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CHIMING OF THE BELLS: Delhi-Jaipur-Agra-Mathura-Vrindavan-Allahabad-Varanasi-Haridwar-Rishikesh-Sonprayag-Kedarnath-Siyalsaur-Badrinath-Joshimath-Rishikesh-Delhi. (17 Days/16 Nights)
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| Day 1 |
Arrive Delhi
Assistance on Arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Delhi
After breakfast full day city tour of old and new Delhi. Places to be visited are the Raj Ghat, Red Fort, Birla Mandir, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate etc. |
| Day 3 |
Delhi-Jaipur
After breakfast depart by surface for Jaipur, enroute visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride to ascend the fort. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 4 |
Jaipur-Agra
After breakfast visit to Maharaja's City Palace, Hawa Mahal.After early lunch to proceed to Agra, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival in Agra check-in into hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 5 |
Agra-Mathura-Vrindavan-Allahabad
After breakfast visit to the world famous Taj Mahal & Etmad-ud-Daulah (baby Taj). After lunch visit to the bank of Yamuna river. Later visit to Vrindavan, and Mathura. Dinner at Mathura and leave for Allahabad by train. Overnight on board. |
| Day 6 |
Allahabad
Upon arrival, whole day of religious activities awaits for the Hindu devotees from various pujas to the holy bath in Ganges. In the afternoon visit Akbar Fort, Khosroo Bagh, Anand Bhawan. Overnight at Allahabad. |
| Day 7 |
Allahabad -Varanasi(Kashi)
After breakfast proceed for Varanasi by surface. Upon arrival visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Manas Mandir, Kashi Hindu Vishwavidyalaya. Overnight at Varanasi. |
| Day 8 |
Varanasi-Haridwar
Early morning boat ride to the holy river Ganges. Late morning transfer to railway station to board train to Haridwar. Over -night on board. |
| Day 9 |
Haridwar-Rishikesh
Upon arrival visit Har-ki-pauri (steps of god). Later visit to Mansa Devi temple, Goraknath temple, Chandi Ghat temple, Kankhal temples. Later proceed to Rishikesh. Upon arrival check-in-hotel
Enjoy the evening scenery. |
| Day 10 |
Rishikesh-Sonprayag
After breakfast, visit to Sonprayag. On the way visit to Rudrapryag. Upon arrival at Sonprayag check in at Tourist Bungalow for overnight stay. |
| Day 11 |
Sonprayag-Kedarnath
Morning proceed to Gaurikund-foothills of Kedarnath by coach and 13 km by trek/horse back. Upon arrival check in at TouristBungalow for overnight stay. |
| Day 12 |
Kedarnath-Siyalsaur
Early morning after darshan and puja, trek back to Goutikund.Proceed to Siyalsaur by coach (160 km). Upon arrival check into Tourist Bungalow for overnight stay. |
| Day 13 |
Siyalsaur-Badrinath
After breakfast depart by coach to Badrinath (200 km). On arrival check into Tourist Bungalow. Day spent in darshan etc. Overnight at Badrinath. |
| Day 14 |
Badrinath-Joshimath
Morning spent at Badri. Proceed for Joshimath. On arrival visit Joshimath, Narshingha temple. Overnight at Joshimath. |
| Day 15 |
Joshimath-Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast return back to Rishikesh (257 km). On arrival check in at hotel. Evening witness the famous Ganga Aarti at "Hari Ki Pauri" at Haridwar. Return to Rishikesh for overnight stay. |
| Day 16 |
Rishikesh-Delhi
After breakfast visit Laxman Jhoola Bridge and Radha Krishna temple. After lunch proceed for Delhi. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at Delhi. |
| Day 17 |
Departure
Transfer to International Airport to connect flight for onward destination. |
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DECCAN SPLENDOUR: Chennai-Kanchipuram-Mahabalipuram-Trichy-Madurai-Kanayakumari- Rameshwaram-Thanjavur-Thekkady-Kumarakoram-Kochi-Thiruvananthapuram. (15 Days/14 Nights) |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Chennai
Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Chennai
A Full day excursion to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 3 |
Chennai
Half day city tour. Afternoon visit Kalachetra. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 4 |
Chennai - Trichy
Depart for Trichy by surface. On arrival check-in hotel. Afternoon visit Temples. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 5 |
Trichy-Madurai
Morning depart for Madurai. On arrival check-in at hotel.
Afternoon visit world famous Meenakshi Temples. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 6 |
Madurai
Full day excursion to Kanyakumari. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 7 |
Madurai
Full day excursion to Rameshwaram. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 8 |
Madurai-Thanjavur
Morning depart for Thanjavur. On arrival check-in at hotel. Later afternoon visit Thanjavur Temples. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 9 |
Thanjavur-Thekkady(Periyar)
Morning free at leisure. At noon depart for Thekkady. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 10 |
Thekkady
Morning visit Periyar Wild life sanctury. Afternoon boat ride.Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 11 |
Thekkady-Kumarakom
Morning visit Periyar wild life sanctury. Later proceed for Kumarakom.On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 12 |
Kumarakom-Kochi (Cochin)
Morning half day sightseeing of Kumarakom. After lunch depart for Kochi. Afternoon city tour followed by famous Kathakali Dance
programme. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 13 |
Kochi-Trivandrum
Morning depart for Trivandrum. On arrival check-in at Beach Resort. Day free at lesiure. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 14 |
Trivandrum
Full day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 15 |
Trivandrum-Departure
Transfer to International Airport to connect flight for onward destination. |
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GURUDWARA TOURS: Delhi-Rishikesh-Joshimath-Ghangaria-Hemkund Sahib-Joshimath-Mussoori-Patiala-Amritsar-Chandigarh-Delhi. (15 Days/14 Nights) |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Delhi
Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay. |
| Day 2 |
Delhi
Full day sightseeing of Gurudwaras visiting Bangla Sahib, Sheeshganj, Rakabganj, Motibagh, etc. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 3 |
Delhi-Rishikesh
Depart for Rishikesh, enroute visit Haridwar. On arrival Rishikesh,check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 4 |
Rishikesh-Joshimath
Morning depart for Joshimath. On arrival check-in at hotel. Later visit to Govind Ghat. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 5 |
Joshimath-Ghangaria
Depart for Govind Ghat by coach. From Govind Ghat 14 kms Trekking Route to reach Ghangaria. Check-in at hotel for overnight stay. |
| Day 6 |
Ghangaria-Hemkund Sahib(Govind Dham)
Depart to Hemkund Sahib, another 19 kms trekking route to reach the Famous Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara. Overnight stay. |
| Day 7 |
Govind Dham
The day is free for prayer & Meditation. Overnight stay. |
| Day 8 |
Govind Dham-Joshimath
Depart for Joshimath. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight stay. |
| Day 9 |
Joshimath-Mussoori
Depart for Mussoori. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight stay. |
| Day 10 |
Mussoori-Patiala
Drive to Patiala. On arrival check-in hotel. Later visit the Gurudwaras. |
| Day 11 |
Patiala-Amritsar
Morning depart for Amritsar. On arrival check-in hotel. Later afternoon visit the famous Swarn Mandir Gurudwara. Overnight stay. |
| Day 12 |
Amritsar
Full day free at prayer & meditation. Overnight stay. |
| Day 13 |
Amritsar-Chandigarh
Depart for Chandigarh. On arrival sightseeing of city. Overnight stay. |
| Day 14 |
Chandigarh-Delhi
Morning sightseing of Chandigarh city. Afternoon depart for Delhi.On arrival Delhi transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
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| Day 15 |
Delhi-Departure
Full day sightseeing of Old & New Delhi. Evening transfer to International airport to connect flight for onward destination. |
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CHURCHES OF INDIA: Chennai-Pondicherry-Goa. (7 Days/6 Nights) |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Chennai
Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay. |
| Day 2 |
Chennai
Morning visit the ancient churches of Chennai including The Sam Thome Cathedral, the remains of St. Thomas, the apostle who came to
India in 52 AD. Afternoon visit Thesophical Society & Kalakshetra. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 3 |
Chennai-Pondicherry
Morning depart for Pondicherry by surface. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit English De Sacre Coeur De Jesus Church. This church is part of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Order. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 4 |
Pondicherry
Morning visit the Promenade and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Afternoon Excursion to Auroville or City of Dawn. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 5 |
Pondicherry-Chennai-Goa
Morning transfer to Chennai to connect flight for Goa. On arrival Goa transfer to hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 6 |
Goa
Full day sightseeing of Ancient churches visiting Bom Jesus Basilica, Cathederal of St. Catherine, St. Francis of Assisi Church and convent, St. Cajetan Church, St. Monica's Convent, Monte Sante, etc. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 7 |
Goa -Departure
Transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destinations. |
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DHAMMA, SADHNA AND MOKSHA: Delhi-Agra-Sankisa-Lucknow-Varanasi-Sarnath-Bodhgaya-Rajgir-Nalanda-Patna-Vaishali-Kushinagar-Gorakpur-Lumbani-Kapilvastu-Saravasti-Balrampur-Lucknow-Delhi . (12 Days/11 Nights) |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Delhi
On arrival meet and assist and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Delhi-Agra
After an early Breakfast drive to Agra. (approx 5 hour drive). Arrive at Agra.Check in Hotel, after lunch, proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Taj Mahal & the Agra Fort. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. |
| Day 3 |
Agra-Sankisa-Lucknow
(Drive distances - 425 Kms - 9 to 10 hrs.) After breakfast drive for Lucknow (approx. 9 hour drive). Enroute stop for a visit at Sankisa.
Sankisa is located in the present day Basantput village, which is situated in the ruins of an ancient fort. About 500 yards from the village, in a sacred spot is a temple dedicated to Bisari Devi, which stands on a stupa.Overnight stay at the hotel. |
| Day 4 |
Lucknow-Varanasi
Morning after breakfast, drive to Varanasi (approx. 8 hour drive). Lunch on way. Arrive at Varanasi and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 5 |
Varanasi-Sarnath-Varanasi
Early morning leave for a boat ride on the holy river Ganges. Visit by boat the bathing ghats (steps leading to the river) and the cremation ghats, followed by return to the Hotel for breakfast. Later drive to the city for a brief city tour visiting Bharat Mata Temple which houses one of the most perfect relief map of
India carved out of marble, Durga Temple. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon visit to Sarnath.
It was at Sarnath, 10 Kms from Varanasi, that the Buddha gave his first sermon to the five disciles; preaching the middle path to find "Nirvana" Realizing the sanctity of the place, emperor Ashoka in the 3rd Century BC lavished riches on it; building and creating some of the finest monuments and legacies for future generations. |
| Day 6 |
Varanasi- Bodhgaya
Morning after an early breakfast drive to Bodhgaya (approx 10 hour drive). Enroute enjoy Packed Lunch on way. Arrive at Bodhgaya and check-in at Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel. |
| Day 7 |
Bodhgaya
Full day visit to the Madabodhi temple and other temples around. The Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodhgaya, under the Bodhi tree, 10 Km. From Gaya, the ancient Hindu pilgrimage center. The tree from the original sapling still stands in the temple premises. It is the most important Buddhinst
Pilgrimage center as Buddhism was born here. Overnight at Hotel |
| Day 8 |
Bodhgaya-Rajgir-Nalanda-Patna
Early morning after breakfast drive to Patna (approx. 8 hours drive). Enroute visit Rajgir and Nalanda. Arrive Patna and check in at hotel.
Rajgir in Patna district was the ancient capital city of the Magadha Kings.The Buddha often came here to retreat at the Jivkamaravana monastery in a beautiful orchard. Near Rajgir is the Bimbisara Ka Jail, Venuvana, Jarasandha Ka Akhara which are all worth visiting.
Though the Buddha visited Nalanda several times during his lifetime, this famous Center of Buddhist learning shot to fame much later, during 5th - 12th Centuries in this first residential international university of the world, 2000 teachers and 10000 students from all over the Buddhist world lived and studied here. |
| Day 9 |
Patna-Vaishali-Kushinagar-Gorakpur
Early morning after breakfast drive to Gorakhpur enroute visiting Vaishali (approx. 9 hours drive). Lunch on way. Later visit Kushinagar. Arrive at Gorakhpur and check-in at the hotel.
Vaishali is very special to a Buddhist. Buddha delivered his last sermon here and announced his impending 'nirvana'. Some of the great incidents in his life also occurred here, like the courtesan Amrapali giving him a mango orchard and later becoming a Buddhist nun. Vaishali is also birth place of Mahavira.
Kushinagar is sacred site for Buddhists. It is believed that Buddha attained "Mahapari-Nirvana"; release from the endless cycle of birth and rebirth, at Kushinagar. Overnight stay at hotel. |
| Day 10 |
Gorakpur-Lumbani
Early morning after breakfast depart by road to Lumbini. Arrive at Lumbini and visit Lumbini, later check in at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Lumbini is the most sacred spot for the Buddhist as at this place Lord Buddha was born some 25 centuries ago. It is a piece of heaven on earth and one could see the snowy mountains amidst a splendid garden-embedded with stupas and monasteries. Overnight at Hotel. |
| Day 11 |
Lumbani-Kapilvastu-Saravasti-Balrampur
Morning after breakfast drive to Balrampur (approx 8 hours drive). Enroute stop for pack lunch. Also stop at Kapilvastu and Saravasti for a visit. Arrive at Balrampur and check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
It was at Kapilvastu, the seat and capital of Sakya clan, amidst opulent surroundings that the young prince Siddhartha grew up. It is here that he, on seeing sorrow and pain, sickness and death, decided to renounce all worldly riches and pleasures to seek truth and the path to salvation.
Saravasti is intimately associated with the life of Buddha. It is said to have been founded by the mythological king Sravast. It was in this prosperous city that Buddha spend 24 monsoons. Dinner and overnight at hotel. |
| Day 12 |
Balrampur-Lucknow-Delhi
(Drive distance - 208 kms / Drive time 5 to 6 hrs.) (Shatabdi Express : DEP : 1520 / ARR : 2145 )Early morning drive to Lucknow (approx 5 hours drive). Continue onward to reach Lucknow railway station to board Shatabdi Express Train to Delhi at 1520. Met at the train station in Delhi and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 13 |
Delhi
Morning after breakfast, leave for a combined sightseeing of Old & New Delhi.
New Delhi: Visit the monument to thousands of martyred soldiers - the India Gate, drive past the Raj Path to see the Government Buildings. Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar.
Old Delhi: Visit to Red Fort and drive past Chandani Chowk (One of the busiest streets in Asia ) and Jama Masjid. Also visit Raj Ghat. Afternoon free for shopping. time free for independent activities or shopping. Evening leave for a special farewell dinner & cultural dance show. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 14 |
Delhi
Depart for Onward Destination |
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ATTAIN PERFECT NIRVANA: Delhi-Udaipur-Ranakpur-Udaipur-Mount Abu-Ahmedabad-Palitana-Ahmedabad-Mumbai . (8 Days/7 Nights) |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Delhi
Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay. |
| Day 2 |
Delhi-Udaipur
Morning depart for Udaipur by flight. On arrival check-in at hotel.Afternoon visit Eklingji and Nagda Temples. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 3 |
Udaipur-Ranakpur-Udaipur
Full day excursion to world famous Ranakpur Jain Temples.Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 4 |
Udaipur-Mount Abu
Morning half day city tour. At noon proceed for Mount Abu by surface.On arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 5 |
Mount Abu
Full day visit world famous Dilwara Jain Temples. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 6 |
Mount Abu-Ahmedabad-Palitana
Early morning depart for Ahmedabad by train. On arrival Ahmedabad proceed to Palitana by surface. On arrival check-in at hotel.
Afternoon visit the famous Jain Temples. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 7 |
Palitana-Ahmedabad
Morning visit the Jain Temples. Afternoon depart for Ahmedabad. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 8 |
Ahmedabad-Mumbai-Departure
Morning half day city tour. Afternoon depart for Mumbai by air. On arrival transfer to Int'l Airport to connect flight for onward destination. |
| GOLDEN TRIANGLE OF DARGAH
: Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Ajmer-Delhi . (8 Days/7 Nights) |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Delhi
Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay. |
| Day 2 |
Delhi
Morning visit the shrine of Hazrat Nizammudin Aulia followed by Qutab Minar and Humaun's Tomb.Afternoon visit the India's largest mosque Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Moti Masjid. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 3 |
Delhi-Agra
Morning depart for Agra. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Etmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 4 |
Agra-Jaipur
Depart for Agra, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Visit the famous Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisti. On arrival Jaipur. Check-in hotel for overnight stay. |
| Day 5 |
Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort with elephant ride to ascend the fort. Afternoon city tour visiting City Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, etc. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 6 |
Jaipur-Ajmer
Morning depart for Ajmer. Afternoon visit the Dargah of Khwaja Moid-Ud-Din Chisti. Overnight at hotel.
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| Day 7 |
Ajmer-Delhi
Morning visit the Khawaja Moidudin Chisti Dargah and also visit the the Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhoparan Mosque. Afternoon depart for Delhi by superfast
train to Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 8 |
Departure
Full day free at leisure. Evening transfer to Int'l airport to connect flight for Onward destination. |
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UNTAMED WILD: Mumbai-Bangalore-Mysore-Kabini-Madumalai-Ooty-Cochin-Periyar-Kovalam (15 Days/14 Nights). |
| Day 1 |
Arrival Mumbai
Upon arrival transfer and check-in at hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Mumbai - Bangalore
Morning half day city tour of Mumbai city. Evening fly to Bangalore. |
| Day 3 |
Bangalore - Mysore
After visit to the city monuments proceed to for Mysore enroute Srirangapatanam, the capital of the famous king "Tipu Sultan". Later visit the Nandi hills.Afterwards simply stroll around the business maraket streets of this city. |
| Day 4 |
Mysore - Kabini
Leave Mysore for Nagerhole, a two hour's drive. Upon arrival check-in at the lodge. |
| Day 5 |
Kabini
Full day at the Nagerhole National Park. Enjoy Safari at the park, famous for its tigers. |
| Day 6 |
Kabini - Madumalai
Drive along the forest stretch to Mudumalai wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight at the Safari Cottage. |
| Day 7 |
Madumalai
Take a jeep or elephant safari through the forest. Also visit the nearby elephant training camp. |
| Day 8 |
Mudumalai - Ooty
Afternoon proceed through the Malabar Ghats to the hill station of Ooty. |
| Day 9 |
Ooty - Cochin
Drive through the beautiful hills of Cochin. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. |
| Day 10 |
Cochin
Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin.Evening watch Kathakali dance programme. |
| Day 11 |
Cochin - Periyar
Leave for Periyar wildlife sanctuary. Morning drive through Kerala countryside into the hills and to the Periyar Wildlife sanctuary. Check-in at Hotel. |
| Day 12 |
Periyar
An early morning wildlife safari tour by boat in the Periyar lake with an option of going further into the forest with a guide. See exotic flora and fuana. Evening guided trek through the Periyar forests.
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| Day 13 |
Periyar - Kovalam
Leave for Kovalam. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Day free at the beach. |
| Day 14 |
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