Odisha Taj Mahal Tour: Delhi, Agra, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark and Chilika Lake in 8 Days
Our Odisha Taj Mahal tour joins the Mughal capitals of North India with the temple coast of eastern India. Walk through Old Delhi, watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then fly to Bhubaneswar for its ancient temples, stay by the sea in Puri, see the stone chariot of the Konark Sun Temple and take a boat across Chilika Lake. Your hotels, guides, transfers and sightseeing by private car are all planned for you.
Shamrock Journeys is a trusted India tour operator. Since 2002 we have planned private holidays across India for couples, families and groups, and this is one of our best North India tours with an Odisha extension.
Tour at a Glance
Here are the key facts of our Odisha Taj Mahal tour.
- Duration: 8 days and 7 nights
- Stay: Delhi (2 nights), Agra (1 night), Bhubaneswar (1 night), Puri (3 nights)
- Starts: Delhi airport
- Ends: Bhubaneswar airport or railway station
- Tour type: private car with driver and local guides; a flight from Delhi to Bhubaneswar
- Highlights: Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Humayun’s Tomb, Agra Fort, the Taj Mahal at sunrise, the Lingaraj Temple, the Udayagiri caves, the Jagannath Temple, the Konark Sun Temple, Chilika Lake and Pipili
- Best for: first-time visitors to India, culture lovers, families and couples
- Best time: October to March
Why Choose This Tour
- Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and more: the Odisha Taj Mahal tour includes the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Konark Sun Temple.
- Two temple traditions: Mughal Architecture in Delhi and Agra, and the Kalinga temples of Odisha.
- A Taj Mahal sunrise: see the white marble glow in the first light, before the crowds.
- Three nights by the sea: Puri is your base for Konark and Chilika.
- Private and flexible: add Jaipur for the full Golden Triangle, Fatehpur Sikri or the Odisha Buddhist sites.
Odisha Taj Mahal Tour Itinerary
This is the day-by-day plan of the tour.
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
Your Odisha Taj Mahal tour begins when we meet you at Delhi airport and take you to your hotel. Rest after your journey. Read about Delhi.
Overnight: hotel, Delhi
Day 2: Old and New Delhi
Day 2 of the Odisha Taj Mahal tour shows you the Mughal Heritage of Delhi. Join a Heritage Walk in Mughal Walled City of Shahjahanabad Old Delhi: see the Jama Masjid, drive past the Red Fort and ride a cycle rickshaw through the lanes of Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon, visit Humayun’s Tomb, drive past India Gate and see the Qutub Minar.
Shamrock travel tip: cover your shoulders and knees at the Jama Masjid, and keep your bag in front of you in Chandni Chowk. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Delhi
Day 3: Delhi to Agra, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh
Day 3 of the Odisha Taj Mahal tour takes you to Agra, a drive of about three and a half hours. Join a Heritage Walk in Mughal Heritage of Agra at the red sandstone Agra Fort, where Shah Jahan spent his last years looking out at the Taj Mahal. At sunset, see the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna river from the Mehtab Bagh garden.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Agra
Day 4: Taj Mahal at Sunrise and Fly to Bhubaneswar
Day 4 of the Odisha Taj Mahal tour starts with the Taj Mahal at sunrise, the marble tomb Shah Jahan built for Mumtaz Mahal and the finest example of Mughal Architecture. After breakfast, drive to Delhi airport for your afternoon flight to Bhubaneswar. We meet you there and take you to your hotel. Read our Odisha travel guide.
Shamrock travel tip: the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. If your Day 4 is a Friday, we swap Days 3 and 4 around. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Bhubaneswar
Day 5: Bhubaneswar Temples and Caves, then Puri
See the Lingaraj Temple from its viewing platform and visit the Mukteswar and Rajarani temples, carved more than a thousand years ago, and the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves, cut for Jain monks more than two thousand years ago. In the afternoon, drive about an hour and a half to Puri and check in to your hotel by the sea.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Puri
Day 6: Jagannath Temple and Konark Sun Temple
Day 6 of the Odisha Taj Mahal tour starts at the 12th-century Jagannath Temple, one of the Char Dham of Hindu pilgrimage. Only Hindus may enter; other guests can see it from the Grand Road outside. Then drive about an hour along the coast to Konark to see the 13th-century Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built as the chariot of the Sun God with 24 carved stone wheels. Return to Puri for the evening on the beach.
Shamrock travel tip: leave phones, cameras and leather items in the car at the Jagannath Temple, as they are not allowed inside. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Puri
Day 7: Chilika Lake Day Trip
Drive to Chilika, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, and take a boat to see Irrawaddy dolphins at Satapada or to Kalijai island from Barkul. From November to February, thousands of migratory birds winter on the lake. Return to Puri.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Puri
Day 8: Raghurajpur, Pipili and Departure
On the last day of the Odisha Taj Mahal tour, visit Raghurajpur, the heritage crafts village where every house paints Pattachitra, and Pipili for its colourful appliqué work, on the way to Bhubaneswar airport or station. Your Odisha Taj Mahal tour ends here.
Meals: breakfast
What Is Included
Your Odisha Taj Mahal tour includes:
- Two nights in Delhi, one in Agra, one in Bhubaneswar and three in Puri, with breakfast
- A private air-conditioned car with driver in Delhi and Agra, and in Odisha
- English-speaking local guides in Delhi and Agra
- All airport and station transfers
- Tolls, parking, driver costs and taxes
What Is Not Included
Your Odisha Taj Mahal tour does not include:
- International flights and the Delhi to Bhubaneswar flight (we can book it for you)
- Monument entry tickets, boat rides and guides in Odisha
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
Best Time for This Tour
October to March is the best time for our Odisha Taj Mahal tour, with pleasant days in Delhi and Agra, migratory birds at Chilika and the Konark Dance Festival in December. April to June is very hot in both regions. July to September is the monsoon, which is also the season of the Rath Yatra in Puri.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Delhi to Bhubaneswar flight included?
No, but we can book it for you and add it to your quotation. It takes about two hours.
Can I add Jaipur?
Yes. Add two nights in Jaipur for the full Golden Triangle with our Odisha Golden Triangle tour.
Can we add Fatehpur Sikri?
Yes. Add a Heritage Walk in Mughal Walled City of Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s red sandstone capital near Agra, on the way from Delhi or with an extra night.
Can non-Hindus enter the Jagannath Temple?
No. Only Hindus may enter the Jagannath and Lingaraj temples. The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Konark and the caves are open to all.
Can the tour start in Odisha instead?
Yes. We can reverse the route, starting in Bhubaneswar and ending in Delhi for your international flight.
How much does the Odisha Taj Mahal tour cost?
The price depends on your hotels, the number of travellers and the season. Tell us your dates and we will send a clear quotation.
More Odisha and India Tours
Looking for a different trip than our Odisha Taj Mahal tour?
- Odisha Golden Triangle tour: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with Odisha.
- Odisha 6-day tour package: Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark and Chilika.
- Odisha 8-day tour package: adds the Buddhist sites and a night on Chilika Lake.
- Puri 4-day tour package: three nights in Puri with Konark and Chilika.
- Golden Triangle tour: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
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