Day 1: Mumbai
On Arrival Pickup from Mumbai Airport, and Transfer to the
Hotel, Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 2: Mumbai Delhi
After breakfast check out hotel, and transfer to Mumbai
Airport, after noon pickup from New Delhi Airport, and transfer
to the Hotel,
Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 3: Delhi Jammu (by flight) Katra
After breakfast check out hotel, and transfer to Delhi airport ,
fly to Jammu, On Arrive, Jammu airport, pickup and drop to katra
Hotel.
Day 4 : Katra Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan
Early Morring visit to Mata Darshan , & Bhairav Baba
Darshan, after Darshan back to Hotel and Rest
Day 5 : Katra Amritsar
Proceed to Amritsar ( 270 kms./ 7 hrs. ). Upon arrival transfer
to the hotel. Visit Golden Temple and Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 6 : Amritsar Sightseeing
After breakfast. Start your city tour with the blessings of
Golden Temple-the most important sikh shrine which is also
called Mecca for the Sikhs is a living symbol of the spiritual
and historical traditions of the Sikhs, Visit Langar Hall (Free
Kitchen) where thousand of people have there food every day and
is run totally on donation and seva. Then visit Jallianwala Bagh-
where, on April 13, 1919, British and Gurkha soldiers opened
fire on an unarmed forbidden gathering, killing hundreds of
civilians. After lunch visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Summer Palace
Museum- The summer place of Maharaja Ranjit Singh which is
situated in the heart of Ram Bagh, Amritsar .Evening visit
Indo-Pak Attari Wagah Border to watch Retreat Ceremony- Attari
Wagah, an army Joint Check post on Indo-Pak border 30 Kms from
Amritsar where the daily highlight is the evening "Beating the
Retreat" ceremony. Soldiers from both countries march in perfect
drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective
national flags. Return to hotel. Overnight stay in Amritsar
Hotel.
Day 7 : Amritsar to Delhi (by Train)
After Breakfast Check out Hotel and Transfer to Amritsar Railway
Station, Take to Stabdi Express, Stabdi Express is one of the
best trains in India, Overnight in Train.
Day 8 : Delhi Sightseeing
On Arrive Delhi Railway Station Pickup and drop to Hotel,
After freshup, full day Old Delhi and New Delhi Sightseeing (Red
Fort, Jama Masque, India Gate, Lotus Temple & Tutub Minar) after
sightseeing back to Hotel. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 9 : Delhi Channai (by Flight)
Transfer to airport after breakfast for flight to Chennai.
Transfer to your hotel. Check in at hotel in Chennai. In the
afternoon, proceed for city tour of Chennai visiting Museum
(Closed on Fridays and holidays). Drive through the flower and
fruit market, High Court, Fort Museum, Marina Beach, San
Thome Cathedral and Snake Park. Relax in the evening. Overnight
at Chennai.
Day 10 : Chennai Tirupati Chennai
After breakfast , Drive to Tirupati. Tirupati - In the
afternoon proceed for Darshan of LORD BALAJI. A temple and
pilgrim town. Located at the foot of the Tirumala Hills on which
the ancient and beautiful temple of Lord Venkateshwara stands.
Spread over seven hills, this township is the most picturesque
pilgrimage centre in the south. One must see the fervor with
which the devotees stand in long queues for a glimpse of their
Lord. Masses of coins, jewelry & hair are received as offerings.
and
Evening back to Chennai. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 11 : Chennai Madhurai (by Flight) Rameshwaram (by road)
After breakfast transfer to Chennai Airport . Pickup from
Madhurai Airport and Sightseeing in Madhurai
Madurai is over 2500 years old and is the second largest city of
Tamil Nadu - Ancient seat of learning. The city is planned in
the shape of a lotus. visit the famous Madurai Meenakshi temple
(dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering GOPURAMS) - There are four entrances to this amazing temple
complex set in 6 hectares. Beat some of the stone pillars in the
complex with any hard object and feel incredible on hearing
sweet metal sounds. The total number of pillars in the temple is
a staggering one Thousand.
After Madhrai drive to Rameshwaram , on arrival check in hotel,
after than sightseeing in Rameshwam Temple and Beaches, after
sightseeing back to Hotel and Overnight stay in Hotel (Rameshwaram).
Day 12 : Rameshwaram - Madhurai (by road) Bangalore (by
flight)
After breakfast check out hotel and excursion to Rameshwaram, a
city of swell and gentle sand dunes, embellished with the
delicacy of casurina trees and stark palms. This is a sacred
place for Hindus since according to Ramayana, this where Lord Rama worshipped God Shiva to absolve himself of the sin of
killing. And after Rameshwar Darshan , drive to Madhurai and
drop to Madhurai Airport take to flight Bangalore, evening
pickup from Bangalore airport and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 13 : Bangalore Cochin (by Flight)
After breakfast check out hotel and full day sightseeing in
Bangalore and evening drop to Bangalore airport take to flight
for Cochin, and pickup from Cochin airport and transfer to
hotel. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 14 : Cochin
After Breakfast Full Day Cochin Sightseeing, Cochin is thehe
eventful history of this city began when a major flood in AD
1341 threw open the estuary at Kochi, till then a land locked
region, turning it into one of the finest natural harbors in the
world. Kochi thus became a haven for seafaring visitors from all
over the world and became the first European town-ship in India
when the Portuguese settled here in the 15th century.
A few interesting sites included in the tour are the Chinese
fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz
Basilica, St.Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc.
Apart from these architectural splendors, an array of
restaurants serving fresh seafood is also popular among
tourists. The Chinese fishing nets erected on teak wood and
bamboo poles work on the principle of balance. Records say they
were first set up here between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama
Square, the narrow promenade that parallels the beach, is the
best place to watch the nets being lowered and pulled out of the
sea.
Proceed for a SUNSET HARBOR CRUISE in the evening. This will be
the best way to end your religious
tour of South India. Overnight at Cochin.
Day 15 : Cochin Munnar
After Breakfast drive to Munnar. This beautiful hill station was
once the summer capital of the British Government in India. The
never ending vast expanse of tea plantations and the round the
year moderate climate makes it a little haven for visitors.
Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 16 : Munnar
After breakfast proceed to Rajamala (Eravikulam National
Park) - house of the highly endangered mountain goats - the
Nilgiri Thars, Lakkam Waterfalls, echo point, shooting point and
Mattupetty Dam. Speed boating facilities are available here. The
dam is flanked by forests and wast expanse of grass land on one
side and the Kundala tea plantation on the other. Overnight stay
at Munnar.
Day 17 : Munnar Alleppy Houseboat
After breakfast Check out your resort and drive to Alleppey;
also known as Venice of the east by its special geographical
features as the place is famous for its vast back water
stretches and paddy fields. By 12 pm you can board your
houseboat to explore the back waters and its serene beauty.
Enjoy the ride; delicious cuisines and an overnight stay
onboard.
Day 18 : Alleppy Cochin (by road) Mumbai (by flight)
After breakfast from the houseboat, by 9 am check out the
houseboat and drive towards Cochin airport and fly to Mumbai ,
Evening Pickup from Mumbai Airport and Transfer to Hotel
Day 19 : Mumbai Sightseeing
After Breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Mumbai which has a
very distinct and appealing culture of its own. The places
covered will be MAHALAKSHMI TEMPLE, HANGING GARDEN, TOWER OF
SILENCE, CHOWPATTY AND PRINCE OF WALES MUSEUM.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Mumbai.
Day 20 : Mumbai
After breakfast at hotel. Transfer to GATEWAY OF INDIA and
proceed to harbor for ferry to ELEPHANTA CAVES. Sightseeing and
return by afternoon.
Proceed to hotel and relax in the evening. Check out late and
transfer to airport at 2200 hr.
Day 21: Mumbai Airport
Early morning flight back home with sweet memories of India. |