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India
Pilgrimage

Char Dham Yatra India Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights

Destination Covered : Delhi - Bhubneshwar - Puri- Konark- Mumbai –Jamnagar- Dwarka – Somnath- Madurai - Rameshwaram - Haridwar- Delhi - Guptkashi - Phata - Kedarnath – Jyotirmath- Badrinath- Srinagar – Shivpuri- Rishikesh - Delhi

Trip Highlights
· Visit Jagannath Temple of Puri
· Konark's Sun Temple
· Pay a visit to Shree Krishna's Dwarikadish Temple
· Offer prayers in oldest Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva in Somnath
· Visit Rameshwaram Temple
· Bathe in Ganga and wash off your sins
· Visit Kedarnath and Badrinath
· Attend Ganga Arti in Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh

Day 01 :: ARRIVAL IN BHUBNESHWAR

Meet and greet at Bhubneshwar airport and get transferred to Puri. Visit Puri's famous Jagannath Temple. By late evening check-in to the hotel room and stay overnight.

Day 02 :: PURI – KONARK – BHUBNESHWAR

In the morning, after breakfast, proceed to Konark. Konark is popular for its Sun Temple, dedicated to Hindu's Sun God (Surya Devta), Chandrabhaga beach and Ramchandi Temple. Later drive back to Bhubneshwar on way visiting Pipli appliqué making village and Dhauli Peace Pagoda. Check into hotel and stay overnight in the room.

Day 03 :: BHUBNESHWAR – MUMBAI – JAMNAGAR

After breakfast, visit of Lingaraj temple, Parashurameswar temple and Mukteswar temple. Then in time depart for Bhubneshwar Airport and board flight to Jamnagar, via Mumbai. On reaching Jamnagar Airport, leave for Dwarika and pay a visit to Dwarikadhish Temple, an important Shree Krishna Temple. By late evening, check in a hotel in Dwarika and stay overnight.

Day 04 :: DWARIKA

This morning, after breakfast, you leave for sightseeing and temple visit in Dwarika. Some of the highlights for this day are Bhet Dwarika via boat, Rukmini Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga and Gopi Talab. Later, return to the room and stay overnight.

Day 05 :: DWARIKA – SOMNATH

Breakfast is followed by trip to Somnath, by road. On reaching Somnath, visit Somnath Temple (Oldest Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva), Geeta Temple and Moksh Dham Temple. After this, check-in to your hotel room and stay overnight.

Day 06 :: SOMNATH – MADURAI

Post breakfast, head towards Jamnagar Airport to catch a flight to Madurai, via Chennai. Reach Madurai and visit Meenakshi Temple (Dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the temple is situated on the southern bank of Vaigai river) for darshan. Later, check in to a hotel in Madurai and stay overnight.

Day 07 :: MADURAI – RAMESHWARAM

Leave for Rameshwaram after breakfast. Upon reaching, visit Rameshwaram Temple (This is where Lord Rama offered prayers to Lord Shiva on his arrival from Sri Lanka). You can also take part in the special worship ceremony, which requires the devotees to take a dip in the pond. By late evening, check in to a hotel in Rameshwaram and stay overnight.

Day 08 :: RAMESHWAR – MADURAI – DELHI

After breakfast is served then proceed towards Madurai Airport to catch a flight to Delhi, vial Chennai.

Day 09 :: DELHI – HARIDWAR

After breakfast leave for Haridwar. Upon reaching, visit Mansadevi, Chandidevi, Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple; all these temples are known to have fulfilled the wishes of its pilgrims. Partake in Ganga Snaan (bathing in Ganges) in the evening. By late evening, check in to a hotel and stay overnight.

Day 10 :: HARIDWAR – GUPTKASHI

After breakfast, depart for Guptkashi. Guptkashi is famous for Vishwanath Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva) and Ardhanareshvara (The mythological body built from half Parvati and half Shiva). En route Guptkashi, you can halt at Deoprayag, Rudraprayag and Ardhneshwar Mahadev for darshan. By evening, check in Guptkashi hotel and stay overnight.

Day 11 :: GUPTKASHI – PHATA - KEDARNATH JI – PHATA

After breakfast, you leave for Phata to catch a flight to Kedarnath. In Kedarnath, have darshan in Kedarnath Ji and Sankracharya Samadhi. Later, drive back to Phata and check in to hotel. Stay overnight.

Day 12 :: PHATA – JYOTIRMATH – BADRINATH

Post breakfast; depart for Badrinath and stopover in Jyotirmath. Pay a visit Narsimha Temple, Sankracharya Temple, Pandukeshwar (Yogdhyan Badri).

Upon reaching, Badrinath explore Badrinath's attractions like Vyas Cave (It is believed to be where Vyas Maharishi wrote Mahabharat and other Hindu epics), Ganesha Caves and source of Saraswati River. In evening, take part in sacred Vishnu Sahastranamavali Path. Later, check in a hotel in Badrinath and stay overnight.

Day 13 :: BADRINATH – SRINAGAR

Be a part of Mahabhishek Pooja in the morning. Have breakfast and head to Srinagar. On the way, visit Vishnu Prayag , Karna Prayag and Nandprayag (three of the five confluence of River Alaknanda). Reach Srinagar by late evening, check in a hotel and stay overnight.

Day 14 :: SRINAGAR – SHIVPURI – RISHIKESH

Leave Srinagar and head to Rishikesh, after breakfast. Later, stopover in Shivpuri and visit Vashisht Cave (belonging to one of the seven great sages, Vashishta. This cave is ideal for meditation.), Shiva Nanda Ashram (an ideal place for people who love to indulge in yoga or ayurveda.), Ramjhula and Lakshman Jhula (These are two bridges across the Ganges). Later, partake in evening Ganga arti in Parmarth Niketan. In late evening, check in to a hotel in Rishikesh and stay overnight.

Day 15 :: RISHIKESH – DELHI

In the morning, after breakfast, leave for Delhi by road and carry on your own journey with sweet memories.

SOUTH INDIA TEMPLE TOUR (DURATION : 06 NIGHTS / 07 DAYS)

Places Covered :

Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai – Chennai

The temples of South India has long been respected by all architecture experts around the world, and revered by the devotees equally. They represent the most flourishing period of Hindu Dynasties as well as the religion. The tour package includes the best known temples of Tamil Nadu, which houses numerous splendid temples scattered in and around the state. Besides, the tour package has been designed keeping in view the choices and preferences of the distinct tourists who prefer to visit temples.

Day 01 :: ARRIVE CHENNAI

Meet and greet by our representative at the airport and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02 :: CHENNAI – MAHABALIPURAM

City tour of Chennai Includes visit to Parathasarathy Temple, Kapleshwar Temple,' Santhome Catherdal Church, The Fort / Museum. Afternoon drive down to Mahabalipuram (55 kms / 1.30 hrs.). Overnight in Mahabalipuram.

Day 03 :: MAHABALIPURAM – PONDICHERRY

Tour of Mahabalipuram. Visit the Shore Temple, the Five Raths, the Arjuna's Penance and the Tiger Cave. Drive down to Pondicherry (90 kms./2 hrs.) the former French Colony presents an unusual combination of European culture and Indian traditions- Auroville Ashram, located on the outskirts of the city. Overnight in Pondicherry.

Day 04 :: PONDICHERRY – THANJAVUR

Morning visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vedapureeswarar Temple and Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Afternoon drive down to Thanjavur via Chidambaram (177 kms / 6 hrs). Thanjavur is referred to as the rice bowl - of Tamil Nadu. Overnight in Thanjavur.

Day 05 :: THANJAVUR – TRICHY – MADUARI

Visit Sri Brahadeeshwar temple, the Palace and Art Gallery. Later drive down to Madurai via Trichy (192 kms / 6 hrs.) situated on the banks of River Cauvery. Overnight in Madurai.

Day 06 :: MADURAI

After a leisure breakfast tour of the city with visit to Sri Meenakshi Temple for which Madurai is synonymous with. Later visit Thirumala's Nayakr Mahal, Gandhi Museum and Thiruparangundram. Overnight at Madurai.

Day 07 :: MADURAI - CHENNAI (FLIGHT)

Later in the day transfer to airport to board the flight for onward destination with sweet memories.

SHRI AMARNATH YATRA DURATION : 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS

Places Covered : Delhi - Srinagar - Pahalgam - Amarnath - Pahalgam - Srinagar - Delhi

Kashmir is a beautiful blend of history, mythology and legends in the background of paradise. The Vally's first majestic monument came up in the 7th and 8th century-the sun temple of Martand- one of the first monuments to set the style for the Valley's Hindu architecture.

There are the distinctly Greek influence stone temples of Avantipur, the cave of Amarnath set high in the mountains, which is one of the most sacred shrines of the Hindus.

Day 01 :: ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive Delhi and check in at hotel. After lunch at hotel, half-day sightseeing tour of Delhi, visiting Laxmi Narayan Temple, Hanuman Mandir and India Gate. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 02 :: DELHI – SRINAGAR

Early morning, depart for airport to board flight for Srinagar. Set against the back-drop of the beautiful Dal Lake, Srinagar is a quaint city and whirl of activity. On arrival, check-in at deluxe house-boat in the Dal Lake. Afternoon, city tour of Srinagar, visiting Mughal Gardens-Chashma Shahi, Nishat and Shalimar Gardens. Dinner and overnight at the house-boat.

Day 03 :: SRINAGAR – PAHALGAM (95KMS / 3¾ HRS)

After breakfast, leave Srinagar for Pahalgam by surface. Pahalgam, 7000 ft above sea level, un-spoilt beauty of the landscape and the dancing snow-fed streams that about in trout of this little village. On arrival, check-in hotel. After lunch, sight-seeing of Pahalgam. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 04 :: PAHALGAM - AMARNATH

After breakfast, start on foot for the Yatra to Amarnath carrying packed lunch, 45 kms from Pahalgam and situated at a height of 3800 m in the upper reaches of Himalaya. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 05 :: AMARNATH

Early morning, continue the Yatra for Amarnath, (breakfast and lunch en-route) the snow Shiviling in the holy cave on the Himalayan snow-covered mountains. The origin of this holy place is lost in antiquity. There is evidence that the trek was being undertaken as far back as l000 BC. Each year, on the night of the full moon of July-August, pilgrims walks this long trek form Pahalgam and converge upon the sacred cave in thousands. Legend says that Lord Shiva reveled the mystery of Maya and salvation to his wife, Parvati, on a full-moon night at this place. A pair of pigeons is supposed to be meditating there every day. After Yatra, dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 06 :: AMARNATH – PAHALGAM

Early morning, leave for Pahalgam (breakfast and lunch en-route). Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 07 :: PAHALGAM – SRINAGAR – DELHI

After breakfast at hotel, start by road for Srinagar. After lunch, board flight for Delhi. Transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 08 :: DELHI – BACK HOME

After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to onward journey with sweet memories.

TIRUPATI BALAJI DARSHAN DURATION : 03 NIGHTS / 04 DAYS

Destination Covered : Chennai- Tirupati-Chennai

Day 01 :: CHENNAI (ARRIVAL)

Upon Arrival in Chennai, meet our representative followed by assisted transfer to the hotel. Later, embark on a sightseeing tour covering Marina beach, Snake Park and other tourist places in Chennai. Stay overnight in Chennai.

Day 02 :: CHENNAI – TIRUPATI

In the morning, take a road journey to Tirupati. On reaching Tirupati, get transferred to the hotel. It is the largest and most visited pilgrimage destination in India, dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara (Balaji). Stay overnight in Tirupati.

Day 03 :: TIRUPATI – CHENNAI

In the morning, hit the road to Chennai. Upon arrival in Chennai, get transferred to the hotel. Evening is at leisure for individual activities. Stay overnight in Chennai.

Day 04 :: DEPARTURE

In the morning, you'll be transferred to the airport/railway station for onward journey with sweet memories.

Maa Vaishano Devi Package (By Road) Duration : 2 Nights / 3 Days

Destination Covered : Jammu – Katra – Jammu

Day 01 :: ARRIVE JAMMU

After arriving at Jammu airport or railway station, meet our representative who arranges a smooth transfer for you to Katra. On reaching Katra, check-in hotel to relax in the cozy comforts of its room. After straightening your backs for a while start trekking towards the divine Vaishno Devi Shrine.

The 15 kms trek to Vaishno Devi takes around 5 to 6 hours to arrive at the cave temple. On the way there several eateries where one can enjoy sumptuous delicacies.

After reaching temple join the bee-queue to go inside the Darbar. The cave temple houses three pindies symbolizing three forms of Goddess Shakti: Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Kali and Goddess Sarswati. Once inside the cave, have Darshan. If you wish you may also buy the Prasad being sold by the Vaisno Devi Shrine shop.

Day 02 :: KATRA

Next morning begin your day descending towards Katra. It will approximately take 4 to 5 hours to reach back. The rest of the day is free for the leisure activities. Enjoy a lavish dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 :: KATRA – JAMMU

In the morning after breakfast, transfer to Jammu airport/railway station and board a flight / train for your onward destination.

GOLDEN TEMPLE TOUR (DURATION : 03 NIGHTS / 04 DAYS)

DESTINATION COVERED : AMRITSAR

Day 01 :: AMRITSAR (ARRIVAL)

On arriving at the Railway Station or the Airport, you will get a pick and assistance to get transferred to the hotel. Visit Wagah Border in the afternoon. An overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 :: VILLAGE EXCURSION

After having your breakfast on Day 02, take a tour of one of the villages of Punjab to get a glimpse of traditional daily life of a village. In the afternoon, visit Golden Temple. Return to the hotel for staying overnight.

Day 03 :: AMRITSAR

Post breakfast, start a full day tour of Harike Wetland Land & Bird Sanctuary. Spend the evening, while doing shopping at the bazaar. Spending the night at the hotel.

Day 04 :: AMRITSAR (DEPARTURE)

In the, morning, take a tour of places like Durgiana Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and Ranjit Singh Museum. Then in time drop at airport / railway station for onward journeys.

TEMPLE TOUR PACKAGE (DURATION : 5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS)

DESTINATION COVERED : KOLKATA - BHUBANESWAR - KONARK - PURI - BHUBANESWAR - KOLKATA

Day 01 :: KOLKATA (ARRIVAL)

Upon arrival at the Kolkata airport, meet our tour representative followed by assisted transfer to the hotel.

Day 02 :: KOLKATA – BHUBANESWAR

In the morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of Kolkata covering Victoria memorial, St Paul's Cathedral, Belur Math, Kalighat Temple, Pareshnath Jain Temple, Nakhoda Mosque, Birla Planetarium, the magnificent Indian Museum, other art museums--time permitting. In the afternoon, board the flight to Bhubaneshwar – the capital of Odisha. Stay overnight in hotel.

Day 03 :: BHUBANESWAR – KONARK – PURI

Start your Day 03 with a road journey to Konark (56 kms. / 1 1/2 Hrs.) enroute visiting Dhauli Peace Pagoda and Pipli Applique village. Upon arrival, visit the famous Konark Sun temple built by the King Langula Narasimha Deva in the 13 Century A.D. Sun temple belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temple architecture. Later, hit the road to Puri (40 Kms. / 1 Hrs.). Upon arrival in Puri, check in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 04 :: PURI

In the morning, take an excursion to the famous Jagannath Temple. Rest of the day is free to explore the white sandy beaches of Puri. Stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 05 :: PURI

The Day 05 is free for leisure activities such as shopping and relaxing on the beach. Stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 06 :: PURI – BHUBANESWAR – CALCUTTA

On Day 06 in the morning, you will be taken on a drive to Bhubaneswar airport (60 kms. / 1 1/2 Hrs.) to board flight for onward destination.