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Spiritual Sojourn: Temples & Tranquility Across India

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Duration

28 Nights / 29 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

Embark on a mesmerizing journey with our “Spiritual Sojourn: Temples & Tranquility Across India” tour, spanning from Kolkata to Kanyakumari. Discover the cultural tapestry of India as you visit iconic landmarks like the Victoria Memorial and serene temples such as Lingaraja and Meenakshi. Explore the natural beauty of Chilika Lake and the enchanting backwaters of Kerala. Immerse yourself in history at ancient Buddhist sites like Lalitgiri and monolithic marvels in Mahabalipuram. This itinerary promises a blend of spiritual enlightenment, architectural marvels, and tranquil landscapes, offering a profound insight into India’s rich heritage and serene beauty.

Highlights

  • This is a private tour/activity only for your group.
  • Enhanced cleaning/ traveler safety.
  • In-depth cultural experience.
  • Flexible sightseeing & stopover.
  • Most travelers can participate.

Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 Discount on 2-person group 2 2 %
2 Discount on 3-person group 3 3 %
4 Discount on 4-person group 4 4 %
5 Discount on 5-person group 5 5 %
6 Discount on 6-person group 6 6 %
7 Discount on 7-person group 7 7 %
8 Discount on 8-person group 8 8 %

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kolkata

Arrival at Kolkata airport. Transfer to hotel. Rest and leisure time for personal activities. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kolkata.

Day 2: Kolkata Sightseeing

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Fort William, a historic fort built during the British Raj. Explore Victoria Memorial, an iconic marble building. Visit Netaji Bhawan, a museum dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. See the Howrah Bridge, a famous cantilever bridge. Visit Dakshineswar Kali Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kolkata.

Day 3: Kolkata - Balasore (250km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Balasore. Check-in at the hotel in Balasore. Visit Khirachora Gopinatha Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna. Explore Jagannatha Temple, known for its architectural grandeur. Visit Bhusandeswara Temple, an ancient Shiva temple. Rest and leisure time at Chandipur-on-sea, known for its unique beach. Overnight stay at the hotel in Balasore.

Day 4: Balasore - Bhitarkanika (165km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Bhitarkanika National Park. Check-in at the lodge. Rest and explore the surroundings. Lunch and dinner at the lodge. Overnight stay at Jungle Cottage/Tent in Bhitarkanika.

Day 5: Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary

Breakfast at the lodge. Explore Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, known for mangrove forests and wildlife. Spot rare flora and fauna, including crocodiles and migratory birds. Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay at Jungle Cottage/Tent in Bhitarkanika.

Day 6: Bhitarkanika - Bhubaneshwar (200km)

Breakfast at the lodge. Drive to Bhubaneshwar. Enroute visit Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri & Udaigiri Buddhist and Jain monuments. Check-in at the hotel in Bhubaneshwar. Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhubaneshwar.

Day 7: Bhubaneshwar - Puri (75km)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Lingaraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Explore Mukteshwara Temple, known for its intricate carvings.
Visit Parashurameshwara Temple, an ancient Hindu temple.
Visit Dhauli, a historic site with ancient rock edicts and Peace Pagoda.
Visit Udaigiri & Khandgiri caves, ancient Jain rock-cut shelters.
Drive to Puri. Check-in at the hotel in Puri. Overnight stay at the hotel in Puri.

Day 8: Puri Sightseeing

Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Explore Pipili, known for its colorful applique work.
Visit Raghurajpur, an artisan village famous for Pattachitra paintings.
Visit Ramchandi temple, dedicated to Goddess Ramchandi.
Visit Chandrabhaga beach, known for its scenic beauty.
Visit Lord Jagannath temple, an important pilgrimage site.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Puri.

Day 9: Puri - Gopalpur (135km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Gopalpur. Enroute visit Chilika Lake, a brackish water lagoon and bird sanctuary. Check-in at the hotel in Gopalpur. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gopalpur.

Day 10: Gopalpur - Srikakulam (170km)

Breakfast at the hotel.Drive to Srikakulam.
Visit Salihundam Buddhist heritage site, known for its stupas and sculptures.
Visit Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun God.
Visit Sri Kurmanatha Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Srikakulam.

Day 11: Srikakulam - Araku Valley (145km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Araku Valley, a scenic hill station.
Visit Borra Caves, natural limestone caves with stalactite and stalagmite formations.
Visit Tribal Museum, showcasing the culture of local tribes.
Visit Coffee Plantations, known for organic coffee cultivation.
Visit Waterfalls & Galikonda Viewpoint for panoramic views.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Araku Valley.

Day 12: Araku Valley - Vizag (120km)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Vizag (Visakhapatnam).
Visit Submarine Museum, showcasing a decommissioned Indian Navy submarine.
Visit Kali Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali.
Visit Visakha Museum, showcasing the history of Visakhapatnam.
Visit Kailasagiri, a hilltop park offering panoramic views of the city.
Visit Victory at Sea War Memorial, commemorating Indian Navy's victory in the 1971 war.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Vizag.

Day 13: Vizag - Kakinada (155km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Kakinada.
Visit Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary for a boat safari through mangrove forests.
Visit Shri Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Relax at Kakinada Beach.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kakinada.

Day 14: Kakinada - Machilipatnam (255km)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Machilipatnam.
Visit Panduranga Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Visit Goddess Rukmini Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna's consort.
Visit Temples of Lord Shiva, known for their ancient architecture.
Visit Manginapudi Beach, known for its black soil.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Machilipatnam.

Day 15: Machilipatnam - Nellore (300km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Nellore.
Visit Ranganatha Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Visit Sri Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Nellore.

Day 16: Nellore - Chennai (275km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Chennai.
Visit Venkatagiri Fort, a historic fort.
Visit Tirupati Temple, a famous pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Chennai.

Day 17: Chennai - Mahabalipuram (120km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram).
Enroute visit Kanchipuram, famous for its temples and silk sarees.
Visit Kailasanathar temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Visit Ekambareswarar temple, one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas.
Visit Varadharaja temple, known for its architecture and sculptures.
Visit Vaikundhaperumal temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Visit Kamakshiamman temple, dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi.
Visit Monolithic Temples, ancient rock-cut temples.
Visit Krishna's Butterball, a giant balancing rock.
Visit Cave Temples, rock-cut caves with intricate carvings.
Visit Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit Arjuna's Penance, a giant open-air bas-relief.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.

Day 18: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Pondicherry (Puducherry).
Visit Auroville, an experimental township and spiritual community.
Visit Pondicherry Museum, showcasing the history of Pondicherry.
Explore French Quarters, known for its colonial architecture.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Pondicherry.

Day 19: Pondicherry - Thanjavur (180km)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Thanjavur (Tanjore).
Enroute visit Chidambaram, known for Nataraja Temple.
Visit Nataraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer.
Visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit Darasuram Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its architecture.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Thanjavur.

Day 20: Thanjavur - Trichy (60km)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Visit Vijayanagar Fort, a historic fort with a palace complex.
Visit Thanjavur Art Gallery, known for its collection of bronze idols and paintings.
Visit Saraswathi Mahal Library, one of the oldest libraries in Asia.
Drive to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli).
Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Visit Rock Fort Temple, a historic fort complex with temples.
Visit Jambukeswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Trichy.

Day 21: Trichy - Madurai (135km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Madurai.
Visit Meenakshi Temple, a historic Hindu temple complex.
Visit Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, a 17th-century palace known for its architecture.
Visit Alagar Koil, a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Visit Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, a rock-cut temple dedicated to Lord Murugan.
Visit Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple, one of the Arupadaiveedu temples.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.

Day 22: Madurai - Rameshwaram (170km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Rameshwaram.
Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple, a major pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Visit Adams Bridge (Rama Setu), a chain of natural limestone shoals.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Rameshwaram.

Day 23: Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (320km)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Kanyakumari.
Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a memorial to Swami Vivekananda.
Visit Vattakottai Fort, an 18th-century coastal fort.
Visit Kumari Amman Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kumari.
Visit Kanyakumari Beach, a popular sunset viewpoint.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kanyakumari.

Day 24: Kanyakumari - Kovalam (80km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Kovalam.
Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a famous Hindu temple.
Visit Attukal Temple, known for the annual Pongala festival.
Visit Napier Museum, showcasing Kerala's art and history.
Visit Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika), a palace museum.
Visit Sri Chitra Art Gallery, known for its collection of paintings.
Visit Shankumugham Beach, known for its sunset views.
Visit Kovalam Beach, known for its crescent-shaped coastline.
Visit Vizhinjam Beach & Light House Beach Road.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kovalam.

Day 25: Kovalam

Breakfast at the hotel. Day free for leisure activities and relaxation. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kovalam.

Day 26: Kovalam

Breakfast at the hotel. Day free for leisure activities and relaxation. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kovalam.

Day 27: Kovalam - Alleppey (160km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty. Board houseboat for a backwater cruise through tropical countryside. Overnight stay in the houseboat.

Day 28: Alleppey - Cochin (60km)

Breakfast at the houseboat. Disembark from the houseboat. Drive to Cochin (Kochi). Visit Fort Cochin, an historic area known for colonial buildings. Visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. Visit Jewish Synagogue, an ancient synagogue. Visit Mattancherry Dutch Palace, showcasing Kerala murals. Enjoy Kathakali dance performance in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin.

Day 29: Cochin - Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Cochin airport for onward journey.

Included/Excluded

  • Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport
  • 28 nights' accommodation in mixed 3 and 4-star hotels.
  • Daily breakfast and meal as per day plane.
  • Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking chauffeur as per tour program
  • Boat safari in Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
  • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city).
  • Applicable GST (government taxes).
  • Any flight ticket
  • Camera charges
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
  • Or anything not mentioned above.

Tour's Location

FAQs

What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Hotels used or similar for 28 nights accommodation

3 Star Hotels Kolkata x 2 nights: Golden Tulip/ Polo Floatel
Balasore x 1 night: Torrento Resorts/ Hotel Swarnachuda
Bhitarkanika x 2 nights: Sand Pebbles Bhitarkanika Jungle Resorts/ Nature Camp Bhitarkanika Retreat
Bhubaneswar x 1 night: Hotel Hindusthan International/ Swosti Grand
Puri x 2 nights: Toshali Sands/ The Hans Coco Palms
Gopalpur x 1 night: Zone by The Park/ Gopalpur Palm Resorts
Srikakulam x 1 night: The Bheemli Resort - Managed by AccorHotels/ APTDC Haritha Beach Resort Baruva
Araku Valley x 1 night: Haritha Valley Resort Araku/ Haritha Hill Resort
Visakhapatnam x 1 night: Best Western Ramachandra Hotel/ Keys Select Visakhapatnam - By Lemon Tree Hotels
Kakinada x 1 night: Paradigm Sarovar Portico/ The Fern Residency Kakinada
Machilipatnam x 1 night: Hotel SS Grand INN/ RK Good Times
Nellore x 1 night: Minerva Grand/ Hotel Tejaswini Grand
Chennai x 1 night: ZONE By The Park/ Raj Park
Mahabalipuram x 1 night: INDeco Hotels/ Ideal Beach Resort
Pondicherry x 1 night: Shenbaga Hotel/ Anandha Inn Convention Centre
Thanjore x 1 night: Sangam Hotels
Trichy x 1 night: Red Fox Hotel/ Hotel Blossoms
Madurai x 1 night: JC Residency/ Hotel Royal Court
Rameshwaram x 1 night: Daiwik Hotel/ Vinayaga by Poppys
Kanyakumari x 1 night: Sparsa Kanyakumari/ The Seashore Hotel
Kovalam x 3 nights: Abad Harmonia Beach Resort/ Uday Suites Shanghumugham Beach
Alleppey x 1 night: Deluxe Houseboat (AC During Night Only)
Cochin x 1 night: The Tower House/ The Killians

Can travelers upgrade the accommodation to 5-star hotels?

Yes, travelers can upgrade the accommodation to 5-star hotels by paying the supplement. Please send inquiry for same from the booking page to get the price quote.

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