Sacred coast and lagoon! Puri pilgrimage town offers Jagannath Temple (Char Dham, annual Rath Yatra), golden beach with sunrise views, Konark Sun Temple nearby (UNESCO World Heritage architectural marvel). Chilika Lake, Asia largest brackish water lagoon (1100 sq km), hosts migratory birds (flamingos, pelicans in winter), Irrawaddy dolphins, Kalijai Island temple, Satapada where lake meets sea. Boat safaris, bird watching, dolphin spotting, fishing villages create nature immersion. Perfect combining Odisha spirituality, beach relaxation, and unique wetland ecosystem.
Day 1:
Arrive Delhi - Arrive Delhi, hotel check-in, afternoon Qutub Minar (UNESCO, Ôé╣40), Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO Mughal garden tomb precursor Taj, Ôé╣35), India Gate, Connaught Place, overnight Delhi|
Day 2:
Delhi to Agra (230km, 4 hours) - Morning Red Fort (UNESCO, Ôé╣35), Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, drive Agra, afternoon Agra Fort (UNESCO, Ôé╣40), local bazaar leather shoes Sadar Bazaar, overnight Agra|
Day 3:
Taj Mahal & Agra to Jaipur (240km, 5 hours) - Pre-dawn Taj Mahal (sunrise 6am, Ôé╣50/Ôé╣1100), Mehtab Bagh rear view, drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO Akbar capital, Buland Darwaza, Ôé╣40), arrive Jaipur evening, overnight|
Day 4:
Jaipur Full Day - Morning Amber Fort (elephant/jeep, Sheesh Mahal, Ôé╣40), Jal Mahal, Panna Meena stepwell, afternoon City Palace (Ôé╣200), Jantar Mantar (Ôé╣40), Hawa Mahal (Ôé╣40), evening Birla Mandir, markets, overnight Jaipur|
Day 5:
Jaipur to Delhi (280km, 5 hours) - Morning Albert Hall, Jaigarh Fort optional (cannon on wheels, armory), drive Delhi, shopping, evening departure