Sikh Pilgrimage Tour

Sikh Pilgrimage Tour is a great opportunity to explore the Sikh belief with its roots confidently established in the Indian State of Punjab.  Sikh Pilgrimage Tour is a passage which takes a traveler to the famous Sikh pilgrimage shrines of India. The faith is even growing in the West with devotees being fascinated with the peaceful and great values in Sikhism which is the youngest of the world religions nearly 500 years old. To book Sikh Pilgrimage Tour package, you can visit our official site at: www.golden-triangle-tours.com

Sikh Pilgrimage Tour is a great opportunity to explore the Sikh belief with its roots confidently established in the Indian State of Punjab.  Sikh Pilgrimage Tour is a passage which takes a traveler to the famous Sikh pilgrimage shrines of India. The faith is even growing in the West with devotees being fascinated with the peaceful and great values in Sikhism which is the youngest of the world religions nearly 500 years old. To book Sikh Pilgrimage Tour package, you can visit our official site at: www.golden-triangle-tours.com

Inclusions

1. Accommodation for 17 Nights / 18 Days on double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.

3. Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-city         drives as per the itinerary.  

4. Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.

5. Services of Tour Representative on all arrivals and departures.

6. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge

7. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Exclusions

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8.  Service Tax as per government.

9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi

Attractions: Redfort, Sis Ganj Sahib Gurudwara, Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Museum), Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, India Gate and Lotus Temple

A Traditional Welcome by our Tour Representative on your arrival at New Delhi Airport/Railway Station followed with a check-in to your pre-reserved Hotel. Delhi has two faces the “old” and the “new” and each of her face offers entirely a different experience. Delhi, the capital of India, stands on the banks of Yamuna River and is a perfect fusion of a rich past and a vibrant present. After freshen-up, proceed for Delhi sightseeing tour and visit the popular Sikh Shrines of Delhi along with other attractions such as Redfort, Sis Ganj Sahib Gurudwara, Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Museum), Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, India Gate and Lotus Temple. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Delhi

Day 02: Delhi to Chandigarh (Distance Approx 250 Kms)

Attractions: Le Corbusier, Rock Garden, Botanical Garden, Sukhna Lake, and Sector-17

Check-out from the Hotel after an early breakfast and proceed to Chandigarh, a beautiful petite city situation on the foothills of Shivalik Himalayas and a capital to two North Indian States, Haryana and Punjab. Upon your arrival at Chandigarh, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. Later proceed for Chandigarh sightseeing and visit the popular attractions such as Le Corbusier, Rock Garden, Botanical Garden, Sukhna Lake, and Sector-17. Chandigarh is amongst the most planned and organized cities of India. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Chandigarh

Day 03: Chandigarh – Anandpur Sahib (Distance Approx 85 Kms)

Attractions: Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara, Sis Ganj Sahib Gurudwara and Guru Tegh Bahadur Museum

 Check-out from the Hotel after breakfast and proceed to Anandpur Sahib also known as The Holy City of Spiritual Bliss and is amongst a popular Sikh Pilgrimage Shrine in the state of Punjab. Anandpur Sahib is situated on the lower spurs of Himalayas surrounded by charming natural beauty. Upon your arrival at Anandpur Sahib, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax.  Later proceed to visit the Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara and other revered places such as Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara, Sis Ganj Sahib Gurudwara and Guru Tegh Bahadur Museum. Anandpur Sahib was founded by Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib (Ninth Guru in Sikhism) in the year 1665.  Also the Guru Gobind Singh Sahib (Tenth Guru in Sikhism) baptizes the first Five Sikhs (Panj Pyares) and instituted the Khalsa in the year 1699. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Anandpur Sahib

Day 04: Anandpur Sahib – Amritsar (Distance Approx 185 Kms)

Attractions: Golden Temple, Akal Takht, Durgiana Temple, Jalianwala Bagh, Wagah Border

Check-out from the Hotel after breakfast and proceed to Amritsar, a historical city and known globally for the Holy Sikh Shrine, Gurudwara Shri Harminder Sahib Ji (Popularly known as The Golden Temple). Amritsar is a spiritual and cultural center of Sikh religion. Upon arrival at Amritsar, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax.  After freshen-up proceed to visit The Golden Temple which is amongst the prime pilgrimage shrines in Sikh Religion. Later visit the Akal Takht that is one of the five Takht (Seat of Power) of the Sikh Religion. After paying reverence at Golden Temple, proceed to Jalianwala Bagh, a monument of national Importance built in 1951 in the memories of peaceful protesters who died here in the massacre held in 1919. Later proceed to Durgiana Temple, an important pilgrimage shrine in Hindu religion. Evening is reserved for your visit to Wagah Border, the only official road crossing the borders of India and Pakistan.  A flag down ritual is celebrated passionately every evening with the high patriotic spirits from both sides of the border. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Amritsar

Day 05: Amritsar – Mandi (Distance Approx 300 Kms)

Attractions:  Rewalsar Lake, Buddhist Monasteries, Gurudwara Sri Rewalsar Sahib, Gurudwara Sri Gobind Singh Ji Sahib

Check-out from the Hotel after breakfast and proceed to Mandi. En-route visit Rewalsar, a petite beautiful place surrounded with Lush green mountains and inspiring beauty. Rewalsar is a best example of a multi religion culture in Himachal Pradesh as town is a home to three religions, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Visit the famous Buddhist Monasteries, Holy Rewalsar Lake, Gurudwara Shri Rewalsar Sahib Ji and a tall 125 ft statue of Guru Padmasambhava. .  Later proceed further to Mandi.  Upon your arrival at Mandi, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. Mandi is a popular trade centre on the Pathankot and Kullu Route. Visit the famous Gurudwara in Mandi devoted to Shri Gobind Singh Ji the tenth Guru in the Sikh Religion who stayed here for 6 month and 19 days on an invitation from the Ruler of Mandi Raja Sidh Sen. Later return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Mandi

Day 06: Mandi – Manali (Via Manikaran) (Distance Approx 180 Kms)

Attractions: Raghunath Ji Temple, Manikaran Sahib

Check-out from the Hotel after breakfast and proceed to Manali.  Visit the famous Raghunath Ji Temple at Kullu, the prime Deity of the Kullu Valley and proceed further to Manali.  En-route you will visit Manikaran, situated in the Parvati Valley near the banks of River Parvati. Manikaran is popular for a holy shrine of Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara and is revered by both Hindus and Sikhs.  Manikaran is famous for its hot springs and rousing beauty. Thousands of people take a dip in the holy water here. The main water is so hot that the food for visitors (Langar, Free Communal Food) is cooked by putting big vessels in the water. Later drive further to Manali, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Manali

Day 07: Mandi – Manali (Via Manikaran) (Distance Approx 180 Kms)

Attractions: Manu Temple, Vashisht Village, Hadimba Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Mall Road, Club House

The next two day of the trip will be a blend of Spirituality and Adventure. After breakfast, proceed for Manali sightseeing and visit the popular attractions such as Manu Temple, Vashisht Village, Hadimba Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Mall Road and Club House. Manali is a popular summer resort and visited by people thousands of people across India. It is also amongst popular Honeymoon destinations of India. Manali is known for its amazing beauty and snow clad mountains and is a main trade centre on Leh Ladakh route. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Manali

Day 08: Manali – Rohtang Pass (Snow Point) – Solang Valley – Manali (Excursion Tour)

Attractions: Rohtang Pass, Snow Peak, Solang Valley, activities

Early morning proceed for an excursion tour to Rohtang Pass (Snow Point) situated at a height of 13000 feet.  Enjoy the Sunrise view on your way to Rohtang and enjoy spectacular views of snow clad Himalayan peaks which turned into Golden during sunrise. Enjoy various activities such as hiking, mountain biking, skiing along with a freezing weather while you are at Rohtang Pass. Later return to Manali and en-route visit the Solang Valley popular for adventure activities like paragliding, snow biking, Zorbing and trekking etc. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Manali

Day 09: Manali – Baru Sahib (Distance Approx 330 Kms)

Attractions: Day is reserved for Travelling

Check-out from the Hotel after an early breakfast and proceed further to Baru Sahib also known as Valley of Divine Peace, situated in Himachal Pradesh. Baru Sahib, the land of meditation (Tapobhumi) is the visualization of Saint Attar Singh Ji who envisaged a place amidst Himalayas to equip youth with spiritual and modern scientific education to spread a message of universal brotherhood across the globe.  Upon your arrival at Baru Sahib, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax.  Rest of the day is free to explore the surrounding places.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Baru Sahib

Day 10: Baru Sahib

Attractions: Baru Sahib Gurudwara Akal University

After breakfast proceed to visit the Baru Sahib Gurudwara.  Baru Sahib is believed to be a place visited by several saints and sages who have performed Penance here from time immemorial and is also blessed by Guru Gobind Singh Ji (The Tenth Guru in Sikh Religion). Baru Sahib has the potential to heal the mind and soul and to transform young impressionable minds to God-oriented youth. The day is reserved for you to experience the Spirituality spread in the pristine ambience of Baru Sahib.  At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Baru Sahib

Day 11: Baru Sahib – Paonta Sahib (Distance Approx 120 Kms)

Attractions: Paonta Sahib Gurudwara

Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and proceed to Paonta Sahib located on the banks of River Yamuna and surrounded by Sal Forest.  Upon your arrival at Paonta Sahib, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax.  Later proceed to the famous shrine of Paonta Sahib Gurudwara to pay reverence. The historic city of Paonta Sahib was founded by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji at the age of 16 years and it is believed that he stayed here for four years. Gurudwara Paonta Sahib celebrates the stay of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the River Yamuna flows silently below this -which happened at the Guru's behest. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Paonta Sahib

Day 12: Paonta Sahib – Rishikesh (Distance Approx 200 Kms)

Attractions: Muni Ki Reti, Swarga Ashram, Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Evening Aarti at Triveni Ghat

Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and drive to Rishikesh (City of Sages), a place where holy river Ganges leaves the mountains and descend into the plains of Northern India. Rishikesh is a spiritual place where temple bells perform as alarm clocks and wake you up early morning and ashrams that fascinates you for Spiritual activities such as Meditation and Yoga. Upon your arrival at Rishikesh, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax.  After freshen-up proceed for Rishikesh sightseeing tour and visit the famous Ashrams such as Muni Ki Reti, Swarga Ashram, Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula and attend the evening Aarti at Triveni Ghat (Bank of Holy River Ganges) by flaming oil lamps as a reverence to the sacred River Ganges. The whole Ghat lit with oil lamps floating on the Ganges.  At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Rishikesh

Day 13: Rishikesh – Joshimath (Distance Approx 250 Kms)

Attractions: Day is reserved for Travelling

Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and drive to Joshimath also called as a winter abode of Hindu God Badrinath. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Himalayas on your way to Joshimath.  Upon your arrival at Joshimath, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. Rest of the day is free to enjoy the pristine beauty of Himalayas.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Joshimath

Day 14: Joshimath – Gobind Ghat – Ghangaria

Attractions: Trekking to Ghangaria

Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and proceed to Gobind Ghat and from here you will trek to Ghangaria, the base camp for Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and Valley of Flowers. Ghangaria is a striking place and blessed with never ending green pastures along with fabulous variety of flowers. Upon your arrival at Ghangaria, check-in at your Tent and relax.  

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Ghangaria

Day 15: Ghangaria – Hemkund Sahib – Ghangaria (By Trekking)

Attractions: Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara

After an early breakfast, proceed to trek towards Hemkund Sahib, a famous shrine in the Sikh Religion.  The trekking will last for 3-4 Hrs each side. Hemkund Sahib is located at an altitude of 15000 ft and is visited by thousands of devotees from all over the World. Hemkund Sahib is located next to a beautiful lake and is encircled with immense greenery and beauty.  Devotees visiting Hemkund Sahib take a holy dip in the chilled water of Lake and then enter the shrine to receive blessings.  After paying reverence at the Shrine, enjoy a cup of Hot Tea along with some refreshments.  Later proceed to Ghangaria by trekking. Upon your arrival at Ghangaria, check-in at your Tent and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Ghangaria

Day 16: Ghangaria – Govind Ghat – Srinagar (Distance Approx 170 Kms)

Attractions: Day is reserved for Travelling

 After an early breakfast, proceed to Govind Ghat by trekking. Upon your arrival at Govind Ghat you will be then driven to Srinagar.  Enjoy the magnificent views of the flowing rivers along with snow capped mountains.  Upon your arrival at Srinagar, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax.

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay at Srinagar

Day 17: Srinagar – Haridwar (Distance Approx 130 Kms)

Attractions:  Har Ki Pauri, Bharat Mata Mandir, Sapt Rishi Ashram, Evening Aarti

Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and proceed to Haridwar (Gateway to God). Upon your arrival at Haridwar, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. After freshen-up proceed to Hari Ki Pauri (Steps reaching God). It is believed that a visit to Haridwar is not completed if you have not visited Har Ki Pauri. Later proceed to Bharat Mata Mandir which is devoted to Mother India from patriotism perspective.  Visit the old and beautiful Sapt Rishi Ashram which was built in 1943, a well maintained complex with several rooms to stay. During evening experience the astounding Ganga Aarti (Prayer) held at the Har Ki Pauri and witness thousands of devotees worshipping River Ganges by flaming oil lamps which is accompanied by drums and chanting. The whole Ghat lit with up oil lamps floating on the river. At the end of the Tour, return to your Hotel and relax. 

Evening free for Leisure

Overnight stay in Haridwar

Day 18: Haridwar – Delhi (Distance Approx 220 Kms) – Departure

Checkout from the Hotel after your Breakfast and proceed to Delhi while enjoying the beauty of petite and picturesque villages.  Upon your arrival at Delhi, proceed to Delhi Airport / Railway Station for your onward Journey to your destination with memorable moments with you.

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Hotels Accommodations

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested:

Destinations	Deluxe  Hotel	Premium Hotel	Luxury Hotel
Delhi	Hotel Yugvilla / Similar	Hotel Royal Plaza / Similar	Hotel The Lalit / Similar
Chandigarh	Hotel Diamond Plaza / Similar	The Golden Palms Hotel & Spa / Similar	Royal Orchid Regenta Central Ashok / Similar
Anandpur Sahib	Hotel Park Plaza View / Similar	Hotel Park Plaza View / Similar	Hotel Park Plaza View / Similar
Amritsar	Hotel Khyber Continental / Similar	Country Inn and Suites by Carlson / Similar	Hotel Radisson Blu Amritsar / Similar
Mandi	The Regent Palms / Similar	The Regent Palms / Similar	The Regent Palms / Similar
Manali	Hotel Green Fields / Similar	River Crescent Resort	Manali Resort / Similar
Baru Sahib	Mist-n-Meadows Resort / Similar	Mist-n-Meadows Resort / Similar	Mist-n-Meadows Resort / Similar
Paonta Sahib	Hotel Grand Riviera / Similar	Hotel Rockwood / Similar	Hotel Rockwood / Similar
Rishikesh	Hotel Narayana Palace / Similar	Ganga Beach Resort / Similar	Raga on the Ganges / Similar
Joshimath	Hotel Mount View / Similar	Hotel Dronagiri / Similar	Hotel Dronagiri / Similar
Ghangaria	Deluxe Tent	Luxury Tent	Luxury Tent
Srinagar	Riverside Resort / Similar	Riverside Resort / Similar	Riverside Resort / Similar
Haridwar	Hotel Clarks Inn Brinjal / Similar	Hotel Grand Basant / Similar	Hotel Radisson Blu Haridwar / Similar

Extra Govt. Service Tax @ 3.09 % (Applicable on total billed amount)

Note:

01.          Group rates are available on request … Contact

02.          Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.

03.          High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional 

Note:

1. Group rates are available on request … Contact
2. Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.
3. High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional

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