CHARDHAM YATRA
Duration of the tour : 13 nights/14 daysBest Season : May to September
Places to visit: Delhi - Rishikesh - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Srinagar - Gaurikund - Kedarnath - Badrinath - Joshimath - Rishikesh - Delhi.The source of two rivers, Gangotri and Yamunotri are devoted to the female deities- Ganga and Yamuna. They both along with the Badrinath and Kedarnath from the Chardham of the U.P.Hills, the four most hallowed shrines in the Grahwal Himalayas. For centuries, saints and pilgrims have walked these in ancient Hindu scriptures as Kedarnath. It is here that the glaciers melt to form the sacred…Ganga and Yamuna Rivers.
Today, a network of motorable roads has made the shrines highly accessible. Yet for those seeking that exalting experience hardy trails remain in the ancient sanctuaries of faith. Traditionally, the Yatra is done from left to right first Yamunotri, and then Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in that order.
Day-01: Arrive-Delhi
Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.
Day-02: Delhi-Rishikesh: By Car/Coach
Morning proceed for half day city tour of Old and New Delhi. Afternoon drive to Rishikesh, enroute sightseeing of Hardwar. Arrive Rishikesh and check in to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day-03: Rishikesh-Hanuman Chati: Drive
Walk from Hanuman Chati to Yamunotri and back to Janki Chati. Night halt at Janki Chati. Tents/Tourist Bungalow.Day-04: Janki Chati to Uttarkashi. By car/coach.
Night halt at Uttarkashi in hotel.
Day-05: Uttarkashi to Gangotri. By car/coach.
Night halt at Gangotri in tourist bungalow.
Day-06: Gangotri to Srinagar. By Car/Coach.
Night halt at Srinagar in hotel.
Day-07: Srinagar to Gaurikund. By car/Coach.
Night halt at Gaurikund in tourist Bungalow.
Day-08: Gaurikund / Kedarnath
Walk from Gaourikund to Kedarnath. Night halt at Kedarnath in tourist bungalow.
Day-09: Kedarnath / Rudraprayag
Walk from Kedarnath to Gaurikund. Drive to Rudra Prayag. Night halt at Rudra Prayag in Tourist Bungalow.
Day-10: Rudraprayag / Badrinath
Rudraprayag to Badrinath.. Drive. Night halt at Badrinath in Tourist Bungalow.
Day-11: Badrinath / JoshimathBadrinath to Auli: Drive.(sightseeing Auli, Joshimath) Night halt at Joshimath in hotel/tourist bungalow.
Day-12: Joshimath / Rishikesh
Joshimath to Rishikesh, Drive. Overnight at Rishikesh in hotel.
Day-13: Rishikesh / Delhi
Rishikesh to Delhi. Drive. Overnight at hotel
Day-14: Delhi/Onwards.
MATA VAISHNO DEVI YATRA
Duration of the Tour :03 nights/04 daysPlaces to visit : Delhi - Jammu - Katra - Mata Vaishnao Devi Temple - Katra - Jammu - Delhi
Day 1: Delhi - Jammu
Arrive Delhi. Later in the day explore the city. Board night train to Jammu.
Day 2: Jammu - Katra
Morning arrival at Jammu. Afternoon explore the city of Jammu. Leave for Katra in the evening and on arrival, check-in at the Hotel.
Day 3: Katra- Mata Vaishnao Devi Temple
Early morning Trek* to Mandir (16 kms). Return by evening. Night halt in Katra Hotel.
Day 4: Katra -Jammu-Delhi
Early morning Leave for Jammu Railway Station for Train to Delhi.
SRI AMARNATH YATRA
Duration of the Tour: 8 Nights / 9 DaysPlaces Covered: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Chandanwari - Sheshnag - Panchtarni - Amarnath - Sheshnag - Pahalgam - Srinagar - Jammu
Day 1: Srinagar - PahalgamArrive Srinagar and drive to Pahalgam. A distance of about 320 kms will be covered in about 10 hrs. On arrival in Pahalgam transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Pahalgam - Chandanwari
Leave Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) for Chandanwari. Pahalgam is the best base for most of the treks. Chandanwari (2896 Mts.) is a small shut off valley at the junction of Sheshnag stream and the stream for Astanmarg. The distance of about 16 kms will be covered in about 4-½ hrs. Dinner and overnight stay in tents at Chandanwari.
Day 3: Chandanwari - Sheshnag
Chandanwari to Sheshnag is about 13 kms. (3576 Mts.) The trial climbs the Pisu Ghati and then climbs gradually to the Sheshnag Lake. Sheshnag is one of the windiest places in this valley. The distance will be covered in about 5 hrs. Dinner and overnight stay in tents at Sheshnag.
Day 4: Sheshnag - Panchtarni
The 13 kms trek from Sheshnag to Panchtarani (3657 Mts.) will be covered in about 5 hrs. The walk is through Mahagunas Pass (3200 Mts.) and then a gradual walk to Panchtarani. Dinner and overnight stay in tents at Panchtarni
Day 5: Panchtarni - Amarnath - Sheshnag
Start trek early in the morning from Panchtarani to Amarnath cave. Amarnath is only 6 kms away from Panctarani. Have a dip in the ice cold water of Amarnath stream, which flows outside the cave. Inside the cave there is scenery of calm tranquillity of white and glistering three massive Lingmas stand erect symbol of Lord Shiva, Parvathi and Ganesh. Trek back towards Sheshnag. It is a descending walk till Sheshnag.
Day 6: Sheshnag - Pahalgam - SrinagarTrek down to Pahalgam via Chandanwari. On arrival in Pahalgam drive to Srinagar. Transfer to Houseboats. Dinner and overnight stay in Houseboats.
Day 7: In Srinagar
Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir in 1632 AD. And Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All the gardens are situated on the bark of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. Enroute visit carpet-weaving factory. After lunch Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and vegetable gardens etc. Dinner and overnight stay in Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 8: In Srinagar
Free for shopping and individual activities. Dinner overnight Houseboats.
Day 9: Srinagar - Jammu
Early morning transfer to Airport to drive back to Jammu or fly Jammu/Delhi.
HEMKUND SAHIB YATRA
Duration of the Tour : 07 Nights & 08 DaysTravel Destinations: Delhi / Rishikesh / Joshimath / Ghangaria / Hemkund Sahib/ Ghangaria / Joshimath / Rishikesh / Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport our representative will recieve you and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight at Delhi.Day 02 : In Delhi
Morning after breakfast visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Gurudwara Rakabganj, Gurudwara Sisganj, Gurudwara Nanak Pio and Gurudwara Moti Bagh. Overnight at Delhi
Day 03 : Delhi - Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check-into the hotel. Afternoon we would organize a special class with the Yoga Guru. Overnight at Rishikesh
Day 04 : Rishikesh - Joshimath
Morning after breakfast drive to Joshimath a small town with and the gateway to Hemkund Sahib. Overnight at Joshimath
Day 05 : Joshimath - Ghangaria
Morning after breakfast drive to Govindghat (1830m) on the true right bank of the Alaknanda River crossing the suspension bridge over the Alaknanda River and commence the steady ascent on the concrete path to the village of Pulana. (2100m). Beyond Pulana continue along the well-defined trail that leads through a mixed forest of oak, rhododendron and spruce and silver fire before winding down to the bridge over the Hem Ganga. The trail ascends steeply at first through the forest before gradually winding across the meadows to Ghangharia. Ghangharia (3050m), also known as Govind Dham, is a large pilgrim complex, having a gurudwara. Overnight at Ghangaria
Day 06 : Ghangaria - Hemkund - Ghangaria
Morning after breakfast trek to Hemkunt which is the world's highest shrine, situated at an altitude of 4329 mts and on the bank of a glacier lake surrounded by several towering pinnacles of snow, reflected in its clear water. It is believed that Guru Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikh faith had meditated on the bank of this lake. Overnight at Ghangaria
Day 07 : Ghangaria - Joshimath
Morning after breakfast trek back to Govind Ghat. On arrival to Govindghat drive to Joshimath and check-into the hotel. Overnight at JoshimathDay 08 : Joshimath - Rishikesh: Morning after breakfast drive Rishikesh, lunch will be served enroute, On arrival check in at hotel. O/N stay at hotel.
Day 08 Rishikesh- Delhi
Morning after drive to Delhi.
BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE
Duration of the Tour : 12 Days Places to visit : Delhi - Varanasi - Bodh Gaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar - Lumbini - Shravasti - Lucknow - Delhi
Day - 01 DelhiArrive Delhi early morning, pick up from the airport, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon sight seeing of Old and New Delhi visiting the Red Fort, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar etc.
Day - 02 Varanasi
Morning transfer to the airport to fly to Varanasi. Check in hotel. Afternoon city tour of Varanasi visiting the Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, Durga Temple (Monkey Temple etc.). Evening free.
Day - 03 Varanasi
Full day excursion to Sarnath visiting Dhamekh Stupa, Mulgandha Kuti Vihar, Jain temples followed by Sarnath Archaeological Museum. Evening free.
Day - 04
Enjoy morning boat cruise in the Ganges, the holiest river of the world; taking photographs of sadhus and saints meditating along the ghats (platforms) followed by visit to the Golden Temple (Shiva Temple). After breakfast drive to Bodh Gaya. Check in hotel. Afternoon visit the Mahabodhi Temple. Overnight stay.
Day - 05 Bodh Gaya
Visit the Bodhi tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, the Jain temple etc.
Day - 06 Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna
Early morning drive to Patna enroute visiting Rajgir and Nalanda. Visit Saptaparni Cave, hot springs, the Vishwa Shanti Stupa etc. at Rajgir and at Nalanda visit the ruins of Nalanda University, Museum, temples and stupas. Arrive Patna. Overnight stay.
Day - 07 Vaishali - Kushinagar
Drive to Vaishali and visit Kolhua to see a 18.3 meter high Ashokan pillar, two Buddha stupas and Vaishali Archaeological Museum. Further drive to Kushinagar. Overnight stay.Day - 08 Lumbini
Morning sight seeing tour of Kushinagar. Visit Rambha stupa where Lord Buddha is believed to be cremated and Natha Kumar Ka Kot to see Buddha?s image in state of Nirvana. Drive to Lumbini where Prince Siddhartha was born. Overnight stay.
Day - 09 Shravasti
Morning visit the site of Buddha?s birth place. Drive to Balrampur. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.
Day - 10 Lucknow
Morning excursion to Sahet & Mahet. Drive further to Lucknow. Arrival transfer to hotel.
Day - 11 Delhi
Transfer to airport. Arrive Delhi. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.
Day - 12 Delhi Departure
Transfer to International airport
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