SPIRITUAL INDIA

For centuries India has maintained its secular character despite it being home to so many religious communities and faiths. Various religions have co - existed peacefully in India for generations. The Spiritual tour takes us on a journey through the state of Punjab where we visit the Golden Temple at Amritsar , This follows with a trip to Dharamshala - the seat of Buddhism in India . The tour then moves on to centres of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The underlying message from each of these great religions are of peace, harmony and brotherhood which assume a greater significance in today's context.

Day 01 Arrive Delhi A warm welcome on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 Delhi / Amritsar Transfer to airport to board flight to Amritsar, the holy city of the Sikhs. Assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon set out for a tour of Jalianwala Bagh. Also witness a spectacular Flag Ceremony at the Wagah check post on the Indo Pak border. Return to the city and witness the Palki Sahib ceremony at the Golden Temple . Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 Amritsar / Dharamshala Drive to Dharamshala, the seat of the Tibetan Government in exile. On arrival check-in at a hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 Dharamshala Full day at Dharamshala. Visit Buddhist monasteries. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 Dharamshala Full day at Dharamshala. Visit Buddhist monasteries.Shop for Tibetan curios like Prayer beads, Thangkas, etc. Return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 Dharamshala Drive to Shimla via Bilaspur. Shimla is the old summer capital of India and boasts of a number of Imperial buildings. Arrive at Shimla and check-in at a hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 Shimla Enjoy a full day sight seeing tour of Shimla. Return to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 Shimla / Dehradun Drive to Dehradun visiting the Gurudwara at Paonta Sahib en route. Dehradun is also the home for the Mindroling Monastery. Arrive at Dehradun and check-in at a hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 Dehradun / Rishikesh Drive to Rishikesh. Located by the River Ganges, Rishikesh is one of the holiest cities for the Hindu religion and is home to several prominent ashrams. On arrival check-in at a hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 Rishikesh Witness the evening Aarti on the Ganges in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 Rishikesh / Delhi Morning visit to ashrams of Rishikesh. In the afternoon drive back to Delhi and check-in at a hotel.

Day 12 Delhi / Varanasi Transfer to the airport for flight to Varanasi .Assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon excursion to Sarnath. Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.

Day 13 Varanasi Early morning boat ride on the Ganges followed by a city tour of Varanasi .

Day 14 Varanasi / Kushinagar Drive from Varanasi to Kushinagar - the location of Lord Budhha's Mahaparinirvana at the age of 80 years. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15 Kushinagar / Patna arrive at Patna, the capital of Bihar state and used to be known as Pataliputra during the Magadh Empire. On arrival check-in at a hotel for overnight stay.

Day 16 Patna / Bodhgaya Drive to Bodhgayavia via Nalanda and Rajgir . Nalanda was the home to the university for Buddhist learning. He attained enlightenment under the Mahabodhi tree in Bodhgaya. On
arrival in Bodhgaya check-in at hotel for overnight stay.

Day 17 Bodhgaya Full day sightseeing of Bodhgaya. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 18 Bodhgaya / Patna Drive back from Bodhgaya to Patna in the evening. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 19 Patna / Delhi Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Enjoy Sound and light show in the evening at the red fort. Return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 20 Delhi / Depart Full day Old and New Delhi tour. Farewell dinner in the evening before proceeding to the International airport to connect your flight back home.

Day 21 Flight back home.