Spiritual Tour Of India
Travel Duration : 21 Days/ 20 Nights
Destinations Covered : Mumbai – Bangalore – Puttaparthi – Chennai – Pondicherry - Kolkata – Varanasi – Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh - Delhi
Day 01: Arrive Mumbai by International flight
Today you will arrive at Mumbai International airport. Meeting & Assistance on arrival, Our Representative welcome & escort you by a private car & transfer to the hotel, whilst room, the keys and check-in is organized, our representative would hand over the documents and brief the tour programme to you. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Mumbai
After breakfast, excursion by motor launch to Elephanta Caves - 9 kms by sea. These 7th century rock – cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are situated a top a hill on the island. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai visiting The Gateway of India-– The stone archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarati style, Hanging Garden, Marine Drive, Crawford Market, Mani Bhawan and Prince of Wales Museum. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Mumbai/Bangalore by flight
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Mumbai airport in time to connect flight to Bangalore. Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Bangalore
After breakfast, you will be taken on a half day city tour of Bangalore - city of gardens visiting Vidhan Sudha – It houses the State’s Legislature and Secretariat, Nandi Temple – One of the oldest temple, popularly known as the Bull temple & Viswesevariah Memorial Museum. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Bangalore/Puttaparthi
After breakfast, you will be driven by your private car & driver to Puttaparthi visiting Prasanthi Nilayam or the abode of highest peace, the ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Overnight at Ashram in Puttaparthi.
Day 06: Puttaparthi
In Puttaparthi.
Day 07: Puttaparthi
In Puttaparthi.
Day 08: Puttaparthi/Bangalore
After breakfast, you will be driven by your private car & driver to Bangalore & check-in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9: Bangalore/Chennai by Train
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bangalore train station to board Shatabdi Express to Chennai. Meet/Assist on arrival & transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Chennai
After breakfast, half day sightseeing tour of Chennai visiting Marina Beach –the Second longest in the world, beaches running 12 km in length, Fort St. George – the building of the nucleus of this fort in 1640 a finest examples in India of British military construction and High court High Court buildings, constructed in the year 1892 in the Indo-saracenic style. It has beautiful domes. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Chennai/Pondicherry via Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram
After breakfast, you will be driven by your private car & driver to Pondicherry en route visiting Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram – Built by the Pallavas, the tample has 54 small shrines around it. Mahabalipuram – Visiting Krishna mandapa,
Mahaishasuramardhini, Arjuna’s. Penance, Rath, and Shore Temple. Continue your drive to Pondicherry & check-in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12: Pondicherry
After breakfast, you will be taken on a tour of Pondicherry visiting Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Light House, Glass House, French Institute. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13: Pondicherry/Chennai by road
Chennai/Kolkata by flight
After breakfast, you will be driven by your private car & driver to Chennai airport in time to connect flight to Kolkata. Meet/Assist on arrival & transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14: Kolkata
After breakfast, half day sightseeing tour of Kolkata visiting Victoria Memorial built of white makrana marble from Rajasthan in commemoration of Queen Victoria and as a symbol of her Indian Empire. Kali Temple built and Jain Temple on the north side of belgachai road is the Paresnath Jain Temple, this ornate Digamber Jain Temple built in the central Indian style by a Jeweller in 1867, is dedicated to the 10th Tirathankara. Afternoon free to relax. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 15: Kolkata/Varanasi by flight
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kolkata airport in time to connect flight to Varanasi. Meet/Assist on arrival & transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 16: Varanasi
Sunrise boatride to watch the ritual bathing in the holy River Ganges. After breakfast, you will be taken on a half day city tour of Varanasi visiting the Kashi Vishwanath temple, Durga temple & Banaras Hindu University founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. Afternoon visit the Buddhist city of Sarnath - 32 kms from Varanasi Overnight at Hotel.
Day 17: Varanasi/Delhi by flight
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Varanasi airport in time to connect flight to Delhi. Meet/Assist on arrival & transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 18: Delhi
After breakfast, you will be taken on a full day sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi visiting the Red Fort – Built by Emperor Shah Jehan, Jama Masjid -Largest Mosque in India, Raj Ghat – Where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, India Gate, Parliament House, President House, Hamayun’s Tomb & Qutub Minar – The 72.5 metres- High tower. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 19: Delhi/Rishikesh via Haridwar
After breakfast, driven by car to Rishikesh en route visiting Haridwar and have a dip in the Ganga’s at the most famous Har-Ki-Pori Ghat & Continue your drive to Rishikesh and check in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 20: Rishikesh
After breakfast, you will be taken on a half day tour of Rishikesh visiting Laxman Jhula, Gita Bhawan, Satya Narayan Temple, Parmath Niketan & Other Temples. Afternoon free to explore the city at your own. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 21: Rishikesh/Delhi by road
Depart/Delhi by International flight After breakfast, you will be driven by your private car to Delhi International airport in time to connect your onward flight to your next destination.
