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Follow th holy Ganges river in North India on this Private India Tour. Custom India Tours from Pyala Travel.
North India ; Slowly Down the Ganges' tour
private tour
Following India's holiest river
On this particular India tour, you follow the holiest river of India; the Ganges. Start your journey in Haridwar, where many pilgrims go every year to meditate. This is where the Ganges descends to the plains.
from 880,-
12 days
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Day 1 Arrival Delhi
Meeting and assistance on arrival at the International airport, our representative’s welcome and escort you by a private car to the hotel, whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, overnight stayDay 2 Delhi - Haridwar
Early morning after breakfast start journey to haridwar. Haridwar is a city in haridwar district of uttarakhand state in india. Haridwar is place where the river ganges enters in plain areas north india after flowing 250 kms from its origin gaumukh (gangotri glacier) it means gateway to the god. It is an ancient pilgrimage site situated in the foothills of the shivalik range in garhwal himalayas. after reaching Haridwar check in hotel and small fresh up. visit to har ki pauri, one of the most famous places in Haridwar, after every twelve years, the auspicious fair of hindus, the kumbh mela, is organised at this place and local bazaar. In the evening you will be taken to the Ganges River to witness the Aarti Ritual which has been taking place here for thousands for year
Day 3 Haridwar / excursion Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast proceed excursion to Rishikesh, visit lakshman jhula, which was built in 1939, is a suspension bridge, which is 450 ft long. in early 1889, this jhula was a hanging jute bridge, which was later rebuilt into suspended iron bridge. visit to lakshman temple, which is situated 5 km north of rishikesh on the right bank of river ganga, is an ancient temple. it is believed that lakshman performed tapa at the site of this temple. Shri tryambakeshwar temple is an ancient temple, situated on the banks of river ganga. set on the beautiful himalayan ranges, this temple is a religious abode of lord shiva and is also known as one of the twelve jyotirlingas. Evening return to Haridwar for overnight stay.
Day 4 Haridwar - nighttrain Allahabad
Morning free to explore the small town of Haridwar and Afternoon board Overnight train to Allahabad . Overnight in Boarded Train (14114 LINK EXPRESS HW 14.53 ALD 08.15)Day 5 Allahabad
Arrival Allahabad transfer to Hotel. Here you will get to see the Sangam (meeting point) of the three rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati (a mythological river). ,visit Ananda Bhawan and Hanuman Temple. Overnight in Allahabad
Day 6 Allahabad - Varanasi
Morning free to explore the Allahaand and depart to Varanasi , an Indian city on the banks ofthe ganga in uttar pradesh, varanasi or banaras is one of the oldest cities of india. this city has found place in the buddhist scriptures as well the epic of mahabharata. In pali language varanasi was called banarasi hence it got the name ‘banaras’. varanasi is also called ‘kashi’ or the city of spiritual light. kashi is the place where shiva and parvati stood when the “time started ticking”. this ancient city of india is located on holiest river of india–ganga. This relation is unique and has attracted thousands of pilgrims. One theory also goes that varanasi is located on the land between the river varuna and assi hence the name varanasi.
Day 7 Varanasi
Early morning, take Boat Cruise on the holy river Ganges to see the Bathing Ghats and Cremation Sites. Watching people bathing and worshipping at the Ghats is one of the most extraordinary experiences of your visit. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, sightseeing Tour of Varanasi City visiting the Bharat Mata Temple (which features a large relief map of India in marble), Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University (which has an Art Gallery) and the mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, built on the side of the ancient Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Heritage City and Evening Aarti Tour-One can drive to the old city by late afternoon walk in the Old City, walking through the famous narrow lanes view the Golden Temple from out side passing through the Local Market which is very colorful during the evening with lights proceed to the Burning Ghat and take a Boat to view the sunset followed by Aarti Pooja from the Boat itself starting from 6:30PM onwards approx as per the Season. Return to hotel after walking back through the old city which is crowed and lighted up later take a rickshaw ride back to hotel.
Day 8 Varanasi / visit Sarnath - nighttrain Kolkata
Morning tour to Sarnath. In Sarnath Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Few major Buddhist cities escaped the building frenzy of Ashoka, and Sarnath is no exception . Right near the Dhamekh Stupa are the remains of ashoka's pillar, with his name engraved in the stone. The stupa is believed to mark the spot where Buddha preached his sermon at Deer Park. There is, in fact, a real Deer Park, but the few enclosed deer only evoke compassion from the observer. Sarnath also has a small but very interesting museum, with some prized sculptures dating back to the Gupta period Around the site are a series of temple built by Buddhist groups from around the world.After noon proceed to board your train to Kolkatta. Overnight in Boarded Train (MGS 20.25/ HWH 07.55)
Day 9 Kolkata
On arrival Kolkata, meet assist at the railway station & transfer to hotel. After freshen up proceed to city tour of Kolkata covered Victoria Memorial Hall, Belur Math, Mother Teresa Home, Marble Palace, Science City, Metro Rail, China Town, Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge), and Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge). In the evening explore the markets of Kolkata. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 Kolkata - Sundarbans
You are Picked up from Hotel and transfers south junction point of Kolkatta . on there you will reach Gathkhali jetty , which is about 125 kms. On the way, we will pass through beautiful countryside's, rural bazaar with stopovers at Local Tea shop and Fishermen's' villages. On arrival in Gathkhali, we will transfer you and your luggage to our motorized boat. Thereafter, our local guide cum naturalist will brief you about the rest of the day tour. Enjoy tea/coffee/welcome drink followed by two hours stunning journey through river Hogol, Gomor, Durgaduani and Gumdi or you can stopover at Gosaba, one of the earliest human settlements of Sunderbans to visit the house of Sir Danniel Hamilton, a Scottish banker who initiated the first co-operative movement of India here. On arrival, check in at your Jungle resort. Enjoy hot lunch followed by 3 hours birding and game cruise to Sudhanyakhali watch tower through canals and creeks. In the evening, return back to your Jungle resort for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 11 Sundarbans
After morning tea and breakfast, we will leave for a full day game cruise and birding tour to Netidhopani watch tower provided the weather conditions are suitable. Your lunch will be served on board. In the evening, return back to your jungle resort to experience the local Rural theatre (Bonobibi Yatra) performed by the villagers. The theatre tells interesting story about the Forest God and Goddess, Tiger Lord, fishermen and honey collectors with lot of dances and songs. Enjoy dinner and a night stay at the hotel.
Day 12 depart Sundarbans
After hot morning tea followed by the breakfast, we will leave for guided village walk in which participants are encouraged to have a close interaction with the local villagers in order to encounter about their livelihood. Later, we will proceed for guided adventure journey by manually-oared country boat followed by a short travel to DoBanki watch tower to enjoy a small canopy walk. In the afternoon, return back to your jungle resort for lunch and thereafter, proceed to Gathkhali. On arrival at Gathkhali, our representative will transfer you back to Kolkata.Reis boeken?
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