24 Days Grand Indian Temple Odyssey: Architecture & Spirituality

9/ 10

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi

Gateway to Indian Spirituality:

Arrive in Delhi and transfer to hotel.

Lunch at hotel (01:00 PM):

Welcome meal after check-in. Time: 1 Hour

Orientation Session (03:00 PM - 05:00 PM):

Introduction to the tour and Indian culture. Time: 2 Hours

Delhi

2
Day 2: Delhi Exploration

Discover Delhi's Spiritual Heritage:

Full day tour of Delhi.

Breakfast at hotel (08:00 AM):

Start day with breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Akshardham Temple Visit (09:30 AM - 12:30 PM):

Explore the magnificent temple complex. Time: 3 Hours

ISKCON Temple Visit (02:30 PM - 04:30 PM):

Experience Hare Krishna spirituality. Time: 2 Hours

Akshardham Temple

ISKCON Temple

3
Day 3: Delhi to Mathura and Vrindavan (180 km) By Road 4 Hours

Journey to Krishna's Land:

Explore Mathura and Vrindavan.

Breakfast at hotel (07:00 AM):

Early breakfast before departure. Time: 45 Minutes

Drive to Mathura (08:00 AM - 12:00 PM):

Scenic journey to Krishna's birthplace. Time: 4 Hours

Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple Visit (02:00 PM - 04:00 PM):

Explore the sacred site. Time: 2 Hours

Evening Aarti at Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan (06:00 PM - 07:30 PM):

Experience spiritual fervor. Time: 1.5 Hours

Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple

Banke Bihari Temple

4
Day 4: Vrindavan to Agra (60 km) By Road 1.5 Hours

From Spiritual to Mughal Marvels:

Visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Breakfast at hotel (07:00 AM):

Early breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Drive to Agra (08:00 AM - 09:30 AM):

Short journey to Agra. Time: 1.5 Hours

Taj Mahal Visit (10:00 AM - 01:00 PM):

Explore the iconic monument. Time: 3 Hours

Agra Fort Tour (03:00 PM - 05:30 PM):

Discover Mughal architecture. Time: 2.5 Hours

Taj Mahal

Agra Fort

5
Day 5: Agra to Gwalior (120 km) By Road 3 Hours

Explore the City of Palaces:

Visit Gwalior Fort and temples.

Breakfast at hotel (07:30 AM):

Start day with breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Drive to Gwalior (08:30 AM - 11:30 AM):

Journey to Gwalior. Time: 3 Hours

Gwalior Fort Tour (02:00 PM - 05:00 PM):

Explore the hilltop fort and temples. Time: 3 Hours

Gwalior Fort

Saas Bahu Temple

6
Day 6: Gwalior to Orchha (125 km) By Road 3 Hours

Medieval Temple Architecture:

Explore Orchha's temples and cenotaphs.

Breakfast at hotel (07:30 AM):

Early breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Drive to Orchha (08:30 AM - 11:30 AM):

Scenic journey. Time: 3 Hours

Orchha Temple Complex Tour (02:00 PM - 05:30 PM):

Visit Ram Raja Temple and Chaturbhuj Temple. Time: 3.5 Hours

Ram Raja Temple

Chaturbhuj Temple

7
Day 7: Orchha to Khajuraho (175 km) By Road 4 Hours

Artistic Temple Wonders:

Visit the famous Khajuraho temple complexes.

Breakfast at hotel (07:00 AM):

Early breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Drive to Khajuraho (08:00 AM - 12:00 PM):

Journey through Madhya Pradesh. Time: 4 Hours

Western Group of Temples Tour (02:30 PM - 06:00 PM):

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site. Time: 3.5 Hours

Kandariya Mahadeva Temple

Lakshmana Temple

8
Day 8: Khajuraho to Varanasi

Journey to the Spiritual Capital:

Fly to Varanasi.

Breakfast at hotel (08:00 AM):

Leisurely breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Evening Ganga Aarti (06:00 PM - 07:30 PM):

Witness the spiritual ceremony at Dasaswamedh Ghat. Time: 1.5 Hours

Dasaswamedh Ghat

9
Day 9: Varanasi Exploration

Immerse in Spiritual India:

Full day in Varanasi.

Early Morning Boat Ride (05:30 AM - 07:00 AM):

Experience sunrise on the Ganges. Time: 1.5 Hours

Kashi Vishwanath Temple Visit (08:30 AM - 10:30 AM):

Explore one of the most famous Hindu temples. Time: 2 Hours

Sarnath Excursion (02:00 PM - 05:00 PM):

Visit the Buddhist pilgrimage site. Time: 3 Hours

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Sarnath

10
Day 10: Varanasi to Bodhgaya (250 km) By Road 6 Hours

Buddha's Enlightenment Site:

Travel to Bodhgaya.

Breakfast at hotel (07:00 AM):

Early breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Drive to Bodhgaya (08:00 AM - 02:00 PM):

Long journey with breaks. Time: 6 Hours

Mahabodhi Temple Visit (04:00 PM - 06:30 PM):

Explore the sacred Bodhi Tree site. Time: 2.5 Hours

Mahabodhi Temple

11
Day 11: Bodhgaya to Kolkata

Cultural Capital of India:

Fly to Kolkata.

Breakfast at hotel (08:00 AM):

Leisurely breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Dakshineswar Kali Temple Visit (03:00 PM - 05:00 PM):

Explore the famous Kali temple. Time: 2 Hours

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

12
Day 12: Kolkata Exploration

Discover Kolkata's Spiritual Side:

Full day in Kolkata.

Breakfast at hotel (08:00 AM):

Start day with breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Belur Math Visit (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM):

Explore Ramakrishna Mission headquarters. Time: 2.5 Hours

Kalighat Temple Visit (03:00 PM - 05:00 PM):

Experience one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. Time: 2 Hours

Belur Math

Kalighat Temple

13
Day 13: Kolkata to Bhubaneswar

Temple City of India:

Fly to Bhubaneswar.

Breakfast at hotel (07:30 AM):

Early breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Lingaraja Temple Visit (03:00 PM - 05:00 PM):

Explore the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. Time: 2 Hours

Lingaraja Temple

14
Day 14: Bhubaneswar to Puri (60 km) By Road 1.5 Hours

Lord Jagannath's Abode:

Travel to Puri.

Breakfast at hotel (08:00 AM):

Start day with breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Drive to Puri (09:30 AM - 11:00 AM):

Scenic coastal journey. Time: 1.5 Hours

Jagannath Temple Visit (03:00 PM - 05:30 PM):

Darshan at the famous temple (non-Hindus view from outside). Time: 2.5 Hours

Jagannath Temple

Puri Beach

15
Day 15: Puri to Konark and back (70 km one way) By Road 1.5 Hours each way

Sun Temple Marvel:

Day trip to Konark.

Breakfast at hotel (07:30 AM):

Early breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Drive to Konark (08:30 AM - 10:00 AM):

Journey to Konark. Time: 1.5 Hours

Konark Sun Temple Visit (10:00 AM - 01:00 PM):

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Time: 3 Hours

Return to Puri (02:30 PM - 04:00 PM):

Drive back to Puri. Time: 1.5 Hours

Konark Sun Temple

16
Day 16: Puri to Chennai

Gateway to South Indian Temples:

Fly to Chennai.

Breakfast at hotel (08:00 AM):

Leisurely breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Kapaleeshwarar Temple Visit (04:00 PM - 06:00 PM):

Explore the famous Shiva temple. Time: 2 Hours

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

17
Day 17: Chennai to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram

Ancient Temple Towns:

Day trip to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.

Breakfast at hotel (07:00 AM):

Early breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Drive to Kanchipuram (08:00 AM - 09:30 AM):

Journey to the City of Thousand Temples. Time: 1.5 Hours

Kanchipuram Temple Tour (09:30 AM - 12:30 PM):

Visit Ekambareswarar and Kailasanathar Temples. Time: 3 Hours

Drive to Mahabalipuram (01:30 PM - 02:30 PM):

Coastal journey. Time: 1 Hour

Mahabalipuram Sightseeing (02:30 PM - 05:30 PM):

Explore Shore Temple and Five Rathas. Time: 3 Hours

Ekambareswarar Temple

Shore Temple

18
Day 18: Chennai to Madurai (By Flight)

City of Temples:

Fly to Madurai.

Breakfast at hotel (08:00 AM):

Start day with breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Transfer to Chennai Airport and Flight to Madurai (As per schedule)

Meenakshi Amman Temple Visit (03:00 PM - 06:00 PM):

Explore the magnificent temple complex. Time: 3 Hours

Meenakshi Amman Temple

19
Day 19: Madurai to Rameswaram (170 km) By Road 4 Hours

Pilgrimage to Rameswaram:

Travel to the sacred island.

Breakfast at hotel (07:00 AM):

Early breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Drive to Rameswaram (08:00 AM - 12:00 PM):

Scenic journey across Pamban Bridge. Time: 4 Hours

Ramanathaswamy Temple Visit (03:00 PM - 06:00 PM)

Explore one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples. Time: 3 Hours

Ramanathaswamy Temple

Pamban Bridge

20
Day 20: Rameswaram to Madurai to Thanjavur (290 km) By Road 6 Hours

Chola Temple Glory:

Travel to Thanjavur.

Breakfast at hotel (07:00 AM):

Early breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Drive to Madurai (08:00 AM - 12:00 PM):

Return journey. Time: 4 Hours

Drive to Thanjavur (01:00 PM - 03:00 PM):

Continue to Thanjavur. Time: 2 Hours

Brihadeeswarar Temple Visit (04:00 PM - 06:30 PM):

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Time: 2.5 Hours

Brihadeeswarar Temple

21
Day 21: Thanjavur to Trichy to Chennai (By Road)

Rock Fort and Return:

Visit Trichy and fly to Chennai.

Breakfast at hotel (07:00 AM):

Early breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Drive to Trichy (08:00 AM - 09:30 AM):

Short journey to Trichy. Time: 1.5 Hours

Rock Fort Temple Visit (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM):

Climb the famous rock fort. Time: 2 Hours

Rock Fort Temple

22
Day 22: Chennai to Tirupati (135 km) By Road 3 Hours

Pilgrimage to Tirumala:

Travel to Tirupati.

Breakfast at hotel (07:00 AM):

Early breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Drive to Tirupati (08:00 AM - 11:00 AM):

Journey to the holy town. Time: 3 Hours

Sri Venkateswara Temple Visit (02:00 PM - 06:00 PM):

Darshan at Tirumala (subject to queue). Time: 4 Hours

Sri Venkateswara Temple

23
Day 23: Tirupati to Bengaluru (250 km) By Road 6 Hours

Garden City Temples:

Travel to Bengaluru.

Breakfast at hotel (07:00 AM):

Early breakfast. Time: 45 Minutes

Drive to Bengaluru (08:00 AM - 02:00 PM):

Long journey with breaks. Time: 6 Hours

ISKCON Temple Visit (04:00 PM - 06:00 PM):

Explore the grand Krishna temple. Time: 2 Hours

ISKCON Temple Bengaluru

24
Day 24: Bengaluru to Mumbai (By Road) and Departure

Final Spiritual Stop and Farewell:

Fly to Mumbai for last temple visits before departure.

Breakfast at hotel (07:00 AM):

Final breakfast in Bengaluru. Time: 45 Minutes

Siddhivinayak Temple Visit (As per arrival time):

Haji Ali Dargah

Explore the historical town of Bhongir with TravelTaxi's guided tours in Telangana.


Overview

24 Days Grand Indian Temple Odyssey: Sacred Architecture & Spirituality

Embark on a Spiritual Journey Across India's Most Revered Temples

Experience the divine essence of India with TravelTaxi's 24 Days Grand Indian Temple Odyssey. This meticulously crafted pilgrimage takes you through some of the most sacred sites and architectural marvels across the country, offering a profound exploration of India's spiritual heritage, diverse cultures, and stunning temple architecture.

From Ancient Wonders to Modern Marvels

Your spiritual odyssey spans the length and breadth of India, from the bustling streets of Delhi to the serene ghats of Varanasi, the sun-kissed shores of Puri to the hill temples of Tirupati. Witness the architectural grandeur of ancient temples, feel the devotional fervor at famous pilgrimage sites, and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology and tradition.

Spiritual Enlightenment, Architectural Wonder, and Cultural Immersion

Explore the intricate carvings of Khajuraho, seek blessings at the holy Char Dham sites, marvel at the engineering feat of the Sun Temple at Konark, and experience the grandeur of South Indian temple architecture. Each temple visit offers not just a spiritual experience but also insights into the historical and cultural significance of these sacred sites.

Comfortable Travel and Authentic Experiences

TravelTaxi ensures your pilgrimage is comfortable and meaningful with carefully selected accommodations and seamless transportation. Enjoy the guidance of knowledgeable local experts, participate in traditional rituals, and savor authentic regional cuisines, making your spiritual journey truly unforgettable.


Frequently Asked Questions

TravelTaxi: The best time is from October to March when the weather is pleasant across most of India. However, we offer this tour year-round, adjusting activities based on weather conditions and festival dates to ensure the best experience.
TravelTaxi: This tour involves moderate walking and climbing, especially in temple complexes. We ensure a comfortable pace, but a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. We can adjust the itinerary for those with mobility concerns.
TravelTaxi: Modest dress is required for temple visits. We recommend wearing clothes that cover shoulders and knees. Some temples may require specific dress codes, which we will inform you about in advance.
TravelTaxi: Many pilgrimage sites are vegetarian-only zones. We ensure that all meals respect these traditions while providing nutritious and tasty options. Please inform us of any specific dietary requirements when booking.
TravelTaxi: Yes, depending on the timing and availability, we can arrange for you to participate in various rituals such as aartis, abhishekams, or special pujas. Some of these may require advance booking. Please let us know your preferences, and we'll do our best to accommodate them.

Reviews & Comments

Comment Form is loading comments...


Tours By Interest

Explore the popular places around the world