NORTH INDIA WITH HARIDWAR AND DHARAMSHALA - 11 DAYS
NORTH INDIA WITH HARIDWAR AND DHARAMSHALA
Northern part of India has many hill stations due to the presence of Himalayan Mountain range. Kangda district of Himachal Pradesh is full of many such hill stations that are very beautiful and close to the nature. Dharamshala is the main hill station in the valley of Kangda, which is situated in the mountain ranges of Shivalik and Dhouldhar. Kangda valley is full of beautiful tea gardens, hills full of thick green trees, and the natural beauty of its own due to its geographic location.
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01
ARRIVAL - DELHI
Meet Assistance upon arrival and transfer to the Hotel
02
DELHI - CITY TOUR - AMRITSAR (TRAIN)
Morning visit India Gate and Presidential Palace. We will approach the House – Museum Gandhi more about the history of the country. In the afternoon we go into the alleys of Old Delhi with its bazaars thematic and its timeless atmosphere reminiscent of the seventeenth century the city. In the area, there is the possibility of visiting the Jama Masjid and Red Fort, India’s capital emblematic monuments. Then we go to the station to catch the train to Amritsar. Overnight at hotel.
03
AMRITSAR
We will be full to contact this exciting city day. The visit to the Golden Temple of day is mandatory and allow us to enter the heart of Amritsar, the Harmandir Sahib. You have to do a little tail, very well organized. The standard offering is a sweet semolina and syrup which is then returned to the faithful at the output of temple. The head should be covered during the tour. Beside the Golden Temple is Jallianwala Bagh, a garden where slaughter of Indians by British troops took place. It is a place of martyrdom and So respect is demanded to visitors. In the afternoon we approach the only open border between India and Pakistan Wagah Border where each evening takes place a change of guard very theatrical stages the ill will and bravery of both armies. Overnight at hotel. * Recommendation: At night, the holy book Guru Granth Sahib or Golden Temple leaves in a procession multitudinous. Attend this time sharing the fervor of the Sikhs to the book, which is considered the last teacher of re
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AMRITSAR - DHARAMSHALA
The road to the enclave of Dharamshala, atop the Himalayas, take us through mid-mountain landscapes, hillsides planted with rice paddies and women dressed in a thousand colors that work in the fields. Passed Dharamshala being a famous enclave when the Government of India granted refuge to the Dalai Lama. Everything in the city and its Tibetan nearby has reminiscences and, therefore, the traveler will contact this community and the Buddhism as in any other place outside of Tibet. We stay in the village of McLeod Ganj, at the foot of the Dauladar. Overnight at hotel.
05
DHARAMSHALA
McLeod Ganj is a crossroads that will allow us to make pleasant walks. From the village, short stroll takes you to the Temple of the Dalai Lama, his official residence. The faithful flock to the temple and encircle as a form of meditation and prayer. many other monasteries allow us to find a place of peace. Tibetan monks and nuns always show great kindness to those interested in their religion and culture. We can also walk to the waterfall Bagsu, in a beautiful spot. Overnight at hotel. * Recommendation: Attend dialectic exercises taking place afternoons in the temple of the Dalai Lama. Young monks embroiled in discussions about topics of study with a peculiar form of debate.
06
DHARAMSHALA- CHANDIGARH
We descend to the plain, the capital of Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh is an example of the modernizing wishes Independent India. Nehru Custom Le Corbusier to design a city that was cocapital of Punjab and Haryana and demonstrate the desire of the young Republic of focusing on the development and rationality. Chandigarh is a strange experiment with his rationalist urbanism, its gardens and architecture of concrete, although the Locals claim it is a great place to live. Worth a visit to the Rock Garden and the Rose Garden. night in hotel.
07
CHANDIGARH - RISHIKESH
We left Chandigarh to the Ganges. The sacred river that crosses northern India has in Haridwar and Rishikesh one especially attractive. Every day, thousands of pilgrims visit these cities Uttarkhand to bathe in the still clean river water before it leaves the Himalayas. Overnight at hotel.
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RISHIKESH- HARIDWAR - RISHIKESH
We will devote the day to know Rishikesh, known as the City of the Divine. Here the holy men retreated when decided to start a life of poverty and meditation. The faithful were coming to learn from these masters and thus created one of the most important places in yoga, meditation and Hindu knowledge. The nuclei of Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula around two large suspension bridges across the Ganges are articulated and is not uncommon to see believers performing their ritual baths. Those who wish will have the opportunity to bathe in its waters. In the afternoon, we will go to the nearby town of Haridwar to witness the Har Ki Pauri aarti, one of the nicest places sacred in India, which concentrates thousands of faithful every day to attend the ceremony of fire. Overnight at hotel.
09
UDAIPUR - PUSHKAR
The road that separates Pushkar Udaipur returns us to the desert culture, because Pushkar is still a camel important center. The holy city of Pushkar has one of the few temples dedicated to Lord creator Brahma. Make a pooja or offering in its waters brings visitors good luck. We can continue walking through the alleys where sadhus and pilgrims abound and enjoy the relaxed Sardar Bazar environment. At the end of the day, a sunset behind the ghats give us an unforgettable view Lake. Overnight at hotel.
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AGRA - DELHI - TRANSFER AIRPORT
Morning visit the Taj Mahal. This architectural gem is best enjoyed with soft lights dawn when changing colors of the sky reflected on the marble. The tomb that Shah Jahan built for his wife Mumtaz Mahal is a World Heritage Site and is considered one of the 7 Wonders of the World. prior to leave Agra, stop to visit the Agra Fort, the imperial palace of the Mughals, built in sandstone red on the banks of Yamuna River. Its marble palaces offer us the latest views on the stunning Taj Mahal. Departure to Delhi, where we will have a few hours before transfer to airport. * Recommendation: Visit one of the trendiest neighborhoods to see another India. Hauz Khas Village, with its artists, designers and bohemians, may be an interesting point and end, in addition to a wide range dining and entertainment.
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DELHI - YOUR COUNTRY
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