Small Group Adventure Travel - G.A.P Adventures

Spiritual India

15 days ex Delhi

Trip Code: AHSH

DDelhi, Amritsar, Dharamshala, Shimla, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Allahabad, Mirzapur, Varanasi

From Buddhism to Hinduism to Sikhism, the Indian religious beliefs are as varied and diverse as India itself. Visit the cultural and spiritual centres of the major Indian religions while exploring the distinct natural beauty of Himachal Pradesh, the "Abode of Snow".

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Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi at any time.
Day 2 Delhi
Visit the famous Jama Masjid and climb the minaret for a bird’s eye view of the old city. Travel by the swish new metro into Connaught Place, the center of New Delhi.
Day 3 Amritsar
Amritsar, literally meaning "holy pool of nectar", is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh Religion. Visit its numerous shrines and temples, including the famous Golden Temple.
Day 4 - 5 Dharamsala/McLeod Ganj
We make our way further along the Himalayan mountain roads towards Dharamsala, the seat of the Tibetan government in exile. Sometimes known as "Little Lhasa" after the Tibetan capital city, Dharamsala is home to generations of Buddhist monasteries.
Day 6 - 7 Shimla
Travel on the Kalka-Shimla Toy Train, en route to the Himalayan hill town of Shimla, the former summer capital of the British Raj. The railway is the greatest narrow gauge engineering feat in India.
Day 8 - 10 Rishikesh/Haridwar
We continue on to Rishikesh one of the holiest cities in India, located in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India.
Rishikesh is also known as the gateway to the Himalayas and is located around 100 kilometers away from another holy city, Haridwar.
Day 11 Allahabad/Sailing down the Ganges
This morning we visit Allahabad, and then head towards Mirzapur for an unforgettable trip sailing on the Ganges.
Day 12-14 Varanasi
Arriving today into legendary Varanasi, the quintessential Indian holy city. Walk the narrow twisting alleys, poke around some of the literally thousands of temples and shrines, and experience the energy of the dawn rituals of bathing along the ghats.
Day 15 Depart Delhi
We arrive back into Delhi this morning where trip ends.
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