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Ganges & Himalayas Tour


Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Places to visit: Delhi - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Shimla - Manali – Chandigarh – Delhi


Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Early morning arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel.

Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend.  It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone.  From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.

After refreshment at your hotel, you will proceed for full day sightseeing of New Delhi & Old Delhi.


Morning proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi,  Visit Qutub Minar, One of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb, built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal.  Drive pass by India Gate (A War memorial) and Presidency House.


Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Old Delhi, include the drive past to Red Fort, visit to Jama Masjid, Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is one of the largest and best-known mosques, and later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.

Stay overnight at hotel.

 

Day 02: Delhi – Rishikesh
Morning proceed for Rishikesh and on arrival check-in into the hotel.

Rishikesh Known as the ‘Yoga capital of the world is the one of the holy city of India situated on bank of the river Ganges. There are a number of ashrams in and around Rishikesh, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Ashram is famous the world over for which the credit goes to the rock band Beatles. Several ashrams offer oga courses and many pilgrims from in and around the country come here to learn yoga.

Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Rishikesh,

Visit Trivani Ghat, a bathing Ghat, where there streams of Ganga, Yamuna, Sarswati are said to flow together, and visit Bharat temple, and later you are free to visit the Laxman Jhula Laxman Jhoola  is beautiful sight,  Raghunathji temple and thirteen storey temple is the main attractions around jhoola.

Stay overnight at your hotel.

 

Day 04: Rishikesh – Haridwar
In the morning drive to Hardwar and on arrival check-in the hotel for overnight stay.


This sacred town marks the emergence of the Ganga into the plains, piercing through the Shiwalik Range the town abounds with several Hindu temples and Ashrams (Hermitages). More than the architectural designs, it is the spiritual ambience of the place that is so striking, and all devotees who visit Haridwar have a sacramental bath in the river Ganga generally at Har-Ki-Pauri (God’s steps) as well as other Ghats. 

 

Afternoon visit the City tour

 

Visit Har Ki Pauri, the Ghat, where religious prayer is performed in the evening. The intensity of prayer is such that you would forget that you are on earth. The entire aura turns more pristine. This is the time when hoardes of pilgrims surrounds the Ganges to take glimpse of such a huge event which takes place every evening.

 

In the evening you will be free for Ganga Arti

Ganga arti is worship to holy river mother Ganga when pilgrims light a butter lamp with fresh flowers and offering to the Goddess, kept in a dry leaf and let it afloat over the holy river, this is certainly a touching moment to be at the bank of Ganges during this time.

 

Day 05: Haridwar - Shimla 
In the morning you will drive to Shimla and on arrival check-in the hotel for overnight stay.
 
The summer capital of the British in India, this was the country's focus for the better part of every year and now, it is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. Today, its well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of India's most popular hill resorts. Places in the lower ranges of the Himalaya Mountains, it is surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Within the town are a host of splendid colonial edifices, quaint cottages and charming walks.

 

Day 06: In Shimla
Morning a sightseeing tour of Kufri, attractions are the Himalayan Nature Park, and the exciting trek and horse rides that leads to the divine Mahasu peak, Jakku Temple and Shimla Visit Sankat Mochan, The Mall, and The Ridge.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 07: Shimla - Manali
Morning you will drive to Manali and on arrival check-in into the hotel.

 

An altitude of 2050 m, Manali is situated along the banks of the Beas, close to the Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley, Situated on the banks of the Beas, the village is renowned for its hot springs and temples. The river with the wild flowers, hamlets and fruit-laden orchards present the gifts of the sight, sound and smell.

 

Afternoon visit the Temple and Monasteries,
Visit and visit 400 years old Pagoda Temple of Hadimba Devi and old Manali to see the Manu temple and Vashist Temple - a glance of Himachali Articture.

Stay overnight at your hotel.
Later continue ascending toward Rohtang pass 3978 Mtrs. and we dip into Manali region.

Evening you will free to walk around the Mall Road. Stay overnight at your hotel.

 

Day 08: Manali - Chandigarh
In the morning you will drive to Chandigarh and on arrival check-in into the hotel.

 

Chandigarh as this is one of the most modern cities in the country was Designed by Le Corbusier - The famous French architect. A most important site in the city is the Rock Garden, the place that has been captured by millions of cameras. Rose Garden is another important landmark and a part of Leisure Valley, a garland of gardens that ornaments the city. Government Museum and Art Gallery displays some important stone sculptures of ancient India.


Afternoon you will take visit to the city, Secretariat, High Court, State Library, Assembly Chambers, Rose Gardens, University, Botanical Garden and the beautiful lake.

 

Day 09: Chandigarh – Delhi
In the morning proceed to Delhi.


The afternoon is free for you to explore the city on your own.
Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 10: Depart Delhi
In time transfer to international airport to board flight for onward Journey.

 
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