Classical India Art & Culture Tour

What's Included

Tour Itinerary

Discover a carefully curated journey that covers the must-see highlights and hidden gems of India. Our itinerary is designed to balance sightseeing with relaxation, giving you an authentic cultural experience while ensuring a smooth and comfortable travel schedule.

From bustling cities to serene landscapes, each day has been thoughtfully planned to provide memorable experiences, local interactions, and seamless travel across destinations.

• Day-1 Arrival in Khajuraho +

  Reach Khajuraho, a small heritage town famous with its great medieval temples. On arrival, you will be transferred into your hotel and received with check-in. The remaining day will be free to relax and enjoy the quietness of this UNESCO-listed location. During the evening, you can take a slow stroll through the surrounding village or you can just admire the calm environment of your hotel. Have your dinner and then return back to your hotel to take some rest while you prepare for the next day adventure 

• Day-2 Explore Temple Art and Sculpture Heritage at Khajuraho +

  In the morning, start a guided tour of the most popular Western Group of Temples of Khajuraho, which are known around the world due to the elaborate stone carvings and the skill of Nagara-style building designs. These temples show daily life, mythology, worship, music, dance, and human emotions which provide an understanding of the classical Indian variant of worldview. Keep on to the Eastern Group of Temples, which are an expression of Jain artistic traditions and spiritual philosophy. The afternoon is at leisure to either have some rest or to see some local art centers where the traditional stone carving techniques are displayed. This day is an excellent insight into the sculptural skills and freedom of form in India. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.

• Day-3 Arrival in Varanasi +

  Have breakfast then move to Varanasi, which is among the ancient cities that have never ceased existence in the world. Being in the country, first of all, check in to your hotel and have some rest. At the end of the afternoon, move to the banks of the River Ganga to observe the enchanting Ganga Aarti ritual. Priests do their ritual in unison using lamps, chants and music that give them a spiritual ambiance. The life of pilgrims and locals can be understood by a walk along the ghats and the living traditions, rituals, and day-to-day life can be perceived.Overnight stay in Varanasi.

• Day-4 Explore Sarnath +

  Wake up early in the morning and take a boat ride first to see a sunrise over the Ganges, then to witness morning prayers, rituals and ghat awakening. In the morning, wander through the small streets of Varanasi, where you will see the traditional silk weaving regions as well as the ancient temples which make up the cultural identity of the city. Then go on to Sarnath, when Lord Buddha preached his initial discourse. See the Dhamek Stupa, ruins of the Ashoka Pillars and the Sarnath Museum, where the outstanding Buddhist sculptures and other relics are located. Return back to Varanasi to stay overnight.
   

• Day-5 Arrival in Bhubaneswar +

  After eating breakfast, board a plane or a train to Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha and the city referred to as the Temple City of India. On arrival, check in to your hotel and have a rest. During the afternoon, sightseeing in the iconic Lingaraj Temple, the Mukteswara Temple, and the Rajarani Temple The architecture of each of them is exquisite, Kalinga-style. These temples emphasize the role of Odisha in designing classical Indian temples. The night is at liberty or to explore the local food. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

• Day-6 Konark and Puri +

  Following breakfast, take a drive to Konark to see the famous Sun Temple which is a UNESCO World Heritage site in the form of a huge stone chariot which is dedicated to the Sun God. Travel further to Puri, which is a Char Dham pilgrimage site. Visit Jagannath Temple and get the feel of the spiritual power in this divine coastal town. Leave for the airport after having your dinner  as your spiritual Classical India Art & Culture Tour
  comes to an end