Holy Ganges and the Himalayas Tours | Majestic Tour

Meeting at the airport with the representative of Sushant Travels, Transfer to the hotel. Recreation. The Indian capital of Delhi is the third largest city in the world with a population of about 15 million people. Its strategic location at the crossroads played a key role in the country's history; here arose a lot of empires. Monuments of the past are found all over the city and often coexist with towers of skyscrapers. Overnight in Delhi.

Moving from Delhi to one of the seven sacred holy cities of India - Haridwar (202 km), which means "Holy Gate", because here the Ganges River descends from the Himalayas and begins its journey along the Indo-Gangetic plain. Participation in a special ritual of Hindu evening puja or Aarati is a colorful ceremony of worshiping the Ganges Mother, meeting the sunset on the banks of the sacred river. Transfer to Rishikesh (30 km). The city received its vocation as the capital of yogis around the world, the city is upstream of the river at the foot of the Sacred Himalayas and since ancient times has served as a place where they indulge in peace and meditation. Hotel accommodation. Overnight in Rishikesh.

City tour: suspension bridges, temples, and ashrams, famous ghats (special descent to the sacred waters). Boat trip along the Ganges. Performing ablutions in the sacred waters. On request rafting and yoga classes. Overnight in Rishikesh.

Transfer to Dehradun (40 km). Surrounded by the mountains of Sivalik, Dehradun is located in the beautiful plain of Dun, at the foot of the Garhwal Mountains, where the Ganges River flows from the west and Yamuna from the east. Visiting Buddhist monastic complex. Transfer to Shimla - Queen of the hills (290 km). A popular mountain town in Northern India is impressive with beautiful mountain scenery; Wooded slopes and a healthy climate attract many visitors here. Inspection of the Christian part of the city and Ridge Square is the square located at the very top of the mountain, a favorite place for walking in colonial times and popular with tourists these days. Overnight in Shimla.

Tour of a picturesque and very green city, formerly known as the summer residence of British rulers. Horse riding and visiting the ancient temple of the Lord Hanuman. Free time. Recreation. Overnight in Shimla.

Transfer to Mandi (97 km). Mandi is often called the entrance to the Kullu valley. The town is located at the confluence of the Beas River with a small tributary that feeds on rainwater. In the city, there are many temple buildings with remarkable stone carvings. Drive to the Kullu valley (60 km). Excursion to Nagar - a mountain town in the Valley of Kullu in which the estate "Trust" of the Roerichs is located. Visit the museum-estate and ancient temples. Transfer to Manali (30 km), picturesque town with a view of the mountain peaks. Overnight in Manali.

Visit to the unusually beautiful valley of Solang, loved by Indian cinematographers. Ascent to the mountain peaks, from where unparalleled views of the mountains of the Great Himalayan Range open. Excursion program on the mountain town: the sacred Temple of Hadimba, the village of Vashisht, which stands on the thermal springs. Visit the old city, Hindu temples and just enjoy the Himalayas and the life of the mountain valley. Walk through the main square and the pedestrian street The Mall Road, visit the Tibetan market, souvenir shops, restaurants with national cuisine. Free time. Overnight in Manali.

Transfer to the Kangra valley (80 km). Situated in the west of the state of Himachal Pradesh between the mountains of Shivalik and Dhaulandhar, the Kangra valley is marked by soft beauty. Tea plantations on the hills and terraces of rice fields intersect with sparkling streams. Observation of the life of the Highlanders. Moving to Dharamsala - the capital of the government of Tibet in exile (32km). Overnight in Dharamsala.

Excursion program: Buddhist monasteries, Library of Tibetan literature "Norbulingka", Residence of Dalai Lama, Place of power - the waterfall of joy, Mountain village of Naddy. Overnight in Dharamsala.

Early transfer to Amritsar, Punjab (197 km). Visiting the Golden Sikh Temple is Haramandir, which means the Divine Temple. This temple is not only one of the most sacred temples in the Sikh religion, but also a beautiful white marble miracle decorated with gold plates with sacred inscriptions and a mosaic of precious stones. Visiting the Indo-Pakistan border (Vahah Border). Here every evening after the sounds of the bugle, the beautifully dressed guards march to the flagpoles, where the state flags are lowered. Their step is so debugged that it is a mirror image of each other. This ceremony attracts a lot of spectators and turns into a real show. Overnight in Amritsar.

In the morning at dawn, if you wish, visit the Golden Temple of the Sikhs. Transfer to Delhi (600 km). For an additional fee, optional flight by plane is possible. End the program and transfer to the airport. Departure home with docking.