Golden Triangle Tour Itinerary

DAY 07 Khajuraho

Khajuraho, now a World Heritage Site, is a quiet place in Madhya Pradesh, is. The place has the proudest privilege of being home to the gorgeous temples, built by the Chandella rulers in the 10th century. That theses temples are wonderful feats of architecture is unquestioned. The eroticism of these temples has caught the world's attention.

Visit the southern and eastern groups of temples. Parsvanath temple, of the eastern group, is the largest Jain temple. Kandariya Mahadev Temple of the Western Group, dedicated to Shiva, is the crowning glory of all the temples at Khajuraho. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 08 Khajuraho-Varanasi

Morning proceed to the airport to take a flight to Varanasi. Check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit to Sarnath, where the Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. The event is known as the turning of the Wheel of Law in Buddhism. Also visit Choukhandi and Dhamek Stupas, ruins of 10th-century monasteries; Mahabodhi Society Temple and a Tibetan Temple. Have a glimpse at the rich collection of sculptures comprising numerous Buddha and Bodhisattva images. Ashokan pillar recording the visit of emperor Ashoka to Sarnath is an absolute must-see. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 09 Varanasi-Lucknow

A dawn visit to India's holiest river the Ganga. Enjoy boat ride on the river enjoying the serene sunrise. Walk past bathing ghats and see burning ghats where the Hindus cremate their dead. Now embark on the city tour, where you will visit Bharat Mata Temple, Benaras Hindu University and Vishwanath Temple. Evening transfer to the railway station to catch train to Lucknow. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 10 Lucknow-Calcutta

Morning sightseeing tour of Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, covering Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara and Shah Najaf Imambara. Visit the Residency, formerly the residence of the British officials. Also take a trip to Rumi Darwaza, Jama Masjid and Husainabad Picture Gallery. In the evening transfer to the airport to catcha flight to Calcutta (Kolkata). After raching Calcutta, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 11 Calcutta

After taking breakfast proceed on a full day sightseeing tour of the Calcutta city. Visit the imposing Victoria Memorial and the gothic St Paul's Cathedral and the eclectic Indian Museum. Proceed further north to find BBD Bagh, formerly called Dalhousie Square Drive past the Writers' Building and other office building. Howrah Bridge, Eden Gardens, Kali Ghat Temple, Ram Krishna Mission and Mother Teresa's Missionary of Charity are Calcutta's must-sees. Evening free to shop around. Overnight stay at hotel in Kolkata.

DAY 12 Calcutta-Bhubaneshwar

The morning is free at leisure until we transfer to the airport for a flight to Bhubaneshwar. Transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. Known as the "temple metropolis of India", Bhubaneshwar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa. Home to the world-renowned Lingraj Temple it is one of the most planned cities in India.

DAY 13 Bhubaneshwar

Embark early morning on a full day sightseeing of the city by visiting Lingraja, Parasurameshwara, Mukteshwara and Brahmeshwar Temples. Afternoon trip to Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, one of the earliest specimens of cave architecture of India. Excavated in the 2nd - 1st century B.C by the famous Jaina king of Kalinga, Kharavela, these caves were the rain resorts of Jaina monks. Relish the lovely sunset on the small hill. Overnight stay at hotel in Bhubaneshwar.

Tours to Konark

DAY 14 Bhubaneshwar - Puri Via Dhauli & Pipli

After taking breakfast proceed to Puri en route the small villages of Pipli and Dhauli. Dhauli is the place where the Emperor Asoka renounced bloodshed and embraced Buddhism. Visit the Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda) and see the Rock Edicts excavated by the emperor Ashoka. The sculpted elephant atop the edict is representative of Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism after his Kalinga victory in 261 BC. Proceed towards to the colorful village of Pipili to see Orissan Handicrafts. After reaching Puri, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 15 Puri - Konark - Delhi

Leave before the sunrise to visit the Sun Temple at Konark. Visit the seashore where all the pilgrims are there to pray to Sun God after sunrise visit to the temple. After visiting depart for Bhubaneshwar to connect flight to Delhi. Upon arrival transfer will be provided from domestic to international airport to connect flight back home.