North and East India Temple Tour

Duration: 22 Days/21 Nights

Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore Tiger Park - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Chitrakoot - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Shantiniketan - Kolkata - Delhi.

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
As you arrive in Delhi, India for the start of the North and East India Temple Tour by Rajasthan Travel Agent, you will be received by the warmest of welcomes at the airport/ railway station from where you would be escorted to the pre-booked hotel of your choice by our very own tour representative. Check in at the hotel and freshen up. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, go for shopping at the famous Connaught Place. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast, commence on daylong sightseeing city tour of Delhi. See the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, the Raj Ghat, Shanti Van, India Gate, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Lotus Temple. You will also be driven past the Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan and Rajpath. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur
On the third day of the North and East India Temple Tour Tours, set out for Jaipur, situated at a distance of 265 kms. Upon arrival, check into a hotel and freshen up. Then set out on a tour of the exquisite forts and palaces of Jaipur with visits to Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort and City Palace as well as Hawa Mahal. After wards, check out from the hotel and drive back to Delhi in the evening, from where you would be directly transferred to the airport/ railway station for the journey back home.

Day 04: Jaipur
After breakfast, visit the Hawa Mahal, Albert Museum and the City Palace complex. Post lunch, spend the rest of the time shopping in the vibrant markets of Jaipur such as the Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar.

Day 05: Jaipur - Ranthambore
Day Five will bring you to Sawai Madhopur, where you can check into a forest lodge, on the outskirts of the Ranthambore National Park. Post lunch, enjoy an exhilarating jungle safari inside the wildlife sanctuary and have fun spotting wild animals and exotic birds. Overnight stay at the lodge

Day 06: Ranthambore
Spend the whole inside the park enjoying wildlife safaris on jeep and elephants. Try your luck at spotting the elusive Indian tigers. Also visit the Ranthambore Fort situated inside the tiger reserve. Indulge in bird watching too. Overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 07: Ranthambore - Bharatpur
Day 7 of your North and East India Temple Tour will see you being driven to Bharatpur, home to the famous Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. Enjoy some exciting bird watching and take a bicycle tour of the park. Stay overnight at a hotel.

Day 08: Bharatpur - Agra
Day Eight of the North and East India Temple Tour will see you heading for the historic city of Agra by road. Check-in to a hotel on arrival at Agra and have a relaxing lunch. After lunch, embark on a sightseeing tour of Agra whereby you will get to see the best of Mughal architecture such as the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb. Stay overnight at the hotel

Day 09: Agra - Orchha
The itinerary for the ninth day takes you to the city of Orchha. Upon arrival, check into a hotel and spend some time at leisure. In the evening, pay your obeisance at the beautiful Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10: Orchha
Post breakfast, embark on a detailed tour of Orchha with visits to the Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple and Phool Bagh. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11: Orchha - Khajuraho
Bid adieu to Orchha as you drive towards Khajuraho you are escorted to the hotel you would be checking in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 12: Khajuraho
After breakfast, visit the world famous Khajuraho Temples that are known all over the world for their erotic sculptures presenting a beautiful picture of eternal, spiritual and physical love. Overnight stay at hotel in Khajuraho.

Day 13: Khajuraho - Chitrakoot
On Day 13, travel to Chitrakoot, one of the most sacred sites in India. The Janki Kund, Ram Ghat, Sphatic Shila and the Hanuman Dhara are some of the most important attractions of Chitrakoot. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 14: Chitrakoot -- Varanasi
The itinerary for the fourteenth day of the North and East India Temple Tour will take you to Varanasi. After arrival and check in at the hotel in Varanasi, spend the rest of the day at leisure soaking in the holy atmosphere of the city. Late afternoon, visit the numerous sacred ghats of Varanasi such as the Asi, Dashashwamedha, Adi Keshava, Panchganga and Manikarnika Ghats

Day 15: Varanasi
Spend your day visiting the famous temples of Varanasi such as Vishwanath temple, Annapurna temple, Bharat Mata temple, Durga temple and the Tulsi Manas temple. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 16: Varanasi - Bodhgaya
The sixteenth day of the North and East India Temple Tour brings you to Bodhgaya. Arrive at the hotel and check into your room where you can relax at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 17: Bodhgaya
Embark on a sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya with visits to the Bodhi Tree, Mahabodhi Temple, Barabar Cave, Vajrasana, the Lotus Tank and the Tibetan Monastery. Stay overnight at the hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 18: Bodhgaya - Shantiniketan
After breakfast, check out from the hotel in Bodhgaya and travel to Shantiniketan, which is located in the state of West Bengal. On arrival, check into a hotel and refresh yourself in the confines of your room. In the evening, if you want, you can venture out and browse through the local markets. Shantiniketan is known for its leatherwork. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 19: Shantiniketan
Set out for an exploratory tour of Shantiniketan with visits to the Vichittra Museum, Shantiniketan Bari, Nandan Art Gallery and the five abodes of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Return to hotel for Overnight stay.

Day 20: Shantiniketan - Kolkata
Day 20 of the North and East India Temple Tour will see you approaching the capital city of Kolkata by car. Reach Kolkata and check into the hotel. Afterwards, you can fo gor shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 21: Kolkata - Delhi
On the penultimate day of the North and East India Temple, embark on a sightseeing tour of Kolkata that will comprise of visits to Victoria Memorial, the Eden Gardens, the Birla Planetarium as well the Indian museum. Late afternoon, check out from the hotel and board a train for Delhi.

Day 22: Delhi
From the Delhi railway station, you will be escorted to the hotel where you can spend the entire day relaxing. In the evening, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight back home