70 Days: Bharat Darshan Maha Yatra
Kanyakumari to Kashmir & East to West | The Ultimate Indian Odyssey
Complete 70-Day Itinerary Details
Experience the soul of India. Managed by Prabhu and Deva, with professional drivers Vadivelu and Muthuarasan ensuring a safe journey.
DAY 01
Arrival at Kanyakumari
- Pickup from Kanyakumari Railway Station/Airport.
- Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue.
- Evening enjoy the spectacular Sunset at the confluence of three seas.
DAY 02
Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram
- Early morning Sunrise view at the shore.
- Drive to Trivandrum. En-route visit the historic Padmanabhapuram Palace.
- Evening Darshan at the world's richest temple, Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
DAY 03
Varkala Beach & Cliff Visit
- Drive to Varkala. Visit the ancient Janardhana Swamy Temple.
- Relax at the famous Varkala Cliff and Papanasam Beach.
- Overnight stay in Varkala or Kollam.
DAY 04
Kollam to Alappuzha Houseboat
- Proceed to Alappuzha (Alleppey) via Karunagappally and Kayamkulam.
- Check-in to a traditional Kerala Houseboat at 12:00 PM.
- Cruise through the serene backwaters and enjoy authentic Kerala meals.
DAY 05
Alappuzha Sightseeing & Kottayam
- Disembark from Houseboat. Visit Alleppey Beach and Lighthouse.
- Drive to Kottayam. Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Vembanad Lake.
DAY 06
Kottayam to Kochi (Cochin)
- Visit Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple for morning Darshan.
- Drive to Ernakulam. Evening visit Marine Drive for a pleasant walk.
DAY 07
Fort Kochi & Mattancherry Heritage
- Visit Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and Santa Cruz Basilica.
- Explore Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) and Jewish Synagogue.
DAY 08
Kochi to Guruvayur via Kalady
- Drive to Kalady, the holy birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya.
- Proceed to Guruvayur. Evening Darshan at the Lord Krishna Temple.
DAY 09
Guruvayur & Punnathur Kotta
- Early morning Nirmalya Darshan. Visit Mammiyoor Temple.
- Visit Punnathur Kotta (Elephant Camp) to see over 50 elephants.
DAY 10
Guruvayur to Mangalore
- Long scenic drive towards Karnataka.
- Visit Mangaladevi Temple and Kadri Manjunatha Temple in Mangalore.
- Conclusion of Phase 1 - Transition to Coastal Karnataka.
DAY 11
Mangalore to Udupi
- Drive to Udupi. Visit the famous **Sri Krishna Mutt** and Temple.
- Evening relax at Malpe Beach and take a boat to St. Mary's Island.
- Overnight stay in Udupi.
DAY 12
Udupi to Shringeri Sharada Peetham
- Visit **Shringeri Sharadamba Temple** and the architectural marvel Vidya Shankara Temple.
- Enjoy the serene atmosphere at the banks of Tunga River.
- Return to Udupi or proceed towards Murudeshwar.
DAY 13
Murudeshwar Giant Shiva Statue
- Visit **Murudeshwar Temple**, featuring the world's second-tallest Shiva statue.
- Go to the top of the Rajagopura for a breathtaking 360-degree sea view.
- Evening stroll at Murudeshwar Beach.
DAY 14
Murudeshwar to Gokarna
- Drive to the holy town of Gokarna.
- Visit **Mahabaleshwar Temple** (Aatmalinga Darshan).
- Visit Ganapati Temple and the holy Kotitheertha tank.
DAY 15
Gokarna Beach Trek & Goa Entry
- Visit the scenic Om Beach and Kudle Beach.
- Drive towards South Goa. Evening check-in at the resort.
- Relax at Colva or Palolem Beach.
DAY 16
South Goa Exploration
- Visit Old Heritage Houses and Cabo de Rama Fort.
- Local market visit and traditional Goan lunch.
- Evening leisure at the quiet beaches of South Goa.
DAY 17
North Goa Sightseeing
- Visit **Aguada Fort** and Lighthouse.
- Visit Baga, Calangute, and Anjuna Beaches.
- Stunning views from Chapora Fort (Dil Chahta Hai Fort).
DAY 18
Goa Heritage & Churches
- Visit **Basilica of Bom Jesus** and Se Cathedral (Old Goa).
- Visit Mangueshi Temple (Traditional Goan Architecture).
- Evening Mandovi River Cruise with folk dance.
DAY 19
Panjim City & Shopping
- Explore Panjim city, Fontainhas (Latin Quarter).
- Shopping for cashews, feni (optional), and local handicrafts.
- Relaxing evening at Miramar Beach.
DAY 20
Goa to Ratnagiri (Konkan Coast)
- Start the journey towards Maharashtra along the scenic Konkan route.
- En-route stops at pristine, untouched coastal villages.
- Overnight stay in Ratnagiri or Chiplun.
DAY 21
Ratnagiri to Mumbai Arrival
- Long scenic drive from Konkan coast to the Financial Capital.
- Evening check-in and relax at Marine Drive (Queen's Necklace).
DAY 22
Mumbai City Sightseeing
- Visit **Gateway of India** and take a boat to Elephanta Caves.
- Visit Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (UNESCO Site).
- Visit Mani Bhavan (Gandhi Museum) and Dhobi Ghat.
DAY 23
Mumbai Spiritual Tour
- Morning Darshan at **Siddhivinayak Temple** and Mahalaxmi Temple.
- Visit Haji Ali Dargah and Bandra-Worli Sea Link view.
- Evening shopping at Colaba Causeway or Linking Road.
DAY 24
Mumbai to Surat (Entry to Gujarat)
- Drive from Mumbai to the Diamond City, Surat.
- Visit Ambika Niketan Temple and Dumas Beach.
- Overnight stay in Surat.
DAY 25
Surat to Ahmedabad
- Drive to the heritage city Ahmedabad.
- Visit **Sabarmati Ashram** (Gandhi's Home).
- Evening visit to Kankaria Lake for a relaxing walk.
DAY 26
Ahmedabad Heritage Sightseeing
- Visit **Adalaj Stepwell** and Akshardham Temple (Gandhinagar).
- Visit Sidi Saiyyed Mosque and Hutheesing Jain Temple.
DAY 27
Ahmedabad to Ambaji
- Drive to the holy Ambaji Temple at the Gujarat-Rajasthan border.
- Morning Darshan at the powerful **Ambaji Shaktipeeth Temple**.
- Visit Gabbar Hill via Ropeway.
DAY 28
Ambaji to Ranakpur
- Drive into the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan.
- Visit the world-famous **Ranakpur Jain Temple** (1444 Marble Pillars).
- Enjoy the serene forest atmosphere around the temple.
DAY 29
Ranakpur to Udaipur
- Short drive to the "City of Lakes", Udaipur.
- Visit the grand Udaipur City Palace and Jagdish Temple.
- Evening boat ride at Lake Pichola.
DAY 30
Udaipur to Jaipur (The Pink City)
- Drive to Jaipur via Chittorgarh (Optional).
- Visit Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar.
- Completion of Day 30 - Central India Heritage Phase.
DAY 31
Jaipur to Amritsar Journey
- Start the long drive towards Punjab.
- Visit Wagah Border for the evening retreat ceremony.
- Overnight stay in Amritsar.
DAY 32
Amritsar to Katra (Vaishno Devi Base)
- Early morning visit to Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh.
- Drive to Katra, the gateway to the holy shrine.
DAY 33
Mata Vaishno Devi Trek
- Start the 12km sacred trek to the Bhawan (By walk, pony or helicopter).
- Perform Darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi (Pindi form).
DAY 34
Bhairon Nath & Descent to Katra
- Visit Bhairon Nath Temple (Mandatory for complete Yatra).
- Return to Katra and relax for the evening.
DAY 35
Katra to Kurukshetra
- Drive from Jammu towards the holy land of Mahabharata.
- Visit Brahma Sarovar and Jyotisar (Birthplace of Gita).
DAY 36
Kurukshetra to Delhi
- Arrival at the National Capital.
- Visit Akshardham Temple (Delhi) and enjoy the evening light show.
DAY 37
Old Delhi Heritage Tour
- Visit **Red Fort** and Jama Masjid.
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk and visit Raj Ghat.
DAY 38
New Delhi Landmarks
- Visit **Qutub Minar**, Humayun's Tomb, and India Gate.
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House.
DAY 39
Delhi to Mathura & Vrindavan
- Short drive to the land of Lord Krishna.
- Visit Krishna Janmabhoomi, Banke Bihari, and Prem Mandir.
DAY 40
Agra - Taj Mahal Visit
- Sunrise visit to the world-famous **Taj Mahal**.
- Explore Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah.
DAY 41
Agra to Lucknow
- Drive via the Express Highway to the City of Nawabs.
- Visit Bara Imambara and Chhota Imambara in the evening.
DAY 42
Lucknow to Ayodhya Darshan
- Visit the holy **Ram Janmabhoomi Temple** in Ayodhya.
- Visit Hanuman Garhi and Sarayu River Aarti.
DAY 43
Ayodhya to Varanasi
- Drive to the Eternal City, Kashi.
- Evening witness the grand **Ganga Aarti** at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
DAY 44
Kashi Vishwanath Darshan
- Early morning Boat ride on Ganges and visit **Kashi Vishwanath Temple**.
- Visit Annapurna Temple, Kaal Bhairav, and Vishalakshi Shaktipeeth.
DAY 45
Sarnath & Departure to Gaya
- Visit Sarnath (Where Buddha gave his first sermon).
- Proceed towards Bodh Gaya to conclude the Heartland phase.
DAY 46
Varanasi to Bodh Gaya
- Drive to the most sacred Buddhist site.
- Visit **Mahabodhi Temple** (UNESCO Site) and the Bodhi Tree.
- Visit the Great Buddha Statue and various international monasteries.
DAY 47
Bodh Gaya to Patna
- Journey towards the capital of Bihar.
- Visit **Takht Sri Patna Sahib** (Birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji).
- Visit Patna Museum and Golghar.
DAY 48
Patna to Siliguri (Gateway to Northeast)
- A full day long drive transitioning from the plains to the foothills.
- Evening arrival and overnight stay in Siliguri.
DAY 49
Siliguri to Darjeeling
- Scenic uphill drive to the "Queen of Hills".
- Visit Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery.
- Evening walk at Darjeeling Mall Road (Chowrasta).
DAY 50
Darjeeling Sunrise & Tea Gardens
- Early morning (4 AM) visit to **Tiger Hill** for Kanchenjunga sunrise.
- Visit Happy Valley Tea Estate and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.
- Visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park.
DAY 51
Darjeeling to Gangtok (Sikkim Entry)
- Drive along the beautiful Teesta River to the capital of Sikkim.
- Visit Enchey Monastery and Do Drul Chorten Stupa.
- Overnight stay in Gangtok.
DAY 52
Gangtok Local Sightseeing
- Visit Rumtek Monastery and Tashi View Point.
- Explore the Flower Exhibition Centre and MG Marg.
DAY 53
Gangtok to Kamakhyaguri
- Drive down from the hills towards the Assam border.
- Enjoy the lush green landscape of the Dooars region.
DAY 54
Kamakhyaguri to Guwahati
- Entry into the gateway of Northeast India, Guwahati.
- Evening sunset cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra River.
DAY 55
Guwahati Spiritual Darshan
- Morning visit to the powerful **Kamakhya Devi Temple**.
- Visit Umananda Temple (Smallest river island) and Balaji Temple.
- Conclusion of the Eastern Frontier phase.
DAY 56
Guwahati to Kolkata Journey
- Start the journey towards the Cultural Capital of India.
- Scenic drive through the plains of West Bengal.
- Overnight stay in Kolkata.
DAY 57
Kolkata City of Joy Sightseeing
- Visit **Dakshineswar Kali Temple** and Belur Math.
- Visit Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge.
- Explore Mother House and Indian Museum.
DAY 58
Kolkata to Puri (Odisha)
- Drive from West Bengal into the holy land of Odisha.
- En-route visit Dhauli Peace Pagoda.
- Evening arrival and relax at Puri Beach.
DAY 59
Puri Jagannath Darshan
- Early morning Darshan at the world-famous **Jagannath Puri Temple**.
- Explore the local Swargadwar market for handicrafts.
DAY 60
Konark Sun Temple & Chilika Lake
- Visit UNESCO site **Konark Sun Temple** (The Black Pagoda).
- Visit Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lagoon for Dolphin sighting.
DAY 61
Puri to Visakhapatnam (Vizag)
- Drive along the scenic East Coast towards Andhra Pradesh.
- Visit Arasavalli Sun Temple en-route.
DAY 62
Vizag City of Destiny Sightseeing
- Visit INS Kursura Submarine Museum and RK Beach.
- Visit **Simhachalam Narasimha Swamy Temple**.
- Evening visit to Kailasagiri Hill Park for a panoramic city view.
DAY 63
Vizag to Rajahmundry
- Drive via Annavaram Satyanarayana Swamy Temple.
- Evening boat ride or walk near the mighty Godavari River bridge.
DAY 64
Rajahmundry to Vijayawada
- Journey towards the heart of Andhra Pradesh.
- Visit **Kanaka Durga Temple** on Indrakeeladri Hill.
- Visit Undavalli Caves (Ancient rock-cut architecture).
DAY 65
Vijayawada to Nellore
- Drive south towards Nellore.
- Visit Nellore Ranganathaswamy Temple.
- Preparation for the final 5-day South India Grand Conclusion.
DAY 66
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Marina Beach in Chennai.
- Drive to the Silk City, Kanchipuram.
- Darshan at **Kanchi Kamakshi Amman** and Varadharaja Perumal Temple.
DAY 67
Mahabalipuram to Puducherry
- Explore the Shore Temple and Five Rathas (UNESCO Site).
- Scenic ECR drive to Pondicherry.
- Evening relax at Promenade Beach and visit Aurobindo Ashram.
DAY 68
- Visit the world-renowned **Annai Velankanni Church**.
- Drive to Thanjavur and visit the architectural marvel **Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple)**.
DAY 69
Rameshwaram Spiritual Visit
- Drive over the iconic Pamban Bridge to reach the holy island.
- Take a holy dip in 22 wells and Darshan at **Ramanathaswamy Temple**.
- Visit Dhanushkodi (The Ghost Town and Sangam point).
DAY 70
Tirunelveli to Kanyakumari (The Grand Finale)
- Visit Tiruchendur Murugan Temple on the sea shore.
- Visit Nellaiappar Temple in Tirunelveli and taste the famous Halwa.
- Final Drop at **Kanyakumari** - Completion of the 70-Day All India Tour.