Itinerary Code ( HDT-III )
Day 01 :
Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh
Drive to Haridwar (222 kms / 6hrs), gateway to the gods situated on the bank of holy river Ganges. Continue drive to Rishikesh (24 Kms ) for overnight stay.
Day 02 :
Rishikesh – Deoprayag – Rishikesh
Morning excursion to Deoprayag (2 hrs) -showcase of traditions, myths and mysticism. Here the holy rivers Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet and take the name of “Ganga” (Ganges). Evening witness the “SandhyaAarti” (Evening prayers) at TriveniGhat (bank of River Ganges).
Day 03 :
Rishikesh – Overnight Train
Morning visit Rishikesh City of Nirvana dotted with numerous yoga centers. Evening drive to Saharanpur Railway station (2.5 hrs.) for an overnight journey to Pathankot.
Day 04 :
Pathankot – Dharamshala by Car
Early morning arrival to Pathankot and transfer from Railway Station to Dharamshala (3 hrs / 91 kms). Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 05 :
Dharamshala – McLeodgunj
Morning Visit Mcleodgunj- the little Tibet, the seat of exiled Government of Tibet headed by its spiritual leader – His Holiness The Dalai Lama.
Day 06 :
Dharamshala – Amritsar (200 kms. / 5 hrs.)
Drive to Amritsar (approx. 200 kms / 5 hrs). Late evening visit Golden Temple – the spiritual nerve center of the Sikh faith, to witness the evening ceremony of taking of the holy book (Guru GranthSahib ) from the main shrine. Morning sight-seeing of Amirtsar including the Golden Temple and JallianwalaBagh.
Day 07 :
Amritsar – Delhi
Late afternoon transfer to Railway station for departure to Delhi by Shatabdi Express Train. Transfer to hotel upon arrival in Delhi.
Day 08 :
Delhi
After breakfast Delhi city tour and evening Transfer to the Airport.
