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India has been the place of origin for many major
religions of the world and has important pilgrimage
spots of others. For centuries, mythology and
mystique has swept the land and there are a number
of temples, mosques, monasteries, churches and
gurudwaras that have gained a prominence amongst the
most visited places in India. The legends attached
to these abode of gods are not less interesting.
Devotion to Gods and religion is a significant
aspect of the lifestyle of traditional Indians.
Hindu pilgrimage tours or 'Tirtha Yatras' are
considered an important way of attaining the
salvation. However, people of all faiths and
religions have dreams of visiting the revered spots
as a pilgrim to invoke the blessings of their Gods
and obtain forgiveness for all their sins and escape
the divine wrath. The frequent invasions made India
a potpourri of different religions and thus there
are pilgrimage sites for all of them somewhere in
India.
Holiday India Online offers tours to
North India Pilgrimage, North India Pilgrimage
Tours.
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Places Covered : Delhi Varanasi Allahabad
Ayodhya Lucknow Agra Mathura Delhi
Haridwar Rishikesh Delhi
Day 01 : Delhi
On arrival our representative shall meet you at the
airport to welcome you and transfer you to hotel.
Overnight hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning after breakfast enjoy city tour covering
Laxmi Narayan Temple The Place of Gods, India Gate
- The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House The
Government Headquarters, Jama Masjid - The largest
mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic,
Gandhi memorial The memoir of father of the nation
beside these some other places to visit are - Qutab
Minar Complex and Humayuns Tomb. Overnight stay.
Day 03 : Delhi - Varanasi
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight for
Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi met with and transfer to
hotel. In the afternoon take an excursion to
Buddhist town of Sarnath The hallowed spot where
Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after
enlightenment. Overnight stay.
Day 04 : Varanasi
Morning half day city tour of Varanasi - Evening
Aarti performance at the bank of the River Ganges.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Varanasi Allahabad
Morning depart by surface to Allahabad 125 Kms. 3
hrs. drive approx. Arrive and check-in to Hotel.
Afternoon tour of Allahabad - visit The Sangam, Maha
Kumbh Mela (after every 12 years), Allahabad Fort,
Patalpuri Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Akshaya Vat.
Overnight stay.
Day 06 : Allahabad - Ayodhya Lucknow
Morning depart by surface to Ayodhya 167 Kms. 4 hrs.
drive approx. Visit the major attractions of Ayodhya
are the Ram Janmabhumi (birthplace of Lord Rama)
where he spent most of his childhood, Lakshman Ghat,
Kala Ram Temple, Kanak Bhavan Temple and several
Jain shrines. Evening proceed to Lucknow 134 Kms. 3
hrs. drive approx. Arrive and check-in to hotel.
Overnight stay.
Day 07 : Lucknow - Agra (overnight train)
Morning city tour of Lucknow covering Bara Imambara,
Chhota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Hussainibad picture
gallery, Clock Tower, Jama Masjid, Lucknow
Residency. Evening transfer to railway station to
connect overnight train to Agra. Dep. 2335 Arr. 0550
(next morning) Overnight at train.
Day 08 : Agra
Arrive Agra railway station met with and transfer to
Hotel (Early check-in subject to availability)
morning at leisure. Afternoon visit Red Fort a
visit to the fort in Agra is a must since so many
of the events which lead to the construction of the
Taj took place here, Itmad-ud-Daulas Tomb The
tomb is of particular interest since many of its
design elephants overshadow the Taj.
Day 9 : Agra-Delhi via Mathura
Morning we shall take you for a city tour covering -Taj
Mahal a poem written in white marble, the most
extravagant monument ever built for love. Later this
morning depart by surface to Delhi via Mathura &
Vrindavan sightseeing 205 Kms. 5 Hrs. drive approx.
Arrive and check-in to hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 10 : Delhi Haridwar Rishikesh
Morning depart by surface to Rishikesh 230 Kms. 6
hrs. drive approx. en-route visit Haridwar.
The list of attractions in Haridwar - Har-Ki-Pauri,
the sacred ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya
in the memory of his brother Bhartrihari. The golden
reflection of floral diyas in the river Ganges is
the most enchanting sight in the twilight during the
Ganga Aarti ceremony at the Ghat. The temple of
Chandi Devi atop the Neel Parvat on the other bank
of river Ganges was constructed in AD 1929 by Suchat
Singh, the then King of Kashmir. The Chandi Devi
Temple is now also accessible by a ropeway, which
starts near the Gauri Shankar Temple. The temple
atop the Bilwa Parvat is dedicated to Goddess Mansa
Devi. One can have a panoramic view of Haridwar, the
Ganges, and the countryside from this place. Later
continue drive to Rishikesh. On arrival transfer to
the Hotel.
Day 11 : Rishikesh
Morning city tour of Rishikesh visit Ashrams &
Temples evening Aarti ceremony at the bank of the
river Ganges. Overnight stay.
Day 12 : Rishikesh Delhi
Early morning drive to Delhi 230 Kms. 06 Hrs. drive
approx. On arrival check-in to the hotel. Evening at
leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 13 : Delhi
Early Morning departure transfer to International
airport to connect flight for your onward
destination.
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