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| HERITAGE OF NORTH
INDIA |
 This
circuit is possible all year round. It leaves Delhi the
Indian capital
towards Amritsar, the spiritual Mecca for the followers of the
religion
Sikh, frequented daily by thousands of pilgrims come from the whole
world. He continues in the valley of Kangra, dominated by the mountain
range of Dhauladar, which shelters very ancient numerous Indian temples,
as
well as the Tibetan government in exile and his charismatic
spiritual leader
in the person of Dalai Lama. Then the road crosses
Mandi, importing commercial
crossroads, and Rewalsar, site crowned for
the Buddhist and Sikh Hindus! By
raising the valley of Kullu, the valley
of the gods and the goddesses, we shall
have a break in the attractive
village of Manali, before joining Simla, summer
capital of Raj
Britannique at the beginning of the last century. Visit of
Chandigarh,
modern city of India and Rock picturesque museum Garden: At the
end of
your with a ruddy complexion journey with the pilgrimage Hindu at the
edge of the Ganges to Haridwar and Rishikesh.
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:- Punjab - Himachal Pradesh - Uttranchal |
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:- Round the year |
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:- 15 days (16 days with
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Dhungri Mela, Dushehra, Dipawali etc.
PLAN A DAY FURTHERMORE TO ATTEND AT THE
BEGINNING OF FESTIVALS
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDES :
• Delhi, the
capital city of India, with its rich Mughal art and architectural legacy
•
Amritsar, the land of the
“lake of nectar,” the spiritual site for
followers of the Sikh religion visited by thousands from all over the
world,
• Kangra Valley, dominated
by the Dhauladar Range, which houses many ancient Hindu temples,
•
Dharamsala, in the Kangra region, the seat
of the Tibetan government in
exile where the spiritual
leader, the Dalai Lama lives,
• Mandi, an
important commercial centre since ancient times, with a clutch of beautiful
temples
• Rewalsar Lake, a pilgrimage site
for Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs
• Kullu
Valley, “the valley of gods and goddesses”
•
Manali, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, an
important center for
adventure activities and a good
base for exploring culturally rich
traditional villages
• Simla, the summer capital of the British Raj
• Chandigarh, a modern city of India designed by the
renowned Swiss architect Le Corbusier
•
Haridwar and Rishikesh, two of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites, on the
banks of the Ganges
FESTIVALS :
We can propose you some fixees dates of departure to attend the debut of
festivals in this region.
In that case the duration
of tour will be one day more than the actual itinerary.
o Dhungri Mella
o Dushera
Your journey day by day :
DAY 01: Arrival in Delhi
You will be
received at the airport. Transfer to and O/N in hotel.
DAY 02: Delhi to Amritsar - Train: 06hrs.
(train timing :- Departure from Delhi at 07h20 &
arrival Amritsar at 13h25) - O/N in hotel
AMRITSAR :
Established in 1577 by Ramdass, the fourth Guru of the Sikh. It is the
main Sikh center of the religion, and most big city of the state of
Penjab, lived by most of the Sikhs. The name of Amritsar "
ocean of
nectar ", results from the sacred lake which
shelters the famous golden
temple.
THE GOLDEN TEMPLE :
The golden temple, the Sikh jewel of the religion, is the nerve center
of the old town. Situated in the middle of the lake which
gave its name
to the city, he(it) shelters a priest who
reads in high speakers the
word penjabi of Granth Sahib,
sacred book(pound). The original of these
papers is kept
(preserved) in the temple and occasionally went out on the
occasion of processions. Attention to remove well its shoes and to
cover the head before penetrating within the temple, that we are
faithful or simple tourist.
BAGHA BORDER :
On the border
Indo-paktanaise, at 30 km from Amritsar, the changing of
the guard is a unique experience, in particular at sunset …
DAY 03: Amritsar to Dharamsala
(1830 m): Drive: 190 km/6 hrs
The
hill section of the tour starts with this drive into Kangra Valley.
Check into hotel in Dharamsala in the afternoon, and in the evening
stroll around the narrow alleyways of the suburb Mcleodganj, with
its
cosmopolitan crowds of Tibetans, Indians and
travelers from all over the
world. O/N in hotel.
DAY 04: Exploring
Dharamsala/Mcleodganj
Set
against the backdrop of the majestic Dhauladhar Range, the former
colonial retreat Mcleodganj rose to prominence after the large-scale
exodus of Tibetans from their homeland in 1959. It holds the residence
(called the Ocean of Tranquility) of His Holiness the
Dalai Lama. The
Tibetan government in exile has been based
here for over three and a
half decades. With traditional
architectural designs drawn from Tibet,
the impressive
Namgyal monastery is surrounded by a row of prayer wheels
and houses large images of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and
Avalokteshwara. Time permitting, the Tibetan handicraft centre can be
visited. O/N in hotel.
DAY 05: Dharamsala to Palampur (1219m), via Kangra: Drive: 90 km/ 03:30
The
old town of Kangra is
dotted with temples and has a ruined fort.
Brijeshwari
temple, once a repository of legendary wealth, has been
plundered by successive invaders; today this stone temple is a revered
site for pilgrims. Situated on a precipitous cliff overhanging the Ban
Ganga and Manjhi rivers, the ruins of Kangra Fort still
dominate Kangra
Valley. Masroor, 30 km away from Kangra,
has 15 temples hewn out of rock
in the Indo-Aryan style;
with its intricate carvings, it is a triumph
of the
rock-cut method of temple construction. Palampur, in the
foothills of the Dhauladhars, is known for its tea gardens. Its mild
climate makes it a pleasant place to visit; its colorful main street
crowded with gaily-attired local people and Gaddi (shepherd) women
is
interesting. Evening visit to tea garden. O/N in hotel.
DAY 06: Palampur to
Mandi (754m), via Baijnath, Rewalsar: Drive: 137 km
Visit
the ancient Shiva temple complex in Baijnath, 16
km from Palampur. The
temples are remarkable for their
proportions and architectural beauty.
Continue to
Rewalsar, meaning “pool Of ancient wisdom,” a sacred lake
that is like a dark jewel on a wooded hillside. Legend has itthat this
is a place from where Padmasambhava left for Tibet to
spread the word of
the Buddha in the 8th century AD. Continue
to Mandi, an important town
of Himachal Pradesh and
the gateway to Kullu Valley. We will visit its
well-known
shikhara-style temples of Bhootnath, Triloknath, Panchvakra
and Shyamakali at Tarna Hill. O/N in hotel.
DAY 07: Mandi to Manali (2000 m), via Cheni Kothi: Drive: 135
km
En
route we will take
a detour of a 30 km drive and an hour’s walk to
visit an ancient 9-story castle built by Queen Chehni. Continue to
Manali, one of India’s most popular hill stations, known for its
panoramic views and adventure activities. O/N in hotel.
DAY 08: Manali and Around
Visit
Hadimba temple in Dhungri, a
pagoda style temple dedicated to a
demoness, in the middle of
a cedar forest; and the temple of Gayatri
Devi in Jagatsukh,
an ancient capital of the Kullu rajas. Also visit the
pretty village of Naggar, with its castle, now converted into a hotel,
Shiva temple and temple of Goddess Tripurasundari, and the Roerich Art
Gallery, which houses the works of the Russian painter and
philosopher
Nicholas Roerich. Back to Manali in the
evening and O/N in hotel.
DAY 09: Manali to Simla (1900m): Drive: 250 km
The
road goes through several villages, with a lunch stop on
the way in
local restaurant. Magnificent view of the
Himalayan foothills all along
as you approach Simla, the
summer capital of the British Raj, known as
“the
queen of the hills.” Evening stroll in the mall. O/N in hotel.
DAY 10: Exploring Simla
Visit
the temple of the Monkey God at
Jhaku Hill (beware of monkeys!). Also
visit the museum
at the former Vice Regal Lodge, which now houses the
Indian Institute of Advanced Studies. O/N in hotel.
DAY 11: Simla to Chandigarh: Drive: 150 km/ 04
hrs
We
head back for the
plains, moving along a winding road through villages
and forests till we reach Chandigarh, one of India’s few
“planned”
cities, designed by the famous
Swiss architect Le Corbusier. Visit the
famous Rock
Garden, a magical garden fashioned out of stones and
multi-colored pieces from throwaway items by Nek Chand. It attracts
large numbers of visitors and is said to be India’s second most
visited
site after the Taj Mahal. The Rose Garden, spread
over 30 acres of
beautifully landscaped gardens and
containing about 1,600 varieties of
roses, is the
largest garden in Asia. There is also a museum and art
gallery. O/N in hotel.
DAY 12: Chandigarh to Rishikesh (230 m): Drive: 252 km/6 hrs
We
depart for the sanctuary of saints and sadhus,
Rishikesh. Situated on
the banks of the river Ganga and
surrounded on three sides by Himalayan
ranges, Rishikesh
has been known as a celestial abode from medieval
times, and
is one of India’s greatest pilgrimage centers. Traditionally,
sages and sadhus have sojourned here before undertaking arduous
pilgrimages to distant Himalayan peaks. Important spots here include
Rishikund, the tank where Lord Rama bathed, according to legend, and the
Raghunath temple. Rishikesh is a major center of yoga and
meditation;
visit some ashrams for a feel of the
place. Go for the evening ritual at
Triveni Ghat; this is a
major attraction here, with hundreds of people
gathering
on the banks of the Ganga to pray and set flowers and oil
lamps floating along the river. O/N in hotel.
DAY 13: Rishikesh to Haridwar: Drive: 24 km
Leave
for another famous Hindu pilgrimage
center, Haridwar, stopping en route
at Naina Devi temple on a
hill and Shanti Kunj, the famous ashram of
the Gayatri
Pariwar organization. Haridwar (literally, “gateway to God”)
town stands on the right bank of the Ganga at the foot of the Shivalik
Range. It is one of the four pilgrim centers (the others
are Prayag
(Allahabad), Ujjain and Nasik) where Kumbh Mela, a
mass pilgrimage, is
held every twelve years. Millions
of devotees take a holy dip in the
sacred river Ganga,
seeking emancipation from worldly sins. One of the
main
attractions at Haridwar is meditation or worship at Har ki Pauri by
the Ganga, where occurs every evening a grand arti (prayer) charged
with the emotion, the air resounding with the music and chants offered
as worship of the Lord. Devotees float hundreds of
“boats” made of
leaves and filled with
flowers and oil lamps and visit the Daksha
Mahadevi temple.
Spend the evening at Har ki Pauri, joining the grand
arti. O/N in hotel.
DAY 14: Haridwar to Delhi: Train: 240 km / 05 hrs
(Train timing :- Depatrue at 06h22 & Arrival at 11h15 )
On
arrival transfer to hotel. Half day tour of Delhi,
covering Qutub
Minar, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and
including a rickshaw ride from Jama
Masjid to Red
Fort. O/N in hotel.
DAY 15: Exploring Delhi and Departure
Half day
tour of Bahai Temple, Humayun’s Tomb. Afternoon free. Evening transfer to
airport for onward destination.
Departure : From two persons onward
Size of the group: minimum 2 persons, maximum 14 persons.
For the prices, please consult
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