Welcome to River Ganges Trail
The Ganges River is the greatest waterway in India, it is one of the longest rivers in the world. The Ganges river flows through Bangladesh, but the greater part of it flows through India. The river begins high in the Himalayas as a pair of head streams. It begins in an ice cave in the mountains about 10,300 feet above sea level. The river flows across the northern corner of India. The Ganges flows across India and Bangladesh until it empties out into the Bay of Bengal. The great river provides water to many places, and many places rely on it.
The Ganges River has always been known as a religious icon in the world. The River is known as a spiritual center because the people of India rely on the river for most life functions in the area. The uses in India for the river are nearly endless; the main functions of the river are Agricultural use, Industry, as an energy source, transportation, Drinking, bathing, and baptisms. Along the river there are also many industries such as textiles, paper, leather, and many more who use the water for power, cleaning, etc. Power, which is used by industries, is also used by the common population.
The Ganga has an exalted position in the Hindu ethos. It is repeatedly invoked in the Vedas, the Puranas, and the two Indian epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Babies are baptized in the river because they believe it cleanses the child, also when a person dies and is cremated their remains are released into the river for the same reason, because they believe it cleanses the soul.
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10 Nights 11 Days
Destinations Conered: Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Mathura - Varanasi - Delhi
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Day 01
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Arrive Delhi
On your Arrival in Delhi our company representative will meet you with garland and transfer you to Hotel. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day 02
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Delhi
Today you will be visiting the capital of India Delhi. There are two parts of Delhi one is Old Delhi which has Moughal and pre Moughal Monuments & New Delhi which was developed by British and after Independence of India. Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (World War-1 Memorial Arch ), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight in Hotels in Delhi. |
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Day 03
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Delhi - Haridwar
Morning drive to Haridwar, On arrival check in hotel. Haridwar located in the foothills of the Himalayas, represents the point where the Ganga reaches the plains. Haridwar is an ancient pilgrimage site, held in reverence for centuries. The Chinese pilgrim Hyuen Tsang who visited India in the first millennium CE, describes Haridwar as Mayura, on the eastern banks of the Ganges. Later visit Temples and Ghats of River Ganges. Evening enjoy Daily puja performed on river Ghats. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day 04
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Haridwar - Rishikesh
Drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check in hotel. Later visit Temples and Ghats of River Ganges. Visit Ashram for the yoga lesson. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day 05
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Rishikesh - Delhi
Drive back to Delhi. On arrival check in hotel. Evening free to Shopping. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day 06
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Delhi - Mathura
Today you will drive to the Holy town of Mathura. Mathura is the birth place if Lord Krishna. On arrival check in hotel. Later visit the temples in Mathura. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day 07
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Mathura
Full day to Explore the temples in Mathura. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day 08
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Mathura - Varanasi
Transfer to Train Station for overnight train to Varanasi. Overnight in train. |
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Day 09
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Arrive Varanasi
On arrival at Varanasi station meet and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit the place of birth of the Buddhist religion -"Sarnath". After his enlightenment at Bodhgaya, Buddha returned to the Dear Park at Sarnath to give his first sermon to the five hermits who had earlier deserted him, thus setting the Dharmachakra (Wheel of Religion) in motion. After sunset enjoy Aarti at the River Ganga (Prayer to River Ganga), which is done in a fabulous manner and would be a memorable experience. Varanasi is also famous for its silk weaving and brocade industry. Overnight in Varanasi |
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Day 10
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Varanasi
Early morning boat-ride on Ganga before sunrise is a very unique way to experience the sounds, sights and atmosphere of the Hindu temples, Ghats and the throngs of pilgrims. You are driven to the banks of River Ganga to board boats, which will take you to mid-stream for a panoramic view of the Ghats. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge. Return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga". As shops open, the place becomes a beehive of activity as the faithful come and go. Visit Kashi Vishwanath temple , later proceed for the guided tour of Varanasi including the Bharat Mata Temple, which features a large relief map of Mother India engraved in marble. Also visit the 18th century Durga Temple, famous as the Monkey Temple due to the huge number of the monkeys living there. Proceed to the Tulsi Manas Temple, crafted from white marble which features the entire Ramayana inscribed on its walls. Drive past the BHU considered as the largest residential university in Asia. The University Campus houses an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. |
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Day 11
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Varanasi - Delhi
Transfer to Airport/Train station for Flight/train to Delhi. |