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15 Days Ganges Tour India
Destinations
Delhi - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Agra - Allahabad - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Kolkata
Duration
14 Nights / 15 Days
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This itinerary is customizable according to your need.
Highlights
- Light and Sound Show in the heart of india
- Traditional Indian Dinner - the mouth watering cuisine
- Unearth world's oldest and most important religions
- Explore the rich Indian Cultures with Oldest pilgrimage city.
Itinerary
Welcome to the heart of India, Delhi the capital of India. On arrival at Indra Gandhi international airport you are traditionally welcome by our tour representative with a bunch of flowers and transfer to you hotel. Relax for some time.
Afternoon visit the world famous monuments of Old and New Delhi, which are listed in the list of World Heritage Site like Red Fort, Qutab Minar and Humayun's Tomb. Also visit the largest mosque of India Jama Masjid and enjoy rikshaw ride in narrow alleys of old Delhi through Kinari Bazaar and 400 years old Chandni Chowk.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
In the morning after breakfast go for railway station to catch the train for Rishikesh a holy town of saints, sages and scholars picturesquely situated in the foothills of the Himalaya on the right bank of river Ganga. It is the starting point for travelling to the Char Dham pilgrimage — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. On arrival check in hotel near the bank of river ganga.
Later visit the magnificent ashrams and famous Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Get up early in the morning and take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganga. After breakfast visit some famous temples of Rishikesh. Later go for the most adventurous things of Rishikesh river rafting and Bungee jumping. This 17 km adventurous journey starts from Shivpuri to Rishikesh. In the evening you can join Yoga and meditation class to refresh your mind and fatigue. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast derive to the Gateway of God, Hardwar, derives its name from two words, 'Har' means Shiva and Dwar means gate. This holy place is also known as the gateway to the two holy shrines of Shiva and Vishnu in Badrinath and Kedarnath, respectively. On arrival check in hotel.
Later visit the most famous Devi temples of hindus Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi. Later visit Bhart mata temple, Daksheswara Mahadev Temple and Maya Devi temple. In the evening attend the Ganges ceremony (Ganga Aarti) that is celebrated at 7 pm each night at Har-ki-Pauri with full of aroma and rituals.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
This morning we take the train to Agra, the former capital of Mughal emperors Akbar beautifully nestled on the banks of river Yamuna, famous for their fabulous monuments and rich arts and crafts. On arrival check in hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure or you can explore the colorful bazaar of Agra. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast see the magnificent view of sunrise at the great icon of Mughal architecture the Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the remembrance of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Later visit I’timad-ud-Daulah, also known as the ‘Baby Taj'. It was built before the Taj Mahal by Nur Jahan, Queen of Jahangir, for her parents. Afternoon visit the massive Agra fort.
Late evening transfer to railway station to catch the overnight sleeper train to Allahabad.
Arrive early in the morning at Allahabad, famous for the merging point of two of the holy rivers Ganges and Yamuna known as a Sangam. Allahabad is very famous pilgrim town of Hindus, where Kumbh Mela is held in every fourth year. Check in hotel. After breakfast enjoy boat ride and take a holy dip at the point of Sangam.
Later visit the ancient Someshwar Mahadev Temple, Allahabad Fort, Swaraj Bhavan and Khusro Bagh. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
This morning after breakfast we drive to Mirzapur board our sail boats and cruise along the river Gangas. It is source of life to North India with its vast plains considered as the granary of the country, the rural and semi urban settlements along and the religious significance. Ganges is considered as the mother of Indian civilization. As you cruise along the fresh water dolphins, you will be taken care of by a team of cook and helpers. Overnight we will camp along the river bank in a Tented accommodation.
Morning after breakfast we sail to explore the magnificent Chunar Fort. After exploring this medieval Fort we drive for about an hour to Varanasi, the holy capital city of Hindus, Buddhist and Jains. On arrival check in hotel. In the evening enjoy boating in the Ganges River and see the beautiful Ganga Ghats decorated with light and lamps.
Get early up in the morning to take a holy dip in sacred Ganges River and see the wonderful view of sun rays on the crystal clear water of Ganga. After breakfast visit the Kansi Vishwanath temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Bharat Mata temple and monkey temple.
After lunch Sarnath one of the holiest Buddhist's places, where Lord Buddha give his first sermon, also known as the birthplace of Buddhism. In the evening return to Varanasi to join the Ganga Arti and see the people to performing their daily rituals at the Ghats. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Estimated travel time: 4 hours
After breakfast derives to Bodhgaya, one of the most important and sacred Buddhist pilgrimage center in the world, situated on the banks of river Phalgu. It is a place where Lord Buddha left his footsteps nearly 2500 years ago and achieved its enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. On arrival check in hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure or you can explore monasteries of different countries like Srilanka, Thailand, Burma. Tibet, Bhutan and Japan. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast visit the most fabulous monuments of Bodhgaya like Mahabodhi temple, Mahabodhi Tree (Bodhi Tree) and Vajrasana, the stone platform, where Lord Buddha sat in meditation while he attained enlightenment. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Today morning after breakfast transfer to the railway station to catch the train to the city of joy Kolkata , the capital of the West Bengal situated in the lap of river Hoogly, a major tributary of Ganges as it flows into the Bay of Bengal, got its name from Kali temple at Kali Ghat. On arrival check in hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure or you can explore the city by local transport and Ferries on the river.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast ready for the full day sightseeing tour of Kolkata visit the stunning white marble structure Victoria Memorial, suspended Howrah Bridge, Kalighat Kali Temple and Dakshineswar Kali Temple. After lunch visit the home of Mother Teresa, the botanical garden also visits India museum and Birla Industrial & Technological Museum. In the evening you can explore the beauty of Nicco Park which provides a "green" environment. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Depart at any time with the sweet memories of this tour.
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