North India Spiritual Tour

Destinations Covered: Delhi - Mussoorie - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Bhojbas - Tapovan - Nandanvan - Rishikesh - Allahabad - Lakhiya - Usmanpur - Mardghat - Mirzapur - Varanasi - Delhi
Duration: 19 Nights/20 Days

Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Our representative shall pick you up from the airport and help you check-in to a hotel. Thereafter, you will be taken for a sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi, which includes exploring the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Shanti Van, Humayun Tomb, India Gate and Qutab Minar. Later in the evening, you will be back to your hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi - Mussoorie
The second day of the tour starts with a drive of 290 km towards Mussoorie via Dehradun. Mussoorie is popularly known as 'Queen of the Hills'. Rising as a horse-shoe shaped foot-hill, it overlooks the plains on one side and shinning Himalaya on the other. Upon your arrival, you will be checking into the hotel. Later you will be taken for the city sightseeing tour. You can indulge yourself in the scenic beauty of the hills or you can explore nearby areas or can also go for the shopping on the famous Mall road. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 03: Mussoorie - Uttarkashi
In the morning, after breakfast, you will be driven 173 km towards Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi is a town situated on the bank of Bhagirathi River with some ancient temples and ashrams. It is considered an equivalent to the city of Kashi - Varanasi, as both are situated on the bank of River Bhagirathi. Upon your arrival our representative will help you check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 04: Uttarkashi - Gangotri
This day you will be driven towards Gangotri. En route you will stop at hot water spring at Gangnani known for its curative value. As soon as you reach Gangotri, our representative will help you check-in to the hotel. Later, in the evening you will be visiting the holy temple of Ganga and watching the aarti in the middle of hundreds of pilgrims. The echoing of conch cells and bells in the silent valley of Gangotri is sure to be a spell-binding experience. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 05: Gangotri - Bhojbas
The fifth day of the trip will be starting with the trekking towards Bhojbasa for 14 km. Your trekking will start from Gangotri with an easy ascent. En route, you will be enjoying the beautiful views of Bhagirathi peaks. It will be a chance for you to mesmerize yourself in the scenic beauty of this place. While moving towards Gaumukh, you will be able to explore the magnificent peak of Shivling. Overnight stay will be in a tent.

Day 06: Bhojbas - Tapovan
Early in the morning, after having breakfast, you will be trekking towards Tapovan (4hours). En route, you will cross the Gaumukh glacier, the source of holy river Bhagirathi River, an important tributary of the Ganges. Later you will be trekking towards Tapovan which is 4 km away from Gaumukh. It is very steep climb to Tapovan. This place has its own importance in the mythological era. In this place various sadhus has involved themselves in special spiritual retreat. Since it is situated at the feet of many peaks and has numerous caves and other hermitages, Tapovan is well suited as a base camp for mountaineers. Your overnight stay will be in the tents.

Day 07: Tapovan
The seventh day, you will go on the sightseeing of Tapovan. You will be free to explore the glorious view of Shivling, Meru, Bhagirathi, Kedar dome and many other peaks. It will be a chance for you enjoy the beauty of these mountain ranges, indulge yourself with the essence of nature and rejuvenate yourself with the scenic exquisiteness. Your overnight stay will be in the tents.

Day 08: Tapovan - Nandanvan
In the morning, you will be trekking towards Nandanvan for 3 hours. En route you will be crossing the Gaumukh glacier. Upon reaching there, you will discover the splendid view of Shivling, Meru peaks. It will be an incredible experience for you to indulge yourself with the glorious beauty of these mountains, valley and glaciers views. Overnight stay will be in the tents.

Day 09: Nandanvan - Gangotri
This day, you will be trekking back to Gangotri (5 hrs). It will be an easy trek along right side of Bhagirathi River. Upon your arrival, you will be checked-in to a simple hotel. In the evening, you will be free to explore the nearby areas and to enjoy the picturesque beauty of the Gangotri. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10: Gangotri - Uttarkashi
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will be driven back towards Uttarkashi. On the route, you will be enjoying the views of winding Bhagirathi River. In the evening, you will be visiting some of the holy place in Gangotri. Overnight stay will be in the tents.

Day 11: Uttarkashi - Rishikesh
This day morning, after having breakfast, you will be driven towards Rishikesh. It will be drive of 148 km. En route you will be witnessing the merging of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers together to form the mighty Ganga which is 2500 km long, emptying at Bay of Bengal in Calcutta. Rishikesh, one of the prominent holy places, is also known as the gateway to the Himalayas, due to it being located in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Rishikesh.

Day 12: Rishikesh - Delhi - Allahabad
Early in the morning, after having breakfast, you will check-out from the hotel and move towards your next destination Allahabad. You will start your journey with the drive of 225 km for Delhi. Upon your arrival, our representative will escort you and transfer you to the railway station from where you would be boarding an evening train to Allahabad. Overnight will be in the train.

Day 13: Allahabad
In the morning, upon your arrival in Allahabad, our representative will receive you and escort you to the hotel. Allahabad is one of the most sacrosanct cities of Hindus and also one of the oldest in India. Allahabad stands at the convergence of three of India's holiest rivers, the Ganga, Yamuna and Sarawati (invisible). The Sangam, as the confluence is called attracts thousands of pilgrims throughout the year. Later in the afternoon you will be taken for the city tour. It will be mesmerizing experiences for you to explore this sanctified place which has various famous ghats on the merger of two main rivers. Later in the evening, you will be attending aarti of the holy river. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 14: Allahabad - Lakhiya
On the fourteen day morning, after having breakfast, you will start sailing downstream to Sangam, the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna. While sailing, you will able to explore the meeting point of two main rivers, River Ganga & Yamuna, as their water have distinct colors which make the merger visible. Overnight stay will in the tents.

Day 15: Lakhiya - Usmanpur
In the morning, after breakfast you will be continuing with sailing in the downstream. After reaching Usmanpur, you will be taken for the visit of the nearby village. Your overnight stay will be in the tents.

Day 16: Usmanpur - Mardghat
In the morning, after breakfast, you will continue your sailing towards the small village of Mardghar. Here you will be taken for a visit to the village and surrounding areas, where you can explore the tradition, culture & food of this holy place. Overnight stay will be in the tents.

Day 17: Mardghat - Mirzapur
This day, after having breakfast, you will continue sailing downstream towards Mirzapur. En route, you will be taken for the visit of Vindhayachal Temple, Chunnar Garh Fort and a nearby village to experience rural India life. Later you will continue your sailing expedition to Mirzapur, famous for its carpet and brassware industry. Overnight stay will be in the tents.

Day 18: Mirzapur - Varanasi
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will be taken to the carpet factory, where you can explore the methods and machineries of carpet manufacturing. Later you will continue sailing downstream to Varanasi - a religious and spiritual city, also known as the city of Lord Shiva. On reaching Varanasi, there will be an afternoon excursion to Sarnath, where Buddha preached his first sermon after gaining enlightenment. Later in the evening, you will be free to explore the nearby areas. This complete day is for you to experience the spiritual beauty of the city. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 19: Varanasi - Delhi
The nineteenth day morning, after having breakfast, you will be taken for the city sightseeing. You will be visiting various holy ghats and temples of river Ganga. Later in the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport to fly back to Delhi. Upon your arrival in Delhi, our representative will escort and transfer you to a hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 20: Departure from Delhi
It will be a last day of your trip. After having breakfast, you will check-out from the hotel and move towards the international airport. With the admirable reminiscences of your spiritual trip, you will catch a flight for your onward journey.

Also Mapped to: • New Delhi Tours • Rishikesh Tours