Pilgrimage Tours India

Delhi - Lucknow - Ayodhya - Allahabad - Varanasi - Gaya - Patna - Pawapuri - Parasnath - SAMET - Kolkata - Bhubaneshwar - Konark - Puri - Mathura - Gokul - Mahavan - Goverdhan - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

On arrival met at airport and transferred to the hotel. O/N stay at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi

Morning after breakfast sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. O/n stay at Hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi - Lucknow - Ayodhya

After Breakfast Transfer to the airport time to catch flight for Lucknow. On arrival drive to Ayodhya (123 Km 03 Hrs drive). O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 04 : Ayodhya

Morning excursion trip to Ayodhya Visit Kanak Bhawan,The Hanuman Garhi,Nageshwarnath Temple,Ramkot,Treta-Ke-Thakur,Maniparvat Etc O/N stay at hotel.

Day 05 : Ayodhya - Allahabad

Morning Visit other places of tourist interest like Ghats(Guptarghat, Rajghat, Ramghat, Lakshmanghat, Jankighta, Nayaghat) Tanks(Sitakund, Suryakund, Vibhishankund, Brahmakund, Daturavan, Vidhyakund) and Hill-tops (Sugreev Tila, Angad Tila, Nal-neel Tila, Kuber Tila and Maniparvat) in the afternoon Drive to Allahabad 175 Km 03 1/2 Hrs Drive on arrival check in at hotel O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 06 : Allahabad

Morning visit the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati.One of the most important pilgrim centres, the place was called Prayag. also visit Allahabad Fort, Patalpuri temple, Ashoka pillar, Akshayavat, Hanuman temple, Shankar Viman mandapam, Mankameshwar temple, Anand Bhawan, Jawahar planetarium, Bharadwaj ashram Etc O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 07 : Allahabad - Varanasi

After breakfast drive to Varanasi 125 Km 02 Hrs Drive. on arrival check in at hotel.
Excursion trip to Sarnath, 9 km from Varanasi, one of Buddhism's major centers in India.O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 08 : Varanasi

Today early morning you experience the life of this ancient city. See the beauty of the rising sun on the Ganges Boat Ride. The boat ride passes along some of the 100 ghats, with numerous palaces built by Hindu kings. Experience the early morning rituals of the Hindus being performed, thousands of people taking a bath in the holy river believing they will be free from the circle of rebirth. It is interesting to see the pilgrims offering sweets, flowers and holy water to the Sun God. Return to the hotel for breakfast. You are free for the rest of the morning.In the afternoon enjoy the feel of this holiest of holy cities - Varanasi. Visit the Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is one of the largest campus universities in India,New Visvanath Temple built in 1966 is located on the campus, and dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the tallest in India. O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 09 : Varanasi - Gaya

Morning After breakfast drive to Patana on arrival check in at hotel 05 Hrs Drive. on arrival check in at hotel O/N stay at Hotel 1426 Hrs Thu/Sat). On arrival at Gaya transfer to the Hotel. O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 10 : Gaya - Bodh Gaya

Morning Sightseeing of Bodh Gaya.Bodh Gaya is the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment, and the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site in the world. After hotel check-in, you will have a full-day guided tour of the area as we follow in the steps of the Buddha. In this large working Buddhist center, you will see the descendant of the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha sat, as well as numerous international Buddhist monasteries built in their respective country's styles. O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 11 : Gaya - Patna

Morning drive to Patna on arrival check in at Hotel. Day free at Lesiure O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 12 : Patna - Pawapuri - Patna

Morning drive to Pawapuri. 02 Hrs Drive Pawapuri is one of the holiest place for Jains.In the eveing drive to Patna O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 13 : Patna - Parasnath

Morning Transfer to Railway station time to catch train for Parasnath 0955/1450 on arrival transfer to Hotel O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 14 : SAMET( SHIKHAR)

Full Day visit of Samet (SametIt takes its name from the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, Sri Parasvanath, who attained Nirwana here. This place is also called Shikhar.In the afternoon around 1600 Hrs drive to Ranchi to Catch the Train for Kolkota. HTE RNC Express ( 2035/0710)

Day 15 : Ranchi - Kolkatta

Arrival in Howrah at 0710 hrs and transfer to the hotel.( ROOMS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 1200 HRS ONWARDS)
Afternoon half day sightseeing Kolkata. As the former Imperial capital, Kolkata retains some of the country's most striking colonial buildings, yet at the same time it is truly an Indian city. Visit Victoria Memorial,Kali Temple Etc Overnight at the hotel.

Day 16 : Kolkata - Bhubaneshwar

After breakfast in hotel transfer to the airport to connect flight to Bhubaneshwar. On arrival in Bhubaneshwar, transfer to the hotel.Afternoon excursion to the caves(Jain Shrines) of Udayagiri (hill of sunrise) and Kandagiri (broken hill). These 2nd -3rd century BC caves on the two low hills of Udaigiri and Khandgiri are 8 km from Bhubaneswar. Around 63 caves said to be made by the Jain ascetics. There are monasteries in the caves of Udaigiri, where small monk cells are found.Return to Bhubaneshwar. Overnight at the hotel.

Day17 : Bhubaneshwar

After breakfast sightseeing in Bhubaneshwar. You will see the important temples, with time to explore the city.Visit Lingaraja-Temple, Mukteshwara-Temple,Raja Rani Temple and Vaital-Temple,Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 18 : Bhubaneshwar - Konark (64 kms) - Puri (20 kms)

After breakfast drive to Puri. Around mid noon you arrive in Konark one of the most vivid architectural treasure of Hindu India and a World Heritage site. Further drive to Puri, one of the 7 holy cities of India, most holy for the followers of God Vishnu.. After arrival check-in in the hotel.Afternoon visit Jagannath Temple,Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 19 : Puri - Bhubaneshwar - Delhi

Morning Drive to Bubaneshwar and transferred to the hotel time to catch flight for Delhi. On arrival met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 20 : Delhi - Mathura

Early Morning Breakfast and Drive to Mathura on arrival check in at hotel. ( 2 1/2 Hrs Drive). Visit Mathura the city associated with the most revered of Hindu Gods - Lord Krishna ,which is sacred being the birth place of Lord Krishna. The surroundings ' Braj Bhoomi ' is where Lord Krishna is supposed to have grown up. On arrival , check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Vrindavan ,Govind Dev Temple,Rangaji Temple,Glass Temple and the Bankey Bihari Temple - one of the oldest temples built in 1921. O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 21 : Mathura - Gokul - Mahavan - Goverdhan - Mathura

Drive to Gokul where Nand Gopal was sheltered in Yashoda Maiya's home in secrecy to escape the wrath of tyrant Kansha. Also visit Gokul Nath Ji Temple.

Proceed to Mahavan - believed to have cradled Lord Krishna. Visit 'Assi Khambha' the temple dedicated to Mathura Nath Ji. Continue to Goverdhan - where Lord Krishna held aloft 'Giriraj', the sandstone hill on his finger for seven days and nights to protect the people of Braj from the wrath of rain and thunder sent by Indra. Return to Mathura. Overnite at hotel.

Day 22 : Mathura - Hardwar

Morning Drive to Hardwar On arrival check in at hotel. Evening visit Har-ki Pauri to see the Daily Aarti ( Prayer of Holy Ganga). O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 23 : Hardwar - Rishikesh

Full day sightseeing of Hardwar including Ashrams,temples, etc then Drive to Rishikesh. O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 24 :Rishikesh

Full day sightseeing of Rishikesh including Ashrams, temples, etc then Drive to Rishikesh. O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 25 : Rishikesh - Delhi

Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi (235 Km 06 Hrs drive) On arrival at Delhi Check in at Hotel O/N stay at Hotel.

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