 SPIRITUAL TOUR INDIA : TOUR PROGRAM
Places Covered: DELHI, JAIPUR, AGRA, RISHIKESH, HARIDWAR
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi, air
Arrive Delhi by flight. On arrival in Delhi, you will be welcomed by our local representative and will be transferred to the hotel.
Delhi - The capital of the vast, mystic subcontinent “ India”. A fine blend of old –n-new, ancient and modern Era. History of Delhi goes back to the days of Mahabharata, when it was known as the Indraprastha. It is surprising, indeed, that since that era this city has remained the capital of the country.
Magnificent forts and edifices of the Mughal and the pre-Mughal era and the huge architectures of the Raj era have become the pride of Delhi. The cosmopolitan nature of the city has only added to the beauty and glory of it. Big gardens, wide roads, ancient structures, and power of politics is what Delhi is all about.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning proceed for guided city sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting Red Fort - The magnificent fort in red sand stone was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648 . Jama Mosque,- the second largest Mosque in the world. You will also experience the a rickshaw ride through busy and historical Chandni Chowk- this famous & oldest market of Old Delhi.
We make our way towards New Delhi and drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidents Palace and one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys) visit The India Gate: a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers, Laxmi Narayan Temple ( Birla Temple) - Built in 1938 by the prominent Indian Industrialist R. B. Birla . Humayun’s Tomb- Another magnificent Mughal building, the tomb of the emperor Humayun . Qutub Minar - The imposing victory tower built in 12th century.
You will also get an opportunity to visit RAJ GHAT – where our Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur (275 kms/6 hrs)
Morning drive for Jaipur and on arrival check-in at your hotel.
 Jaipur also known as the Pink City is the first planned city of India, located in the desert lands of Rajasthan. The city that once had been the capital of the royalty, now serves as the capital city of Rajasthan. One can see that hoary charm still alive in the avenues of Jaipur. This city is world famous for the gems, jewellary and blue pottery and handicrafts.
Afternoon will be followed by guided city tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace , Jantar Mantar at Jaipur is the largest stone observatory in the World . Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds is a major landmark and a famous tourist attraction of Jaipur. The Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 04 : Jaipur – Agra (250 kms / 5.5 hrs)
Morning excursion to Amber Fort. - The Fort set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1952 and completed by Sawai Jai Singh I, is the classic and romantic fort- palace with a magnificent aura, which gives a majestic view of the city down below. You can have the Royal experience of ascending the fort of on elephant, not to be missed .
Lateron drive for Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri- a phantom city. A red sand stone city of yesteryears. But the inner citadel is immaculately preserved. Its walls, palaces, baths, royal mint, courts and gardens still stand in splendid homage to a great visionary and builder. The heart of the palace complex however, is very much alive.
On arrival in Agra, check-in at your hotel. Overnight at your hotel.
Agra has long been renowned as the city of the Taj Mahal. The land of everlasting love. Enchanting life & lifestyles. Nature's splendor. Timeless legends. Charming myths. Eternal truth. Emperors. and Gods. Taj, many magnificent monuments that epitomise the high point of the Mughal architectural achievement
 Day 05 : Agra –Mathura – Delhi
Morning guided city tour of Agra.
Taj Mahal– A Monument of Love - The Taj Mahal stands serene and perfect in its garden of cypresses and reflecting pools on the banks of the River Yamuna.. The Taj in all its timeless beauty was built by Shahjehan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to complete — a symbol of eternal love .
Agra Fort - Where history takes a new birth.: Few forts in the world have a more fascinating story to tell than the Great Fort of Agra.
Sikandra - A fusion of art and spiritualism - The mausoleum of Emperor Akbar Completed in 1613 A.D., it is one of the most well-preserved monuments
Afternoon drive for Delhi enroute visiting the holy city of MATHURA & VRINDAVAN.
Mathura it is one of the severn great cities and is considered one of the holiest cities in India.
Vrindavan (District Mathura) - Vrindavan is situated at a distance of 9.6 km. from Mathura. There are about 4, 000 temples, ghats and sarovars in Vrindava. The Govind Dev temples is very beautiful and grand. Other famous temples are Behariji temple, Radhavallabh temple, Radharaman temple, Gopinath temple, Shahji temple, Ashta Sakhi temple etc.
On arrival in Delhi , check-in at your hotel. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 06 : Delhi – Rishikesh
Morning drive for Rishikesh. On arrival check-in at your hotel.
Situated 24 km upstream from Haridwar, at the confluence of the chandrabhaga and Ganga, Rishikesh has long been a spiritual centre. Rishikesh has numerous ashrms, some of which are internationally recognised as centres of philosophical studies, yoga and meditation. People from across the globe visit this place round the year.
Afternoon guided tour of Rishikesh visiting Lakshman Jhoola, Shivanand Jhoola
Evening AARTI at ghat . The city acquires a unique charm in the evening when the ghats become breath takingly beautiful with thousands of Diyas and Marigold floating in the waters of Ganges.
Overnight at your hotel.
 Day 07 : Rishikesh – Haridwar
Morning again visit temples and lateron drive for Haridwar.
Haridwar is the most sacred spiritual place in India. It has earned it's sobriquet of honor as 'The Gateway to The Gods'.
Haridwar is not only famous as holy place but also for it's ever-refreshing mystic venue which purifies our mind, body and soul in real manner. Haridwar is one of the oldest living cities of India. Haridwar has not only remained the abode of the weary in body, mind and spirit but also served as a center of attraction for many peoples for learning the art, science and culture.
On arrival in Haridwar, check-in at your hotel.
The main activity in Haridwar is at the Har-Ki-Pairi bathing ghat, where the god Vishnu dropped some heavenly nectar and left his footprint, which makes it very holy to Hindus.
The places of interests are Har-Ki-Pauri , Bharat Mata Temple and other temples like Chandi Devi- The temple is a 3 km trek from Chandi Ghat. Chandi Devi Temple is now accessible by a rope way that starts near Gauri Shanker Temple.
Evening witness the Ganga Aarti at Har-ki –Pauri at dusk.
There was music and chanting and collecting of donations. Priests led the ceremony on the river’s edge with blazing aarti lamps. The most amazing sight was the flotilla of offerings, banana leaf ‘boats’ filled with flowers and lit candles, flying by on the strong current, the candle light reflecting in the water, occasionally getting tumbled and snuffed out by patches of white water.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 08 : Haridwar – Delhi – out
Morning is at leisure. Later on proceed back to Delhi and on arrival straight drop at the international airport in time to board the flight for home-town with purified minD, body and soul and eternal happiness.
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