North India Pilgrim Tour
| Duration :16 Nights / 17 Days |
| Destinations :Delhi – Patna – Bodhgaya – Varanasi – Allahabad – Ayodhaya – Faizabad – Lucknow – Delhi – Mathura – Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Devprayag – Pauri – Delhi |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Delhi
Our representatives will receive you on arrival at the DELHI AIRPORT and transfer to your hotel.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight Stay.
Day 02 : Delhi - Patna
After breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight to Patna by S2 flight Dep 1245/Arr 1415 Hrs. On arrival assistance and transfer to Hotel. After noon sightseeing of Patna. Overnight stay.
Day 03 : Patna - Bodhgaya
After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya enroute Nalanda, The ruins of the world's most ancient university lies here Though the Buddha visited Nalanda several times during his lifetime, this famous center of Buddhist learning shot to fame much later, during 5th-12th centuries.
Later sightseeing of Rajgir, is a very scenic place. The small hill grit town is covered with lush green forest which add to the beauty of the place. Rajgir was the capital of the Magadh Mahajanpad (State) when Patliputra was not formed. In those days it was called Rajgrih. Rajgir or Rajgrih means the home of Royalty. This place has been associated with Lord Buddha and Buddhism. Buddha not only spent many years in Rajgir but also delivered sermons here and proselytized emperor Bimbisar at the Griddhakoota hill.
On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight Stay.
Day 04 : Bodhgaya
After breakfast Half day sightseeing of Bodhgaya, the place where Buddha attained enlightenment under the Mahabodhi tree. Afternoon free for own activities. Overnight
Day 05 : Bodhgaya - Varanasi
After breakfast drive to Varanasi. On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 06 : Varanasi 
Early morning at 5 a.m. drive through city of Ghats (stone steps) on the banks of the river, then embark on a boat excursion on the Ganges.
After breakfast visit Sarnath 10 Kms from the holy city of Varanasi, is the blessed locale where more than 2500 years ago Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon, after attaining Nirvana. The five disciples who had followed him were surprised to see the mesmerizing glowing countenance of Buddha, who convinced them and delivered his first sermon before them, now termed as Dharamachakra Pravartan.
The beginning of the celebrated Mantra, " Buddham Sharanam Gachhami ", owes Its origin to Sarnath.
Afternoon varanasi city, The Vishwanath Temple & The Dugra Temple. The Benaras Hindu University has an art gallery and a marble temple.
Overnight stay.
Day 07 :Varanasi -Allahabad
After breakfast drive to Allahabad approx 125 Kms 03 Hours Drive. On arrival check in to Hotel.Later sightseeing of Allahabad Sangam - Sangam literally means confluence, & Temples. Overnight stay
Day 08 :Allahabad - Ayodhaya - Faizabad
After breakfast drive to Allahabad approx 125 Kms 03 Hours Drive. On arrival check in to Hotel.Later sightseeing of Allahabad Sangam - Sangam literally means confluence, & Temples. Overnight stay
Day 09: Faizabad - Lucknow - Lucknow - Delhi : By Train
After breakfast drive to Lucknow approx 04 Hours (if time permit visit Lucknow city) to board Train to Delhi by Shatabdi Exp Dep at 1535 Hrs - Arr 2200 Hrs.
On arrival assistance transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 10: Delhi – Mathura – Delhi
After breakfast day excursion of Mathura (approx 145 Kms one way) - the land where Shri Krishna was born and spent his youth, has today little towns and hamlets that are still alive with the Krishna legend and still redolent with the music of his flute. Mathura, a little town on the River Yamuna was transformed into a place of faith after Lord Krishna was born here. Vrindavan, a village - once noted for its fragrant groves, is where he spent an eventful youth. There are numerous other little spots in the area that still reverberate with the enchantment of Shri Krishna.
Overnight stay
Day 11: Delhi -Haridwar- Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh enroute visit Haridwar, On arrival Check in Hotel.
Day 12: Rishikesh
After breakfast visit Rishikesh Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, Shivananda Ashram, Parmarth Ashram. Evening Aarti on Ghats of Ganges at Parmarth Ashram. Overnight stay
Day 13: Rishikesh -Devprayag - Pauri
After breakfast drive to Devprayag Visit Sangam Puja Ceremony and continue drive another 40 Kms Pauri, which is Hill station, unexplored with scenic view of the Himalayas. Overnight stay.
Day 14: Pauri
After Breakfast at Hotel sightseeing of Pauri with visit to the temples and Khirsu from you have a view of the Himalaysn Peaks. Overnight stay.
Day 15: Pauri-Delhi
After breakfast drive to Delhi. On arrival check in Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 16: Delhi
After breakfast Sightseeing of Delhi visit Various temples Akshardham temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Chatarpur Temple as well as Qutab Minar and Humayun Tomb
After Dinner assistance and transfer to international airport to board flight to Home Country. (room till 12 Noon )
Day 17:
Departure from Delhi.
