Divine Journey to India

Day 01 – Delhi
On arrival at the Delhi airport/railway station you will be escorted by our tour representative. Delhi the capital and the third largest, state of India. The city stands at the west bank of the Yamuna River at the narrowest point between the Aravali hills and the Himalayas. This bustling city has a blend of the old and the new, the oriental and the western, the quiet and the congested. ‘Delhi’ the name brings the images of not just a city, it also spells splendour. It is a place where history is elegantly preserved by modernity. Check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Delhi consists of two parts mainly Old Delhi and New Delhi. Visit the most interesting places like the Red Fort – Shah Jahan’s elegant citadel constructed of red sandstone, Lahori Gate – the main gate to the fort facing towards Lahore, Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India, India Gate – a war memorial, Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Connaught Palace – the business and tourist center, Jantar Mantar, Rashtrapati Bhavan – official resident of the President of India, National Museum, Qutb Minar complex, etc. Later in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02 – Delhi – Agra
Morning after breakfast, enjoy the drive to Agra. Agra the royal seat and the capital of the yesteryears, the city of Mughal splendour is only 200 kms away from Delhi. Agra is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World the ‘Taj Mahal’ it is the symbol of love. The architectural wealth at Agra has secured its place on the international map. On reaching Agra check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure at the hotel.

Day 03 – Agra
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal – the world’s most famous symbol of love which stands on the banks of the river Yamuna, the Agra Fort, Moti Masjid also called as the Pearl Mosque, Jahangir’s Palace – the private residence inside the fort, Panch Mahal – the five storied palace and other places. Later in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04 – Agra – Fatepur Sikri – Jaipur
Morning after breakfast, drive to Jaipur via Fatepur Sikri. The imperial Fatepur Sikri is the ghost and the deserted city haunted by the memories of a golden past. It was the capital of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Emperor Akbar. The walls, palaces, baths, royal mint courts and the garden here still stand splendid in honour of the great visionary emperor. Spend some time at this beautiful place and later on continue your drive to the Jaipur. It is popularly referred as the Pink City and is one of the finest planned cities of India. The city of Jaipur becomes more enchanting at sunset when its reddish sandstone buildings get immersed in a magical glow. On reaching Jaipur check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at the hotel.

Day 05 – Jaipur
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace – a fine synthesis of traditional rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture, Jantar Mantar – the observatory, Hawa Mahal or also called as the palace of the winds – the highlight of Jaipur, the central museum, Birla Planetarium and others. Later in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 06 – Jaipur – Delhi
Morning after breakfast, drive to Delhi. On reaching Delhi check in hotel and spend the rest of the day shopping or at leisure at the hotel.

Day 07 – Delhi – Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast, drive to Rishikesh, which is popularly called as the ‘Yoga capital of the world’. The setting on the banks of the Ganges surrounded by hills on three sides is perfectly conducive to meditation, and the main areas for yoga study are far from the noisy centre of town. A dip in the holy Ganges is considered to refresh ones body and soul. It is the starting point for the Char Dham pilgrimage and is one of the main spiritual centres in India. Rishikesh has numerous ashrams, some of which are internationally recognized as centres of philosophical studies, yoga and meditation. On reaching Rishikesh check in hotel and spend the rest of the day in this beautiful

Day 08 Rishikesh:
Wake up early morning on this day to get involved in the meditation which is done here. Also try and spend sometime in the yoga classes which are conducted here. Later on after breakfast, drive out for the local tour and visit the famous temples like the Bharat Temple, Pushkar Temple, Raghunath Temple, Venkateshwara Temple, Chandra Manleswaran Temple, Rishikund Temple, the Triveni Ghat, Ram Jhul, Shivanand Ashram, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 09 Rishikesh – Haridwar:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Haridwar the other important holy place in India. It is situated on the right bank of the holy Ganges. Haridwar is associated with both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu and is one among the seven sacred cities of India. It is one of the main venues of the Kumba Mela which is held every twelve years. The word Haridwar means ‘Gateway to the abode of Gods’. It is the centre of herbal medicine and traditional studies at Gurukul Kangri. On reaching Haridwar check in hotel  later drive out for the local tour of the Haridwar . Visit the Mansa Devi Temple, Vaishnodevi Temple, Vilveshwar Mahadev Temple, chandi Devi Temple, Bharat Mata temple, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Akhandparam Dham Ashram, Maha Prabhu yoga and natural medical centre, Yogadham, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 10 Haridwar – Delhi – Bangalore:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Delhi airport to board your flight to Bangalore. On arrival at Bangalore airport, meet our tour representative who will escort you to the cab to be driven to the hotel. Bangalore also referred as Garden City or the Silicon Valley of India. It is regarded to be one of the India’s most progressive and liberal cities. This modern cosmopolitan and industrial city with its beautiful buildings, parks, gardens, broad tree-lined avenues welcomes the tourists. The official city of Bangalore was founded by Kempe Gowda. Check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Bull Temple, Kempe Gowda Fort, Tipu’s Summer Palace, Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park, Lalbagh botanical garden, Vidhan Soudha, Jawahar Nehru Planetarium, Musical fountain, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 11 Bangalore – Tirupathi:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Tirupathi – the famous temple town on the foothills of Tirumala. It is one of the most important shrines of India. The famous temple of Lord Venkateshwara also known as Balaji is situated here. The splendid vimana of Balaji is completely covered with gold. There are several temples at Tirupathi and the most important among them are the Govindaraja Swamy temple, goddess Alamelu Mangammal and Kodandarama Swamy temple. On reaching Tirupathi check in hotel and later on move out to visit the famous temple and the Kapila Tirtha the natural waterfall with a Shiva temple. Visit the Narayana Vanam which is believed to be the venue of the sacred marriage between Lord Venkateshwara and Goddess Padmavati. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 12 Tirupathi – Chennai:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Chennai. It is the capital and the principal       port-city of Tamil Nadu and regarded to be the ‘Gateway to the South’. It is most of the time called as the cultural capital of India for its deep-rooted traditions and heritage. Chennai was earlier called as Madras or Madaraspatanam. The charming features of Chennai are its allegiance to ancient traditions, no matter how modernized it has become at present. On reaching Chennai check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour of the city. Visit Fort St. George, the government museum complex, MGR film city, Birla Planetarium, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Marina beach – the second longest beach in the world, Crocodile bank, etc. Later in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 13 Chennai – Mahabalipuram:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Mahabalipuram also called as Mamallapuram. It was earlier a famous seaport which was found by the Pallavas however is today a fascinating archaeological site. The monuments of Mamallapuram, most of them rock-cut temple belong to the earlier phase of Dravidian temple architecture. There is a shore temple it is one of the oldest that has survived the ravages of time. On reaching Mahabalipuram check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Shore temple, the nine rock-cut cave temples, Crocodile bank, Thirukkalukundram, Tiger Caves – it houses a shrine of goddess Durga, Arjuna’s Penance – one of world’s largest and finest stone bas-relief, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 14 Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Pondicherry – the charming coastal town with a few enduring pockets of French culture and an ashram. The architecture, cuisine and even the housing reflects the legacy of the French. Pondicherry also has an ancient history record of being home to Agastya Muni. On reaching Pondicherry check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Raj Niwas, The Museum, the botanical garden, Auroville, the churches and temples, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 15 Pondicherry – Thanjavur:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Thanjavur. It was earlier the capital of the Chola, Nayak and the Maratha rulers. The city got its name as per the dying request of the demon, Thanja who was destroyed by Lord Vishnu. It is also referred as the ‘City of Refuge’ and is also popularly known as the ‘Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu’. The city has reached its zenith becoming the centre of Tamil learning and culture during the Chola rule. There are rare specimens of old art and architecture, inscriptions and paintings created centuries ago.  On reaching Thanjavur check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Brihadishwara temple one of the finest contributions by the Chola dynasty, the Palace Building, Saraswati Mahal, Sangitha Mahal, Karundhittangadi Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kuthanur – rare temples of goddess Saraswati, Manora, Poovanoor, Thiruppugalur dedicated to Lord Shiva, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 16 Thanjavur – Tirchy:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Tirchy - it is the forth largest town of Tamil Nadu. It is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri. The town and the rock fort temple were built by the Nayaks of Madurai. The rock fort temple looms at a spectacular height of 83 mts. on a massive rocky outcrop. This rock claims to be oldest in the world and is regarded to be older than the Himalayas. The Uchipillaiyar temple is the rock fort temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh is the main attractions here. On reaching Tirchy check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Rock Fort, St. John’s Church, Vayalur, Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, Jambukeshwara temple, Thiru Erumbur – a famous where Lord Shiva is worshipped, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 17 Tirchy – Madurai:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Madurai, one of the ancient most cities of India. It is one of south India’s oldest cities and has been a centre of learning and pilgrimage for centuries. The city is said to be blessed by Mauram (nectar) from Lord Shiva’s lock. Sri Meenakshi Amman located at the heart of the city is the famous tourist attractions here. It is the best example for the Dravidian style of architecture. The gopurams are covered with beautiful profusion of multicolored images of gods, goddesses, animals and mythical figures. Madurai is popularly known as the ‘Temple Town of South India’. On reaching Madurai check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Mahal, Mariamman Teppakulam tank, the government museum, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 18 Madurai – Rameshwaram:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Rameshwaram, popularly referred to be the Benaras of the South. It is a small island situated in the Gulf of Munnar, surrounded by the Bay of Bengal on one side and Indian Ocean on the other. This island spreads to an area of 52 sq kms and is represented in the form of the Panchajanya – the conch of Vishnu. The Ramanathaswamy temple is the main attraction here. On reaching Rameshwaram check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Ramanathaswamy temple facing the sea, Agni Tirtham, Shankaracharya Memorial, Rama temple, Gandhmadhana Parvatha, Dhanushkodi – the meeting place of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Tiruppullani, Kurusadai Islands, Ramanathapuram, Uttira Kosa Mangai, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 19 Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari. The place got its name from the Virgin Deity. It is a place where the three great seas, the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea, leave an indelible impression. Thousands of visitors assemble on the tip of the sea shore to get the view of the sunset. Particularly on the Full moon day sunset and moon rise can be seen simultaneously. It is one of the best views of nature. The city is also famous for the temple Parashakti popularly known as Kanya Kumari Amman. On reaching Kanyakumari check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Kumari Amman Temple, Konerishwarar Temple – it is about thousand years old and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Gandhi Memorial, Vivekananda Memorial, Tiruvalluvar Statue – a huge statue of Tamil Savant Poet has been instatlled on the minor rock adjacent to Vivekananda Memorial, St. Mary’s Church, Guganathaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Muttam, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 20 Kanyakumari – Trivandrum:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Trivandrum airport to board your flight towards your onwards destination.