| Origin of Hinduism |
|| Qutub Minar India || Gujarat Saurashtra Tour || Panchvati Tour || Char Dham Yatra
Tour Name: Explore Hinduism of North India
Duration: 7 nights/08 days
Places covered: Rishikesh, Varanasi, Khajuraho
Day 01: Delhi- Rishikesh (230 kms)
On arrival at New Delhi. You will be picked up from the railway station or Airport & drive to Rishikesh. On arrival hotel check in. In the evening visit to Har Ki Pauri for Ganga Aarti a worth & must visit place. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Haridwar & Rishikesh sightseeing
After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing of Haridwar & Rishikesh. There are so many temples & attractions major are Swarg Ashram, Sapta Rishi Ashram- Sapta Rishi is believed to be the meditation ground of the seven sages, namely; Kashyap, Vashit, Atri, Vishwamitra, Jaindayani, Bhardwaj and Gautam. Legends also have it that since the holy river Ganga did not want to disturb the sages in their meditation, so she split herself into seven streams. Rishikesh is a centre of Vedic yogic, herbal medication and meditation studies. Many ashrams are located along the eastern bank of the river. The surrounding of the place is very quiet and serene while the river is beautiful and the air has a fragrance of freshness in it. Divine Laxman Jhula is one the major attractions apart from many Ashram. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Rishikesh-Varanasi (Train 14266 Dep/Arr. 20:35/15:45 hrs)
After breakfast full day free to explore the Twin Holy City by own. Optional: River Rafting from Shivpuri to Rishikesh approx 17 kms in 2 stretches. Evening transfer Haridwar Railway station to board the overnight train to Varanasi. Overnight in train.
Day 04: Varanasi
Arrive Varanasi in the late afternoon. Transfer to Hotel. Check in after wash n change & some relax we will take to Dashashvamedh Ghat- Dasaswamedh literally means the Ghat (river front) of ten sacrificed horses. According to legends ten horses were sacrificed by Lord Brahma to allow Lord Shiva to return from a period of banishment. In spite of the fact that Dasaswamedh is one of the oldest Ghats of Varanasi, dating back to many thousand years, the Ghat has remained unspoilt and clean. Devotees must not miss the opportunity of visiting the Dasaswamedh Ghat in the evening when after Aarti, thousands of earthen lamps are immersed in the waters of the holy Ganges and the floating lamps give a divine look to the river at dusk. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05: Varanasi
In the early morning sunrise boating at River Ganges for beautiful & colorful river front. The city comes alive along the bank of the River people bathing in the holy water and worshiping the rising sun. Return to the hotel breakfast & then proceed for sightseeing of some of the major attractions of in & around city. Visit to BHU- Banaras Hindu University- visit to Bharat Kala Bhawan an art and archaeological museum, is a treasure trove of rare collections. Bharat Mata Temple the only temple dedicated to mother India. Continue your sightseeing and visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple- The Jyotirlinga of Shiva, Vishweshwara or Vishwanatha, is enshrined in the Kashi Vishwanath temple, considered as one of the holiest temples of India. In Hindu religion it is believed that a simple glimpse of the Jyotirlinga is a soul-cleansing experience that transforms life and puts it on the path of knowledge and Bhakti (devotion). One of the most important temple is Durga Temple also known as “Monkey Temple”. Built in 18th Cen this temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Afternoon visit to Sarnath-about 10 kms away is the place where Lord Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon. The celebrated Mantra, 'Buddham Sharanam Gachhami', owes its origin to Sarnath.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Varanasi-Satna (Train 12168 Dep/Arr. 10:25/15:50 hrs)-Khajuraho
After breakfast transfer to Varanasi Railway station to board the train to Satna. On arrival at Satna transfer to Khajuraho. Arrive Khajuraho hotel check in. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07: Khajuraho-New Delhi (Train 22447 Dep/Arr. 18:15/05:25 hrs+1)
Post breakfast visit to eastern & western group of temples the temples are of medieval time & depict the colors of India.
It is not about religion and worshipping and deities. The temples of Khajuraho are instead famous for the eroticism etched on its walls in the form of sculptures. An amalgamation of science and art of architecture, these 10th-11th century temples have a very interesting legend behind them that connects them to the origin of Chandela dynasty. It is said that in a fit of passion and lust, the Moon God seduced and ravaged a beautiful Brahmin girls known as Hemvati, resulting in the birth of Chandravarman (the founder of the Chandela dynasty). On time transfer to Railway Station to board the train to New Delhi. Overnight at Train
Day 08: Delhi
Arrival at Harzat Nizamuddin Railway station.
Tour Cost
Standard hotels: Rs.13, 888/- per person on twin sharing basis.
Deluxe Hotels: Rs.17, 099/- per person on twin sharing basis.
Cost includes of:
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- Buffet/Fixed menu breakfast
- All transfers & sightseeing by AC Indica car/Ambassador Car as per above itinerary.
- All expenses related to Vehicle like, Interstate taxes, Parking charges, Toll Taxes, Driver allowances & fuel expenses.
- All applicable hotel taxes.
