Varanasi GT Rishikesh Tour

GT with Varanasi & Rishikesh Tour

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Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Jaipur, Rishikesh, Haridwar

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We provide 3, 4 & 5 star hotels on request

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The Varanasi is known for its hours of dawn, when the city is in its most serene state. Varanasi is an important city for Hindus since it is dedicated to the god Shiva. There is a belief that bathing in the Ganges will help to purify them and wash away their sins.

Agra fort is the Gem of Mughal era. There are no unique words to express Agra. An earth-shattering symbol of love at India.

Rishikesh is a small serene town famous for meditation and yoga. It is Gateway to the Himalayas and being on the bank of river Ganges it is an ideal destination for adventure activities like rafting, trekking, rock climbing, kayaking etc.

In Haridwar Kumbh Mela, millions of pilgrims, devotees, and tourists congregate in Haridwar to perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of the river Ganges to wash away their sins to attain Moksha.

Day1

ARRIVAL DELHI

Upon arrival in Delhi airport, meet and greet by Aip our representative and then proceed to Hotel for check in. Overnight in Delhi.

Delhi
Day2

DELHI – VARANASI

Morning fly to Varanasi, on the banks of the sacred Ganges River, is one of the oldest living cities in the world. For Hindus the city is a very special place of pilgrimage. Hindus consider that a dip in the holy Ganges washes away all the sins and purifies the soul. Upon arrival in Varanasi meet & assistance by our representative, then transfer to your hotel. After freshup visit to kashi vishwanath temple, The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. Kashi Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one the 12 jyothirlinga temples. Later visit Then visit Durga Temple, Kalbhairav temple & Bharat Mata Mandir. Evening enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges to witness an Aarti ceremony, a very powerful and uplifting spiritual ritual that uses fire as an offering. It's made in the form of a small 'diya' with a candle and flowers and a large number of these are floated down the river, a truly magical sight. Overnight in Varanasi.

Varanasi | Breakfast
Day3

VARANASI – ALLAHABAD – VARANASI

Early morning proceed for a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the sunrise and the cremation ghats to witness the living tradition of one of the world's oldest religions. Then back to hotel and take breakfast. Then move to Allahabad, On arrival Enjoy the holy bath in river Ganga and in Sangam (Meeting point) of the three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati. Then Hanuman Temple, Anand Bhavan - one of the country’s best-running museums in memory of Jawahar Lal Nehru. Evening back to Varanasi. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Varanasi | Breakfast
Day4

VARANASI – DELHI – AGRA

Morning fly to Delhi, On arrival proceed to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra, check into the hotel. Thereafter, enjoy sightseeing tour of Agra covering Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daulah and Taj Mahal. Overnight stay in Agra.

Agra | Breakfast
Day5

AGRA – DELHI

Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, one the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1631 and it took 18 years and over 20,000 craftsmen to complete this monument in memory by an emperor for his beloved queen. Legend has it that once construction was completed, the emperor had the architects hands cut off, and blinded, so he would never be able to duplicate the structure anywhere else. After breakfast proceed to Delhi. Enroute visit Akshardham Temple. On arrival Delhi visit Parliament House, India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Gandhi Memorial and Qutub Minar Complex. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Delhi | Breakfast
Day6

DELHI – HARIDWAR

After breakfast proceed to Haridwar. On arrival check into hotel, Later visit Mansa devi temple and Chandi devi temple. Evening go for Ganga aarti. Overnight in Haridwar.

Haridwar | Breakfast
Day7

HARIDWAR – RISHIKESH – DELHI

After breakfast move to Rishikesh, On arrival visit Ram Jhula & Lakshman Jhula is an iron suspension bridge across the river Ganges. Then proceed to delhi. On arrival check into hotel. If time permits you can go for shopping. Overnight in Delhi.

Delhi | Breakfast
Day8

DELHI – DEPARTURE

After breakfast checkout from the hotel and visit sightseeing & shopping until transfer to Delhi airport for your onward journey with sweet memories of your holiday.

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Inclusion

Accommodation with breakfast in the selected hotels on twin or triple sharing basis.
Meal Plan as per the itinerary.
Assisstance of driver cum guide.
All transfers and sightseeing by Air conditioned vehicle.
Driver allowance, Fuel charges, Parking, Toll, Interstate tax etc.

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International airfare and airport taxes.
Travel Insurance
All Entrances fees
Tips and porter charges
Personal expenses.
Any other services not specified above

DELHI

1. Red Fort - The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi, capital of India. Nearly 200 years, it was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty, until 1856. It is located in the centre of Delhi and houses a number of museums.

2. Qutub Minar - The Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, it is the most popular monument in India. The red sandstone tower of Qutb Minar is 72.5 meter high.

3. Humayun’s Tomb - Humayun's tomb, this magnificent garden tomb is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India. The reason to build this Tomb to house the mortal remains of Humayun, the second Mughal Emperor of India.

4. India Gate - The India Gate is a war memorial to Undivided Indian Army soldiers who died during World War I, located astride the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the "ceremonial axis" of New Delhi, India, formerly called Kingsway.

5. Lotus Temple - The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, is built in the shape of a lotus flower was completed in1986 it is set among the lush green landscaped gardens. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city.

6. Old Delhi - Old Delhi or Purani Dilli was founded as a walled city of Delhi, India, founded as Shahjahanabad in 1639, when Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor at the time, decided to shift the Mughal capital from Agra.

AGRA

1. Taj Mahal - The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. Come to unfold the pages from the past to churn the charm out of its mystique and enrich your imagination about this marvel of an epic in stone, The Taj!

2. Agra Fort - Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. The fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Before the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi, It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638. Agra Fort has many secret subterranean apartments and edifices.

3. Tomb of Akbar the Great - Akbar’s tomb is the resting place of Akbar, Mughal Emperor. This is the mausoleum that Akbar chose for himself but could not finish it during his time. However, people choose winter, as it will be pleasing with mild climate.

4. Itmad-ud-Daula - This monument is considered as an inspiration for the world wonder, Taj Mahal was also named as 'Baby Taj'. However, the tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah is a more delicate artwork with marble lattice screens and fine carvings.

5. Jama Mosque - Jama Masjid in Agra is opposite the Agra fort is one of the largest mosques in India. Every Friday, special prayers are conducted at this mosque which is attended by thousands of devotees.

VARANASI

1. Ganga Aarti - Each evening the boats on the River Ganga converge at the Dashashwamedha Ghat for the magical Aarti. Five-seven young priests follow a practiced routine with flaming lamps, incense sticks, conches and other holy paraphernalia to a live bhajan sung on the microphone

2. Boat ride along River Ganga - Boating down the Ganga River during sunrise is one of the main attractions in Varanasi. One can observe here the Hindu way of life along the banks of the Ganga (Ghats) River.

3. Ghat Sandhya - Daily evening a dedicated team of “culture enthusiasts”, quietly descend upon the Gangamahal-Reewa Ghat from different corners of city and bring the venue to life at around 6:00 pm that is ornamented with soulful gala of music & dance.

4. Shopping of Silk Sarees - Varanasi is famous for its Silk Sarees and the brocades hand-woven in Gold or Silver thread. These masterpieces of elegance and artwork have always fascinated the to-be brides and Saree aficionados.

5. Shopping of Stone-Carved Toys - The city also offers stone-carved toys. Varanasi is also a good place to shop for musical instruments like sitar and tabla. The cost of the instrument depends primarily on the type of wood used.