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8 Days Spiritual Ganges Tour Package
- Delhi – Mathura – Agra – Allahabad - Varanasi
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
Overview
Delightful India Holidays India offers wonderful tour package of heritage and pilgrimage tourism destinations of India for Delhi, Mathura, Agra, Allahabad and Varanasi for 8 days. Book this travel package and explore famous temples of Mathura, Allahabad and Varanasi. The vivacious and ceremonial features of India are spread along the banks of the Ganges/Ganga River. It originates from the Himalayas and flows downwards towards the East to empty out into the Bay of Bengal. The river is considered as a sacred place, which brings a huge number of pilgrims to the spot for a simple dip or to release the ashes of their deceased family members. The banks of the river truly hold some great religious, cultural and traditional significance. The Ganges Tour is a package that lasts for 8 days- 7 nights and covers the major destinations along its banks or its Tributaries. It is more of a spiritual tour but it is equally alluring for just the tourists, you simply get engulfed in the air of Ganga.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN DELHI
After arrival at Delhi Airport, meet our DIH representative who’ll escort you to the one of our listed hotels in Delhi. Check-in at the hotel to relax in the cozy comfort of its room. Delhi the capital city of India is always alive with activity. You will be amazed to see colorful crowds moving through public places like markets. In the evening you may venture out to explore the pulsating nightlife of Delhi.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
DAY 2 DELHI
After having your breakfast in the morning, leave for a full day sightseeing tour of Delhi. On the 2nd day of the tour, embark on a city tour of Delhi. The major tourist attractions scheduled for the day are Qutab Minar, Red Fort, India Gate, the Jama Masjid, Humanyun Tomb, President’s House, Lotus Temple and Chandni Chowk. In the evening revisit Red Fort to witness the impressive light and sound show.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
DAY 3 DELHI - MATHURA
Soon after your breakfast is over, you prepare to leave for Mathura. It is fairly close to Delhi and takes around 3 hours to reach. Mathura is one of the main pilgrim destinations of the devotees of Lord Krishna, as it is the birthplace of the Lord. On arrival, you check in at the hotel and leave for the Mathura city tour. It has numerous temples with its own significance; among them some are popular like the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple at the site where the Lord was born. The Vishram Ghat is where the Lord rested after defeating the tyrant; another important temple is the Dwaekadeesh temple where all the devotees assemble during any festival. In the evening you return to the hotel.
DAY 4 MATHURA – AGRA – ALLAHABAD (BY TRAIN)
After breakfast you will be leaving for Agra which only takes around 1 and a half hour to reach. Once you are in Agra the sightseeing follows, the main attraction in Agra includes The Taj Mahal; one of the seven wonders of the world. Others are Agra Fort which is huge and breathtaking; the tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah is also made intricately.
In the evening you get to the station to catch the Express Train for Allahabad, it is an overnight journey.
DAY 5 ALLAHABAD - VARANASI
In the morning, at Allahabad, you will be escorted to your hotel by the attendants. Breakfast will be served and after that you have Allahabad exploration to start with. You will visit the Sangam, it is a point where the River Ganges, River Yamuna and the mythological Saraswati merge. You then get to see the Allahabad Fort, the Ashoka pillar and some temples and Ghats. You head towards Varanasi after lunch; it takes 4 hours to reach there. On reaching Varanasi, you check in at the hotel and relax for the evening.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.
DAY 6 VARANASI
On waking up, you will go for a boat ride on the Ganges. This experience is very mystical and peaceful at the same time, it is exciting to see the people offering their prayers and taking a dip in the river. Later in the day you will be taken for a city trip to some important sites like the Bharat Mata Temple, Vishwanath temple, the University and more.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.
DAY 7 VARANASI – DELHI (BY TRAIN)
After breakfast you will leave for Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhists. It is here that the Lord Buddha delivered his sermons to his disciples. All the major attractions are mostly Buddhist temples and stupas, among them are the Dhamekha Stupa, the Archeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa. In the afternoon you can take some rest, and at evening you depart for Delhi by Train. It is an overnight journey.
DAY 8 DEPARTURE FROM DELHI
In the morning, on reaching Delhi, you check in at the hotel. The whole day is given for you to relax in the comfort of the hotel. Later in the evening get transferred to the Delhi airport to catch the flight for onward destination. The tour ends with the sweet memories with Delightful India Holidays.
Tour Includes:
- AC Car with proficient driver
- An accompanying proficient English Speaking guide for entire tour
- A Mixed of Walking Tour
- Water bottle for guest
Note: Monument entrance fee can be paid directly at the monument.
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