. 

Konark Festival was organised for the first time in 1989 in the Open Air Auditorium at Konark constructed with the financial assistance of Government of India. Conceived as a festival of Classical Dances of India, the objective of Konark Festival was to promote Konark, as well as Orissa as a tourist destination.

A host of celebrated dancers from all over the country perform in the open air auditorium. The festival is a celebration of the much appreciated Odissi, Bharathnatyam, Manipuri, Kathak and Chau Dance - a lavish feast for the eyes and ears. The sound of Ghungroo bells flute and Pakhauj gives it a festive mood. There is also a crafts mela, with a variety of handicrafts organized by the State Industry Department, and visitors can relish the regional tasty cuisine as well during the festival. The festival is jointly organized by Orissa Tourism, Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Orissa Dance Academy and Konark Natya Mandap.

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Konark Festival Schedule:

1.12.14	Odissi (Nabakalebara)	GKCM Odissi Research Centre, Bhubaneswar Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar Utkal Sangeet Mohavidyalaya, Bhubaneswar
	Kathak	Padma Shri Sovana Narayan & Group, New Delhi
2.12.14	Satriya	Padamashree Guru Ghana Kanta Borbayan & Group, Assam
	Gotipua	Guru Birabara Sahoo & Group, Konark Natya Mandap, Konark
3.12.14	Kuchipudi	Padmashree Guru Sobha Naidu & Group, Hyderabad
	Odissi	Padamashree Ranjana Gouhar & Group, New Delhi
4.12.14	Mahari	Rupashree Mohapatra & Group, Puri
	Bharatnatyam	Padma Bhusan Guru V. P. Dhanajyan & Group, Chennai
5.12.14	Bhutanese Dance	Bhutanese Dance, Bali
	Odissi	Guru Durga Charan Ranbir & Group, Nrutyayan, Bhubaneswar

Gangtok-Darjeeling (6Night & 7Days) Tour Package

Gangtok-Darjeeling Tour Package (6N & 7D)

Day 1 : On arrival at New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport, you will be transferred to Gangtok, Capital of Sikkim (120 KM from NJP). In the evening you may visit M.G. Marg (road) which is one of the main shopping and cultural activity streets in Gangtok.

Day 2 : Early morning at 07:30 hrs an excursion to Gangtok Local Sightseeing enrouting Banjhakri Water Fall, Khangchendzonga Tourist Villa, Ranka / Lingdum Monastery, Rumtek Monastery, Enchey Monastery, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point and back to hotel. You’ll be free at evening for personal activity.

Day 3 : Early morning at 07:30 hrs an excursion to Nathula Pass (Indo-China Border) enrouting Tsongmo or Changu Lake, Baba Harbajan Singh Mandir and back to hotel. You’ll be free at evening for personal activity.

Day 4 : After breakfast checkout from hotel and you will be transferred to Darjeeling (100 KM from Gangtok) enrouting Lovers Meet View Point and Lamhata. On the way to Darjeeling you may enjoy white river rafting at Teesta River and hiking at Lamhata. Check-in at hotel and you’ll be free at evening for personal activity. In the evening you may visit Shrubbery Nightingale Park or Chowrasta Mall (10-15 minute walk-in distance).

Day 5 :  Early morning at 3.30 hrs an excursion to Tiger Hill (spectacular sun rise view point), Batasia Loop, Druk Thupten Sangag Choling Monastery (The oldest monastery of Darjeeling). You may enjoy Toy Train ride (Darjeeling-Ghoom and Back).  After breakfast proceed to Gangamaya Garden or Rock Garden and back to hotel. You’ll be free at evening for personal activity.

Day 6 : After Breakfast proceed to Darjeeling local sightseeing which covers Japaneese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Natural History Museum, Ava Art Gallery, Lloyd Botanical Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Ropeway, Tenzing Rock & Gombu Rock, Tea Garden, Lebong Race Course, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre and back to hotel. You’ll be free at evening for personal activity. You may enjoy mountaineering at Tenzing Rock/Gombu Rock conducted by HMI.

Day 7 : Early Morning at 07:30 hrs checkout from hotel and proceed to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport enrouting Mirik and Pashupati Nagar market (Nepal Border).

Package Include : 

·         Mineral Water Or Beverage

·         Assistance on arrival at New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport.

·         Accommodation on Double Sharing.

·         Fuel, toll & parking fees of vehicle and driver’s daily allowance.

·         Shall cover all sightseeing mentioned in the above itineraries.

Package Exclude :

·         Rail/Bus/Air ticket Fare

·         Permit Fees

·         River Rafting

·         Toy Train Ride

·         Helicopter Ride

·         Ropeway Ride

·         Boating

·         Yak Ride

·         Entry / Camera Fees To Park, Museum and Monuments

·         Additional Tour Or Car Usage Beyond The Suggested Itinerary

·         Airport ticket Or Tax Or Porter Charge

·         Guide Or Escort Charge

·         Insurance Coverage

·         Telephone Cost or anything of personal nature and not mentioned in the package

·         Still/video camera carry charges in all local sightseeing

·         Portarages

·         Room Heater Charges

·         Tips, Laundry, Any personal expenses soft /hard drinks

NB: For Visiting Tsongmo Lake, Baba Mandir & Nathula Pass (Indo-China Border) you must carry a Original Photo Identity Proof during the tour.

·         Xerox copies of Passport / Driving Licence / PAN / Adhar Card / Indian Voter's Card

·         School Identity Card for Students

·         Birth Certificates for Infants

·         04 Passport Size Photographs for each member travelling

Booking Policy

• For confirmation of booking Rs. 50% per pax should be deposited at the time of Booking.
• The balance payment by cash/Demand Draft (DD) should be deposited 20 days before the commencement of the Tour.
• If the Tour is cancelled due to the natural calamities like flood, landslides or strike and etc. then the money will be refunded after deducting 20 % as service charge.