Almost every year thousands of devotees flock to the holy city of North India seeking inner peace. What attracts us all to the city is its tranquil environment and the sacred religious sites of this place offer the perfect location for people to discover their spiritual selves. Peace is all you get, even for people who do not believe in any particular religion but spirituality.
The serenity and divinity of these cities help many achieve a perfect harmony of mind and soul. Tourists and pilgrims who want to travel to these pious cities can explore numerous options for religious tour packages here at Stay N Explore.
Day 1: Delhi (Arrival)
Welcome to Delhi- the capital city of India! You will meet our tour representative at Delhi International Airport. He/she will accompany you to your pre-booked hotel. Relax & Unwind yourself at the hotel. In the evening, enjoy shopping in local markets & spend leisure time at the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi – Haridwar (235 km/ 5 hrs)
Have breakfast at the hotel. The next Destination is Haridwar. Within 5 hours of the ride, you will arrive in the holy city Haridwar. Check-in at the hotel. Relax and when you are ready, explore the gorgeous temples in the city such as Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi temple, etc. Later this evening, do participate in the Gange Aarti at Har ki Pauri. Stay at the hotel overnight.
Day 3: Haridwar – Rishikesh – Haridwar (20 km/ 45 mint – One way)
In the morning, after breakfast, get on a short ride to the Yoga City Rishikesh. Explore famous destinations in the city Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Parmath Niketan Ashrams. These are internationally recognized as a center of Philosophical studies, yoga, and meditation. In the evening get back to Haridwar, Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Haridwar – Delhi (235 km/ 5 hrs)
Wake up with a fresh breeze of the holy city Haridwar. Have breakfast in the morning and get ready to travel back to Delhi.
Today, get to explore Old and New Delhi. The first destination would be the largest mosque in India Jama Masjid & the greatest Mughal architecture Red Fort. Explore the oldest streets of the city sitting in a rickshaw. Also, shop from the cheapest and oldest market of Old Delhi in Chandni Chowk. Also visit Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, which is a memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the 16th century & renowned as World Heritage Site.
Qutub Minar, the tallest minaret in the world & a perfect example of Indo-Islamic architecture & listed in UNESCO’s world heritage site. Also visit India Gate & President House, the official residence of the President of India. In the evening come back, we will drop you to your hotel. Relax and spend the night at your cozy stay.
Day 5: Delhi – Jaipur (270 km/ 5 hrs)
Today we will move towards Jaipur - The Pink City. Upon arrival, Check-In at the hotel. Relax and unwind. Later this evening, visit the most authentic and Vintage styled Rajasthani Resort Chawki Dhani. There are a lot of activities organized here in the evening like puppet shows, camel rides, folk dances, and music along with Rajasthani dinner. After a fun evening, a full tummy, have a great night at your Royal Stay. We will see you in the morning.
Day 6: Jaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast in the morning you will be taken to Amber Fort, the majestic fort located at the top of Aravali Hills. Take a short ride on the elephant’s back to reach the fort, an overwhelming experience.
Come back to the city & visit the City Palace & Observatory, a perfection of Rajput & Mughal architecture, Palace of Winds popular as Hawa Mahal, a five storied building built in 1799 to enable the royal ladies to view the outside life & world. In the evening visit the local markets like Johari Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Chandpol market. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Jaipur – Abhaneri – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (260 km/ 5 hrs)
In the morning after breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Agra on the way enjoying the village tour, Abhaneri, Chand Baori is a step well situated in the village of Abhaneri, Chand Baori consists of 3,500 narrow steps over 13 storeys. It extends approximately 30 m India’s,100 ft) into the ground making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India. It is located opposite Harshat Mata Temple and was constructed in AD 800. Later visit Fatehpur Sikri, known as Ghost City. Visit the tomb of Salim Chishti, Akbar’s residential complex. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel.
Later in the afternoon take a guided tour to the visit of Agra Fort, the majestic fort of red sandstone stands on the banks of river Yamuna, continue to Itmad-ud-Daula’s tomb. After which visit the magnificent TAJ MAHAL, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan is a perfect example of most extravagant love. Stay Overnight at hotel.
Note: Taj Mahal is close on Friday.
Day 8: Agra – Mathura – Delhi (210 km/ 4 hrs) – Varanasi (By Air)
Today have early breakfast, After that get driven to Mathura, The birth place of lord Krishna. Arrive there & visit small and large temples like Dwarkadhish Temple, Radharaman Temple, Rangaji temple, Krishna Janambhoomi and Kusum Sarovar.
Later, move towards New Delhi airport to board the flight to Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi & check in to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Varanasi – Sarnath – Varanasi (Sightseeing)
After breakfast, get ready to explore Sarnath, approximately 10 km (6.2ml) from Varanasi City. Sarnath is where the Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon in a Deer Park. It makes Sarnath one of the most venerated Buddhist places. Besides Buddhism, Sarnath is also connected with Jainism. There are many Buddhist monuments and edifices at Sarnath. The main attractions of Sarnath are Archaeological and Excavation Area (Sarnath, Deer park), Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhammek Stupa. Later come back to Varanasi & visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple area, also known as the Golden Temple. (The temple itself is open to Hindu only), Tulsi Manas Temple, Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Mandir.
In the evening, experience the Hindu ritual Aarti. Aarti also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when offering of lamps is being offered. Hindus in India worship the river Ganges as goddess. Every evening in Varanasi, aarti is performed at the Dashashwamedh ghat. We can watch it from the Ghat or from the waterside in a boat. It is a beautiful, resonant, and majestic spectacle with a very precise choreography involving rituals performed by several priests with the sound of bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit mantras. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Varanasi Leisure
After early breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure, you can explore local markets. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11: Varanasi departure
In the morning, after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Varanasi airport to board your return flight to your hometown with beautiful memories of Incredible India.
