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India has been the place of origin for
many major religions of the world and
has important pilgrimage spots of
others. For centuries, mythology and
mystique has swept the land and there
are a number of temples, mosques,
monasteries, churches and gurudwaras
that have gained a prominence amongst
the most visited places in India. The
legends attached to these abode of
gods are not less interesting.
Devotion to Gods and religion is a
significant aspect of the lifestyle of
traditional Indians. Hindu pilgrimage
tours or 'Tirtha Yatras' are
considered an important way of
attaining the salvation. However,
people of all faiths and religions
have dreams of visiting the revered
spots as a pilgrim to invoke the
blessings of their Gods and obtain
forgiveness for all their sins and
escape the divine wrath. The frequent
invasions made India a potpourri of
different religions and thus there are
pilgrimage sites for all of them
somewhere in India.
Compass Tours India offers
tours to North India Pilgrimage, North
India Pilgrimage Tours.
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Places Covered : Delhi Varanasi
Allahabad Ayodhya Lucknow Agra
Mathura Delhi Haridwar Rishikesh
Delhi
Day 01 : Delhi
On arrival our representative shall
meet you at the airport to welcome you
and transfer you to hotel. Overnight
hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning after breakfast enjoy city
tour covering Laxmi Narayan Temple
The Place of Gods, India Gate - The
memorial of martyrs, Parliament House
The Government Headquarters, Jama
Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia,
Red Fort - The red stone magic, Gandhi
memorial The memoir of father of the
nation beside these some other places
to visit are - Qutab Minar Complex and
Humayuns Tomb. Overnight stay.
Day 03 : Delhi - Varanasi
Morning transfer to airport to connect
flight for Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi
met with and transfer to hotel. In the
afternoon take an excursion to
Buddhist town of Sarnath The
hallowed spot where Lord Buddha
preached his first sermon after
enlightenment. Overnight stay.
Day 04 : Varanasi
Morning half day city tour of Varanasi
- Evening Aarti performance at the
bank of the River Ganges. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 05 : Varanasi Allahabad
Morning depart by surface to Allahabad
125 Kms. 3 hrs. drive approx. Arrive
and check-in to Hotel. Afternoon tour
of Allahabad - visit The Sangam, Maha
Kumbh Mela (after every 12 years),
Allahabad Fort, Patalpuri Temple,
Ashoka Pillar, Akshaya Vat. Overnight
stay.
Day 06 : Allahabad - Ayodhya Lucknow
Morning depart by surface to Ayodhya
167 Kms. 4 hrs. drive approx. Visit
the major attractions of Ayodhya are
the Ram Janmabhumi (birthplace of Lord
Rama) where he spent most of his
childhood, Lakshman Ghat, Kala Ram
Temple, Kanak Bhavan Temple and
several Jain shrines. Evening proceed
to Lucknow 134 Kms. 3 hrs. drive
approx. Arrive and check-in to hotel.
Overnight stay.
Day 07 : Lucknow - Agra (overnight
train)
Morning city tour of Lucknow covering
Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Rumi
Darwaza, Hussainibad picture gallery,
Clock Tower, Jama Masjid, Lucknow
Residency. Evening transfer to railway
station to connect overnight train to
Agra. Dep. 2335 Arr. 0550 (next
morning) Overnight at train.
Day 08 : Agra
Arrive Agra railway station met with
and transfer to Hotel (Early check-in
subject to availability) morning at
leisure. Afternoon visit Red Fort a
visit to the fort in Agra is a must
since so many of the events which lead
to the construction of the Taj took
place here, Itmad-ud-Daulas Tomb
The tomb is of particular interest
since many of its design elephants
overshadow the Taj.
Day 9 : Agra-Delhi via Mathura
Morning we shall take you for a city
tour covering -Taj Mahal a poem
written in white marble, the most
extravagant monument ever built for
love. Later this morning depart by
surface to Delhi via Mathura &
Vrindavan sightseeing 205 Kms. 5 Hrs.
drive approx. Arrive and check-in to
hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 10 : Delhi Haridwar Rishikesh
Morning depart by surface to Rishikesh
230 Kms. 6 hrs. drive approx. en-route
visit Haridwar.
The list of attractions in Haridwar -
Har-Ki-Pauri, the sacred ghat was
constructed by King Vikramaditya in
the memory of his brother Bhartrihari.
The golden reflection of floral diyas
in the river Ganges is the most
enchanting sight in the twilight
during the Ganga Aarti ceremony at the
Ghat. The temple of Chandi Devi atop
the Neel Parvat on the other bank of
river Ganges was constructed in AD
1929 by Suchat Singh, the then King of
Kashmir. The Chandi Devi Temple is now
also accessible by a ropeway, which
starts near the Gauri Shankar Temple.
The temple atop the Bilwa Parvat is
dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi. One
can have a panoramic view of Haridwar,
the Ganges, and the countryside from
this place. Later continue drive to
Rishikesh. On arrival transfer to the
Hotel.
Day 11 : Rishikesh
Morning city tour of Rishikesh visit
Ashrams & Temples evening Aarti
ceremony at the bank of the river
Ganges. Overnight stay.
Day 12 : Rishikesh Delhi
Early morning drive to Delhi 230 Kms.
06 Hrs. drive approx. On arrival
check-in to the hotel. Evening at
leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 13 : Delhi
Early Morning departure transfer to
International airport to connect
flight for your onward destination.
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