Dwadesh (12) Jyotirlinga
Dwadesh (12) Jyotirlinga 4.7 (1,127) Reviews ★★★★★ 4.7/5 Itinerary Day 1, Mumbai – Rajkot</h5 > On arrival in Mumbai, meet our representative who will transfer you to the railway station to catch the train to Rajkot. An overnight train journey. Day 2, Rajkot – Dwarka</h5 > On arrival at Rajkot in the morning, our representative will transfer you to the hotel in Rajkot where you can enjoy the breakfast and get freshen up. Later, get transfer to your pre-booked hotel in Dwarka. It will take about 5 hours to reach Dwarka. In the evening, leave for a visit to Dwarkadhish Ji and Nageshwar Temple. Later return back to your hotel in Dwarka for an overnight stay in hotel. Day 3, Dwarka – Somnath</h5 > In the morning after breakfast, we will leave for Somnath by road. On arrival at Somnath, check in at the hotel. After lunch in the hotel, we will proceed to visit Veraval. In the evening, offer prayers in Somnath Temple. Enjoy an overnight stay in the hotel. Day 4, Somnath – Ujjain</h5 > Today after Abhishek Puja in the morning, enjoy the delicious breakfast. Thereafter, get transferred to the railway station to take the train to Ujjain. An overnight train journey. Day 5, Ujjain – Omkareshwar – Ujjain</h5 > On reaching Ujjain, meet our tour representative to get the assisted transfer to the hotel. Check in at the hotel and get relaxed. Afterwards, we will drive to Omkareshwar, which is located on an island and houses fourth jyotirlinga. In the evening, we will drive back to Ujjain for an overnight stay in the hotel. Day 6, Ujjain – Haridwar</h5 > In the morning, attend the Puja in Mahakaleshwar Ji and proceed to Bhairav Baba and Ma Shaktipeeth. After having lunch, leave for railway station to catch the train to Haridwar. An overnight train journey. Haridwar : Haridwar lying at the feet of Shiva’s hills, i.e. Shivaliks, in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva’s locks and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas. The ‘Aarti’ worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating ‘Dia’ (lamp) is a moving ritual. Day 7, Haridwar</h5 > On arrival at Haridwar, check in at your pre-booked hotel. In the evening, attend the Ganga Arti. Later, return back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. Day 8, Haridwar – Guptkashi</h5 > After breakfast in the morning, we will drive to Guptkashi. Check in at the hotel in Guptkashi. Later, proceed to visit the Ardh Nareshwar Mahadev Temple. After exploring the temple, return back to the hotel to enjoy dinner followed by a night stay. Day 9, Guptkashi – Sonpryag – Kedarnath (25 Kms. Drive + 19 Kms. Trek)</h5 > Morning drive to Sonparyag upon arrival trek start Kedarnath via Gorikund, Bheembali, Garuechati, on Arrival Pooja and Darshan, Overnight stay at Kedarnath. Kedarnath : is a majestic sight, standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow covered peaks. The present temple, built in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya, stands adjacent to the site of an earlier temple built by the Pandavas. The inner walls of the assembly hall are decorated with figures of various deities and scenes from mythology. Outside the temple door a large statue of the Nandi Bull stands as guard. Day 10, Kedarnath – Sonpryag – Rudrapryag (19 Kms. Trek + 60 Kms drive)</h5 > Morning after pooja & Darshan trek down to Sonprayag, upon arrival meet with driver and drive back to Rudrapryag for overnight stay. Day 11, Rudrapryag – Haridwar – Varanasi (157 Kms drive + train)</h5 > Today after darshan, we will drive back to Haridwar Railway Station from Gaurikund. Enjoy the dinner in Haridwar and catch the train to Varanasi. An overnight train journey. Day 12, Varanasi</h5 > On arrival in Varanasi, check in at the hotel. Later in the evening, attend the Ganga Arti. Afterwards return back to the hotel to enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. Day 13, Varanasi – Jasidih – Deoghar</h5 > Today in the morning, we will proceed to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Sankatmochan Temple to offer morning prayers. Later, enjoy the lunch and board train to Jasidih. On reaching Jasidih, drive to Deoghar (Baijnath Dham) and enjoy an overnight stay in the hotel. Day 14, Deoghar – Kolkata – Chennai</h5 > In the morning, we will leave to attend the abhishek pooja in Baba Baijnath Ji. Afterwards, enjoy the breakfast and leave to take train to Kolkata at 8: 30 am. On arrival in Kolkata in the afternoon, get ready to catch another train for Chennai. An overnight journey in train. Day 15, Chennai – Rameshwaram</h5 > On reaching Chennai at 5 PM get freshen up at the station itself. Later board a train to Rameshwaram at night. An overnight journey in train. Day 16, Rameshwaram</h5 > On arrival in Rameshwaram in the afternoon check in at your already booked hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Thereafter, enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay in the hotel. Day 17, Rameshwaram – Madurai</h5 > In the morning, we will proceed for Mani darshan, samudra snan and kund snan abhisekham. Thereafter, come back to the hotel for lunch and leave for Madurai. In Madurai, we will visit the Meenakshi Temple in the evening. Later return back to the hotel in Madurai for dinner and an overnight stay. Day 18, Madurai – Pune</h5 > After enjoying the breakfast, we will drive to Madurai Railway
Tirupati balaji darshan
Tirupati balaji darshan 4.7 (1,127) Reviews ★★★★★ 4.7/5 Itinerary Day 1, Chennai (Arrival) Arrive at Chennai and meet our representative to get the assisted transfer to the hotel. Go on a sightseeing tour covering Snake Park, Marine Beach and other major tourist attractions in Chennai. Overnight stay at pre-booked hotel in Chennai. Day 2, Chennai – Tirupati Take a road journey to Tirupati in morning. On arriving at Tirupati, transfer to the hotel. Tirupati is the most frequented pilgrimage destinations in the country. It is dedicated to Lord Vekateshwara (Balaji). Overnight stay in Tirupati. Day 3, Tirupati – Chennai Hit the road to Chennai in the morning. On reaching Chennai, get transferred to the hotel. Enjoy leisure and individual activities in the evening. Overnight stay in Chennai. Day 4, Departure Get transferred to the airport/railway station in the morning for onward journey. $ 950 9N-10D Book This Tour Discount up 50% Don’t miss out—Book now and make your memories! Discover More
Nau Devi darshan Tours
Nau Devi darshan Tours 4.7 (1,127) Reviews ★★★★★ 4.7/5 Itinerary Day 1, Delhi – Chandigarh A week of the spiritual journey starts from Delhi. Proceed to Chandigarh by road. It is around 5-6 hours excursion to Chandigarh. En route, visit Mata Mansa Devi Mandir near Majra. This temple is the holy abode of Manasa Goddess. Devotees horde this place to the tie a threat around the tree as it is believed that wishes of people come true by doing it. Arrive at Chandigarh and check in at the hotel. After taking bit rest, go for city tour. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 2, Chandigarh – Nainadevi – Chintpurni Proceed towards Shri Nainadevi Temple in the morning. This temple is positioned on hilltop in Bilaspur District. You can reach the peak of hill by following the concrete stairs or using cable car facility. This cable car facility is highly famous among the pilgrims. This temple is considered holy and several mythologies are also linked with it. Afterwards, drive to Chintpurni. This drive take 4-5 hours from Chandigarh to Himachal. Day 3, Chintpurni – Jwala Ji – Kangra Devi – Dharamsala Head towards the beautiful hill station of Dharamshala in morning. It takes around 4 hours of drive. Stop by to visit Mata Jwala Devi and Brijeshwari Temple at Kangra on the way. Jwala ji Shrine is renowned for its exquisiteness. Brijeshwari Temple is popular for its elaborated fabrications along with the rich rituals performed there. Later on, continue the journey to Dharamshala. On reaching, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel. Day 4, Dharamsala This hill station is positioned in the upper region of the Kangra Valley. Because of its location and the backdrop, Dharamshala has gained recognition among the tourists. This day is for exploring this hill station. Head out for trip to Chamunda Devi Temple in morning. This is the temple of Goddess Shakti. In afternoon, take a tour to Dalai Lama Monastery and Bhagsu Nag Temple. Overnight stay in the hotel. Day 5, Dharamsala – Katra – Vaishno Devi Take a 6-7 hours road trip to Katra through Jammu in the morning. Get freshen up in the hotel in Katra. Later, trek to Vaishno Devi. Overnight stay in a dharamshala in Vaishno Devi. Day 6, Katra Visit the shrine early in the morning. Come back to Katra and check in at the hotel. Day 7, Katra – Amrisar Leave for Amritsar in the morning. It takes about 4-5 hours drive to reach there. Check in at the hotel in Amritsar. Go out for the city tour in the morning. Overnight stay in the hotel. Day 8, Amritsar – Delhi Visit Golden Temple in the morning. Later, leave for Delhi. It is a 78 hours of drive to reach Delhi from Amritsar. Reach the railway station / airport. $ 950 7N-8D Book This Tour Discount up 50% Don’t miss out—Book now and make your memories! Discover More
Pilgrimage Along Holy Narmada
Pilgrimage Along Holy narmada 4.7 (1,127) Reviews ★★★★★ 4.7/5 Itinerary Day 1, Arrive – Indore On arrival at Indore airport / railway station meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. After fresh-n-up proceed for sightseeing tour of Indore visiting Central Museum, Gomatgiri, Kanch Mandir, Khajrana and Lal Bagh Palace. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 2, Indore – Maheshwar Morning after breakfast leave for Maheshwar, upon reaching check in at hotel. After fresh-n-up proceed to visit Maheshwar temple and Fort. Enjoy boat ride at Narmada River. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 3, Maheswar – Nemawar / Khategaon Morning after breakfast proceed to Nemawar / Khategaon, upon reaching check in at hotel. Later visit Renuka Mata temple and Balmuk Seva Aashram. Overnight Khategaon. Day 4, Kategon – Bareli Morning after breakfast proceed to Bareli upon reaching check in at hotel. Later visit nearby temples, Ghats of Narmada River and you can visit local market of Bareli. Overnight Bareli. Day 5, Bareli – Jabalpur Morning after breakfast proceed to Jabalpur. Arrive Jabalpur & visit Bhedaghat, Dhuandhar waterfalls, Tripur Sundar Temple, Gwari Ghat & Madan Mahal fort. Overnight Jabalpur. Day 6, Jabalpur – Shahdol Morning after breakfast proceed to Shahdol, Afternoon check in. Later visit The Virateshwar Temple in Sohagpur Vangana is the most important tourist destination of Shahdol and a structural masterpiece. Overnight Shahdol. Day 7, Shahdol – Amarkantak Morning after breakfast proceed to Amarkantak, also known as Tirthraj or (the King of Pilgrimages). Later visit Kapildhara waterfalls and the other temples, places nearby. Overnight Amarkantak. Day 8, Amarkantak – Mandla Morning after breakfast visit Mai ki Bagiya temple & Narmada kund. After visits drive to Mandla, upon reaching Mandla check in at your hotel. Overnight Mandla. Day 9, Mandla – Narsinghpur / Pachmarhi Morning after breakfast proceed to Pachmahri, upon reaching check in at hotel.Later visit Jata Shankar temple & Pachmarhi local market. Overnight Pachmarhi. Day 10, Pachmarhi – Hoshangabad Morning after breakfast proceed to Hoshangabad. Upon arrival visit nearby temple, Ghat on Narmada River. Overnight Hoshangabad Day 11, Hoshangabad – Omkareshwar Morning after breakfast proceed to Omkareshwar. Afternoon visit OmkarMandhata temple & enjoy boat ride at river Narmada. Overnight Omkareshwar. Day 12, Omkareshwar – Barwani Morning after breakfast proceed to Barwani. Later visit nearby temple, Ghats of Narmada River Overnight Barwani. Day 13, Barwani – Shahada Morning after breakfast proceed to Shahada. Afternoon visit the excavation site of Prakasha Village and the religious village of Dakshin Kashi which are the two prime attractions here. Overnight Shahada. Day 14, Shahada – Bharuch Morning after breakfast proceed to Baruch via visiting Ankleshwar & Vamleshwar Katpur. It is placed on the meeting points of the Arabian Sea and the pious Narmada River. Overnight Bharuch. Day 15, Bharuch – Godhra Morning after breakfast checkout fromhotel and proceed to Kukshi/Godhra. Upon arrival visit nearby temples, Ghat of Narmada River. Overnight Godhra. Day 16, Godhra – Ujjain Morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed to Ujain, upon reaching Uijain check in at your hotel, later visit Mahakaleshwar temple, Kal Bhairav temple & Har Siddhi temple.Overnight Ujjain. Day 17, Ujjain Indore Morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to Indore. You will drop at airport/ railway station. $ 950 13N-14D Book This Tour Discount up 50% Don’t miss out—Book now and make your memories! Discover More
south india pilgrimage tour
south india pilgrimage tour 4.7 (1,127) Reviews ★★★★★ 4.7/5 Itinerary Day 1, Arrive Chennai Upon arrival at Chennai Meet on arrival at Airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel. Day 2, Chennai After breakfast full day city tour of Chennai. Chennai, the capital city, popularly regarded as the ‘Gateway to the South’ represents a culture that is distinctly different from that of northern India. The places of interest are Kalakshetra, a school of art and music that encourages exponents of Bharatnatyam, Carnatic music, traditional weaving and designing; Fort St. George built in 1653 during British reign in India, now houses the Secretariat and Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu; St. Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church in India with its premises; Sri Parthasarathy Temple built by the Pallavas in the 8th century AD; Kapaliswara Temple, Mylapore also an eighth century Pallava Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva; San Thomas Cathedral Basilica rebuilt in 1606 as a cathedral and in 1896 it was made a basilica; and Theosophical Society – the world headquarters of the Theosophical Society formed to encourage the study of comparative religion philosophy and science. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 3, Chennai – Tirupati (180 kms) Morning after an early breakfast we will leave for Tirupati. En-route visit Srikalahasti. Further leave for Tirupati. Upon arrival check into the hotel. After fresh-n-up proceed for Tirupati Temple Darshan. Tirupati is located in Andhra Pradesh. Tirupati is an ancient Hindu temple town having historical references in Puranas. The temple of Lord Venkateswara is located on the Tirumala hill and Tirupati is at the footsteps of the Tirumala hills. Every day around 1 lakh people visit this place. It has great reputation for famous temples. Temples located in and around Tirupati include: Sri Padmavathi Devi temple at Tiruchanoor, Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Srinivasa Mangapuram. According to legend, Lord Venkateswara stayed here after his marriage with Sri Padmavathi Devi, before proceeding to Tirumala. Govindaraja Swamy Temple, Saint Ramanujacharya consecrated this temple in 1130 AD. Kapila Theertham in Tirupati town at the base of Tirumala Hills dedicated to Lord Siva, Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple, Tirupati built by Chola kings during the tenth century AD, Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple at Srikalahasti and Sri Kalyana venkateswara swamy temple at Narayanavanam (40 km from Tirupati). Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy and Sri Padmavathi Ammavari, daughter of Akasa Maharaja were married here. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 4, Tirupati – Pondicherry (250 Kms) After breakfast drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. In the afternoon city tour of Pondicherry. Although the French influence is gradually fading, Pondicherry retains a few Gallic accents. Pondicherry’s main sights are the Rai Nivas, the Sacred Heart Church and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. The ashram retreat was founded in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo after whose death the spiritual authority passed to one of his disciples, a French woman known as the Mother. The Mother was also instrumental in founding the city of Dawn Auroville, 10 km from Pondicherry. Its original charter aimed at creating a city of the future where people from India and abroad could live and work together in a spiritual environment. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 5, Pondicherry – Tanjore (250 kms) After breakfast drive to Trichy, en-route visit Tanjore. Upon arrival check into the hote. After fresh-n-up temple tour of Thanjavour. The home of Carnatic music, musical instruments, dance and traditional handicrafts, Tanjore (Thanjavur) is famous for the Brahadeeswarar Temple. The temple constructed more than a thousand years ago by the Chola King Raja Rajan is an architect’s marvel. The Art Gallery and the Saraswathi Mahal Library are also well known places of interest. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 6, Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai, 200 KM After breakfast drive to Madurai. En-route visit Srirangam, which is an island, 5 kms from Trichy. Surrounded by the Kaveri water is a 600 acres island town enclosed within the seven walls on the gigantic Sri Ranganathaswami temple. There are no less than 22 gopurams, one of which is the tallest in India. The 72 m high 13 tiered gopuram dominates the landscape for miles around.The Rock Fort situated on the banks of the Kaveri River, Trichy’s most famed land mark is an 84 m high rock, one of the oldest in the world aprox. 3,800 million years. The attraction is not for fort itself but the temple at the summit. 344 steps hewn out of rock lead to the top where are the inscriptions dating back to the 3rd century B.C. Further drive to Madurai. Upon arrival check into the hotel. After fresh-n-up temple tour of Madurai. Madurai, known as Athens of the East, is the second largest city on the banks of the River Vigai. The city is believed to be more than 2500 years old. The city got its name from the drops of nectar (Mathuram) that fell from Shiva’s lochs when he came to bless its people for constructing a temple for him. Madurai where the people wake up at the chant of hymns is proud of the magnificent Meenakshi-Sundareswara Temple. Of its 12 gopurams, four of the tallest stand at the outer walls of the temple. The 48.8 m high southern gopuram is the most spectacular and have over 1500 sculptures. In the Ashta Shakti Mandapam inside the Meenakshi temple, the sculpted pillars tell the story of the beautiful princess of Madurai and her marriage to Lord Shiva.Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 7, Madurai – Rameshwaram, 130 km After breakfast leave for Rameshwaram. Upon arrival check into the hotel. After fresh-n-up proceed on temple tour of Rameswaram, visiting Sri Ramanathaswami temple. The temple has 22 holy springs which are believed to have medicinal properties. After darshan, visit the Ghanthamathana Parvatham which provides fine views of the island. Later, visit Dhanushkodi, it is one of the Tirthas in the island of Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. This is located beside
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 4.7 (1,127) Reviews ★★★★★ 4.7/5 Itinerary Day 1, Arrival Kathmandu After arriving at Kathmandu airport you will be received by the TMI representatives and they will make arrangement for you in the best hotels of Kathmandu Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Day 2, Pashupatinath Temple After morning breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Pashupatinath Temple for darshan and again you will come back to the hotel for lunch. For security reasons cloth inspection will be done and you will be briefed about the tour in the hotel. In the evening you can stroll around the marketplace of Kathmandu which is located near to the hotel you are staying. After an evening in the market you may return back to hotel for dinner and to take rest to prepare yourself for the next day voyage. Day 3, Zhangmu – Nyalam Third day of the journey is the day for security and immigration checks. After breakfast you will be transferred to Tibet which is about 150 Km and on your way to Tibet you can have lunch. After completing the custom and immigration formalities you need to head towards the Tibet border (Zhangmu). At the border you will meet with a Chinese guide who will be ready for you with a land cruiser and driver to make the voyage convenient. On your new vehicle you will be transferred to Nyalam dinner and overnights stay at Nyalam Lodge. Day 4, Nyalam The 4th day you have leisure for own activities. You will have the complete day to become accustomed about the new country and explore the food, culture and people of the country. All the meals are offered by the Lodge. You can explore the market areas to have fun and gather information. Day 5, Nyalam – Saga After breakfast you will head to Saga which is 250 km away from Nyalam. On your way to Saga you can enjoy the panoramic views of Mt Shishapangma, Gauri Shankar and other mountains from the Lalung La Pass. Lake Pikusto is another attraction that you can explore on your way to Saga. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Day 6, Saga – Mansarovar Lake On the 6th day you will have the darshan of Holy peak Kailash Mountain and Manasarovar Lake, both this places have a mention in the epics of Hindu religion. On your way to these places you will be provided with lunch and dinner and stay at camp Horchu. Day 7, Mansarovar – Darchen In the first half of the day you can experience the performance of hawan and puja at some of the popular temples of the place and in the second half you need to head to Darchen through Manasarovar Parikrama point. You need to dine, stay and relax at tent. Day 8, Tarboche – Yam Dwar – Dirapuk After breakfast you will leave for Tarboche and Yam Dwar and from there you will start trekking towards Diraphuk, this is the popular and known Kailash Parikrama. On the way you will be provided with lunch and dinner at the camp where you will stay overnight. Day 9, Dolma La Pass – Gauri Kund – Zuthulphuk Get ready to trek back again. All tourists will trek to Dolma La Pass and during your trekking you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountains and also you can take rest for sometime and then move down to Gauri Kund. This is the toughest trek so it is advisable to carry light luggage and bags while trekking. From Gauri Kund you will head towards Zuthulphuk beside the river banks. After reaching Zuthulphuk you need to stay overnight in camp by sharing with other tourists. Day 10, Paryang – Saga On the 10th day you will be transferred to Paryang through Mansarovar Horchow. After taking your breakfast you need to trek for another 8 km to reach the point where you will find jeeps waiting to take you to the Darchen where parikrama circuit ends. Here you will be provided with lunch and then you will be transferred to Paryang through Mansarovar Horchow. Dinner and overnight stay in the Guesthouse. Day 11, Saga – Nyalam Post breakfast you will be taken to Nyalam where rooms are available for you in a pre booked hotel. Here you can have your dinner and stay overnight. Day 12, Nyalam – Kathmandu After your breakfast we will drive to Zhangmu for custom and immigration checks. After lunch at guest house in Nepal border we will head toward Kathmandu. After arriving Kathmandu you will stay, relax and dine at pre booked hotel. Day 13, Departure from Kathmandu Morning after breakfast transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for onwards destination. $ 950 12N-13D Book This Tour Discount up 50% Don’t miss out—Book now and make your memories! Discover More
South india temples tour
South india temples tour 4.7 (1,127) Reviews ★★★★★ 4.7/5 Itinerary Day 1, Chennai Upon arrival at Chennai International airport meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 2, Chennai – Tirupati – Chennai Morning after an early breakfast we will go on an excursion to Tirupati. Upon arrival in Tirupati proceed for Tirupati Temple Darshan. Tirupati is located in Andhra Pradesh. Tirupati is an ancient Hindu temple town having historical references in Puranas. The temple of Lord Venkateswara is located on the Tirumala hill and Tirupati is at the footsteps of the Tirumala hills. Every day around 1 lakh people visit this place. It has great reputation for famous temples. Temples located in and around Tirupati include: Sri Padmavathi Devi temple at Tiruchanoor, Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Srinivasa Mangapuram. According to legend, Lord Venkateswara stayed here after his marriage with Sri Padmavathi Devi, before proceeding to Tirumala. Govindaraja Swamy Temple, Saint Ramanujacharya consecrated this temple in 1130 AD. Kapila Theertham in Tirupati town at the base of Tirumala Hills dedicated to Lord Siva, Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple, Tirupati built by Chola kings during the tenth century AD, Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple at Srikalahasti and Sri Kalyana venkateswara swamy temple at Narayanavanam (40 km from Tirupati). Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy and Sri Padmavathi Ammavari, daughter of Akasa Maharaja were married here. Later in the afternoon return to Chennai for night stay. Day 3, Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mamallapuram Today we will leave for Mamallapuram, earlier known as Mahabalipuram. En-route we will visit Kanchipuram, known as the city of thousand temples. It is one of the seven sacred cities of Hindus, and was the capital of the early Cholas as far back as the 2nd century BC. Kanchipuram was a major seat of Tamil learning as well as an important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. Apart from temples, the city is also famous for its silk weavers, who settled here some 400 years ago and have given it an enviable reputation. Later continue drive to Mamallapuram. Upon arrival check into the hotel. After fresh-n-up we will proceed sightseeing around Mamallapuram, the ancient port of Pallavas. The pallavas have created many marvellous monuments with sculptural panels, caves, Monolithic Rathas and Temples. Krishna Mandapam has a big bas relief, notable for its realistic representation. The world’s largest bas relief measuring 27m x 9m, whale back shaped rock contains figures of gods, demi-gods, men beasts, birds and representation of the entire creation. Shore Temple, one of the oldest in south dating back to 8th century AD is a good example of the first phase of structural temples constructed in Dravidian style. The Five Rathas are a group of five monolithic temples, each created in different style. In the evening transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. Day 4, Mamallapuram – Tiruvannamalai – Pondicherry Today we will have an excursion to Tiruvannamalai. One of the holiest towns of Tamil Nadu, its name meaning the “red mountain” derives from the spectacular extinct volcano behind it. The temple town of Tiruvannamalai is one of the most ancient heritage sites of India and is a centre of the Saiva religion. The Arunachala hill and its environs have been held in great regard by the Tamils for centuries. The temple is grand in conception and architecture and is rich in tradition, history and festivals. Arunachala Temple: The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was built between the 9th and the 10th centuries by the Chola kings of the Tamil empire. The temple is famous for its massive gopurams. This has been determined from an inscription in the structure that was made during the reign of Chola kings who ruled in the ninth century A.D. Later in the afternoon drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 5, Puducherry Today we will have full day excursion around Pondicherry, earlier known as Puducherry. Puducherry is situated on the eastern sea board of India. Although the French influence is gradually fading, it still retains a few Gallic accents. Main sights are the Rai Nivas, the Sacre Coeur church, Sri Aurobindo ashram. Sri Aurobindo Ashram: The Sri Aurobindo Ashram located on rue de la Marine, is one of the most well-known ashrams in India. The ashram was set up in 1926 by one of India’s famous sons Sri Aurobindo, who originally came to Pondicherry to escape persecution by the British. Sri Aurobindo, a saint-yogi, philosopher-poet, taught Integral Yoga, a new system of mind development, a synthesis of yoga and modern science. Madame Mirra Richard Alfassa, a French painter-sculptor-musician who had followed the same path on her own, joined him later. She is now known as the Mother. After the death of Sri Aurobindo, “the Mother” continued the social work till she died in 1973 at the age of 93. The idea of Auroville or the “City of Down” was conceived by ‘The Mother’. The Pondicherry Museum: The Pondicherry Museum is located on Saint Louis street and is open between 10.00-17.00 hrs on all days except Mondays and national holidays. The museum is located in the former residence of the French Administrator. The museum has a collection of rare bronzes and stone sculptures from the Pallava and Chola dynasties, objects found in Arikamedu site (an ancient port just 7km from city that traded with the Roman empire), Greek and Roman jars, 200 year old beads made from glass and precious stones, a wide collection of temple lamps and even objects from the Tsung period in China. Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, located on the South Boulevard, Subbayah Salai, is a white and brown neo-gothic church. It was built by French missionaries in the 1700’s. It is one of Pondicherry’s finest Catholic churches. Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple: This temple is more than 300 years old and is dedicated to Ganesha. It has a golden spire. Evening return to hotel for overnight stay.
The Mark of shiva
The Mark of shiva 4.7 (1,127) Reviews ★★★★★ 4.7/5 Itinerary Day 1, Delhi Upon arrival at Delhi International airport meet with our company representative at the airport arrival lounge. After meet and greet we will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 2, Delhi After breakfast we will go for a full day temple tour of Delhi visiting Laxmi Narayan Temple, Hanuman Mandir, Gauri Shankar Temple, India Gate, Qutab Minar, Chattarpur Temple, Bahai Temple and Akshardham Temple. Laxmi Narayan Temple: Laxmi Narayan Temple or Birla Mandir, is one of Delhi’s major and oldest temples. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of prosperity and the lord Narayana, the preserver. The temple was built by the industrialist G.D. Birla in 1939 and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, the father of nation. Nowadays it is major tourist attraction for the people who comes to visit Delhi, and located in the west of Connaught Place. Visiting hrs: 04:30am to 1:30pm and 02.30pm to 09.00pm. Hanuman Mandir: Located at Baba Kharak Singh Marg in Connaught Place, is one of the oldest Hanuman Temple in India. It is believed that the temple was built by Raja Jai Singh around 1724 AD. The Main Idol of Hanumana is facing south with holding a gada in his left hand and his right hand rests on his chest in veneration to the adjacent idols of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita. The deity Hanuman destroys all the evils with his Gada. Gauri Shankar Temple: Located in Chandni Chowk, the Gauri Shankar temple is of 800 year old and dedicated to Goddess Gauri and lord Shiva. The temple has an 800 year old brown Lingam (phallus stone) encased in a marble representation of a female organ. The Lingam is surrounded by snakes made up of silver and represents a cosmic pillar, the centre of universe or life. The temple was built by Apa Gangadhar in promised to Lord Shiva, As Apa Gangadhar injured in a battle and prayed to Lord Shiva for his survival. He survived against all odds and then build the temple. The best time to visit the temple is during the festive of Shivaratri. Chattarpur Temple: The Chhatarpur Mandir, a Hindu temple is dedicated to goddess Katyayani. The temple was founded by Sant Shree Nagpal Ji in 1974. He was died in 1998 and his samadhi shrine lies in the premises of the Shiv-Gauri Nageshwar Mandir within the temple complex. The temple has been built in both south and north Indian style of temple architecture. Bahai Temple: Bahai temple or Lotus temple is built in the shape of a lotus flower and is the last of seven Major Bahai’s temples built around the world. The temple is made up of pure white marble. The architect of Lotus temple, Fariborz Sahba chose the lotus as the symbol common to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Lotus temple is the perfect place to meditate and enjoy the silence being in the bustling city of Delhi. It remains closed for visit on Monday. Akshardham Temple: Having record of the world’s largest comprehensive Hindu Temple. Here once can visit the exhibitions center which features the incidents from the life of Swaminarayan in his teenage and the early history of India. The temple remains closed for visit on Monday. Later in the evening transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. Day 3, Delhi – Ajmer – Pushkar Early morning transfer to the railway station to board the Shatabdi train for Ajmer. Upon arrival at Ajmer railway station meet with our representative and proceed to visit the Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah of Sufi saint. The Dargah Khwaja Gharib Nawaz (R.A) has several tombs, buildings, Daalaans and courtyards are of Mughal architecture. It is believed that who visit Ajmer Sharif and pray with pure faith and loyalty will get fulfill his / her wishes. The annual Urs commences with Flag Hoisting at Buland Darwaza on the appearance of the moon for the month of Rajab, there comes a change in daily routine which is generally held at the Holy Shrine. Further we will leave for Pushkar. Upon arrival check into the hotel. In the evening we will lord Brahma temple for evening aarti. Return to hotel for overnight stay. Day 4, Pushkar – Jaipur Today we will visit the Brahma temple again for its morning aarti followed by a visit to the sacred Pushkar lake. Later return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast we will leave for Jaipur. Upon arrival check into the hotel. After fresh-n-up we will proceed for sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting its massive forts, palaces and Temple. In Jaipur we will visit the City Palace, Palace of Winds, Natural observatory, Birla Temple etc. In the evening we will have an excursion to Amber fort. Later return to hotel for overnight stay. Day 5, Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra After a quick breakfast we will leave for Agra. En-route to Agra we will stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the Mosque built by Emperor Akbar in the memory of Sheikh Salim Chishti. Further continue drive to Agra. Upon arrival check into the hotel. After fresh-n-up we will visit the Agra fort, built by Akbar in 1565 as a military establishment. The Fort was made by red sandstone. During the reign of Shah Jahan it was partially converted into a palace. Further we will visit the famous Taj Mahal at dusk. Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). Evening return to hotel for overnight stay. Day 6, Agra – Jhansi – Orchha – Khajuraho Early in the morning we will transfer to the Agra railway station to board the Shatabdi train for Jhansi. Upon arrival at Jhansi railway station meet with our representative and leave for Khajuraho. En-route we will visit Orchha which boasts of its palaces and temples built by its Bundela rulers in the
Jagannath Dham Yatra
Jagannath Dham Yatra 4.7 (1,127) Reviews ★★★★★ 4.7/5 Itinerary Day 1, Arrive Kolkata Airport / Rly. Station Arrival at Airport / Railway Station & transfer to hotel. Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Kolkata. Day 2, Gangasagar Excursion (110 kms / 4 hrs) After early breakfast start for full day excursion to Gangasagar – An island in the confluence of River Ganga & Bay of Bengal & famous for Kapil Muni Ashram which is considered to be a great religious significance. Evening return back to Kolkata. Overnight stay at hotel. Note: We will provide Ac vehicle for Kolkata to Ferry Ghat i.e. Lot No. 8 / Harwood Point (90 Km.) & back to Kolkata. After reaching Lot No. 8 you have to take the ferry to cross the Muri Ganga River for Kachuberia. And take private car for Sagar Island from Kachuberia. Ferry cost & local vehicle cost from Kachuberia to Sagar Island & back on your own. Day 3, Kolkata City Tour After breakfast start for full day Kolkata city tour covering Howrah Bridge, Belur Math, Vivekananda Setu, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Eden Garden Stadium, Victoria Memorial Hall, & Birla Temple. You can take a River Cruise on Ganges at your own cost. Overnight stay at Kolkata. Day 4, Kolkata – Bhubaneshwar (By Flight) After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to the Airport take a flight to Bhubaneshwar arrival at Bhubaneshwar. Bhubaneshwar is capital city of Orissa and a heritage destination home to many temples that have heritage and architectural significance. Visits to Lingaraja Temple (Impressive 11th Century Temple) and Brahma Temple. Visit Bindu Sagar, lake around Linga Raja Temple and Brahma Temple. Visit Vaital Devi Temple near Bindu Sagar, a Chamunda Devi Temple in the form of Tantric Goddess. Visit Raj Rani Temple is an 11th century ancient temple and renowned for its architecture. Day 5, Excursion to Nandankanan Zoo. Travel to Puri via Konark After breakfast drive to Nandankanan Zoo (25 kms), a nature park renowned for its White Tiger Population. From there proceed Puri and enroute visit Konark Sun Temple Puri is a renowned Pilgrimage and a beach getaway just 60 kms from Bhubaneshwar. In the evening visit Jagannath Temple Complex at Puri and visit the Puri Beach. Day 6, Chilika Lake Tour Morning Excursion to Chilika Lake Chilika Lake is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest lagoon in the World. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. The lagoon hosts over 160 species of birds in the peak migratory season. Return by afternoon and visit other temples / beaches around Puri. Day 7, Puri – Bhubaneshwar After breakfast checkout and drive to Bhubaneshwar airport take a flight to your next destination. $ 950 6N-7D Book This Tour Discount up 50% Don’t miss out—Book now and make your memories! Discover More
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