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North India Temples with Taj Mahal
Delhi-Haridwar- Rishikesh- Mathura – Agra-Lucknow – Ayodhya – Prayagraj (Allahabad) – Varanasi – Delhi
Highlights
- Embark on a city tour of Delhi.
- Visit ancient temples and witness age-old Hindu rituals.
- Discover the opulent palaces and gardens of Agra Fort.
- Be mesmerized by the Taj Mahal
Trip Plan
Duration
15 Nights/16 Days
Start/End
Delhi
Day-1 (Arrival in Delhi)
On your arrival at Delhi International Airport you will be welcomed by your tour escort. You can find him easily as he will be there at the arrival lounge holding a placard of your name. After meet & greet transfer to your pre booked hotel. The rest of the day, if any, is at leisure to settle in, and recuperate from your international journey. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day-2 (Delhi)
Early breakfast and begin your city tour of Old Delhi with the Jama Masjid (India’s largest mosque). Take a rickshaw ride and explore the amazing narrow lanes and bazaars, visit Chandni Chowk, stop off at Asia’s biggest Spice market, and drive past the Red Fort. Later visit Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Take a drive past India Gate (War Memorial Arch), President’s House, Parliament House, and Government Secretariat Buildings. After lunch visit Bangla Sahib Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) and Mahatma Gandhi Museum. End your day with a visit to the Qutub Minar (tallest brick tower in the world). Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day-3 (Delhi to Haridwar)
Early breakfast and then depart by road to Haridwar, upon arrival check-in to your hotel. In the evening proceed for the sightseeing tour of temples and other holy places in Haridwar. Visit Har-Ki-Pauri and Bharat Mata Temple. Overnight stay in Haridwar.
Day-4 (Haridwar to Rishikesh)
After breakfast drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check-in to your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, attend the ‘aarti’ ceremony at the Triveni Ghat of River Ganges. Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
Day-5 (Rishikesh)
Rise early and kick start your day with a morning yoga class. You’ll immediately feel fresher, lighter and definitely more awake! After breakfast enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Rishikesh. Explore at leisure the temples along the River Ganges. Also visit the Lakshman Jhula, Ashrams, Gita Bhawan, Yoga and Meditations centers, and Neelkanth Mahadev. Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
Day-6 (Rishikesh to Mathura)
Early breakfast and drive to the hometown of Lord Krishna – Mathura. On arrival check-in to your hotel and spend the remaining day at leisure. Overnight stay in Mathura.
Day-7 (Mathura to Agra)
After breakfast proceed to your sightseeing tour of Mathura, beginning with Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi – the most venerated Hindu temple, it is the birth place of Lord Krishna. Continue to the Dwarkadhish Temple – one of the most visited shrines of Mathura. Later visit Vishram Ghat along the River Yamuna. Depart by road to Agra and on arrival check-in to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
Day-8 (Agra)
Morning at sunrise visit the extravagant monument Taj Mahal, entitled as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. After breakfast, visit the magnificent Agra Fort. It is a World Heritage Site, located near to the Taj Mahal gardens on the banks of River Yamuna. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day-9 (Agra to Lucknow)
Early breakfast and depart by road to Lucknow, fondly known as the city of Nawabs. Begin your tour with Chattar Manzil (Umbrella Palace), a former resident palace of the Nawabs. Later, take a short ride through the city and indulge in the famous street food of Lucknow. Don’t leave without sampling the city’s succulent dum pukht cuisine. Overnight stay in Lucknow.
Day-10 (Lucknow)
After breakfast, continue your tour of Lucknow with Bara Imambara, a large mosque complex primarily known for its incredible maze. Next visit the Turkish gateway of Rumi Darwaza and the now-ruined British Residency in the capital of Uttar Pradesh, where a besieged British contingent famously held out for five months during the 1857 uprising. Overnight stay in Lucknow.
Day-11 (Lucknow – Ayodhya)
After breakfast drive to the ancient town, Ayodhya, and explore the major attractions. The Ram Janm bhoomi temple is considered to be the birthplace of Lord Ram, and is hence thronged by devotees. Next visit Hanuman Garhi Mandir. Legend has it that Lord Hanuman lived here in a cave and guarded the Janam bhoomi or Ramkot. Devotees believe that all their wishes are granted with a visit to this holy shrine. Overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Day-12 (Ayodhya – Prayagraj (Allahabad) )
After breakfast depart by road to Prayagraj (Allahabad) and begin your city tour. Visit the Triveni Sangam where Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati meet followed by tour of Allahabad temples – Mankameshwar Temple, Hanuman Mandir, All Saints Cathedral (Patthar Girjaghar) and Shankar Viman Mandapam. Overnight stay in Allahabad.
Day-13 (Prayagraj (Allahabad) – Varanasi )
Early breakfast, then drive to the holy city of Varanasi. En-route visit the Allahabad Fort, Allahabad Museum and Jawahar Planetarium. On arrival in Varanasi, check-in to your hotel to relax and settle in. In the early evening, start your tour of the Ganges and its many ghats by boat, culminating with the evening ‘aarti’ ceremony. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day-14 (Varanasi )
Rise early and return to the Ganges this morning for a sunrise boat ride. After breakfast, visit Sarnath (where Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment) and the old city – a maze of streets and alleys crammed with derelict palaces, homes, and hundreds of temples and shrines. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day-15 ( Varanasi – Delhi)
Rise early and return to the Ganges this morning for a sunrise boat ride. After breakfast, visit Sarnath (where Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment) and the old city – a maze of streets and alleys crammed with derelict palaces, homes, and hundreds of temples and shrines. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 16 (Delhi – Departure (Back Home))
The morning is at leisure. Your escort and vehicle are at your disposal. Later, depending on the time of your international flight you are assisted with your transfer to the airport for your homebound journey.
INCLUSION
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