Mughal Monuments And Spiritual Cities 15 days

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi

On arrival at Delhi airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel check-in (check-in/out time 12 pm). Rest time is free and easy to relax. O/n at the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour of Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive past the President's House, Parliament & India Gate, etc. O/n at the hotel.

Day 3: Delhi - Agra (210km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Agra, check in at the hotel. Later visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb. O/n at the hotel.

Day 4: Agra - Gwalior - Orchha (220kms)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Orchha en route to visit Gwalior Fort, known for its great architecture and rich past. Arrive at Orchha, check in at the hotel. Visit the Orchha Fort complex, which houses a large number of ancient monuments consisting of the fort, palaces, temple, and other edifices. O/n at the hotel.

Day 5: Orchha - Khajuraho (180kms)

Breakfast at the hotel. Later, drive to Khajuraho and check in at the hotel. Visit exceptionally well-maintained Khajuraho temples built in the short span of 100 years from 950-1050AD by the Chandela dynasty. Evening light & sound show. O/n at the hotel.

Day 6: Khajuraho - Varanasi (Flight)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Varanasi. On arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti, a magical ritual held at sunset on the banks of the holy Ganges. O/n at the hotel.

Day 7: Varanasi

Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Breakfast at the hotel. Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sarnath Temple complex, including the Great Dhamekh Stupa. If time permits, visit Ram Nagar Fort & Museum. O/n at the hotel.

Day 8: Varanasi - Bodhgaya (255kms)

Breakfast at the hotel, drive to Bodhgaya, check in at the hotel. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple complex, the Bodhi Tree where Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Also visit Tibetan Monastery, Burmese Temple, Chinese Temple, Buddhist Monastery of Bhutan, Thai Temple & Monastery, Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, etc. O/n at the hotel.

Day 9: Bodhgaya - Patna (170kms)/ Kolkata (flight)

Breakfast at the hotel, drive to Patna via visiting Rajgir & Nalanda. In Rajgir, visit tranquil Vulture`s Peak, where the Buddha meditated, and the Sattapanni Cave, where the First Council was organised after the Buddha`s passing. Nalanda, established in the 5th century CE, was an ancient Mahavihara, a revered Buddhist monastery which also served as a renowned centre of learning in the ancient kingdom of Magadha. Continue driving to Patna to board the flight for Koklaka. On arrival, transfer to the hotel, check in & O/n at the hotel.

Day 10: Kolkata

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day city tour of Kolkata visiting Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple & other landmark monuments of the city. O/n at the hotel.

Day 11: Kolkata - Bhubaneshwar (Flight)

Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the flight for Bhubaneswar. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Later, city tour, visit Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani & Lingaraj temple (Only Hindus can enter the sanctum). Also visit Khandagiri, Udaygiri caves & Dhauli Rock Edicts. O/n at the hotel.

Day 12: Bhubaneshwar - Puri (60kms)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Puri via visiting Konark Sun temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Pipili, the applique work village & Raghurajpur artisan village. Further visit, Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach. Also visit the world-famous lord Jagannath temple (Only Hindus can enter the sanctum). O/n at the hotel.

Day 13: Puri - Chilika Lake (55kms one way)

Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to visit Chilika Lake, the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent & home to several threatened species of plants and animals. Enjoy a boat ride, then drive to Puri, check in at the hotel. O/n at the hotel.

Day 14: Puri

Breakfast at the hotel. Day free and easy to relax on the beach. O/n at the hotel.

Day 15: Puri - Bhubaneshwar/ Delhi (Flight)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport to board the flight for Delhi. From Delhi, board a connecting flight for the onward destination.