Places to visit : Delhi - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Lucknow - Allahabad - Sirsa - Gopiganj - Chunar - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Agra - Delhi
Duration : 13 Nights/14 Days
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Ganges Tour In India
Day 01: Delhi
Your Ganges Tour India begins when you arrive in Delhi where the executive from India Holiday Packages will receive you at the airport and help you transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the sightseeing city tour of Delhi covering the Old Delhi - Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat and Shanti Van. Over night stay at the hotel.
Pilgrimage Tours To India, Tour to Rishikesh, Travel to Gangotri Day 02: Rishikesh
Move towards Rishikesh at early morning in order to cover the Himalayan pilgrimages like Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The Rishikesh tour takes you to Bharat Mandir, Nilkanth Mahadev, Raghunath Mandir and Triveni Ghat regarded as the most important tourist and religious places in Rishikesh. The other temples that follow the series are Chandreshwar Temple, Someshwar Temple, Lakshman and Shatrughan temples. Many yoga and meditation centers also await you at Rishikesh. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Haridwar - Lucknow
Proceed to Haridwar to see the Har-Ki-Pauri, the sacred Ghat constructed by King Vikramaditya. The temple of Chandi Devi atop the Neel Parvat on the other bank of river Ganges ,The Vaishno Devi Temple which is a true replica of the original Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu is a must visit pilgrimage holiday destination. The Gurukul Kangadi University is one of its own kinds as this education center imparts education in the most traditional Indian way. Board an overnight train for Lucknow.
Day 04: Lucknow
Arrive at Lucknow and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, explore the City of Nawabs. Visit the 18th century great Imambara and the former British residential colony - The Lucknow Residency in the city. Over night stay at the hotel.
Day 05: Allahabad
Reach Allahabad/Prayag, an ancient holy pilgrimage spot of India. Allahabad University has also earned a lot of name around the world. Visit Sangam Fort, Allahabad Fort, Patalipuri Temple and Ashok Pillar. Over night stay at the hotel.
Day 06: Sirsa
Reach the Sangam fort early morning and move towards Sirsa by a half-day boat cruise. All meals on board. On arrival in Sirsa you will be transferred to your hotel/camp.
Day 07: Gopiganj Boat Cruise Enjoy the Gopiganj Boat Cruise from Sirsa to Gopiganj. In the way, all meals would be served on board.
Day 08: Chunar
Have a cruise up to Chunar. Arrive at Chunar and check-in at the guesthouse. Over night stay at guesthouse.
Day 09: Varanasi
Cruise from Chunar to Varanasi visiting en route Fort Ramnagar Palace. Check in the hotel in Varanasi. In the daytime, you can have an excursion to Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage holiday destination where Gautam Buddha preached his first sermon. Visit Stupas, Monasteries and temples in the city. Over night stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Varanasi
Enjoy boating in the River Ganges, in the early morning. Visit the ghats that line the bank of the river and are renowned for the performance of the holy rituals in order to obtain salvation. Also visit temples like Shiva Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and the Bharat Mata Mandir dedicated to Mother India, Durga Temple and Alamgir Mosque. Experience and enjoy the spiritual pilgrimage tour of India. Over night stay at hotel. Tours to Khajuraho, Ganga Tour, Pilgrimage Tour around Ganges
Day 11: Khajuraho
Morning leave for Khajuraho by flight. The afternoon city tour takes you to a tour of the magnificent temples like Devi Jagadamba Temple, Chitragupta, Ishwanat, Lakshmana, Varaha and Matangeshwara Temple. Overnight stay at Khajuraho.
Day 12: Agra
Board a flight for Agra from the airport. Check into hotel. Afternoon tour of Taj Mahal built by Shahjehan to commemorate the memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal. Also visit Agra Fort, FatehPur sikri etc. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13: Delhi
In the morning move towards Delhi by road. Enjoy the sightseeing city tour of Delhi that includes the monument of Delhi like Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Lakshmi Narayan Temple and other tourist places. Also see the President House, Parliament house, Government secretariat buildings and Connaught Place, the most busy shopping center in Delhi.
Day 14: Departure
Reach New Delhi and transfer to the airport where the executive from India Holiday Packages will help you to board a flight for your onward destination. Here concludes the Pilgrimage tour to India.