Lucknow is a myriad of various splendors with astonishing charm. Choose from a variety of Lucknow tour packages that will help you explore impressive monuments, meet amicable people, and savor mouth-watering delicacies. Known for its ‘Tehzeeb’, the ‘City of Nawabs’ offers unlimited opportunities to experience its friendly character. Plan your holidays in Lucknow and you will be engaged in the sightseeing, marveling at various tombs, temples and Imambaras. Complete your Lucknow tours by visiting the top tourist places in the city.
The very utterance of the phrase city of Nawabs immediately brings in the picture of Lucknow. The name of the city Lucknow is absolutely inseparable from this expression because it was mostly ruled by the Nawabs of Avadh and hence has inherited nawabi nazakats or Nawab mannerisms and sophistication. This capital of Uttar Pradesh is also renowned for graceful monuments, architecture, dance and handicrafts. Not only this, Lucknow the flourishing metropolitan city of India is also noted for its refined Urdu poetry or Shayari. When the city abounds in so many attractive and interesting things then definitely travelers will also be cutting across the boundaries to bask in its imperial beauty and grandeur. And to help travelers cover all the important sites, numerous Lucknow tour packages are introduced.
Bhubaneshwar, the capital city of Odisha, is one of the top tourist places in the state. The city of Bhubaneshwar is also known as the ‘Temple City of India,’ and most of these temples are devoted to Lord Shiva. With its intricate architecture, iconic monuments, and exquisite natural attractions, tourism in Bhubaneshwar offers rich culture, taking visitors back to the ancient times. The beautiful city is also renowned for woven fabric like Tussar silk, handicraft items, regional paintings, and sculptures. Apart from the temples in Bhubaneswar, the city has an ancient cave complex, museums, temples, and an animal safari park to make your holiday even more special.
With a vibrant history that dates back to 2000 years, Bhubaneshwar had the preeminence of being the capital city of ancient Kalinga. A trip to this exquisite ancient city will get any individual lost in the golden pages of yesteryears.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi (By Flight)
Arrival at Delhi airport, transfer to hotel. Night at the hotel.
Night at the hotel.
Day 02 Delhi – Lucknow (By Flight)
After breakfast, Flight to Lucknow, the ancient capital of the Nababs of Oudh, whose splendor illuminated the India of the Great Mughals. Visit to the Martinière college, built by French general Claude Martin. “Heritage walk” walk for 1 hour 30 minutes, discovering the unique heritage of the old town, in the company of a local guide.
Night at the hotel.
Day 03 Lucknow
After breakfast, Discovery of the grandiose monuments of the Nababs: the Bara Imambara, a monumental building built in 1784, then the Rumi Darwaza gate of Persian inspiration. Horse-drawn carriage ride to the mausoleum of Chotta Imambara. Visit of “La Residency”, still marked by the tragic history of the Cipayes revolt in 1857, then the whole of the Kaiserbagh palace. Stop at Dhobi Ghat, the laundromat district, before a stroll in the Hazratganz bazaar.
Night at the hotel.
Day 04 Lucknow – Varanasi (By Train)
After breakfast, Morning train to Bénarès, the city of Shiva, famous for its ghats on the banks of the Ganges, the most sacred river in Hinduism. Rickshaw ride through the bazaar of the old town to the ghats, where you attend the moving Aarti ceremony, marked by the fervor of pilgrims. Sunset at the edge of the Ganges when they pay homage to the gods.
Night at the hotel.
Day 05 Varanasi
After breakfast, at dawn, by boat on the Ganges, there is an atmosphere of piety and devotion. You walk through the old town to the 17th century Aurangzeb Mosque. Glimpse of the Golden Temple entrance reserved for Hindus, the most sacred in the city. Excursion to Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon after reaching enlightenment, and visit the museum which houses a magnificent collection of Buddhist sculptures.
Night at the hotel.
Day 06 Varanasi – Bodhgaya (By Road) (255 Kms. / 5H 30M appx.)
After breakfast, Assist Route to Bodhgaya. It is an important place for Buddhists, where Buddha attains enlightenment after forty Days of asceticism. Then not far, Gaya, a city sacred for Hindus in the same way as Bodhgaya is for Buddhists. Visited by Vishnu who endowed the city with the power to absolve sins, it attracts many pilgrims. Overview of Vishnupad temple entrance reserved for Hindus.
Night at the hotel.
Day 07 Bodhgaya – Rajgir (By Road) (72 Kms. / 2H 10M appx.)
After breakfast, Visit of the Mahabodhi temple, a 50 m high pyramid which contains a golden statue of Buddha. You will discover several monasteries of Tibetan, Thai, Burmese style … built by pilgrims. Road to Rajgir where Buddha loved to preach and retreat. You will discover the cave where the first Buddhist council is said to have been held, as well as Jain and Shiva temples.
Night at the hotel.
Day 08 Rajgir – Patna (By Road) (105 Kms. / 3H 45M appx.)
After breakfast, Continue to Nalanda where one of the oldest universities in the world was created, a major center for teaching the doctrine of the Great Vehicle. Continue to Patna. Transfer by rickshaw to the Gurudwara Patna Sahib temple, birthplace of the 10th guru of the Sikh religion. If time permits, visit the museum, or the next morning.
Night at the hotel.
Day 09 Patna – Calcutta (By Flight)
After breakfast, Flight to Calcutta. With its incessant crowd and its congested streets, the city would have everything to divert. And yet, it has a unique soul, which indulges in the leisurely stroller. Visit the temple of Kalighat where the goddess Kali has a strange and disturbing black face. You take the metro to return to the city center.
Night at the hotel.
Day 10 Calcutta
After breakfast, Visit the Jain Temple of Pareshnath, erected in 1867. Walk through the artisan district of Kumartuli and visit the Indian Museum which houses an exceptional collection of Gandhara Buddhist sculptures. Discovery of the Maidan, Dalhousie square and colonial buildings of the British Raj: Writers Building, High Court, St John’s Church.
Night at the hotel.
Day 11 Calcutta
After breakfast, stroll through the flower market near the impressive Howrah Bridge. Continuation to the very alive temple of Dakshineshwar, shivaite sanctuary dedicated to Kali. Continue to Sova Bazar. It is by boat that you reach the opposite bank of the Hoogly to the Babu ghats. Discover the Marble Palace, a beautiful 19th century residence decorated with invaluable works of art. Then the house of Tagore, the most illustrious poet of modern India, converted into a cultural center. Visit to the Victoria Memorial, completed in 1921 in honor of the Empress of India. Free time for shopping at the New Market.
Night at the hotel.
Day 12 Calcutta – Bhubaneswar (By Flight)
After breakfast, Flight to Bhubaneswar. Discovery of the Jain caves of Udaigri and Khandagiri, then of the Parasumeshwara, Mukteshwara and Rajarani temples. These temples have an original architectural style among the most successful in the monumental history of India. Stop at Bindu Sagar, sacred pond, and discover the Lingaraja temple, a marvel of elegance from the 11th century. Reserved for Hindus, it can be admired from the top of a neighboring platform.
Night at the hotel.
Day 13 Bhubaneswar – Puri (By Road) (62 Kms. / 1H 20M appx.)
After breakfast, On the road to Puri, stop in the classified village of Raghurajpur whose houses are covered with lovely murals. Arrival in Puri, holy city on the Bay of Bengal. Walk in the market, then visit the outside of the temple of Jagannath, the “Lord of the Universe” entrance reserved for Hindus. The surrounding area is bustling with the presence of a constant crowd of pilgrims and a multitude of small stalls offering objects of worship.
Night at the hotel.
Day 14 Puri
After breakfast, Excursion to Konarak and its extraordinary temple dedicated to the sun god Surya, erected in the 12th century and listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. The delicacy and abundance of his sculptures make it one of the most beautiful tributes of the Hindu religious faith. A building of impressive dimensions, it represents the solar chariot drawn by horses. Return to Puri, free time to stroll through the market or on the beach, which take the form of a funfair at the end of the afternoon.
Night at the hotel.
Day 15 Puri – Delhi (By Flight)
After breakfast, return to Bhubaneswar and flight to Delhi. Shopping in the bazaar of Dilli Haat where dozens of stalls offer craft specialties from all over India.
Night at the hotel.
Day 16 Depart Delhi (By Flight)
Departure transfer to Delhi international airport for flight to onward destination.
| City | Night (s) | 5* Hotels |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu Dwarka |
| Lucknow | 02 | Novotel Lucknow |
| Varanasi | 02 | Radisson Blu |
| Bodhgaya | 01 | Bodhgaya Regency |
| Rajgir | 01 | Indo Hokke |
| Patna | 01 | Lemontree Patna |
| Calcutta | 03 | Hyatt Regency |
| Bhubaneswar | 01 | Mayfair Lagoon |
| Puri | 02 | Mayfair Heritage |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu Dwarka |
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet to attend airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 15 nights in accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast and dinners.
– 01 TL FOC from 10 Pay Pax onwards.
– Delhi – Lucknow, Patna – Kolkata – Bhubaneshwar – Delhi Airline ticket in economy class.
– Lucknow to Varanasi air-conditioned chair class express train ticket.
– Cover all the main / main monuments and tourist attractions of each city.
– Entrance fees to the monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– All transfers, tourist visits, excursions according to the program in a private vehicle.
– The residence, Dhobi Ghat and Hazratganz Bazar.
– Rickshaw ride, Ganges, Aurangzeb mosque and golden temple.
– The temple of Vishnupad, the temple of Mahabodhi and the temples of Shaivite.
– Gurudwara Patna Sahib Temple, Kalighat Temple and Indian Museum.
– The Jain Pareshnath temple, the Saint-Jean church, the Howrah bridge and Sova Bazar.
– Jain caves, Parasumeshwara temple, Mukteshwara temple and Rajarani temple.
– Lingaraja Temple, Jagannath Temple and Sun Surya Temple.
– 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.