The Pilgrim Tour of Orissa, Bihar and North India

Duration:

16 Nights / 17 Days

Destination Covered:

Delhi-Bhubaneswar-Puri-Bhubaneswar-Kolkata-Patna-Delhi-Mathura-Delhi-Haridwar-Rishikesh-Haridwar-Delhi

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
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  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
    Also a very big compliment for Shiva, our driver. He was someone we could fully rely upon
    As a summary we were extremely satisfied with the travel and the organization from Shanti Travel.
    Thank you very much for your support, give her our warm regards. Claudia Reinhardt, German, September 2014
  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
  • Golden Triangle India “Awesome experience! Everything was taken care of & I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations always !” Miriam, Spain, July 2014
Tour Description

Overview

‘The Pilgrim Tour of Orissa, Bihar and North India’ is well designeditinerary which gives you the chance to visit the major pilgrim places for Hindus across the north India, including Orissa, Patna and Kolkata. Druring this tour you will get the chance to visit the major temples of these places along with that you will also explore some major attractions as well. The duration of the tour is 16 nights and 17 days, covering the places such as Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Kolkata, Patna, Mathura, Haridwar and Rishikesh.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival in Delhi airport/ railway station, you will be met our representative and transfer to the hotel. After freshen upproceed to sightseeing in Delhi, covering monuments of the Old as well as New Delhi including India Gate, the Parliament House and Gandhi memorial.

Overnight in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi –Bhubaneswar(Byflight)

Today after having an early breakfast, get an on-time transfer to the airport to board a flight to Bhubaneswar. Upon arrive at Bhubaneshwar, meet our representative, after welcome, and proceed to the hotel. Relax for a while and then start your city sightseeing. You will visit Parasurameswara Temple, complex of Dhauli, containing rock edits of King Asoka. Then visit Lingraj Temple, which was built in 11th century A.D.

Overnight stay in Bhubaneshwar.

Day 3: Bhubaneshwar - Puri (By Road-60 Km)

Post breakfast, proceed to Puri by road .En – route explore the Pipli Village, which is known for beautiful Applique handicrafts. After visiting the village, later, visitKonark, for having Darshan at the Sun Temple, a very well-known religious site. Upon arrival, check- into the hotel.

Stay Overnight in Puri.

Day 4: Puri - Bhubaneshwar (By Road-60 Km)

Today early morning, proceed for Darshan at the Jagannath temple, which is most renowned temple of India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath.  After darshan return back to the hotel and have breakfast.

Post lunch, drive to Bhubaneswar. On reaching, check in at your hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.

Stay Overnight in Bhubaneshwar

Day 5: Bhubaneswar – Kolkata (By Flight)

After having an early breakfast and get transferred to the airport to board a flight to Kolkata. On arrival in Kolkata, get transferred to the hotel.  Check in at your pre-booked hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. You may explore the market and test the street food.

Stay overnight in Kolkata.

Day 6: Kolkata Sightseeing

Post breakfast, proceed for the city tour of Kolkata include Victoria Memorial Hall, Howrah Bridge and Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Stay overnight in Kolkata. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel. Evening is free at leisure.

Stay overnight in Kolkata.

Day 7: Kolkata

Today after have your breakfast, proceed to cover the remaining attractions of the city, visit Kali ghat, Maidan, Town Hall, Edan gardens. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel.

Stay overnight in Kolkata.

Day 8: Kolkata – Patna (By Flight)

After breakfast, get transferred to the airport to board a flight for Patna. On arrival in Patna, proceed to your hotel. Check in to your pre- booked hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.

Stay Overnight in Patna.

Day 9: Patna

Post breakfast, proceed to explore the major attractions of the city including the major temples, you will visit Gol Ghar, HarMandir Saheb, Patliputra Teerth and Choti Patan Devi temple.

Stay Overnight in Patna.

Day 10: Patna

Have your breakfast in the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. You may explore the city at your own or do some shopping here.

Overnight stay in Patna.

Day 11: Patna - Delhi

Have your breakfast and get an on-time transfer to the airport to board a flight to Delhi. On arriving at Delhi airport, proceed to your pre-booked Hotel. The afternoon is for sightseeing of Delhi such as Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple &QutubMinar.

Overnight at Delhi

Day 12: Delhi – Mathura-Vrindavan– Mathura (By Road-185 Kilometres)Sightseeing

Today breakfast, begin driving towards Mathura, it is one of the most popular pilgrim site for Hindus known as birth place of Lord Krishna. Visit the well-known spots here such as Dwarkadhish temple, Mahavidya Kund.

 Later, proceed to Vrindavan, it is said to be the place where Lord Krishna spent his the most eventful years of his life. Visit the Banke Bihari temple and ISKCON temple.  After darshan, return back to Mathura.

Overnight in Mathura.

Day 13: Mathura – Delhi (By Road-185 Kilometres)

After breakfast, drive towards Delhi, on reaching, complete the check-in formalities at your Hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. You may explore some popular markets of Delhi.

Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 14: Delhi –Haridwar (By Road-223 Kilometres)-Rishikesh (By Road- 20 Kilometres)

Today after having an early breakfast, drive to Rishikesh. On the way, explore Haridwar, here take a dip in the holy water of river Ganga at Har-ki-Paudi. Later, you can visit the major temples including Bharat Mata Mandir.

After spending few hours in Haridwar, proceed to Rishikesh. Upon arrival in Rishikesh, check into your hotel. In the evening, attend the Ganga aartiat Parmarth Ashram.

Stay overnight in the Rishikesh.

Day 15: Rishikesh–Haridwar (By Road-20 Kilometres)

Post breakfast, proceed to visit Devprayag and attend Sangam Puja Ceremony. Return to Rishikesh to visit the temples and ashrams.

Back to Haridwar. Attend the extremely popular aarti ceremony at Har-ki-paudi.

Overnight in Haridwar.

Day 16: Haridwar -Delhi

Have your breakfast and drive to Delhi. On arrival, check in to your hotel. After freshen up, proceed to visit some major temples of Delhi such as ISKCON Temple, Lakshmi Narayan Temple andKalkaji Temple.

Stay overnight in Delhi

Day 17: Delhi

Today is the last day of the tour, after breakfast, get an assisted transfer to the railway station or the airport to board a train or flight for your onward destination.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:-

  1. Explore the major attractions of Delhi including India Gate, the Parliament House and Gandhi memorial etc.
  2. Explore the major attractions of Bhubaneshwar includingParasurameswara Temple, complex of Dhauli, containing rock edits of King Asoka and Lingraj Temple.
  3. Explore Pipli Village and Konark Sun Temple.
  4. Visit Jagannath temple.
  5. Explore major attractions of Kolkata including Victoria Memorial Hall, Howrah Bridge and Dakshineswar Kali Temple.
  6. Visit Kali ghat, Maidan, Town Hall, Edan gardens.
  7. Explore the major attractions of Patna including HarMandir Saheb, PatliputraTeerth, Choti Patan Devi temple and Gol Ghar.
  8. Visit other major attractions of Delhi including Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple & Qutub Minar.
  9. Explore Dwarkadhish temple, Mahavidya Kund, Banke Bihari temple and ISKCON temple in Mathura.
  10. Take a dip in the holy water of river Ganga at Har-ki-Paudi, visit Bharat Mata Mandir, Ganga aarti at Parmarth Ashram.
  11. Attend Sangam Puja Ceremony, visit major temples and ashrams of Rishikesh, Ganga Aarti Ceremony.
  12. Explore ISKCON Temple, Lakshmi Narayan Temple and Kalkaji Temple in Delhi.
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