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For centuries India has maintained its secular character despite it being home to so many religious communities and faiths. Various religions have co - existed peacefully in India for generations. The Spiritual tour takes us on a journey through the state of Punjab where we visit the Golden Temple at Amritsar, This follows with a trip to Dharamshala - the seat of Buddhism in India. The tour then moves on to centres of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. . |
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Day 01
Arrive Delhi A warm welcome on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
Day 02
Delhi / Amritsar Transfer to airport to board flight to Amritsar, the holy city of the Sikhs. Assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon set out for a tour of Jalianwala Bagh. Also witness a spectacular Flag Ceremony at the Wagah check post on
the Indo Pak border. Return to the city and witness the Palki Sahib ceremony at the Golden Temple . Overnight at the hotel. |
Day 03
Amritsar / Dharamshala Drive to Dharamshala, the seat of the Tibetan Government in exile. On arrival check-in at a hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
Day 04
Dharamshala Full day at Dharamshala. Visit Buddhist monasteries. Overnight at the hotel. |
Day 05
Dharamshala Full day at Dharamshala. Visit Buddhist monasteries.Shop for Tibetan curios like Prayer beads, Thangkas, etc. Return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
Day 06
Dharamshala Drive to Shimla via Bilaspur. Shimla is the old summer capital of India and boasts of a number of Imperial buildings. Arrive at Shimla and check-in at a hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
Day 07
Shimla Enjoy a full day sight seeing tour of Shimla. Return to hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
Day 08
Shimla / Dehradun Drive to Dehradun visiting the Gurudwara at Paonta Sahib en route. Dehradun is also the home for the Mindroling Monastery. Arrive at Dehradun and check-in at a hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
Day 09
Dehradun / Rishikesh Drive to Rishikesh. Located by the River Ganges, Rishikesh is one of the holiest cities for the Hindu religion and is home to several prominent ashrams. On arrival check-in at a hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
Day 10
Rishikesh Witness the evening Aarti on the Ganges in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
Day 11
Rishikesh / Delhi Morning visit to ashrams of Rishikesh. In the afternoon drive back to Delhi and check-in at a hotel. |
Day 12
Delhi / Varanasi Transfer to the airport for flight to Varanasi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon excursion to Sarnath. Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi. |
Day 13
Varanasi Early morning boat ride on the Ganges followed by a city tour of Varanasi. |
Day 14
Varanasi / Kushinagar Drive from Varanasi to Kushinagar - the location of Lord Budhha's Mahaparinirvana at the age of 80 years. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. vernight at the hotel. |
Day 15
Kushinagar / Patna arrive at Patna, the capital of Bihar state and used to be known as Pataliputra during the Magadh Empire. On arrival check-in at a hotel for overnight stay. |
Day 16
Patna / Bodhgaya Drive to Bodhgayavia via Nalanda and Rajgir . Nalanda was the home to the university for Buddhist learning. He attained enlightenment under the Mahabodhi tree in Bodhgaya. On arrival in Bodhgaya check-in at hotel for overnight stay. |
Day 17
Bodhgaya Full day sightseeing of Bodhgaya. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
Day 18
Bodhgaya / Patna Drive back from Bodhgaya to Patna in the evening. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
Day 19
Patna / Delhi Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Enjoy Sound and light show in the evening at the red fort. Return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
Day 20
Delhi / Depart Full day Old and New Delhi tour. Farewell dinner in the evening before proceeding to the International airport to connect your flight back home. |
Day 21
Flight back home |
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