RELIGIOUS TOURS INDIA :- Religious Places

North India Pilgrimage Tours

Duration : 14 Days & 13 Nights

Destination Covered :
Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Bhubaneshwar - Puri - Calcutta

Day 01 : Delhi
Meet our representative at the airport welcoming you to India with fresh flower garlands. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
Explore the city of Delhi visiting RedFort, Jama Masjid, Chandni chowk, India Gate, Govt. Buildings, Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar. Over night in Delhi.

Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur (260 kms)
Travel by road to Jaipur reaching by lunch time. Evening is free for shopping. Over night in Jaipur.

Day 04 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort. AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Continue sight-seeing. CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use. HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-story structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Overnight at hotel.Early morning visit to the Fort of Amer. Ride up to the gates on elephant back and explore the great fortress palace buildings. Afternoon free at leisure. Over night in Jaipur.

Day 05 : Jaipur - Agra (240 kms)
After morning breakfast departure to Agar, by road via Fatehpur Sikri to Agra (240 kms 6 hrs). In the evening visit the exquisite Taj Mahal and relish the spectacular sight at sunset. Over night in Agra.

Day 06 : Agra
Full day city tour of Agra. The Agra Fort, the great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of the Agra Fort in 1565, A.D. although additions were made till the time of his grandson Shah Jehan. The forbidding exteriors of this fort hide an inner paradise. There are a number of exquisite buildings like Moti Masjid - a white marble mosque akin to a perfect pearl; Diwan-I- Am, Diwan-I-Khaas, Musamman Burj - where Shah Jehan died in 1666 A.D. Jahangir's Palace; Khaas Mahal and Shish Mahal. Chini Ka Rauza, this was constructed by Afzal Khan - a high official in the court of Shah Jehan. Decorated by glazed tiles on the façade, the structure clearly depicts the Persian influence in architecture. Ram Bagh , one of the earliest Mughal gardens, it was laid out by Emperor Babar - the founder of the Mughal dynasty. It is said that Babar was temporarily buried here before being permanently interred at Kabul in Afghanistan. Sikandra, the mausoleum of Emperor Akbar represents his philosophy and secular outlook, combining the best of Hindu and Muslim architectures in a superlative fusion. Completed in 1613 A.D., it is a well-preserved monument. Itmad-ud-daulah, this exquisite marble tomb was got constructed by Emperor Jehangir's queen, Nurjahan, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg during 1622 - 1628 A.D. The craftsmanship at Itmad-ud-Daulah foreshadows that of the Taj Mahal. It was here that 'Pietra Dura' the inlay work on marble - so characteristic of the Taj - was first used. Mariyam's Tomb, this unique tomb in red sandstone was built in 1611 A.D. in memory of Emperor Akbar's Goan-Christian wife - Mariyam. The tomb has some exceptional carvings. Jama Masjid, this building, with a rectangular open forecourt was constructed in 1648 AD by Shah Jehan's daughter, Jehanara Begum in memory of the famous Sheikh Salim Chishti and his grandson Islam Khan. Of particular importance is its wonderful assimilation of Iranian architecture. Radha Saomi Samadhi, Dayalbagh, the headquarters of the Radha Saomi sect. You will also have the chance to visit the shops of marble inlay and observe craftsmen at inlay work. Train to varanasi.

Day 07 : Agra - Varanasi (565kms)
Morning arrive Mughal Sarai (Varanasi) and transfer to hotel. Tour to Sarnath. Over night in Varanasi.

Day 08 : Varanasi
Early morning boat excursion on the holy river Ganges. After boar excursion, visit to other place of Varanasi like, Vishwanath Temple is one of them; it is just located on the bank of river Ganga. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit this oldest temple of Lord Shiva every year. Ghats are another major attraction of Varanasi, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Harishchandra Ghat, Assi Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat are very popular among visitors. Sankat Mochan is the one more important holy spot of Varanasi. This temple is dedicated to Hanuman disciple of Lord Rama, built by Tulsi Das. There is a huge rush of visitors on Tuesday and Saturday, which is the sacred day to pay obeisance to Hanuman. Located on outskirts of Varanasi, Benares Hindu University is the largest university of Asia. Pandit Mohan Malviya founded it in 1916. This reputed university has sprawling campus, spread across 1300 acres. Evening tranfer to Railway Station to board a night train to Bhubaneshwar.

Day 09 : Varanasi - Bhubaneshwar (980 kms)
Morning arrive to Bhubaneshwar and transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting Lingaraj Temple, Dhaula Giri, Rajrani Temple, Parashurameshvara, Mukteshwara Temple and Vital Deul Temple. Over night in Bhubaneshwar.

Day 10 : Bhubaneshwar - Puri (60 kms)
Drive to Puri visiting en-route suntemple at Konarak Temple. The Sun Temple built in the thirteenth century was conveived as a gigantic chariot of Sun God, with twelve pairs of exquisitely ornamented wheels pulled by seven pairs of horses. Majestic in conception, this Temple is indeed one of the most sublime monuments of India, famous as much for its imposing dimensions and faultless proportions as for the harmonious integration of architectural grandeur with plastic allegiance. It is admittedly the best in Orissa. Its fine traceries and scroll work, the beautiful and natural cut of animal and human figures, all give it a superiority over other temples. The chief quality is its design and architectural details. The Sun temple belongs to the Kalinga School of Indian Temples with characteristic curvilinear towers mounted by Cupolas. In shape, the Temple did not make any major departure from other sikhara temples of Orissa. The main sanctum which(229 ft. high) was constructed alongwith the audience hall (128 ft. high) having elaborate external projections. The main sanctum which enshrined the presiding deity has fallen off. The Audience Hall survives in its entirely but of the other two viz the Dancing Hall(nata Mandir) and the Dining Hall (Bhoga-Mandap), only small portions have survived the vagaries of time. The Temple compound measures 857 ft. by 540 ft. The alignment of the Sun Temple is on the east-west direction. The Temple is located in natural surroundings, abounding with casuarina plantations and other types of trees, wchich grow on sandy soil. The environment is by and large unspoiled. Gentle undulating topography around the Sun Temple lends some variation to the landscape. Over night in Puri.

Day 11 : Puri
Morning visit Jagannath Temple. After visit of Jagannath temple, visit to other famous place of Puri like, Balighai, the Casuarina fringed Balighai beach is a famous picnic spot. The Sun and fun at the mouth of the river Nuanai is unforgettable. Brahmagiri is known for the living shrine of Alarnath. Streams of pilgrims visit Alarnath during Anabasara of Lord Jagannath. Nearby is the shrineofBaliharachandi on the solitary sand dunes. Satyabadi or Sakshigopal is known for the shrine of Lord Sakshigopal. It is believed that the visit to Puri is incomplete without a visit to Sakshigopal. The temple is only 2 km away from the main road leading to Puri and is convenient to visit. Baliharachandi, 27 km to the south-west of Puri is the temple of Baliharachandi. Situated on a sandy hill near the sea and adjacent to the mouth of the river Bhargavi, Goddess Durga is worshipped here as Baliharachandi. The scenic beauty of this place is ideal for group picnic. Raghurajpur, one of the most famous artists village in Orissa, the village of Raghurajpur boasts not only of the exquisite pattachitra's and talapattachitra's, but also of being the native place of Guru kelucharan Mohapatra, the famed Odissi dancer. Even today, under the tutelage of renowned Guru's, young boys can be seen practicing the Gotipua dance here. A visit to Orissa would definitely be incomplete without a visit to this little village. Satapara, a retreat in nature on Chilika Lake, has been thrown open to visitors. Its location near the confluence of the Lake with the Bay of Bengal, and proximity to Puri (52 km), makes it an ideal spot to enjoy Chilika. The thrilling sight of dolphins round the year and abundance of migratory and resident birds in winter make it a preferred place for a vacation with nature. Sakshigopal, is 20 km from puri is famous for Radha Krishna temple. It is also famous for Satyabadi bana vidyalaya and bakulabana. Over night in Puri.

Day 12 : Puri
Morning free. Evening tranfer to Railway Station for Calcutta night Train.

Day 13 : Puri - Calcutta (550 kms)
Morning arrive Howrah (Calcutta) and transfer to hotel. Over night in Calcutta.

Day 14 : Calcutta
Morning transfer to airport for return flight.

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