Day 1 Delhi
Welcome to Delhi.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 Delhi
Early morning sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.
Delhi - The capital of India, Delhi has been centre of political
turmoil since 13th century. The day includes a visit to the Yogmaya
Temple, the temple complex of Laxmi Narayan, the famous Chattarpur
Temple and the Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple. Raj Ghat in
Delhi, the cremation site of Mahatama Gandhi, Father Of India, is much
like a sacred temple to every patriotic Indian heart too. Enjoy a bit of
astrological predictions and findings in the evening at Old Delhi, after
which you are free to do shopping and relax. Ride a cycle rickshaw
through the crowded streets of the markets of Chandni Chowk Bazaar to
Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India in Old Delhi. In New Delhi, you
can visit Dilli Haat, best place to look at Indian handicrafts and drive
over the Rajpath, the site for Republic Day Parade of India to India
Gate, a tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for their
nation. You can see the President's House from outside and visit the
16th century Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjung's Tomb and Qutub Minar.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3 Dharmasala
Drive to Dharamsala, the land of Dalai Lama.
Dharamsala - The gateway to the Kangra valley, Dharamsala has
some delightful treks. The home to the exiled Tibetan government and
their spiritual and political leader Dalai Lama, it is a desirable hill
resort of Himachal Pradesh. Besides the panoramic views of Dhauladhar
range above and the Kangra valley below, it is a famed education and
religious center of Tibetan Buddhism. With number of monasteries and
nunneries in the McLeod Ganj region, it offers deep insight into the
Tibetan art, craft and culture. You can venture rock climbing here too.
Sightseeing tour of the city and optional excursion to Dal Lake.
Day 4 Kangra Valley
Sightseeing tour of Dharamsala and Kangra Valley.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 Shimla
Drive to Shimla, the summer capital of India.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6 Shimla
Sightseeing and nature walk tour of the city including the Mall, Christ
Church, Narkanda and Kufri.
Shimla - The mountain resort named after the goddess Shyamala
Devi was once the summer capital of British India. It is situated at an
altitude of 2159 m above sea level. With a picture perfect beauteous
surroundings, it is also a place for adventure sports such as river
rafting, angling for trout trekking and rock climbing and recreational
activities such as camping and golfing. There are beautiful churches in
Shimla such as Christ church and St. Michael's Cathedral. Besides, there
are Jakhu temple close to the highest point of the Shimla ridge and the
Mall for shopping.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7 Rishikesh
Drive to Rishikesh.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Visit to Lakshmana Jhula.
Rest of the day free to explore the city.
Rishikesh - 24 km from Haridwar, Rishikesh makes a wonderful
entry point to the four major Hindu pilgrimage centres - Badrinath,
Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. It is also known as 'Yoga Capital of
the World' and has a number of yoga and meditation centers to boast of.
It has also been increasingly attracting the attention of adventure
tourists from all over the world because of the exciting opportunities
of trekking and white water rafting. You will visit various Ashrams,
temples and yoga and meditation centers during the day and you can even
talk to the holy saints who could enlighten you about the subtle points
of Hindu philosophy. In the evening, witness the evening aarti at
Triveni Ghat (bank) of River Ganges and meet the legendary saint Sri
Godavari Giri Ji Maharaj.
Day 8 Haridwar
Excursion to Haridwar.
Watch 7 PM 'aarti' of river Ganges.
Sightseeing tour of the city.
Haridwar - An ancient Hindu pilgrimage site at the foothills of
Himalayas, Haridwar is one of the venues of the famous Kumbha Mela,
which is held here once in every twelve years besides the Ardh Kumbh
Mela, held every six years. Besides the innumerable temples of Haridwar,
there are five main bathing spots here that are considered sacred and
are prime locations for those who visit here for religious purposes.
They are Gangadwara, Kankhal, Nila Parvata, Bilwa Theertha and
Kusavarta. Hari-ki-Pairi distorted to Har-ki-Pauri. The last one is
however the main ghat at Haridwar, which is believed to have a footprint
of Lord Vishnu himself on a stone in a wall.
Overnight stay at Rishikesh.
Day 9 Delhi
Drive back to Delhi.
Transfer to airport for flight to onward destination.
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