Odisha Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark in 10 Days
Our Odisha Golden Triangle tour joins two Golden Triangles in one journey: India’s classic Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, and Odisha’s own Golden Triangle of Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark. Walk through Old Delhi, watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, explore the forts and palaces of Jaipur, 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 Golden Triangle tour.
- Duration: 10 days and 9 nights
- Stay: Delhi (2 nights), Agra (1 night), Jaipur (2 nights), 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 Jaipur to Bhubaneswar
- Highlights: Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Humayun’s Tomb, Agra Fort, the Taj Mahal at sunrise, Fatehpur Sikri, Amber Fort, the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, 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
- Two Golden Triangles: the Odisha Golden Triangle tour covers Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, and Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark.
- Many UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar 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 Ranthambore, Varanasi or the Odisha Buddhist sites.
Odisha Golden Triangle Tour Itinerary
This is the day-by-day plan of the tour.
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
Your Odisha Golden Triangle 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 Golden Triangle 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 Golden Triangle 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, Fatehpur Sikri and Jaipur
Day 4 of the Odisha Golden Triangle tour starts with the Taj Mahal at sunrise, the marble tomb Shah Jahan built for Mumtaz Mahal and the finest example of Mughal Architecture. On the way to Jaipur, join a Heritage Walk in Mughal Walled City of Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar’s red sandstone capital. Arrive in Jaipur, the Pink City, in the evening.
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, Jaipur
Day 5: Amber Fort and the Pink City
Day 5 of the Odisha Golden Triangle tour shows you Rajasthan. Go up to Amber Fort by jeep, then see the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar observatory and the honeycomb front of Hawa Mahal. Spend the evening in the bazaars of the old city.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Jaipur
Day 6: Fly to Bhubaneswar and the Old Temples
Fly from Jaipur to Bhubaneswar, direct or via Delhi. We meet you at the airport. In the afternoon, see the Lingaraj Temple from its viewing platform and visit the Mukteswar and Rajarani temples, carved more than a thousand years ago. Read our Odisha travel guide.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Bhubaneswar
Day 7: Udayagiri Caves, then Puri
Visit the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves, cut for Jain monks more than two thousand years ago. Then drive about an hour and a half to Puri and check in to your hotel by the sea.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Puri
Day 8: Jagannath Temple and Konark Sun Temple
Day 8 of the Odisha Golden Triangle 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 9: Chilika Lake Day Trip
Day 9 of the Odisha Golden Triangle tour is a day trip to Chilika, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon. 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 10: Raghurajpur, Pipili and Departure
On the last day of the Odisha Golden Triangle 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 Golden Triangle tour ends here.
Meals: breakfast
What Is Included
Your Odisha Golden Triangle tour includes:
- Two nights in Delhi, one in Agra, two in Jaipur, one in Bhubaneswar and three in Puri, with breakfast
- A private air-conditioned car with driver in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, and in Odisha
- English-speaking local guides in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
- All airport and station transfers
- Tolls, parking, driver costs and taxes
What Is Not Included
Your Odisha Golden Triangle tour does not include:
- International flights and the Jaipur 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 Golden Triangle tour, with pleasant days in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, 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
What does Golden Triangle mean in this tour?
Both meanings. India’s Golden Triangle is Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, and Odisha’s Golden Triangle is Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark. This tour covers all six.
Is there a shorter version?
Yes. Our Odisha Taj Mahal tour skips Jaipur and takes 8 days. For Odisha alone, see our Odisha 6-day tour package.
Is the flight to Bhubaneswar included?
No, but we can book it for you. Depending on the day, it is direct or via Delhi.
Can non-Hindus enter the Jagannath Temple?
No. Only Hindus may enter the Jagannath and Lingaraj temples. The forts, the Taj Mahal, 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 Golden Triangle 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 for your Odisha Golden Triangle tour package.
More Odisha and India Tours
Looking for a different trip than our Odisha Golden Triangle tour?
- Odisha Taj Mahal tour: Delhi and Agra with Odisha in 8 days.
- 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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