Domestic Tour Package

India Pilgrimage Tour Package

India Pilgrimage Tour Package

14Days/13Nights
India Pilgrimage Tour Package | Domestic

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This tour takes you to some of the most spiritually important places in North India. Be introduced to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism at Rishikesh, Dharamsala, and Amritsar, and learn about ancient yoga and Ayurvedic traditions. Visit the classic and popular “Golden Triangle” of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur but from a different perspective by meeting local artisans, staying in village homestays, and engaging in other socially responsible tourism and business ventures.

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Delhi is one of the most historical and vibrant cities on earth, a city of contrasts that is now divided into two zones: Old Delhi, which mostly consists of Mughal-era buildings, and New Delhi, constructed by the British. Take a walk through Old Delhi to visit Gandhi’s graveyard, located near the lively district of Chandni Chowk, which is famous for its gold and silver merchants. Later, visit the narrow streets of Nizamuddin, the Sufi area in Delhi. Here, you will be guided by local youth to uncover the traditions, monuments, flavors, and history of this vibrant neighborhood that juxtaposes old and new, upscale residences and ancient tombs. Travelers and pilgrims flock to the Nizamuddin Dargah, the saint’s tomb, to hear qawwalis, or Sufi devotional songs, eat kebabs, and shop in the lively market.
Drive to Jaipur in the morning, then visit a rural community outside of Jaipur to experience the daily lives of rural Rajasthanis. Visit a community led by Jaimala and Hitesh, who for more than ten years have worked with youth from Rajasthan and artisan women to develop an ethical fashion project. Visit the school and small initiatives that play a part in making the community more self-sufficient, such as a biogas plant and an organic farm.
With the help of local artisan women, try your hand at block printing, one of the oldest printing techniques in India, and chat with the women about their lives. In the afternoon there will be time to visit one of the amazing palaces or forts in Jaipur city, such as Amber Fort on the outskirts of town, or the spectacular City Palace. Overnight stay in the community.
Travel to Agra, the home of one of the world's greatest romantic icons, the Taj Mahal. The best times to visit are sunrise and sunset, as the sun turns the white marble beautiful hues. Visit in the evening.
Get up early to see a rooftop sunrise over the Taj Mahal, and enjoy some pool time at the hotel. On the way back to Delhi, stop at a café run by acid attack survivors, where you can read, relax, and interact with the women entrepreneurs. Further en route, visit an elephant rescue center and even have a chance to walk with them and bathe them.
Fly to Amritsar in the morning, the city that's home to the holiest shrine in Sikhism, the spectacular Golden Temple. Enjoy some peaceful time at this deeply spiritual place, where all are welcome. In the evening, head to Wagah, a town on the India-Pakistan border where a military spectacle occurs every day as the border closes. India and Pakistan are intense rivals, and this ceremony epitomises this historical tensions.
Leave the plains of Punjab and head to MacLeod Ganj/Dharamsala, which is known as little Tibet because it's the seat of the Tibetan government in exile and home to the Dalai Lama. Stay in a Tibetan Monastery and have free time on the day of arrival to take a walk around the beautiful valley and visit local crafts shops and Buddhist sites.
Visit the Dalai Lama Temple and have the opportunity to accompany the Buddhist Monks in their daily activities, such as practicing deep meditation and debating Buddhist scriptures.
Take a trek in the Himalayas, starting in McLeod Ganj and ending at Triund, at 2900m/9214ft. It is a beautiful walk through mixed forests of deodar and oak trees, as well as rhododendron plants (which flower in the spring). Triund is situated on a ridge with a beautiful view of the whole Kangra Valley on one side, and the Dhauladhar mountain range on the other.
Drive to Haridwar, at the foot of the Himalayas, then take an overnight train to Rishikesh, a spiritual town on the banks of the River Ganga.
Arrive by train in Rishikesh in the morning, and settle in for a few days. In the evening, witness the daily Ganga Aarti, or worship ceremony dedicated to the River Ganga.
Experience traditional Ayurveda today, by receiving a lecture from an Ayurvedic doctor. Later, enjoy an Ayurvedic massage.
Rishikesh is known as the international capital of yoga, and you'll get the chance to practice some on the banks of the sacred Ganges. Later, learn the principles of Ayurvedic nutrition in a home-based cooking class. On your last day, transfer to Delhi by train.

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