Spiritual Journey

Spiritual Journey

Tour Amount:-Rs.700

14 Days - CITIES AND CITADELS

Season : Year round
Best time : Oct & Nov,  Feb & March

Home to some of the world's most influential religions and steadfastly anchored in a heritage of philosophy, religious mythology, yoga and meditation that goes back to over 5000 years, India is one of the world's leading cultural holiday destinations.

To discover these rich and fabulous cultural offerings we journey from the historic city of Delhi, India's capital, to some of the country's most spiritually uplifting leisure hubs. Everywhere in this mosaic of staggering diversity of lands and people you will discover the multi-layered splendour and strength of her varied faiths Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam, Buddhism- powered by an ancient heritage of tolerance and humanity. From Amritsar, the wellspring of the Sikh faith -- The Golden Temple-- and where you can enjoy the daily spectacle of the change of guard at the Wagah Border between India and Pakistan, you will travel via India's first designated heritage village at Pragpur to Dharamsala where Budhhism flourishes apace, India's 'Little Tibet' and home of His Holiness the Dali Lama and his people in exile. In the erstwhile Islamic Mughal capital of Agra marvel at the splendour of the world's greatest symbol of love-The Taj Mahal. From Orcha, with its evocative riverside painted palaces, you will visit Khajuraho to explore its cavalcade of antique temples and their stunning carvings- erotic and mundane before heading out to Varanasi, a city as old as Babylon and Nineveh. Uncover the mysteries of the Hindu faith amidst the burning ghats, antique temples and heritage of crafts amongst its twisting bazaar streets. A short excursion to nearby Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon wraps up this exciting tour. 
spectacle of the change of guard at the Wagah Border between India and Pakistan, you will travel via India's first designated heritage village at Pragpur to Dharamsala where Budhhism flourishes apace, India's 'Little Tibet' and home of His Holiness the Dali Lama and his people in exile. In the erstwhile Islamic Mughal capital of Agra marvel at the splendour of the world's greatest symbol of love-The Taj Mahal. From Orcha, with its evocative riverside painted palaces, you will visit Khajuraho to explore its cavalcade of antique temples and their stunning carvings- erotic and mundane before heading out to Varanasi, a city as old as Babylon and Nineveh. Uncover the mysteries of the Hindu faith amidst the burning ghats, antique temples and heritage of crafts amongst its twisting bazaar streets. A short excursion to nearby Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon wraps up this exciting tour.

ITINERARY
Day 1 - Fly to Delhi.
Day 2 - Delhi - Meet and transfer to hotel. Heritage Inn/Ahuja Residency. 
Day 3 - Delhi/Amritsar - Fast train to Amritsar. Stay at Mrs. Bhandari's guest house. Visit Golden Temple 
and Wagah Border.
Day 4 - Amritsar/Pragpur - Drive 4 hrs to Pragpur, a heritage village, stay at Judge's Court, a heritage hotel.
Day 5 - Pragpur - Explore the village. 
Day 6 - Pragpur / Dharamsala - Drive 3 hrs via Kangra Fort to this Buddhist enclave. Stay at Clouds End Villa.
Visit Macleodganj home of his Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Day 7 - Dharamsala - Visit Tibetan monasteries and the nearby Norbulingka Institute which is deeply involved 
in the preservation of traditional Tibetan arts and crafts.
Day 8 - Dharamsala - At leisure or day trek. 
Day 9 - Dharamsala / Chakki Bank / Agra - Drive 3 hrs and take train. Stay at Taj View Hotel.
Day 10 - Agra / Jhansi / Orcha - Taj views at sunrise -- then city tour. Afternoon- Train to Jhansi; then 
drive half an hour to Bundelkhand Riverside Resort.
Day 11 - Orcha / Khajuraho - Visit Orcha Palace. Then rive 4 hrs to Khajuraho. Tour of temples, sound and 
light show. Stay at Taj Chandela. 
Day 12 - Khajuraho / Varanasi - Morning at leisure. Afternoon fly To Varanasi. Stay at Palace on Ganges 
Hotel.
Day 13 - Varanasi - Morning Boat ride, tour of city and Sarnath.
Day 14 - Varanasi / Delhi / Departure - Fly to Delhi.

Customised Journeys:
Our private journeys offer complete freedom of choice. The itineraries and accommodation shown are designed to give you a flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit your preferences. Prices vary according to selected accommodation and season, please email or telephone us to discuss your individual requirements.
SUGGESTED ADAPTATIONS TO THIS TOUR:
*From Dharamsala Attend Dalai Lama's lectures in Dharamsala. Email us for dates.
*From Agra Stay two nights overlooking the Taj at Amarvilas Hotel.
Take a detour. Head out for Bandhavagrah National Park for a tiger safari in a game sanctuary reputed for having the highest density of tigers in the world. Spend at least 4 nights.