Main Info
Route: Delhi – Lucknow – Varanasi – Kolkata – Bhubaneshwar – Puri
Theme: Nawabi cuisine, ghats of Varanasi, Bengali sweets, Odia temple art and tribal crafts
From Mughal architecture to temple towns, this cultural circuit journeys through the heart of India’s artistic and culinary traditions. Explore vibrant bazaars, witness ancient rituals, and savor regional flavors—from Tunday kebabs to Pattachitra paintings and sweet mishti doi. Perfect for culture-curious travelers and lovers of handcrafted heritage.
Tour Information
| Departure | Starts in Delhi / Ends in Bhubaneshwar |
|---|---|
| Included | – Accommodation for 11 nights in hand-picked hotels – Daily breakfast at all locations – All transfers & sightseeing in private AC vehicle – Train/Surface transfers: Delhi–Lucknow, Lucknow–Varanasi – Domestic flights: Varanasi–Kolkata, Kolkata–Bhubaneshwar – Cultural tours in Varanasi, Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar & Puri – Visits to craft villages and tribal art stops – Local food tasting experiences (non-cooking class) |
| Excluded | – International airfare and visa – Meals other than breakfast unless specified – Personal expenses, tips, beverages – Entrance fees to monuments (unless specified) – Travel insurance and medical coverage – Optional dance performances or cultural shows |
Itinerary
On your arrival in Delhi, you will be met by our representative and transfer to hotel. Delhi’s bustling streets echo its rich history, offering a vibrant introduction to North Indian culture. Afternoon at leisure; evening can be spent sampling Mughlai kebabs or exploring narrow bylanes of Old Delhi. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, leave Delhi and drive to Lucknow, the city of Nawabs. On arrival, check into your hotel. Visit Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, and stroll through Hazratganj’s elegant shopping precinct. Sample Tunday Kababi and local biryanis. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, depart for Varanasi. On arrival, check into your hotel and take a twilight boat ride on the Ganges to witness the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Overnight at hotel.
Start your day with a sunrise boat ride along the ghats, then visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon. Evening at leisure to stroll through the old city’s lanes and taste Banarasi paan and sweets. Overnight at hotel.
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Kolkata. Meet & assist on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Explore colonial-era architecture and enjoy evening tasting Bengali sweets like rasgulla and misti doi. Overnight at hotel.
Enjoy a full day exploring Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the vibrant Kumartuli pottery district. Sample street snacks like kathi rolls. Overnight at hotel.
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Bhubaneshwar. Meet & assist on arrival and transfer to hotel. Visit the Lingaraj Temple and enjoy Odia cuisine like dalma and chhena poda. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, leave Bhubaneshwar and drive to Puri, the spiritual beach town. Visit the Jagannath Temple and walk along Puri Beach at sunset. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Konark to explore the UNESCO-listed Sun Temple’s exquisite stone carvings. Continue to Raghurajpur village to experience Pattachitra painting and traditional crafts. Return to Puri for overnight.
Spend a relaxed day in Puri, attend a traditional Odissi dance performance, stroll along the beach, or explore the local seafood cuisine. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, leave Puri and return to Bhubaneshwar. Time for last-minute shopping at local craft markets or an optional visit to Udayagiri-Khandagiri caves. Overnight at hotel.
Later you will be transfer to the airport to leave for onward destination.
