North India Pilgrim Tour

Duration : 17 Days / 16 Nights Places covered : Delhi - Patna - Bodhgaya - Varanasi - Allahbad - Ayodhya - Faizabad - Lucknow - Mathura - Haridwar- Rishikesh - Devprayag - Pauri - Delhi

Day 2 Delhi- Patna:
After breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight to Patna. On arrival you shall be escorted and transferred to the hotel. Afternoon can be utilized for sightseeing of Patna. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Patna.

Day 3 Patna- Bodhgaya:
After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya en-route Nalanda, The ruins of the world's most ancient university lies here. Later sightseeing of Rajgir, is a very scenic place. Rajgir was the capital of the Magadh Mahajanpad (State) when Patliputra was not formed. 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 for overnight stay.

Day 4 Bodhgaya:
After breakfast we shall depart for a half-day sightseeing of Bodhgaya, the place where Buddha attained enlightenment under the Mahabodhi tree. Afternoon shall be free for individual activities. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 5-6 Bodhgaya- Varanasi:
Early morning we shall drive to Varanasi- the city of lord Shiva. At arrival, check in at Hotel for overnight stay. Early morning we shall drive through city of Ghats (stone steps) on the banks of the river, and then embark on a boat excursion on the Ganges. A Brief tryst with the legendary City of Lights. Varanasi is also the home to the first Jyotirlinga. For 2500 years, the people of India have come to Kashi, where life is celebrated and death is not denied. Also visit at the Varanasi city, The Vishwanath Temple & The Dugra Temple. The Benaras Hindu University has an art gallery and a marble temple. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
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 Buddha turned the 12 wheels of Dhamma at Sarnath. 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.

Day 7 Varanasi- Allahbad:
After breakfast we shall drive to Allahabad that sprawled along the banks of the fabled Sangam, at the confluence of the mighty Ganga, the life giving Yamuna and the unseen Saraswati. At arrival we shall check in to Hotel. Later we shall leave for the sightseeing of the famous Allahabad Sangam.

Day 8: Allahbad- Ayodhya- 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 that include the famous Patalouri temple, Bade Hanuman Mandir, Mankameshwar Temple, and the Benimadhav temple. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 9 Faizabad- Lucknow- Delhi
After breakfast drive to Lucknow, later board the Train to Delhi. On arrival you shall be escorted and transferred to Hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10: Delhi- Mathura
Early morning we shall leave for our excursion of Mathura - 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 dwell 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 will be at the hotel.

Day 11 Delhi- Haridwar- Rishikesh:
Early morning we shall depart for Rishikesh en-route Haridwar. In the land of Haridwar flows the holy river of Ganga and every pilgrim cry the celebratory exhortation Har Har Gange, the River Ganga is my temple. Haridwar is the personification of fervor and energy, taking a dip in the holy waters of Har ki Pauri is considered very auspicious. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 12 Rishikesh:
After breakfast visit Rishikesh Temples & Sightseeing of Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, Shivananda Ashram, Parmarth Ashram. Be a part in the evening Aarti on Ghats of Ganges at Parmarth Ashram. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 13: Rishikesh- Devprayag- Pauri
After breakfast drive to Devprayag Visit Sangam Puja Ceremony and continue drive another 40 Kms Pauri, which is a Hill station, explore with scenic view of the Himalayas. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 14: Pauri
After Breakfast at Hotel sightseeing of Pauri with visit to the temples and Khirsu from you have a view of the Himalayan Peaks. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 15: Pauri- Delhi:
After breakfast drive to Delhi. On arrival check in to an Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 16: Delhi:
At your arrival to the capital, after the boarding and lodging process you shall be guided to visit the last city of pre-independent India then known as the 'Lutyen's city' built by

The British architect Edwin Lutyen in 1911. The main visiting attractions will include the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Birla Mandir (Lakshminarayan Temple), and India Gate that was originally known as "All India War Memorial" built in honor of the Indian soldiers who lost their life fighting wars. Also visit an astounding piece of architecture from the Mughal era - The Humayun Tomb, marked as the UNESCO world heritage site and the 1st garden tomb of Indian subcontinent. This Tomb was commissioned on the orders of Humayun's wife Hamida begum in 1562.After Dinner assistance and transfer to international airport to board flight to Home Country.