North India is one of the most colourful and vibrant parts of the country. The capital city of Delhi is also located here. North India has been the seat of Mughal Empire and hence you can witness several marvellous structures, like the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort.
On the other hand, Rajasthan is the land of the gallant Rajput where you can witness the architectural masterpieces of Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort.
From the snow fed mountains of Kashmir to the Thar Desert of Rajasthan to the wild Arabian Sea of Goa; North India is known for its breath-taking natural beauty. Due to the biodiversity of the region, it is a home to several forests and national parks.
Along with North India, Goa is the popular for its beaches and nightlife culture. From the traditional bustling markets to the glittering malls, Goa is a shopper’s paradise. From handicrafts to branded products, you have lot to take back home as souvenirs.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi (By Flight)
On Arrival in Delhi, meet and assist on arrival, welcome with fresh flower garlands and transfer to hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 02 Delhi – Chandigarh (By Road) (250 kms / 4H 30M appx.)
After Breakfast, proceed to Chandigarh.
On arrival start your city tour with Rock Garden which consist of various arts and objects made of industrial and urban waste. The credit of its foundation goes to Dr Nek Chand who was the road inspector in the Engineering department of Chandigarh.
Then visit to Sukhna Lake that lies in the foothills of shivalik range. People visit in the morning to enjoy fresh breeze. It serves as a picnic spot and good place for water activities.
Later, visit Rose Garden which is Asia’s largest rose garden. It contains more than 17,000 plants and over 16,000 varieties of roses. The venue serves annual rose festival or festival of gardens.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Chandigarh – Shimla (By Road) (113 kms / 2H 30M appx.)
After Breakfast, proceed to Shimla.
Check into the hotel.
Enjoy stroll at Mall Road in the evening.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Shimla
After breakfast at the hotel, get ready for the sightseeing tour of Shimla.
Visit several prominent attractions like the Jakhu Temple, Hanuman Temple and Christ Church.
This temple has the world’s largest Hanuman statue, which is visible from most parts of Shimla. Visit the temple, to view this statue upright and strain your neck a bit admiring its magnificence.
Located at the Mall Road itself, this church is the second oldest church in North India. The interiors and the neo-gothic architecture are very beautiful and appealing making this church one of the most important attractions in Shimla.
The Ridge is a large open space located in the heart of Shimla. It is among the most visited Shimla tourist places. The Ridge is situated along the Mall Road which is the famous shopping center of Shimla.
In the afternoon, proceed for an excursion to Kufri from Shimla where you can rejuvenate yourself amidst the dense forests, snow-capped mountains and exotic flora and fauna.
While in Shimla, visit its colder, higher and less crowded cousin, Kufri just 13 km away from the main town. The views and sceneries here only get better, and the landscapes more flattering, a bit untouched with the tourist rush.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Shimla – Dharamshala (By Road) (240 kms / 6H appx.)
Early morning after breakfast proceed to Dharamshala and visit local Dharamshala sightseeing with: – Cricket Stadium, Local Dharamshala Market etc.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Dharamshala
After breakfast, proceed for a full day tour of Dharamshala including Dalai Lama’s village, Mcleodganj region, Bhagsunath Temple, St. John’s Church, Dal Lake and Talnoo – highest point in Dharamshala that gives best view of the Dhauladhar range.
Visit War Memorial Garden. This is situated well before the main bus stand near Dharamsala College. This is very bright and colorful building with a neatly built red and white brick wall as the boundary. The garden is dedicated to all those brave men who have sacrificed their lives while defending the mother land. The walls of the memorial garden have the names of the brave martyr’s all over them as a sign of respect towards them.
About 1 km from the memorial is the international cricket stadium which should also be on the visit list. Unlike any of the other grounds around the country this stadium has a unique architecture that immediately catched the eye. The view of the terrain around the stadium and the greenery makes it an excellent picture spot. By virtue of its setting in nature, it is beyond doubt the most attractive cricket stadium in India. An additional feature is the nearby scenic Dharamsla College covered in the trees lined together on one side. All three sites can easily be covered by 1100hrs
The next destination should be the Tsuglagkhang Temple (The Dalai Lama,s Temple). The Temple is about 7 km from the stadium and will take about 30 minutes to reach. It is in Upper Dharamsala or McLeod GAnj where this temple is situated. It is here that the teachings of his Holiness the Dalai Lama take place every year. The temple has a number of rotating prayer wheels. A prayer wheel is a cylinder which has thousands of prayers written in papers inside them. The rotation of these wheels signifies a prayer being enchanted.
Later in the afternoon your next destination should be the Bhagsu Nag Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is 8 kms, from the Tsuglagkhang Temple. The travel time between the two sites is 45
minutes. One can reach Bhagsu Nag at about 1515hrs. a fresh water spring. In which pilgrims take a Holy dip flows through the temple. According to the legend, 5000 years ago, Nagdevta, the snake God was drawn into a battle with the local king Bhagsu who challenged to steal water from the sacred Nag Dallake. King Bhagsu was bested and forgiven by the Snake God and the site was consecrated Bhagsu Nag. About one km from the temple and at walk able distance is the beautiful Bhagsu waterfall. The waterfall is a must visit especially during the rainy seasons when the fall has ample water for both scenic beauty and enjoyment.
As into the early evening the penultimate site to be visited is the St. John’s Church in the Wilderness. It is 6 km from the waterfalls. The tourist can drop at Dal Lake while travelling to the destination since it falls on the way. It is an Anglican church located in a forest. The neo Gothic structure of the church was constructed in 1852.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07 Dharamshala – Amritsar (By Road) (200 kms / 4H appx.)
After breakfast proceed to Amritsar.
Afternoon, visit India-Pakistan Attari Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony- Attari Wagah, an army Joint Check Post on India-Pakistan border 30 Kms from Amritsar where the daily highlight is the evening “Beating the Retreat” ceremony.
Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags.
Evening, Return to hotel.
Overnight stay.
Day 08 Amritsar
After Breakfast , Start your city tour with the blessings of Golden Temple-the most important sikh shrine also known as Harmandir Sahib and Darbar Sahib.
Then visit Jallianwala Bagh- the place that reminds every Indian of the brutal and hearless massacre by british general Dyer.
Golden Temple & market place:- Golden Temple is also commonly known as the Darbar Sahib (Divine Court). It is situated in the city of Amritsar in Punjab. The Golden Temple is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs. It is a source of inspiration for all Sikhs and their chief place of pilgrimage.
Jallianwala Bagh: – After visit golden temple visit JallianwalaBagh – which is just the walking distance from the Golden Temple. Jalianwala has a special importance attached to it with respect to India’s freedom struggle On April 13, 1919 on the auspicious day of Baisakhi hundreds of men; women and children sacrificed their lives in front of ruthless firing of the British forces.
If you wish, you can enjoy in the late evening Palki Sahib ceremony This evening, proceed to the Golden Temple to see the Palki Sahib ceremony. To the accompaniment of drums and hymns that fill the air, a
gold and silver gilded palanquin (palki), decorated with silk brocades, is prepared by the devotees to carry the Guru Granth Sahib (the Holy Book) from the main shrine in Hari Mandir to Darshani Deorhi (gateway leading to the inner sanctum).
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09 Amritsar – Delhi (By Flight)
After breakfast, later transfer to airport to catch flight to Delhi.
On arrival at Delhi, meet –assist and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 10 Delhi – Gwalior (By Train)
Morning transfer to railway station for express train to Gwalior. Arrive Gwalior, meet-assist and transfer to hotel.
PM visit city of Gwalior .
Gwalior is a city of historical significance. The city is well-known for its immense unbeatable forts, built by Raj Man Singh Tomar. The gigantic stronghold is built on an inaccessible hillock. Mughal emperor Babur described it as “The pearl in the necklace of the forts of Hind”.
The Man Mandir palace a double storeyed palace famous for its stone carvings and latticework. Teli ka Mandir, a ninth century structure, which is over a 100 feet in height is an astonishing mixture of Hindu and Muslim structural design. Sas- Bahu Temple is also considered to a marvelous work of art. Visit the Jai villas palace and museum, the local of the last ruling family of Gwalior the Schindias.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 Gwalior – Jhansi – Orchha (By Road) (120 kms / 2H 30M appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Orchha via Jhansi and Datia.
Datia, Datia mentioned in Mahabharata as the Daityavakra. Datia is most famous for the 17 th century, 7 storey hilltop Palace of Raja Bir Singh Deo. Among its main historical monuments Do not miss to see the temple with Mughal frescoes and the Gopeshwar Temple.
On arrival at Orchha check-in at hotel.
PM visit the historical city of Orccha. It is a beautiful region rising out of hills located on the banks of river Betwa (approx. 16km from Jhansi). It proudly houses historical monuments which have retained
their charm till date and narrate evergreen tails of war – peace to whole world. It was discovered by Bundela rajput Rudra Pratap in 16th century. Temples of Orchha and Phool Bagh are famous tourist destinations one should definitely not miss. One can also visit multi-tiered Jehangir Mahal which was built in 1606 and has gained recognition for its fine murals and the Rai Praveen Mahal.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12 Orchha – Khajuraho (By Road) (173 kms / 4H appx.)
After breakfast, transfer to Khajuraho. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Rest stay at hotel.
If interested you can visit in the evening to watch Folk dance performance
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13 Khajuraho
After delicious morning breakfast, get ready for a visual treat as you proceed for the sightseeing tour of Khajuraho Temples. Inscribed in the list of world heritage sites by UNESCO, the whole complex is divided into eastern and western group of temples. Eastern group is constituted by Parsavanatha Temple – The largest in the group of three Jain temples, Ghantai Temple – This Jain temple has a fresco depicting the 16 dreams of Mahavira’s mother, and a multi-armed Jain goddess perched on a winged Garuda, Adinatha Temple – The last of the Jain temples dedicated to the Jain saint, Adinatha.
Later visit the Western group which is undoubtedly the best recognized, because the largest and most typical Khajuraho temple Kandariya Mahadev belongs to this group. Other temples of the western group are Vishwanath Temple – The temple enshrines a three-headed image of Lord Brahma, Lakshamana Temple – The lintel over the entrance of this temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu shows the holy trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva with Goddess Lakshmi, Vishnu’s consort, Chaunsath Yogini – The oldest surviving temple in the group, Chitragupta Temple – Dedicated to the sun-god, Surya, Matangeshwara Temple – This temple, which happens to be outside the precincts of the western group, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14 Khajuraho – Varanasi (By Flight)
After breakfast proceed to airport to catch a flight for Khajuraho.
On arrival ,check in hotel and in the evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken to River Ganges.
Enjoy Ganga Aarti.
Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats (river front).Can enjoy the Ganga Arti on Boat.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 15 Varanasi
Early morning, we will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges.
It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking holy dip in the Ganges. We will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat. Latter visit the most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, Annapurna Temple, the Bharat Mata temple.
Come back to hotel for breakfast.
Later in Afternoon, we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath.
Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, Chaukhandi stupa and the archaeological museum.
Back to Varanasi for overnight stay in hotel.
Day 16 Varanasi – Kolkata (By Flight)
Morning free.
Later in the afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Kolkata. Arrive Kolkata, meet-assist and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 17 Kolkata
After breakfast start Kolkata city tour.
Eden Garden Stadium, Akashbani Bhavan, High Court, GPO, Writers Building, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, Town Hall (Kolkata Panaroma), St. Pauls Cathedral Church, Victoria Memorial Hall. The Victoria Memorial is one of the large marble building in Kolkata and dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria. Victoria Memorial is now a museum and tourist destination and has mixture of British and Mughal elements architectural influence.
The Writers’ Building was served as the office for writers of the British East India Company and housed the office of the Chief Minister of West Bengal. Writers Building is one of the major land mark of city of joy and must see tourist destination in Kolkata.
The Dakshineswar Kali Temple is located in Dakshineswar near Kolkata on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River and dedicated to Bhavatarini, an aspect of Kali Maa. Dakshineswar Kali Temple is one of the most famous temple in India and one of the biggest temple in Kolkata.
The Belur Mutt is located on the west bank of Hooghly River and headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Belur Math is a institutions and a temple, notable for its architecture of Hindu, Christian and Islamic as a symbol of unity of all religions.
The St. Paul’s Cathedral of Kolkata is a united church and part of the Anglican Communion and the building is also the part of an island of attractions in Kolkata. St. Paul’s Cathedral in Kolkata is one of the most important religious places of Kolkata.
You can enjoy Tanga Ride beside Victoria Memorial.
Overnight stay at Kolkata.
Day 18 Kolkata
After breakfast start Kolkata city tour covering Mother House, Birla Temple, Kalighat Temple, Indian Museum, Musical Fountain show in Mohorkunjo.
The Indian Museum is the largest and oldest museum in India and also one of oldest museums in the world. Indian Museum has rare collections of Mughal paintings,armour and ornaments, fossils and skeletons.
The magnificent Birla Mandir of Kolkata is built by the industrialist Birla family with white marble or sandstone. Birla Mandir of Kolkata is dedicated to lord Radha Krishna and one of the finest architectural beauties of the city.
Overnight stay at Kolkata.
Day 19 Kolkata – Bhubaneshwar (By Flight)
After breakfast, later transfer to airport for flight to Bhubaneshwar, arrive Bhubaneshwar, transfer to hotel.
Rest stay at hotel.
Day 20 Bhubaneshwar
After Breafast , proceed for City tour that includes the 2nd century B.C. Jain Monk Caves at the twin hills of Khandagiri and Udaygiri, tribal museum etc.
Evening, trasnfer back to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 21 Bhubaneshwar – Konark – Puri (By Road) (105 kms. / 2H 15M appx.)
After breakfast, proceed to Konark for a visit to Sun Temple enroute visit Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar, Rajarani temple then Dhauli, the Peace Pagoda.
The Konarak temple was built by King Narasimha of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the thirteenth century. The temple is today known for its amazing legendary stories and unique Kalinga architecture. Konark Sun Temple is located on the shores of Bay of Bengal and signifies the glory of the Sun God. The entire temple is in the form of a chariot for the Sun God with twelve giant wheels depicting the twelve months of a calendar and driven by seven horses resembling the seven days of a week.
Proceed to Puri on the Marine Drive. Upon arrival at Puri, check into a Hotel.
Evening can be spent on the beach.
Overnight at Puri.
Day 22 Puri
After breakfast in the morning, we will visit the Lord Jagannath Temple and other temples located in and around Puri.
Shree Jagannath Puri temple, one of the most majestic monuments of Odisha, was built by a famous king of Ganga Dynasty Ananta Varman Chodaganga Deva. This stunning Vaishnava temple, dating back to 12th century, enshrines Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Balabhadra.
The afternoon is free and you may visit the long stretch of golden beach, shallow enough to walk out a long distance with a fantastic surf.
Later, return back to the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.
Day 23 Puri – Bhubaneshwar (By Road) (68 kms / 1H 30M appx.)
After breakfast procced to Bhubaneswar,
On arrival, meet assist and transfer to the hotel.
Check-in to hotel & rest of the day free or you can enjoy city as an optional.
Overnight stay at Bhubaneshwar
Day 24 Bhubaneshwar – Goa (By Flight)
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Goa, on arrival transfer to hotel.
Rest stay at hotel.
Day 25 Goa
Day 26 Goa
Day 27 Goa
Free relax on the beach.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 28 Depart Goa (By Flight)
Departure transfer to onward destination.
| Place | Night(s) | Hotel | Room Category |
| Delhi | 01 | Pullman Aerocity | Deluxe King Room |
| Chandigarh | 01 | Oberoi Sukhvilas | Premier Room |
| Shimla | 02 | Oberoi Wild Flower Hall | Deluxe Suite |
| Dharamshala | 02 | Norwood Green | Boutique Villa
Club Suites |
| Amritsar | 02 | Taj Swarna | Luxury Room |
| Delhi | 01 | JW Mariott Aerocity | Executive Club Room |
| Gwalior | 01 | Taj Usha Kiran Palace | Superior Room |
| Orchha | 01 | Amar Mahal | Suite Room |
| Khajuraho | 01 | The Lalit Temple View | Luxury Suite |
| Varanasi | 02 | Taj Nadesar Palace | Palace Room |
| Kolkata | 03 | The Oberoi Grand | Luxury Room |
| Bhubaneshwar | 02 | Trident Hotel | Suite Room |
| Puri | 02 | Mayfair Waves | Premium Suite |
| Bhubaneshwar | 02 | Trident Hotel | Suite Room |
| Goa | 04 | The Leela Goa Or | Lagoon Terrace Room
Deluxe Sea View Room |
– Traditional welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport / hotels with our office representative.
– 27 Nights accommodation as per the program.
– Domestic flights in economy class Amritsar – Delhi – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Kolkata – Bhubaneshwar – Goa.
– Daily breakfast and dinners.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– Entrance fees to the monuments.
– Express train ticket Delhi to Gwalior in First air-conditioned class.
– All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by an air-conditioned transport.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.