Day 01    Delhi – Haridwar
Morning transfer to Railway station to board train for Haridwar.
Upon arrival in Haridwar, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Haridwar is considered very holy, as this is the point from where the Ganges emerges from the Himalayas to begin its slow progress across the plains. The main ghat ‘Har ki Pairi’ (the footsteps of God) is suppose to be the precise spot where the Ganges leaves the mountains and enters the plains. Consequently the river’s power to wash away sins at this spot is superlative and endorsed by a footprint of Vishnu left on a stone here.

Lined with temples looking on to the river, the ghats (river landings for bathing) have worshippers bathing early in the morning and the spectacular Ganga Arti (worship of the river Ganga with lamps) in the evenings. In the distance are the Himalayan peaks, and all around forests and hill shrines. The atmosphere, the rituals and the view around Haridwar all serve to give the uninitiated a glimpse into Hindu religious philosophy.
Overnight at hotel

Day 02    Haridwar
Full day at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at hotel


Day 03    Haridwar – Rishikesh
Morning drive to Rishikesh (27 kms). Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Rishikesh is one of the best-located pilgrimage centres along the right side of the bank of the Ganga. The holy river emerging from the high mountains not far from here, runs deep and silent through the thickly wooded hills of the Terai that straddle this region. A breathtaking experience of natural beauty and undiscovered wildlife await here. Not to mention the peace and tranquillity of a landscape associated with `munis and meditation. According to legend, sage Raibhya Rishi, undertook staunch penance at Rishikesh to please God. In answer to his meditation, god appeared here, manifested as `Rishikesh and the place thus came to be called after him. Today, Rishikesh has become a centre for learning and research in yoga and meditation the renowned Indian methods for mental and physical health. Overnight at hotel

Day 04    Rishikesh
Morning visit the rope-bridge `Lakshman Jhoola which stands majestically here, as a landmark. This is where Lord Ramas brother Lakshman is said to have crossed the river on a jute rope. The old Lakshman temple is situated on the western bank.
Rest of the day at leisure for own activities.
In the evening, visit the Triveni Ghat by the Ganges River to witness evening "aarti" which starts at 1800 hrs. Hundreds of people congregate here each evening to witness traditional Hindu prayer.
Overnight at hotel

Day 05    Rishikesh – Haridwar – Delhi
Morning at leisure for own activities.
Evening drive to Haridwar Railway Station to board the train for Delhi.
Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 06    Delhi
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the ‘rickshaw ride’ for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through “Chandni Chowk” or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

This afternoon you will be taken to visit New Delhi drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. Overnight at hotel

Day 07    Delhi – Onward journey
Morning transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Depart: Delhi