OVERVIEW
After witnessing the Taj Mahal in Agra, Rishikesh can be a one stop destination for a Spiritual sojourn and adventure lover where you experience Yoga session, Meditation, White water rafting, Forest trail and a small hike to top of the mountain. Being a Yoga capital and one of the holiest cities of India you can experience a soulful Indian culture and legacy and at same time to rejuvenate yourself. This is a specially designed tour that will take to some of the most significant places in the holy city of Rishikesh as well as the adventure side of this city. City of love - Agra which is famous for its iconic Taj Mahal, a beautiful structure on love, describes the passion of human beings regarding their loved one, Agra fort - this powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses within its 2.5 kms. long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers.
Day 01 : Pick up from Delhi Airport / Hotel
Pick from Delhi Airport and meet our representative who will greet you and assist you
further. Transfer to Agra via Yamuna expressway which is approx. 02:30 hrs drive with
an air-conditioned car. Reach Agra and cheek in to your respective hotel. Overnight
stay in Agra hotel.
Day 02 : Agra City Tour to Rishikesh by Road
Early morning, visit for sunrise Taj Mahal. One of the Seven Wonders of the World,
the Taj Mahal is the symbol of love built by Emperor Shah Jahan. Later, proceed for
demonstration of Marble inlay Art, (the splendid craft of Agra) where you can experience
the same technique of marble art done on Taj Mahal. Back to hotel and have breakfast, rest
and relaxing at hotel. After relaxing, check out from the hotel,visit Agra Fort,
which is also known as Red Fort. Built by various Mughal rulers, Agra fort is a UNESCO
World Heritage site. The fort is also known as Lal Quila.
Lunch / Relax
After visiting Agra Fort, enjoy your delicious lunch in a local recommend restaurant.
Explore Local market
You are free for the leisure activities on your own OR ELSE you can discover the
local market where you can discover the local handicrafts market and Indian handicrafts,
Indian spices, leather items etc. (if not interested, you can straight drive to Rishikesh
from Agra. Reach Rishikesh and check in to your respective hotel. Overnight stay at Rishikesh.
Day 3 : Yoga Session & Half Day Village Tour
Begin your morning with yoga session. After Yoga enjoy your delicious breakfast. Later on,
proceed for village walk and meet local people, interaction with local tribe (Garhwali's and
Gujjars), visit of school in the village. Proceed towards visit of Vindhyavasini Temple
(10 mins. beautiful hike) and meditation on the top of the hill. Vindhya Vasini Temple is ancient
temple of Mata Vindhya Vasini, located on hill top and confluence of rivers in dense forests of
Rajaji National Park. Back to hotel and you will enjoy delicious lunch in a hotel, After lunch
you are free for the leisure activities on your own. Evening yoga session, after yoga have dinner
with bornfire. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4 : Lecture on Ayurveda and Yoga
Begin your morning with yoga session. After Yoga, enjoy your delicious breakfast.
Later on, proceed for lecture on Ayurveda and Yoga. After lunch, you have free time
during the day for leisure activities at yourself. Evening yoga session, after yoga
have dinner with born fire. Overnight stay hotel.
Day 5 : Rishikesh City Tour
Begin your morning with yoga session. After Yoga, enjoy your delicious breakfast.
Later on, proceed for Rishikesh city tour. Visit Triveni Ghat which is the
biggest and most famous Ghat in Rishikesh at the banks of Ganges. Triveni Ghat remains
overcrowded with devotee to take ritual baths to get cleansed from their sins. Visit
Lakshman Jhoola - As per the Hindu traditions, it is believed that Lakshman
(Rama's brother - Rama is the hero of epic Ramayana) crossed the river here with the
help of a jute rope. Visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram, visit Swami Ram Sadhak
Ashram. Witness Ganga Aarticeremony at Triveni Ghat (a river bank) is a sacred Ghat
for the Ganga Aarti performed to the chants of Vedic hymns. The sight of oil leaves,
filled with diya and petals, which are released by devotee. Back to hotel and relax.
Evening yoga session, after yoga have dinner with born fire. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6 : Meditation & Kunjapuri Temple Tour
Early Morning with packed breakfast drive to Kunjapuri Temple and witness
the sunrise followed by a meditation and yoga session, (also you can choose 3
hours walking down to the base and By Rafting, Optional). Kunjapuri Temple is
situated on the top of the hill Kunjapuri 1676m high, 15 km from Rishikesh.
Kunjapuri Temple, well-known, as for best sunrise point also offers panoramic
views of snow-capped mountains. Back to hotel, you are free for relaxing and
leisure activities yourself. Evening yoga session, after, have dinner with
born fire. Overnight stay hotel.
Day 07 : Rishikesh to Neelkanth Day Tour
Begin your morning with yoga session. After Yoga, enjoy your delicious breakfast.
After breakfast, visit The Neelkanth Temple which is situated at a height
of 1330 meters and is located about 32 km from Rishikesh OR ELSE do optional
activities, the White water rafting. The main attractions at Rishikesh is River
Rafting, in the river Ganges would be escorted by kayaker, one can also experience
Cannoning and Kayaking. Back to hotel and relax. Evening yoga session, after yoga
have dinner with born fire. Overnight stay hotel
Day 08 : Rishikesh to Delhi Via Haridwar
Drive to Shivpuri followed by yoga session at the Ganges. Back to hotel, enjoy your
delicious breakfast. After breakfast & and check-out from the hotel, then proceed to
drive to Delhi from Rishikesh. En-route, visit Haridwar city. Visit Har Ki Pauri
Ghat, is a religious prayer that takes place at the bank of the sacred river
Ganga at Haridwar. Visit Mansa Devi Mandir, Chandi Devi Temple,
Pawan Dham, Daksheswar Mahadev Temple. (If not interested in visiting
Haridwar city you can straight drive to Delhi From Rishikesh). Reach Delhi & check-in
your hotel. You are free on your own for leisure activities. Overnight stay at hotel
in Delhi.
Day 09 : Delhi City Tour and Departure Airport
After breakfast & check-out, start the full day sightseeing of Delhi. You will meet
our professional English speaking tour guide at your hotel who will take you to the
famous tourist attractions in the city of Delhi. Visit Qutab Minar (tallest
stone tower), which is now listed under UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit
Lotus Temple which is also known as a Baha'i House of Worship completed in
1986. Visit Humayun's Tomb, is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi.
Lunch / Relax Time
Have a delicious lunch in a local recommended restaurant & take some rest or have
refreshment at coffee shop. After Lunch, drive pass through India Gate,
President's House & few other Government buildings. Visit Raj Ghat,
is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Originally it was the name of a historic
Ghat of Old Delhi on the banks of Yamuna river. In the evening, transfer to Delhi
International Airport to catch flight for back to home.
"Special thanks from Kumar Taj Mahal Tour - a unit of Fly India Tour"
TOUR ENDS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
This Tour Itinerary can be customized according to your travel needs & requirements.
Tour Cost includes
- Pick up and drop by in a comfortable Air Conditioned vehicle. (Transport Pictures)
- Air Condition vehicle with Wi-Fi.
- 08 Nights accommodation at the hotels.
- Daily Buffet Breakfast at all the hotels.
- Every day morning and evening yoga class.
- One Drinking water bottle for each guest/day.
- One professional tour guide for the sightseeing.
- All sightseeing / excursion as per the itinerary by Air Conditioned Private Vehicle.
- Charges like Toll tax, Parking, Driver Allowances, State Tax etc.
Tour Cost doesn't include
- Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
- Entrance fees at all sight-seeings, spot camera fee.
- Expenses of personal nature like Gratuities for Guide & Driver tipping, Porters, Telephones, Laundry, Govt. Taxes, etc.
- All, other than those, listed in above inclusions.
- Any flight charges.
- Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks, etc.
