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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 47.1%
2 Discount on 3-person group 3 3 49.6%
4 Discount on 4-person group 4 4 57.6%
5 Discount on 5-person group 5 5 59.6%
6 Discount on 6-person group 6 6 62.4%
7 Discount on 7-person group 7 7 63.2%
8 Discount on 8-person group 8 8 67.0%

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)

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Lingaraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and explore the Mukteshwara Temple, known for its intricate carvings. Next, visit the ancient Parashurameshwara Temple, followed by a trip to Dhauli, a historic site featuring ancient rock edicts and the Peace Pagoda. Then, head to the Udaigiri and Khandgiri caves, ancient Jain rock-cut shelters. Drive to Puri and check into your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 8: Puri Sightseeing

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before visiting the Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Pipili, known for its colorful applique work, and Raghurajpur, an artisan village famous for Pattachitra paintings. Visit the Ramchandi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Ramchandi, and take time to enjoy the scenic beauty of Chandrabhaga Beach. Conclude your day with a visit to the Lord Jagannath Temple, an important pilgrimage site, before returning to your hotel in Puri for the night.

Day 9: Puri - Gopalpur (135km)

After breakfast, drive to Gopalpur. En route, visit Chilika Lake, a brackish water lagoon and bird sanctuary. Check into your hotel in Gopalpur and enjoy an overnight stay.

Day 10: Gopalpur - Srikakulam (170km)

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Srikakulam. Visit the Salihundam Buddhist heritage site, known for its stupas and sculptures, and the Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, dedicated to the Sun God. Continue to the Sri Kurmanatha Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, before checking into your hotel in Srikakulam for the night.

Day 11: Srikakulam - Araku Valley (145km)

After breakfast, drive to Araku Valley, a scenic hill station. Visit the Borra Caves, known for their natural limestone formations, and the Tribal Museum, which showcases the culture of local tribes. Tour coffee plantations famous for organic coffee cultivation, and visit waterfalls and Galikonda Viewpoint for panoramic views. Stay overnight in Araku Valley.

Day 12: Araku Valley - Vizag (120km)

Enjoy breakfast before driving to Vizag (Visakhapatnam). Visit the Submarine Museum, featuring a decommissioned Indian Navy submarine, and the Kali Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali. Explore the Visakha Museum, showcasing the city's history, and Kailasagiri, a hilltop park with panoramic views. Visit the Victory at Sea War Memorial, commemorating the Indian Navy's victory in the 1971 war. Overnight stay at the hotel in Vizag.

Day 13: Vizag - Kakinada (155km)

After breakfast, drive to Kakinada. Visit the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary for a boat safari through mangrove forests, followed by a visit to the Shri Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Relax at Kakinada Beach before checking into your hotel for the night.

Day 14: Kakinada - Machilipatnam (255km)

Start your day with breakfast, then drive to Machilipatnam. Visit the Panduranga Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, and the Goddess Rukmini Temple, along with several ancient temples of Lord Shiva known for their architecture. End your day at Manginapudi Beach, known for its black soil, and enjoy an overnight stay in Machilipatnam.

Day 15: Machilipatnam - Nellore (300km)

After breakfast, drive to Nellore, where you'll visit the Ranganatha Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and the Sri Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Narasimha. You will spend the night at your hotel in Nellore.

Day 16: Nellore - Chennai (275km)

Following breakfast, drive to Chennai. Visit Venkatagiri Fort, a historic site, and the famous Tirupati Temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. You'll check into your hotel in Chennai for the night.

Day 17: Chennai - Mahabalipuram (120km)

Enjoy breakfast before driving to Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram). En route, visit Kanchipuram, famous for its temples and silk sarees. Explore several significant temples including Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Varadharaja Temple, Vaikundhaperumal Temple, and Kamakshiamman Temple. You will also visit the Monolithic Temples, Krishna's Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and Arjuna's Penance, a giant open-air bas-relief. You’ll stay overnight in Mahabalipuram.

Day 18: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120km)

After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry (Puducherry). Visit Auroville, an experimental township, and the Pondicherry Museum, showcasing the area's history. Explore the French Quarters, known for their colonial architecture, and return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 19: Pondicherry - Thanjavur (180km)

Start your day with breakfast and a drive to Thanjavur (Tanjore). En route, visit Chidambaram and the Nataraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer, followed by the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple and the Darasuram Temple, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. You will spend the night at your hotel in Thanjavur.

Day 20: Thanjavur - Trichy (60km)

After breakfast, visit the Brihadeshwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Vijayanagar Fort, the Thanjavur Art Gallery, and the Saraswathi Mahal Library, one of Asia's oldest libraries. Drive to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) and visit the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Rock Fort Temple, and Jambukeswarar Temple before returning to your hotel for the night.

Day 21: Trichy - Madurai (135km)

Enjoy breakfast before driving to Madurai. Visit the Meenakshi Temple, the historic Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, the Alagar Koil, and the Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, before checking into your hotel in Madurai for the night.

Day 22: Madurai - Rameshwaram (170km)

After breakfast, drive to Rameshwaram. Visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple, a major pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the Adams Bridge (Rama Setu), a chain of natural limestone shoals. You’ll stay overnight in Rameshwaram.

Day 23: Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (320km)

Start your day with breakfast before driving to Kanyakumari. Visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, the Vattakottai Fort, the Kumari Amman Temple, and Kanyakumari Beach, a popular sunset viewpoint. Check into your hotel in Kanyakumari for the night.

Day 24: Kanyakumari - Kovalam (80km)

After breakfast, drive to Kovalam. Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Attukal Temple, the Napier Museum, Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) palace museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Shankumugham Beach, Kovalam Beach, and Vizhinjam Beach & Lighthouse Road. Spend the night at your 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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