Duration
10 Nights / 11 Days
Holiday Category
Beyond Himachal Tours
INCLUSIONS
Sightseeing
Breakfast
Dinner
Destinations Covered
Delhi - Dharamshala - Amritsar - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Varanasi - Delhi
Take off on a journey to explore the best of places of northern India on our tastefully crafted tour. Visit the states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, known popularly for their majestic mountains, cheerful culture, and age-old religious sites. These scenic destinations are also famous for its thrilling adventure sports, ancient structures, and authentic cuisine. Himachal Tours offer the exclusive rates for Spiritual North India and Varanasi Tour 5 star for an unforgettable holiday in Northern India. Spiritual North India and Varanasi Tour Package itinerary takes durations of this trip is 10 nights and 11 days. Click now to get exclusive deals on www.himachaltours.net.
Arrive at Delhi International Airport/Railway station, and transfer to your pre booked hotel. After check in and breakfast, head off to Old Delhi and explore the lanes leading to spice market, Sikh temple Sheeshganj and Jama Masjid.
Later, pack your bags for an overnight drive to Dharamshala.
After arrival, enjoy hot breakfast and get freshened up to head out to visit the Norbulingka Monastery and the Doll Museum, Dharamsala stadium, St. John Church, H.H. Dalai Lama’s residence, Bhagsunag Temple and Waterfall. You may choose to spend the rest of the time shopping for Tibetan artefacts or trying Tibetan cuisine.
Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
A free day for you to explore on your own. You may choose to hike around the waterfall, seek bliss during a yoga session, head for an excursion to Boh village, visit other iconic sites like Naddi, or simply relax at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
This morning after breakfast, head off to the capital city of Punjab-Amritsar. On arrival, check in and proceed to witness the very famous ‘Change of Guards Ceremony’ at the Wagah Border. Feel the patriotism in the air and pumped up youths and soldiers. After the ceremony return back to Amritsar and rest of the time is at leisure.
Overnight stay in Amritsar.
Today after breakfast we will visit the utterly beautiful and blissful Sikh Temple- ‘The Golden Temple’. Learn about Sikhism and their culture while walking through the premises. Also visit ‘Jallianwala Bagh’- where mass massacre happened on the order of Acting Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer on the festival of ‘Baisakhi’. Walk through the colorful streets to explore more and visit the Partition Museum and past by Khairuddin Mosque. Head back to the Golden Temple during lunch time. You may choose to help and serve in the community kitchen which provides free of cost meals to anyone who wants to come and eat. Also, break a bread during ‘langar’ as the lunch of the community kitchen is called. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may choose to buy some colorful scarves adorned with hand embroidery called ‘Phulkari’, or handmade shoes known as ‘Jutis’, and many more things.
Board an overnight train to Haridwar thereafter.
On arrival in Haridwar you will get transferred to Rishikesh. After arrival and check in, enjoy scrumptious breakfast and relax for some time. Later head out for a walking tour followed by exploration of the Tapovan Bhoomi, Laxman & Ram Jhula and the Beatles Ashram. You are free thereafter to explore the place on your own. You may choose to join a yoga session, get adventurous and try river rafting or cliff jumping at your own expense, go on a shopping spree, try some local specialities or simply relax at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
Spend the free day as you may like after breakfast. You may choose to try your hand at river rafting, cliff jumping or enjoy a yoga session or simply relax in the hotel.
Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
Wake up early this morning for an hour of yoga session under the guidance of a trained professional. Later, enjoy sumptuous and healthy breakfast and pack your bags for the onward journey to Haridwar. You will have time until check out in Rishikesh to spend on your own. After arrival, check in and relax. In the evening we will proceed to Har ki Pauri and witness the evening prayer ceremony of the mighty river Ganges. Rest of the time is free. Later board a train to one of the oldest cities known to mankind- Varanasi.
Overnight train to Varanasi.
Arrive in Varanasi and get transferred to the hotel. After breakfast and freshening up head out to seek blessings at Old Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple and New Kashi Vishwanath Temple with a cycle rickshaw joyride in the campus of the very famous Banaras Hindu University. In the evening, enjoy a walking tour in the narrow streets of the old market making your way to the Ghats. Board a boat for amazing views of the sunset and be awed by the majestic evening prayer ceremony of the holy river the Ganges.
Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Wake up early this morning for a sunrise boat ride. This is a free day for you to enjoy on your own after breakfast. You may choose to experience bliss during a yoga session, go for an excursion to Sarnath, visit Ramnagar fort or simply relax in the hotel.
Overnight stay in Varanasi.
This morning after breakfast, board a flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, the trip ends.
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Amritsar | Hotel Comfort Inn Alstonia / Similar | Hotel Lemon Tree Amritsar / Similar | Hotel Holiday Inn Amritsar / Similar |
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Varanasi | Hotel Surya / Similar | HHI Varanasi / Similar | Taj Ganges Varanasi / Similar |