Golden Triangle  with Haridwar  and Amritsar

Golden Triangle  with Haridwar  and Amritsar

See temples, sacred sites and beautiful cities on a 6-day tour from Delhi to Rishikesh, which also stops in Amritsar and Jaipur. Travel by train to Amritsar, observe the Wagah border ceremony at the border with Pakistan and visit the Golden Temple. Learn about the design of Chandigarh, India's best-planned city, and see the beautiful hill resort of Shimla, and nearby Jakhoo Hill, Chadwick Falls and more. Drive through stunning landscapes to Rishikesh, and go to Haridwar to where aarti is performed on the Ganges River.

1. 6-day India tour with Amritsar, Haridwar, and Rishikesh
2. Visit temples and other sacred places in northern India, traveling by train and coach
3. Watch the Wagah border ceremony at the border of India and Pakistan
4. Enjoy a night in Simla, the former summer capital of the British Raj
See temples in Rishikesh and Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL DELHI

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Garlanding on arrival with meeting and assistance at the airport. Our representative will meet to welcome and escort you by a private chauffeur driven transport to the Hotel. Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative will also hand over the “Welcome Folder” documents and brief you the tour programme.
This is the capital city of India, and can be called as a major gateway to India. Delhi is one of the most important metropolitan in India, as it is the city of power. It has a very good combination of both modern, as well as ancient culture. In these 3000 years of its existence, there has been the origin of seven more cities, where the traditional Indian capital is. Strategic location, mixture of modern and Indian culture, rich history, medieval market, beside the modern ones etc are the main reasons for choosing it, as the seat of power. Delhi is a city waiting to be explored. It is also known as the Headquarters of Indian politics, as most of the heads of the Indian government and other political parties; reside here, including the Prime Minister, and President of the country.Overnight at Hotel.


No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel.

Day 2: DELHI SIGHTSEEING

Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After breakfast full day combinedcity tour of Old & New Delhi visiting Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated Red Fort , Made by Mughal Empror Shahjahan, Jama Masjid, The largest in India, It has three great gateways, four angle towers and two minarets constructed of alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble. Chandni Chowk , this main street of Old Delhi is the colorful shopping bazaar, known as Chandni Chowk. It has very sharp contrast to the open, spacious streets of Delhi. Laxmi Narayan Temple, dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and good fortune. India Gate,this 42ms high stone of triumph is a war memorial. It bears the names of 85,000 Indian army soldiers, who died in the campaigns of WWI. Rashtrapati Bhawan - This palace-like building is the official residence of the President of India and an interesting blend of Mughal and western architectural styles . Bahai Temple, or the Lotus Temple is a marvel of modern architecture. Set among pools and gardens, adherents of any faith can visit, pray or meditate. Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel.

Day 3: DELHI - HARIDWAR

Stop At: Haridwar, Haridwar, Haridwar District, Uttarakhand
After breakfast depart by surface to Haridwar, On arrival check-in at Hotel.
Afternoon visiting Temples of the city including Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi located on tw different hills opposite each other,Daksh Mahadev Temple - The ancient temple of Daksha Mahadev.
Evening visit Har-Ki-Pauri - These sacred ghats are named after the Charan or Footprints of Hari (Vishnu) impressed on a stone. The reflection of golden hues of floral diyas, in the river Ganga, is the most enchanting sight in the twilight, during the Ganga Arti Ceremony. It is the most important ghat on the river Ganga, where a holy dip is a must for every devotee. Overnight at Hotel.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel.

Day 4: HARIDWAR - RISHIKESH - HARIDWAR

Stop At: Rishikesh, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand
Full day excursion to Rishikesh. On arrival visiting Lakshman Jhoola – legend says this bridge was built by Lord Rama. Today, a concrete one, by the same name, has replaced the rope bridge. Ram Jhula is the other uspended iron bridge, recently constructed. Gita Bhawan - Founded in early 50s, Gita Bhavan is an ashram that runs an ayurvedic dispensary and has a branch of the famous Gita press, Gorakhpur. Triventi Ghat - The Arati on the Triveni Ghat makes for an unforgettable experience. Barefoot, scores of devotees sit in rows on the steps of the ghat. As the sun begins to stem plating the river with its golden-orange hue, a row of religious Mahants hold plates of flaming clarified butter, moving them in circular salutation to the river Ganges. . Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel.

Day 5: HARIDWAR - AMRITSAR

Pass By: Amritsar, Punjab, India
After breakfast depart by surface to Amritsar, On arrival check-in at Hotel.
Amritsar, as the name suggests, is rightfully a pool of nectar. Located in the state of Punjab, Amritsar is one of the most important pilgrimage centres especially for the Sikhs in the country. The city is characterised by some of the must visit religious, historical as well as contemporary sites of importance. The Golden Temple, where Sikhs from all over the world come to pay their reverence to Guru Granth Sahib and take a dip in the Amrit Saras Kund (Pool of Immortality) for spiritual purification is the major landmark of the place. Amritsar is also characterized by the hard-working and warm-hearted people. Overnight at Hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel.

Day 6: AMRITSAR SIGHTSEEING

Stop At: Amritsar, Amritsar, Amritsar District, Punjab
After breakfast city tour visiting Golden temple which is located in the heart of the city. The Jalianwallah Bagh which is a memorial of the martyrs of 1919. The Durgiana Mandir is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga, Baba Atal Rai Tower.
Evening visit Wagah Border. Overnight at Hotel.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel.

Day 7: AMRITSAR - JAIPUR

Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
After breakfast depart by surface to Jaipur, On arrival check-in at Hotel.
The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is color-washed pink-the color associated with h0/ospitality in Rajput culture. This Beautiful city along with Agra and Delhi forms what is known as the Golden Triangle of the Indian tourist circuit. Jaipur is a city where royalty still lives in the grandeur of its palaces, where fighting for the honour of the clan has never been a need but a way of life, and where treating guests as gods has been a tradition from time immemorial. There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur's colorful bazaars where one can shop for Rajasthani handlooms and trinkets. Beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharajas are worth admiration. Not to mention the ambling camels and cheerful people in multi-hued costumes that make your trip to the pink city a memorable one. Overnight at Hotel.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel.

Day 8: JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING

Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Enjoy full day city sightseeing tour of Jaipur - the picturesque capital of Rajasthan.
Morning excursion to Amer Fort - Amber is located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur and was the old fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber, which used to be the capital, till it was moved to Jaipur.The fort is built with white marble and red sandstone and look even more attractive because of the Maota Lake in the foreground. The fort in itself is a beautiful sight to behold but as one looks on the fort with its clear reflection on the lake in the front, one cannot help but wonder if it is a dream or a beautiful illusion.
Afternoon city tour visiting City Palace, the former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen. Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps the most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts and gives a grand view of the city down below. Overnight at Hotel.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel.

Day 9: DEPART JAIPUR

Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
In time transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.



Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.