Duration: 07Nights / 08 Days
Places to see: Delhi – Bhubneshwar – Puri – Konark – Delhi
Day 01: Home – Delhi
On arrival in Delhi, you will be welcomed by our executive and transferred to your hotel (Rooms will be booked from 1200 hrs to facilitate immediate check in).
New Delhi, the capital and the third largest city of India is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. Standing along the West End of Gangetic Plain, the capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India. Narrating the city’s Mughal past, Old Delhi, takes you through the labyrinthine streets passing through formidable mosques, monuments and forts. The imperial city of New Delhi displays the finely curved architecture of British Raj.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Have a healthy breakfast at the hotel and embark on sightseeing tours of Old & New Delhi.
In Old Delhi drive past Red fort, built in Red Sand stone this imposing fort is 3 Kms in perimeter with the height of the wall varying from 18 to 30 meters at places.
Visit Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi but also in India. Completed in 1658 this Mosque has three gateways, four angle towers and two 40 m high minarets. Also visit Raj Ghat -Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial.
In New Delhi, drive past Janpath, Rashtrapati Bhawan (Hindi for presidential palace) and India Gate is perhaps one of the most impressive structures built in the capital of India. This historic monument was built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers killed in the First World War.
Visit Humayun’s Tomb: built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture.
Also visit Qutab Minar. It is a one of the finest monuments in India and is 238 feet in height. Qutab Minar is 47 feet at the base and tapers to nine feet at the apex. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi – Bhubaneswar
After breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight Bhubaneswar. After arrival, transfer to hotel.
In the afternoon, you will proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. You will be visiting Bindusagar Lake, Lingaraj Temple, Orissa State Museum and Mukteshwara Temple.
Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 04: Bhubaneshwar – Udaigiri – Lalitagiri- Ratnagiri – Bhubaneswar
After breakfast full day excursion to the caves of Udaigiri, Lalitagiri and Ratnagiri. These caves boast of some great Buddhist monasteries, stupas, motifs, etc.
By late evening, back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05: Bhubaneshwar – Puri
After breakfast drive to Puri.
On arrival, check in at the hotel and rest for a while. The evening will be spent in strolling around the beach.
Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 06: Puri
After breakfast a sightseeing tour of the city. The places to be seen include Jagannath Temple, Chilika Lake and Atharnala Bridge.
Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 07: Puri – Konark – Bhubaneswar
After breakfast drive back to Bhubaneswar en route makes a stopover at the Sun Temple of Konark.
Overnight will be at hotel in Bhubaneswar.
Day 08: Bhubaneswar – Delhi
The first half of the day will be spent in visiting the Dhauli Hills near the city.
Later, transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward destination.
