North India Himalayan Special
Duration - 09 Nights / 10 Days
Places to See - Delhi - Agra - Pushkar - Jaipur – Rishikesh – Haridwar – New Tehri – Mussoorie .

Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi in the Early Morning. GARLANDING – a traditional Indian way to Welcome Guests. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Delhi - India’s capital & major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its fold the ancient and the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. It is not surprising then that what constitutes Delhi today is a conglomerate of seven cities. Down the ages region in & around modern Delhi saw Lalkot built in the mid-11th century, Siri established by Allauddin Khilji, Tughlakabad, & Ferozabad built by Tughlaks followed by the city of the Lodis & then came Shahjahanabad, capital of the Mughals under Shah Jahan. Afternoon cist tour visiting - the (Birla Mandir) Laxminarayan Temple, built by one of India’s foremost business families and dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver. Proceed to the war memorial, India Gate, built in memory of the 85,000 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during World war1. Opposite the India Gate, is the massive Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of the President of India. Continue on to Qutub Minar, the 75m high Victory Tower. See the Iron Pillar, which has never rusted in all these years. In fact legend has it that if one manages to put his arms around the pillar backwards one’s wishes would be granted.
Over night stay at hotel.

Day 02 Delhi / Mathura / Agra
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast drive to AGRA EN-ROUTE VISIT MATHURA – It is birthplace of lord Krishna and Brindavan - is the place where Lord Krishna spent his childhood, both are important place of pilgrimage and thousands of devotees throng the city throughout the year.
Afterwards continue drive to Agra.
On arrival check-in at hotel.
Over night stay at hotel.

Day 03 Agra / Pushkar
Morning after breakfast visit –
TAJ MAHAL- One of the Seven Wonders of the World surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife.AGRA FORT - The rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and Emperor Akbar started the construction in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcoveof inlaid marble at the back,the Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms.
Afternoon drive to Pushkar the prime pilgrimage places in India. Pushkar, Rajasthan sightseeing tour will consist mostly of the temples in the city, the most revered one being the Brahma temple.
On arrival check-in at hotel.Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Pushkar / Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast visit –
Bramha - The most famous and visited tourist attraction of Pushkar is the Brahma Temple. It is the only temple of Lord Brahma (creator of the world) in the whole world. The temple was constructed in the 14th Century. It houses a life-size statue of Lord Brahma. The temple is made up of marble and is its floor is decorated with silver coins, donated by the pilgrims.

Vishnu Temples - The Warah temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (preserver of the world). King Anaji Chauhan built this temple. The temple has an image of lord Vishnu in the incarnation of a wild boar. The legend has it that Lord Vishnu came took the form of a Warah (wild boar) to kill the demon Hirnayaksh.

Pushkar Lake - The legend behind the Pushkar Lake is that the lake originated when some Lotus petals fell on Earth from the hands of Lord Brahma. Surrounding the lake, are 52 ghats, each having water with special powers. The Pushkar Lake also serves as the venue for the renowned Pushkar fair held every year.
Later drive to JAIPUR. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit –
City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh in area of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armory Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition.
Over night stay at hotel.

Day 05: Jaipur / Delhi
Breakfast in the hotel.
Morning visit - Amber Fort with Elephant ride (subject to availability) failing by jeeps. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal – a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period. Afterwards drive to DELHI on arrival check-in at hotel.
Over night stay at hotel.

Day 06: Dehi / Haridwar / Rishikesh
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast drive to RISHIKESH ENROUTE VISIT - HARIDWAR – It is an ageless pilgrimage destination, held in reverence for centuries. Several temples and ashrams are found in this town and a visit to Haridwar is like stepping into a completely different world. On arrival visit - Mansa Devi Temple: It is located on top of a hill called the Bilwa Parvat, the Manas Devi Temple is worth visiting. The temple can be reached by the rope way or one can take the normal trekking route to the top. The top of the hill gives you an excellent view of Haridwar.
Bharat Mata Temple: is a massive eight-storey structure consecrated in 1983. Each floor of the temple houses statues of different mythological and historical legends, religious deities, leaders and heroes who played important role in the formation of the modern India. The temple was founded by Swami Satyamitranand Giri. The first floor of the temple has the statue of Bharat Mata or Mother India with a map of India on a raised platform. Likewise, the other floors also contain renowned figures of Indian history and mythology while the fifth floor serves as the assembly hall.
IN EVENING ATTEND GANGA AARTI AT HAR KI PAURI - It is one of the most sacred ghats in India. It is said that this ghat was built by Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. Also known as Brahmakund, the Ghat is magnificently illuminated in the evening during a Maha Aarti performed on this ghat.
Afterwards continue drive to Rishikesh - represents the Gateway to the Himalayas in the Tehri-Garhwal region of UTTRANCHAL Several temples dot the banks of the Ganga at Rishikesh.
On arrival check-in at hotel.Over night stay at hotel.

Day 07: Rishikesh / New Tehri
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast VISIT -
Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula: Built in the year 1939, Lakshman Jhula has turned out to be the chief attraction of Rishikesh. The bridge is made of iron but it is completely suspended. If you walk in the middle of the bridge you will find the bridge swaying mildly. You can not simply ignore the beauty of the surroundings. There is also another similar suspended bridge called Ram Jhula. These two beautiful suspended bridges are two hot destination in Rishikesh. Triveni Ghat: On the bank of river Ganga, hundreds of people come here every day to take a dip in the holy river. The gentle murmur of the river is very fascinating. In the evening you will find thousands to people sitting on the bank to watch the religious function called "Arati" conducted during evening every day. The place is peace personified. You will not even notice when it has become dark. Time will seem to fly past you. Swarga Ashram: The place has quite a few temples. Each of these temples are extremely beautiful and is worth a visit. There are also a few eating restaurants where you will find some good Indian delicacy. Here people are vegetarian and you will not have the opportunity to taste non-vegetarian food. There are also few shops that sell wonderful handicrafts. The beautiful statues that can be found in the area speaks volumes of the skill of the people. Bharat Mandir: this temple was built in 12th century by Adiguru Shankracharya, the Hindu saint. This is the oldest temples in Rishikesh and is located on the bank of river Ganges, in the old town and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, whose idol, carved out of a single 'Salagram', stands here.
Afterwards drive to New Tehri Enroute visit - Chamba - smiles nothing less than traveling to a magical world, where one moment you are on a hill top, while other on a cloud. The enchanting greenery with the fascinating view of the pine and deodar in the background leaves an indelible impression on one's mind.
Afterwards continue drive to New Tehri. On arrival check-in at hotel.
Over night stay at hotel.

Day 08: New Tehri / Dhaunalti / Mussoorie
Breakfast at hotel
After breakfast sight seeing tour of New Tehri visiting - The most important tourist attraction of Tehri is the Tehri Dam, one of the world's largest hydroelectric projects harnessing waters of two important rivers of the Himalayas namely Bhagirathi and Bhilangana. New Tehri is the only planned city of Uttarakhand which is developing as a popular tourist spot because of its pleasant temperature and salubrious weather.
Afternoon drive to Mussoorie - A hill resort of North India that boasts of the adage "The Queen of Hills", Mussoorie is a hot-pick when it comes to deciding a perfect holidaying destination in Uttaranchal. A place that is equally enticing for lovey-dovey honeymooners and an exuberant trekker; Mussoorie has a lot to offer to everyone.
On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening visit – Mall road.
Over night stay at hotel.

Day 09: Mussoorie / Dehradun / Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast drive to DELHI ENROUTE VISIT - DEHRADUN- the hill resort in Uttaranchal state of India. There are several places worth a visit in Dehradun while on a tour to Dehradun. The most popular tourist attractions in Dehradun are - The name 'Sahastradhara' means the site of 'thousand springs'. Situated near Rajpur Village, approximately 16 km from the major township of Dehradun, it is a very popular picnic spot. The place becomes more attractive during rainy season, when there is abundance of water in the springs. The water of sulphur spring is assumed to have some medicinal properties that can help cure skin ailments.
Buddhist Monastery -Located near the hill town of Dehra Dun in Uttaranchal state, India, Mindrolling is one of the largest Buddhist centers in existence today.
Afterwards continue drive to DELHI. On arrival check-in t hotel.
Over night stay at hotel.

Day 10: Leave Delhi
After breakfast transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination