India Hindu Holy City Pilgrimage Tour

Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Lucknow - Ayodhya - Allahabad - Varanasi - Mathura - Vrindavan - Haridwar - Rishikesh – Delhi.

Day 01: Arrive at Delhi.

Arrival at Delhi IGI International airport, On arrival traditional ‘Swagat’ (Welcome) our company representative would assist you at the airport & transfer to hotel for check-in.

Settled several times over millennia, this city has grown in a way that reflects its past, while retaining its cosmopolitan flavour. Delhi is India’s showcase, be it architecture, religion, shopping, culture – everything is available here – waiting to be discovered.

Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 02: Delhi sightseeing.

After leisure breakfast at Hotel, experience one of the oldest cities in the world. Delhi has its own history and the monuments are tablets on which that history is written. Full day sightseeing visiting Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, lotus temple and then travel through India Gate, The Parliament House and Presidents House.

Not to miss the Old Delhi which is known as “Shahjahanbad”. Visit imposing Red Fort, The Friday Mosque, Birla Templeand Chandni Chowck (The Moonlight Square). Overnight stay at hotel .

Day 03: Delhi – Lucknow – Ayodhya ( 145 Kms./ 02.3 hrs drive approx)

After leisure breakfast check out the hotel and drive to airport and take flight for Lucknow. On arrival Lucknow direct drive to Ayodhya. On arrival check in to the hotel and take rest. Evening free for leisure.

Ayodhya : Located on the banks of the river Ghagra, this ancient city is said to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu. The epic Ramayana says Manu founded this city. There are lots of temples in this city. Even is also home to the remains of Hinduism, Islam, Jainism and Buddhism
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Ayodhya.

After leisure breakfast , you will visit all the temples of the city. Visit the Ramkot, the main place of worship of Lord Rama, Hanuman Garhi temple, the temple of Nageshwarnath, Treta-Ke-Thakur, Maniparvat, etc. All the temples have a spiritual meaning related to the myths of the Ramayana. Treta Ke Thakur is the temple where Ram is said to have made the Yajnya Ashvamedha. After sightseeing return to hotel and take rest. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 05 : Ayodhya – Allahabad (175 kms /03 hrs drive approx).

After leisure breakfast ,you will visit the other attractions of the city, the ghats and tanks. There are several Ghats know Guptarghat, Rajghat, Ramghat, Lakshmanghat, Jankighta, Nayaghat) Tanks as Sitakund, Suryakund, Vibhishankund, Brahmakund, Daturavan, Vidhyakund and mountaintops as Sugreev Tila, Angad Tila, Nal-Neel Tila, Kuber Tila and Maniparvat . Afternoon drive to Allahabad. This is one of the sites of Kumbh Mela, a religious festival after 12 years. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 : Allahabad.

After leisure breakfast , you will visit to the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna. Hindus believe that the mythical river Saraswati meets the Ganges and the Yamuna here. A holy bath is said to wash away sins. This place is called Prayag. Visit Allahabad Fort, Patalpuri Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Akshayavat, Hanuman temple, Shankar Viman Mandapam, Mankameshwar temple, Anand Bhawan, Jawahar Planetarium, Bharadwaj ashram. After sightseeing return to hotel and take rest. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 07 : Allahabad -Varanasi (125 kms./02.3 hrs drive approx ).

After leisure breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Varanasi. On arrival check in to the hotel and take small rest. After small rest you will visit Hindu pilgrimage to Varanasi, the city that is claimed to be more of the story. They are 2 ½ hour drive from Allahabad. Take the hotel upon arrival at Varanasi. Leads to Sarnath, the Buddhist pilgrimage site located very near Varanasi. Buddha delivered his first sermon here. There Mahabodhi temple and museum. The national symbol of India, Asoka Pillar is taken from the pillar built by King Ashoka in Sarnath. After sightseeing return to hotel and take rest. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08 : Varanasi-Delhi (by Train).

Varanasi is a city that is one of the oldest surviving cities in the world. This city is a veritable microcosm of India, representing the cultural and religious spirit, with its ancient charm, colorful bazaars, temples and many more. Also known as Kashi. Early in the morning to have a vision of the city. Take a boat trip along the busy ghats where devotees perform rituals in the morning worshiping Ganga Maya. They take a holy dip believing that they would be free from the cycle of reincarnation. Return for breakfast. After breakfast visit the Museum of Benares Hindu University, one of the largest and oldest universities of India. In the evening visit the Ghats of the River and temples. Experience the cultural and religious beauty of Varanasi, visit the Bharat Mata Temple, New Visvanath Temple and other temples. You can pick up souvenirs from the market. Then take the night train to Delhi. Overnight in train.

Day 09 :Delhi – Mathura. (160 Kms/03 hrs drive approx).

Early morning pick up from New Delhi Railway station and take a break until lunch. After lunch, departure to Mathura located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This three-hour drive from New Delhi. On arrival stay at a hotel. Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The surrounding area is known as Braj Bhoomi where Lord Krishna spent his childhood days. There is a temple of 5500 years in Mathura. This town has a surreal charm, where religious devotees sing songs all the time. The temples of the house servant paintings that the various stages of Lord Krishna. In the afternoon visit the Dham Mathura and visit the oldest temple and new temples. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10 : Mathura – Vrindavan – Gokul – Goverdhan – Mathura.

After leisure breakfast, you will visit all the other places of interest located near Mathura. Vrindavan is a pilgrimage center where Lord Krishna frolicking with the gopis and wooed Radha. Now it is a home for Hindu Brahmin ladies where they spend their last days of life. There are plenty of temples to explore in Vrindavan. The most important temples are Govind Dev Temple, the Temple Rangaji, the Crystal Temple and the Bankey Bihari Temple. Visit places like Gokul, Goverdhan, all are related to childhood days of Lord Krishna. After exploring all the way back to Mathura and take rest at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 11 : Mathura – Haridwar ( 350 Kms/06hrs drive approx).

After leisure breakfast drive to Haridwar. This is a pilgrimage city located on the banks of river Ganges. Haridwar is blessed by the trinity of Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, and also an important Shaktipeeths. Ardha Kumbh Mela and Kumbh Mela, the great religious festivals of Hindus is celebrated in this city. There are ashrams, temples located on the banks of the river. Har-ki-Pauri Ghat is the main river, which takes place every day Aarti. At night, have a vision of the evening Aarti at Har-ka-Pauri Ghat. After Aarti return to hotel and take rest. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12 : Haridwar – Rishikesh ( 40 Kms/01 hrs drive approx).

After leisure breakfast check out the hotel and Then drive to Rishikesh, the yoga capital of India located on the banks of the Ganges in the backdrop of the hills. It is one of the most visited Hindu pilgrimage destinations, along with Varanasi, Puri and Haridwar. Rishikesh is also serves as a gateway destination to Char Dham tour. It is the site of meditation of the gods, so called Tapo Bhumi. There are several legends connected with Rishikesh. It is the site of penance the sage Rishi Raibhya. It is said in the myth of the demon Madhu was defeated by Lord Vishnu here. Visit to Temples, Laxman and Ram Jhulla Jhulla Bridge and yoga ashrams. Overnight in Rishikesh.

Day 13: Rishikesh – Delhi – Departure ( 238 Kms/05 hrs drive approx).

After leisure breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Delhi. On arrival direct transfer to airport to connect flight for onward journey.
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