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24 Days Grand Indian Temple Odyssey: Architecture & Spirituality
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Itinerary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.
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