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   GURUDWARA TOUR 9 Days / 8 Nights             RT289

Tour Details

DELHI GURUDWARAS - HARIDWAR - RISHIKESH - JOSHIMATH - HEMKUND - GOVINDGHAT - RUDRPRAYAG - DELHI

Day 1 Arrive

Arrive Delhi airport, received by our representative and transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Hotel.

 

 

Day 2  : Delhi - Gurudwaras

After breakfast drive for full day Darshans of Gurudwaras visitng : Bangla Sahib, Rakabganj Gurudwara, Gurudwara Nanak Piao, Gurudwara Sheeshganj, Gurudwara Majnu Ka Tila, Gurudwara Bala Sahib Ji and Gurudwara Moti Bagh Sahib Ji. Overnight at hotel. (B)

 

Day 3  : Delhi - Haridwar (200 kms By Road)

Morning pick up from hotel proceed for Haridwar. Arrive Haridwar & transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit various temples including Pareshwar Mahadev Temple, Daksha Mahadev Temple and Mansa Devi Temple. Evening visit Har-ki-Pauri (the footstep of God)- one of the most sacred Ghats in India. People say that this Ghat was built by Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. This Ghat is also known as Brahmakund. Later witness Aarti of the Holy River Ganges. Aarti is the beautiful ceremony in which Diyas (the Oil Lamps) are offered to God. Aarti can be done to a deity in the temple or it can be done to a saint. It is performed to God, in any manifestation, any form, by any name. The essence of the Aarti ceremony is a time when we say "Thank You," and we offer the light of our thanks, the light of our love and the light of our devotion. We realise that the small Diya is nothing compared to the divine light which shines on us all day. Night stay in Haridwar. (B)

 

Day 4 : Haridwar - Rishikesh (24 kms By Road)

This morning, after breakfast spend 01 hour with astrologer to discover your future, love fortune, lucky number, compatibility with your life partner, zodiac signs, professional astrological information or any other information required by you. Later drive to Rishikesh - also known as the 'Place of Sages', at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga. It is believed that God by the name of 'Hrishikesh' had appeared as an answer to the hard penances by Rabhiya Rishi and henceforth the place derived its name. It is the starting point for the Char Dham Pilgrims but also for the people who are interested in meditation, yoga and other aspects of Hinduism.

In Rishikesh visit Laxman Jhula- a hanging bridge on the river Ganga is one of the most famous spot in Rishikesh. According to Indian mythology, Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama crossed the Ganga with the help of hanging bridge made of Jute. The bridge offers a scenic view of the river Ganga as it tumbles down to Haridwar.

Visit Bharat Mandir - the oldest temple in Rishikesh, near the Triveni Ghat. This temple is dedicated to Bharat, the younger brother of Lord Ram. Also visit Sitla Mata Mandir, Ram Jhoola, Shiva Temple and Ashrams. Optional activities - White water rafting. Overnight at hotel
.   (B)

 

Day 5  : Rishikesh - Karanprayag - Joshimath (290 kms By Road)

Morning after breakfast, drive to reach Joshimath (1874 mt / 253Km) which is the winter abode of Lord Badrinath. Evening arrive at Joshimath and check into the hotel for Overnight stay. (B)

 

Day 6  : Joshimath - Govindghat - Ghangariya (Trek 13 kms - Drive 18 kms)

After breakfast, drive to reach Govindghat (1828 mt / 22Km). Start trekking to reach Ghangaria (3049 mt / 14 km Trek). Ghangaria is also known as GOVIND DHAM, It is the base camp for visiting Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. (B)

 

Day 7  : Ghangariaya - Hemkund - Ghangariya (Trek 16 kms)

Early in the morning start trekking (7 Km) to reach "HEMKUND SAHIB". One of the most revered of all Sikh Shrines, The Hemkund Sahib, the Worlds Highest Gurudwara, is situated at an altitude of 4,329 mts. In the afternoon trek down to reach Ghangariya. Evening is free for rest & relaxation. Overnight at hotel. (B)

 

Day 8  : Ghangariaya - Govindghat - Rudraprayag (Drive 148 kms - Trek 16 kms)

Morning after early breakfast, start return trek to Govindghat and then drive to Rudraprayag via Joshimath and Karnaprayag. On arrival, check into hotel. At the confluence of Mandikini and Alaknanda river, Rudraprayag is a Hindu Pilgrimage centre. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel. (B)

 

Day 9  : Rudraprayag - Rishikesh - Delhi (Drive 148 kms - 350 kms by Road)

Early breakfast and drive to Delhi via Rishikesh for your further destination. (B)


Bangla Sahib


Aarti of Holy River Ganges



Ganga Ghat



Joshimath



Govindghat



Hemkund Sahib



Hemkund Sahib



Rudraprayag


* Best Season : May - October except Monsoon due to Rains and Landslide, however the trip depends on climate conditions

* All distances are approximately.

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