Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and start exploring Old Delhi right away. Head through Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, then take a rickshaw ride through the busy Chandni Chowk market where the streets are packed with shops and vendors. After that, stop at Rajghat to see Mahatma Gandhi's memorial. Drive past some major colonial buildings including Parliament House, President's House, and India Gate. By evening, you'll check out Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before heading to your hotel for the night.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd, New Delhi, Delhi, India (You will be greeted outside the airport exit gate by a representative holding a personalized name placard. Pick-up can also be arranged from any car-accessible location within Delhi NCR., 07:00 - 12:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Florence ), Hotel (Crowne Plaza New Delhi), Hotel ( Radisson Dwarka), Hotel (Meridian Plaza), Hotel (Park Inn by Radisson), Hotel (Park Plaza)
Included Activities
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
- Visit Rajghat
- Drive past Parliament House, President's House, and India Gate
- Visit Qutub Minar
Landmarks Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Rajghat Parliament House President's House India Gate Qutub Minar 
- Day 2
Delhi to Rishikesh
After breakfast, you'll drive to Rishikesh and get settled at your hotel. Then walk over to Lakshman Jhula, a suspension bridge said to be built by Lord Lakshman, which offers nice views of the Ganges River below. From there, head to Ram Jhula, another suspension bridge that connects the Sivananda Ashram with Swarg Ashram. Both bridges are popular spots for seeing the sacred river and the activity around the ashrams.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Perfectstayz Premium), (Regenta Inn on the Ganges), Hotel (Justa Rasa Retreat and Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Lakshman Jhula
- Visit Ram Jhula
Landmarks Lakshman Jhula Ram Jhula Sivananda Ashram Swarg Ashram 
- Day 3
Rishikesh
If you're interested, there's an optional yoga session with an expert instructor early in the day. After breakfast, visit some local ashrams and yoga schools, including Parmarth Ashram where you can see how practitioners train. Later in the evening, head to the ghats for the Ganga Aarti ceremony, a spiritual ritual performed by the riverside that's worth seeing if you're interested in religious ceremonies and the local culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Perfectstayz Premium), (Regenta Inn on the Ganges), Hotel (Justa Rasa Retreat and Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Parmarth Ashram
- Attend Ganga Aarti ceremony at the ghats
Optional Activities
- Yoga session led by an expert
Landmarks Parmarth Ashram - Day 4
Rishikesh to Haridwar
You'll have breakfast and do yoga in the morning, then drive to Haridwar, a major pilgrimage town about an hour away. Visit Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple, which are both popular stops. Next, head to Har Ki Pauri, one of the holiest ghats along the Ganges where pilgrims come to bathe. In the evening, the Aarti ceremony happens here too, so you'll get to see another riverside ritual before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ambrosia Sarovar Portico), (Amatra By The Ganges), (Regenta By Orkos)
Included Activities
- Visit Mansa Devi Temple
- Visit Chandi Devi Temple
- Visit Har Ki Pauri
- Attend Evening Aarti ceremony
Landmarks Mansa Devi Temple Chandi Devi Temple Har Ki Pauri 
- Day 5
Haridwar to Chandigarh
After breakfast, you'll head to Pinjore to see the historic Mughal Gardens, which show off the architectural style from that period. Then continue on to Chandigarh where you can walk through the Rose Garden, Rock Garden, and Museum. These spots mix Mughal heritage with more modern design, so you get a sense of different periods of Indian architecture and culture in one day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hometel Chandigarh), Hotel (The Lalit Chandigarh), Hotel (Regenta Central )
Included Activities
- Visit Mughal Gardens in Pinjore
- Visit Rose Garden
- Visit Rock Garden
- Visit Museum
Landmarks Mughal Gardens, Pinjore Rose Garden, Chandigarh Rock Garden, Chandigarh - Day 6
Chandigarh to Dharamshala
You'll have breakfast and then drive to Dharamshala, passing through some nice mountain scenery along the way. Once you arrive, the rest of the day is yours to do what you want. Take a walk around the village to get a feel for the place, or just relax at your accommodation and settle in after the drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Justa Birding Resort), (Click Hotel), (Amritara Surya)
- Day 7
Dharamshala
After breakfast, visit the Tibetan Buddhist Center to learn about local practices and beliefs. Then check out a traditional Tibetan medicine institute where you can see how they approach healing. Later, walk around the Dalai Lama's residence and the government-in-exile buildings to understand the Tibetan community here. End the day with a guided walk through town to get oriented and see the neighborhood.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Justa Birding Resort), (Click Hotel), (Amritara Surya)
Included Activities
- Visit Tibetan Buddhist Center
- Visit traditional Tibetan medicine institute
- Explore Dalai Lama's residence and government-in-exile buildings
- Guided walk through the town
Landmarks Tibetan Buddhist Center Dalai Lama's Residence - Day 8
Dharamshala to Amritsar
After breakfast, you'll drive to Amritsar and stop in Nurpur along the way to see an old temple with ancient Krishna frescoes. When you reach Amritsar, check into your hotel and take some time to settle. Later in the evening, head to the Golden Temple to see the Night Palki Ceremony, a peaceful ritual that's part of the temple's daily schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Sarovar Portico), Hotel (Welcome Heritage Ranjit Vilas), (Ritz Plaza)
Included Activities
- Visit Nurpur temple with ancient Krishna frescoes
- Visit Golden Temple for Night Palki Ceremony
Landmarks Nurpur Temple Golden Temple 
- Day 9
Amritsar
Following breakfast, take a walking tour through Old City Amritsar around the Golden Temple area, where the streets have lots of history and activity. Visit Jallianwala Bagh, a significant historical site from 1919 where you can pay respects and learn about that important event in Indian history. In the afternoon, head to the Wagah Border to watch the flag-lowering ceremony between India and Pakistan, which is lively and worth seeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Sarovar Portico), Hotel (Welcome Heritage Ranjit Vilas), (Ritz Plaza)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Amritsar's Old City
- Visit Jallianwala Bagh
- Witness Wagah Border flag-lowering ceremony
Landmarks Golden Temple Jallianwala Bagh Wagah Border 
- Day 10
Amritsar Departure
After breakfast, head to the airport for your departure. Your airport transfer is included with the tour, so you'll have a smooth ride to get you on your way home.
- End point
- Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ), Ajnala Road, Rajasansi, Airport Colony, Ajnala, Punjab 143101, India (You will be dropped off at the airport or any car-accessible location within Delhi NCR, ensuring a smooth and comfortable end to your journey.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
