Religious Holidays in India

Overview
Religious Holidays in India, a 15 Days tour takes you to holy towns of Haridwar, Rishikesh and Varanasi which are home to a number of Hindu temples and ashrams. Besides these towns, you also got a chance to visit many other important tourist destinations of Northern and Central India. Your tour begins from India's capital city, Delhi which houses historic Red Fort, India's biggest mosque - Jama Masjid and monuments like Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate etc. From Delhi we will board a train to visit to pilgrimage towns of Haridwar and Rishikesh. We will drive next to Mathura, the birth place of Lord Krishna. Further we will head towards the city of Taj, Agra. After seeing the beautiful Taj Mahal and magnificent Agra Fort, we set off for Khajuraho to see the erotic sculptures built in the 10th century A.D. Varanasi, one of the oldest towns of the world is our last destination, which is home to famous temples like Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple etc. From Varanasi board a flight back to Delhi where your tour commemorates. On the whole, at the end of your tour Religious Holidays in India will fill your heart and mind with spirituality. So, book this tour and visit India to get the unique spiritual feel yourself.

Inclusions
Accommodation, Meal, Transport, Service of guides for sightseeing tours, Economy class airfare as per itinerary, Entry fees for monuments and other structures.

Exclusions
Shopping and other meals apart from breakfast.

Detailed Itinerary
Namaste - We welcome you with folded hands

Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrival to Delhi airport. Meeting and assistance on arrival followed by transfer to your hotel. Welcome to India, or as we say 'atithi devo bhava' (the guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you! Rest of the day free to relax in your hotel.

Overnight : At hotel in Delhi
Day 2 : Sightseeing tour of Delhi
After breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. First visit the Old Delhi and see its prime attractions namely Red Fort and Jama Masjid. After visiting these place, enjoy a thrilling rickshaw ride at Chandni chowk. Next proceed to Raj Ghat, the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indra Gandhi etc. From here head towards the Qutab Minar, a 73 mtr high tower situated near Mehrauli. Other attractions of New Delhi include Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Bahai Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple etc. Evening is free for shopping in the Connaught Place market or Janpath.

Overnight : At hotel in Delhi

Day 3 : Delhi - Rishikesh
On day 3 after breakfast transfer to railway station to board a connecting train to Haridwar. Upon arrival to Haridwar railway station drive to Rishikesh. Upon arrival check in at your Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight : At hotel in Rishikesh

Day 4 : Sightseeing tour of Rishikesh
After breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Rishikesh. A holy town, Rishikesh is home to a number of ashrams and temples. Most interesting ghats and temples in Rishikesh are across the river on the left (east) bank but are connected by a free launch system. Lakshman Jhula, a suspension bridge attracts visitors in large number, close to the bridge is Laskhman Temple. Parmarath Temple is another interesting temple of the town. Rishikesh is also the starting point for treks to pilgrimage centres like Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri.

Overnight : At hotel in Rishikesh

Day 5 : Haridwar
Following breakfast drive to Haridwar. Like Rishikesh, Haridwar is also home to several temples and ashrams. Most of temples of Haridwar are of little architectural interest although they do have many idols and illustrated scenes from the Hindu epics. Apart from temples and ashrams, Haridwar is also known for its bathing ghats. Har Ki Pairi is considered the most important ghat at Haridwar, as it is supposed to be at the precise spot where the Ganges leaves the mountains and enters the plains. Evening visit of Arti at river Ganges.

Overnight : At hotel in Haridwar

Day 6 : Sightseeing tour of Haridwar
After breakfast proceed on full day sightseeing tour of Haridwar. Visit the temples and ashrams of the town. In the evening visit the ghats of river Ganges to have a lovely view of the Arti.

Overnight : At hotel in Haridwar

Day 7 : Delhi - Mathura
In the morning after breakfast transfer to Railway Station to board connecting train to Delhi. Upon arrival drive to Mathura, the birth place of Lord Krishna. Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Rest of the day free for personal activities.

Overnight : At hotel in Mathura
Day 8 : Mathura - Agra
Following breakfast proceed on sightseeing tour of Mathura. The Yamuna river which flows through Mathura is lined with bathing ghats. Vishram Ghat is the most important bathing ghat where Lord Krishna is believed to have rested after killing a tyrant king. On the banks of the river is Sati Burj, a four storey tower built in 1570 to commemorate the sati of the builder's mother. Visit the Government Museum, which has sculptures, terra cotta work, coins and bronze objects dating from the 5th century AD. The museum is renowned for a standing Buddha image, found in excavation at Mathura. Afternoon drive to city of Taj, Agra. Upon arrival check in at your Hotel.

Overnight : At hotel in Agra

Day 9 : Sightseeing tour of Agra
Day nine is meant for full-day sightseeing tour of Agra city including the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah's tomb etc. Visit the Taj Mahal during the sunrise and sunset to get a spectacular look of the monument. Apart from sightseeing, in the evening go for some shopping in the markets of Agra.

Overnight : At hotel in Agra

Day 10 : Agra - Khajuraho
Morning transfer to railway Station to board connecting train to Jhansi. Upon arrival drive to Khajuraho en-route visiting Orchha, known for its temples and palaces. Upon arrival check in at your Hotel. Rest of the free to relax in your hotel room.

Overnight : At hotel in Khajuraho

Day 11 : Tour of Khajuraho Temples
After breakfast set off for full day sightseeing tour of Khajuraho Temples. Built during the 950 to 1050 AD., the Khajuraho temples are known for their erotic sculptures. Khajuraho temples are group into three categories namely Eastern group, Western group and Southern group. If you visit Khajuraho in the month of March don't forget to participate in the annual dance festival.

Overnight : At hotel in Agra

Day 12 : Khajuraho - Varanasi
Morning free to relax in your hotel room. Afternoon transfer to airport to board connecting flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival to Varanasi check in at your Hotel. Evening is free for personal activities.

Overnight : At hotel in Varanasi

Day 13 : Sightseeing tour of Varanasi
Early morning boat ride at river Ganges visiting Ghats. After breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Varanasi. Visit the city's popular temples namely Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple etc. You may also visit the famous Benaras Hindu University, a Central University. In the evening go for shopping in markets of Varanasi.

Overnight : At hotel in Varanasi

Day 14 : Varanasi - Delhi
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to airport to board connecting flight for Delhi. Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Evening is free for leisure activities or shopping.

Overnight : At hotel in Delhi
Day 15 : Delhi Departure
Transfer to New Delhi International Airport to board connecting flight to your onward destination.

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