|
| |
| Spirituality and religious concept make a man kind and considerable. A religious and Spiritual man can considered the feeling of other and he make the misrable person happy by all means. Temples are that place who give the rituals and sprituals envoirnment to a person to develope his sprituality. North India Temples are the most popular temple of India who are the rich sources of religious feelings and concepts. Haridwar, Rishikesh, Amarnath are the most popular religious spots for a Hindu. Our North India Temple Tour Packages covers all the magnificents and popular north Indian Temples. |
| |
| |
| Itinerary-1TOUR CODE :HH/HTT-3/044 |
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrival at Delhi. Our representative will meet and assist you. Transfer to hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 02 : Delhi
Early morning city tour of Delhi including visits to the famous tourist attractions like Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Chandini Chowk, etc. Overnight stay at the hotel.
|
 |
Day 03: Delhi - Chandigarh
Morning after breakfast drive about 5hrs. (255kms). Arrive and check-in to the hotel. Afternoon visit Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake. O/n hotel.
Day 04 : Chandigarh - Dharmasala
Morning after breakfast drive about 7hrs. (240 kms) to Dharamsala, the land of Dalai Lama, a charming little town with elegant bungalows. Dharamsala enjoys the unique distinction of being the chosen home of the spiritual and temporal head of the Tibetan people. There are several places to visit and see around Dharamsala that make excellent weekend trip and excursion options. Head for the murky Dal Lake that is connected to Dharamkot by a path down wooded slopes.
Day 05 : Dharamsala & Kangra Valley
The whole day is dedicated to the visits of Dharamsala & Kangra Valley. View the exotic natural beauty blooming everywhere in the valley. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06 : Departure for Shimla
Drive to Shimla. Upon arrival check into the well furnished Woodwell hotel a heritage property. Shimla, the 'summer capital' of the British India is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. It has well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of India's most popular hill station after Srinagar. Within the town are host of splendid colonial edifices, quaint cottages and charming walks with a variety of shopping, sport and entertainment complexes.
Day 07 : Full Day tour of Shimla
Full day tour of the city of Shimla, which offers great opportunities for nature walks. Explore The Mall, Christ Church, Narkanda and Kufri.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08 : Rishikesh
Drive to Rishikesh and stay at a hotel located in the lap of nature. Visit the famous Lakshman Jhula. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. Rishikesh is the supreme pilgrimage invites millions of pilgrims on the auspicious dates. Rishikesh, one of the most popular pilgrim centres and gateway to the Himalayan shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The yoga centres of Rishikesh have enhanced the significance of the place.
Day 09 : Haridwar
Drive to Haridwar and watch Ganga Aarti being performed at the bank of Ganges- the holy river. Hardwar or Haridwar, is one of the holiest places for Hindus in India. It is significant that pilgrims often go from Haridwar to the two great Himalayan shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath, as Har means Shiva (the deity of Kedarnath), Hari means Vishnu (the deity of Badrinath), and Dwar means gate. Today, Hardwar is the home of many ashrams (hermitages and places for meditation) and dharamshalas (rest houses for pilgrims).
Return to Rishikesh for the overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 : Back to Delhi
Drive back to Delhi. Transportation will be provided to the airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Day 08 : Rishikesh
Drive to Rishikesh and stay at a hotel located in the lap of nature. Visit the famous Lakshman Jhula. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. Rishikesh is the supreme pilgrimage invites millions of pilgrims on the auspicious dates. Rishikesh, one of the most popular pilgrim centres and gateway to the Himalayan shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The yoga centres of Rishikesh have enhanced the significance of the place.
Day 09 : Haridwar
Drive to Haridwar and watch Ganga Aarti being performed at the bank of Ganges- the holy river. Hardwar or Haridwar, is one of the holiest places for Hindus in India. It is significant that pilgrims often go from Haridwar to the two great Himalayan shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath, as Har means Shiva (the deity of Kedarnath), Hari means Vishnu (the deity of Badrinath), and Dwar means gate. Today, Hardwar is the home of many ashrams (hermitages and places for meditation) and dharamshalas (rest houses for pilgrims).
Return to Rishikesh for the overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 : Back to Delhi
Drive back to Delhi. Transportation will be provided to the airport to board the flight for onward destination. |
|
|
| |
| |
| Itinerary-2 TOUR CODE :HH/HTT-3/045 |
Day01 : Chennai
Arrival at Chennai. Reach Mahabalipuram. Overnight at an exotic beach resort.
Day 2 : Mahabalipuram
Visit the Pallava temples in Mahabalipuram village,a 7th century port cityof the South Indian dynasty of the Pallavas. Overnight at beach resort.
Day 03 : Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram |
 |
Morning Excursion to Kanchipuram, the ancient capital of the Pallavas, theplace famous for its thousand temples. Overnight at beach resort.
Day 04 : Mahabalipuram - Tanjavur
Board the train for Tanjavur, check in at a traditional village home onArrival. spend a day at the village. .
Day 05 : Tanjavur
Take a visit to the Chola Temples and ruins at Darasuram and Tanjavur.Enjoy the evening with a Folk theatre show at the village.
Day06 : Tanjavur
Experience the ancient history with the visit to the Chola ruins at Paluvurand Gangaikond acholapuram also the Veda school and bronze casting villages.Barathanatayam dance performance in the evening. Overnight at traditional village home.
Day 07 : Tanjavur - Trichy
Drive to Trichy, on arrival check in at hotel. after having some visit the temple town of Srirangam
Day 08 : Trichy - Madurai
Drive to Madurai.On arrival, check in at hotel. Leter, a visit to the palaces and local bazars. In the evening see traditional ceremonies at the Meenakshi Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Madurai
Explore Meenakshi Temple entire day. Overnight at hotel.
The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known here as Sundareshvara and his consort Parvati or Meenakshi. Original temple was built by Kulasekara Pandya, but the entire credit for making the temple as splendid as it is today goes to the Nayaks. The Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple is literally a splendid art gallery with each stone, each image breathing the tradition of this ancient - and vibrant culture
Day 10 : Madurai - Kerala Backwaters
On arrival transfer to House Boats (Kettuvallam). Overnight in house boat.
Day11 : Backwaters Tour
Cruise on the Backwaters. Exploring Kerala backwaters for what Kerala is famous for
Day 12 : Cochin
Transfer to hotel on Arrival to Cochin. Afetrnoon, tour of the city.Kathakali dance performance in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 :
Transfer to the airport to board your onward flight
|
|
|
| |
| |
| Itinerary-3 TOUR CODE :HH/HTT-3/046 |
Day01:ArrivalinBombay
Upon your arrival in Bombay, our executives will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. You can spend the rest of the day with a bit of sightseeing on your own or just at leisure. You will stay in the hotel for the night.
Day02:BombaySightseeing |
 |
In the morning depart for an excursion to the Elephanta Caves - 7th century caves temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The cave complex, scooped out of solid rock, encompasses a number of shrines, courtyards, grand halls and porticos replete with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Embark on a city tour in the afternoon visiting the Gateway to India, Museum, Hanging Gardens, Jain temples etc. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Bombay to Aurangabad - Ellora Caves
Leave for Aurangabad in the morning by air. On arrival our executives will transfer you to the hotel. Later depart for an excursion to the Ellora caves. The Ellora caves represent a unique synthesis of Buddhist, Jain and Hindu cave temples, all scooped out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Of these, the Kailash temple is regarded an architectural marvel for the complexity involved in its creation from a single rock. Come back to the hotel to rest for the night.
Day 04: Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves
Set out for an excursion to the Ajanta Caves. Hewn out of basalt rocks in the second century BC, the Ajanta Cave complex contains 29 caves that served as retreats for Buddhist monks. The Ajanta Caves can be categorized into two types depending on their allegiance to either of the two Buddhist schools, the Hinayana and the Mahayana.
Day 05: Aurangabad/Udaipur
In the morning depart by air for Udaipur, the city of gleaming lakes and majestic palaces. On your arrival at the city you will be transferred to the hotel. Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting Eklingji temple, Nagda temple and the City Palace. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Eklingji temple enshrines a splendid 50 feet high multi-faced black stone statue of Lord Shiva. Late afternoon enjoy a boat ride on the tranquil waters of Lake Pichola constructed by Maharana Udai Singh II. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 06: Udaipur/Jaipur
Leave for Jaipur by air. On arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel by our representatives. In the afternoon embark on a city tour visiting the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple etc. The Hawa Mahal or 'the Palace of Winds,' constructed by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, is a prominent landmark of the city. The Laxmi Narayan Birla temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and goddess Laxmi. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07: Jaipur/Agra
In the morning set out for an excursion to the imposing edifice of Fort Amber, a synthesis of Hindu and Mughal architecture. In the afternoon depart by surface transport for Agra. Stop over en route to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the 16th century city built by Emperor Akbar in honor of Sufi saint Salim Chishti. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After arriving in Agra, check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08: Agra/Khajuraho
Take a city tour of Agra including the world famous Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. Taj Mahal, the eternal monument of love, was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. The sprawling complex of the Taj houses the mausoleum of Mumtaz, a Charbagh garden and an imposing gateway. It is regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. In the afternoon depart by air for Khajuraho. On arrival transfer to the hotel and retire for the night.
Day 09: Khajuraho/Varanasi
Embark on a temple tour of Khajuraho for a glimpse into the ancient Hindu temples famous for the profusion of erotic sculpture. Khajuraho was the regal capital of Chandela Rajputs from the 10th to the 12th centuries. The temple complex, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, houses 22 temples built in the northern Indian shikhara temple style. In the afternoon depart by air for Varanasi. Having reached Varanasi check into the hotel and rest for the night.
Day 10: Varanasi/Bhubaneswar
Located on the banks of River Ganges, the city of Varanasi is steeped in history and religion. Also known as the Holy City, it is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimages in India. The renowned Kashi Vishwanath Temple, built in 1780 by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore, enshrines Vishwanatha, the Jyotirlinga of the Lord Shiva. Also visit Sarnath, where Lord Gautam Buddha attained Nirvana. In the afternoon depart by air for Bhubaneswar. Transfer and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11: Bhubaneswar/Konark/Puri
In the morning set out on a full day excursion to Konark, famous for the 13th century Sun temple. The temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, was built by King Narasimhadeva I (AD 1236-1264) of the Ganga dynasty. After that, travel to Puri to pay a visit to the famous Sri Jagannath temple. Built in the Kalinga style of Architecture, the temple enshrines the deity of Lord Jagannath and the annual 'Rath Yatra' festival is attended by lakhs of devotees. Return to Bhubaneswar for overnight stay.
Day 12: Bhubaneswar/Calcutta
Bhubaneswar is the cultural and political center of the state of Orissa. In the morning take a city tour encompassing the temples of Lingraj and Rajrani and Mukteswar. In the evening take the flight to Calcutta. On arrival our representative will transfer you to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13: Calcutta/Kathmandu
Calcutta, one of the four major metros in India, is the capital of West Bengal. In the morning set out on a sightseeing tour of Calcutta city including the attractions of Victoria memorial, Howrah Bridge, Fort William, Marble Palace and the Vidyasagar Setu. In the afternoon depart by air to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. On arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14: Kathmandu
Being the capital, Kathmandu is the center of political and cultural activities of the country. In the morning depart for a city sightseeing tour visiting the temple at Swayambhunath. After that set out for Patan, the oldest and the most beautiful among the three royal cities of Nepal. The city provides a peek into the rich cultural heritage of Nepal. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 15: Kathmandu
Take an excursion tour to the famous Pashupathinath temple and Bodhnath Stupa. With a history going back to the 400 A.D, the Pashupatinath Temple is regarded the most sacred Shiva temple in the world. It is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Located 7 km from Kathmandu, the massive Bodhnath Stupa is the largest stupa in Nepal. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 16: Kathmandu
You can spend the day according to your wishes. Ideally you should go for a shopping trip to take back keepsakes of the tour. Or else you can just relax at the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 17: Kathmandu/Delhi
The Morning half of the day is free to pursue your own interests. In the afternoon depart back for Delhi. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Day 18: Delhi
Assistance and transfer to the airport for departure for onward journey.
|
|
|
| |
| |
| Itinerary-4 TOUR CODE : HH/HTT-3/047 |
Day 01 Arrival at Delhi :
Your arrival at the national capital of the vast sub-continent India will bequeath you with a very jovial mood as Horizon Holidays awaits you Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel..
Day 02: Delhi- Agra :
Visiting Qutub Minar and Humayun’s tomb,Jama Masjid, the largest mosque of India built by Mughal ruler |
 |
Akbar and a picturesque drive past the national monuments, India Gate, a tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives while serving the motherland, Parliament House and Red Fort.
Day 3 Agra
Early in the morning after having breakfast, our representative will provide you a tour guide and driver for moving tour Agra, visiting marble wonder Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday), Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, the tomb of Empress Noor Jehan's father as its highlights. Finally you will take a overnight stay at hotel in Agra.
Day 4 Agra- Khajuraho :
The morning shall advent with a trip via train to Jhansi from where you shall be conveniently transferred to Khajuraho via road. The city of ancient temples Khajuraho is a world heritage. On the fourth day of your Khajuraho tours, you shall be availed with an afternoon trip to the grand temples of Khajura.
This day of your Khajuraho and Agra tour shall be devoted to a visit to one of the largest of all temple groups of Khajuraho, the Western Group. Most of the temples of this group are dedicated to lord Shiva and Vishnu. Overnight stay at a comfortable hotel of Khajuraho shall revitalize you for the rest of your journey.
Day 05 Khajuraho- Delhi :
A trip to the Eastern Group temples of Khajuraho lies next in our Khajuraho itinerary. This day begins on a celestial note as we shall traverse you to the mystic galleries of the fascinating temples of Khajuraho. The bold artistic statement of erotic sculptures and the splendidly structured monuments are the sites that shall leave their eternal imprints on your heart.
Your Khajuraho tour shall conclude in the afternoon when you shall be transferred to Delhi via flight where you shall have an overnight stay.
Day 6 Delhi- Departure :
Morning breakfast then transfer to international airport for nward journey. |
|
|
| |
| Itinerary-5 TOUR CODE : HH/HTT-3/048 |
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
On arrival you are transferred to your hotel. Afternoon a half-day visit to Gurudwara Sis Ganj, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Gurudwara Rakab Ganj. Overnight at hotel Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which narrates the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness to the various events which has brought India through the history books. Seven times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt. Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the |
 |
monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists. With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood. The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor in equally. It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with heart. This phrase acquires a true colour when one goes around the lanes of Delhi.
Day 2 : Delhi/Chandigarh/Parivar Vichhora/Anandpur Sahib/Chandigarh
Drive to Chandigarh ( 238 kms/05 hours). Check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Parivar Vichorra ( 52 kms/02 hrs ) and drive to Anandpur Sahib ( 30 kms/01 hr ) - fortress temple situated on the left bank of the river Satluj founded by the ninth Sikh guru , Guru Tegh Bahadur. It was here that the Sikh religion acquired its final military character. Drive back to Chandigarh. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Drive Chandigarh / Amritsar
Morning sightseeing tour of Chandigarh , visiting the Museum , High Court , Assembly Chamber and Rock Garden. Afternoon drive to Amritsar ( 250 kms/06.50 hrs ) , situated on the north - western border of the country. The 400 years old city , founded by the fourth guru of the Sikhs , Guru Ramdas , has been the seat of the Sikh religion and culture from its very inception. It is renowned for the famous Golden Temple. Amritsar , literally - 'Pool of Nectar' , erives its name from the holy pond around the temple. The land for the pool was gifted by the Moghul Emperor Akbar. Check in at hotel on arrival. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : In Amritsar
Morning a half-day tour of Amritsar City. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : In Amritsar
Morning a half-day tour of Amritsar City. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Train Amritsar / Delhi
Morning you are transferred to the railway station to board train to Delhi. On arrival you are transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : Depart Delhi
Today you are transferred to the airport to board your flight for |
|
|
| |
| Itinerary-6 TOUR CODE :HH/HTT-3/049 |
Day 01 Arrive Kolkatta
Arrival Kolkata meet & greet services then transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel..
Day 02 Kolkatta
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Kolkata. Kolkata’s lungs are the vast expanse of lawns called the Maidan, bordered by the Hooghly river at one end and the elegant boulevard at the other.
Around the maidan are many of Calcutta’shistorical landmarks -- the magnificent Fort William, St. John’s Church, The Royal Calcutta Turf Club and the Eden Gardens, which has a cricket stadium to seat 100,000 spectators.At the southern end of the Calcutta Maidan is the imposing Victoria Memorial built in white marble by the British in 1921. it is modeled on the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Built in 1875, the Indian Museum is a fine and huge example of Italian architecture. This is the largest museum in the country having six sections namely Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Zoology and Industry. The Botanical Gardens in Howrah, were laid out in 1786 on the west bank of the river. There is a great variety of carefully classified flora and fauna. A great tourist draw is the 200-year old Banyan tree with a circumference of over 400 metres !
The Belur Math, built to look like a temple, a mosque and a church from different angles. This is the head quarter of the world famous Ramakrishna Mission. Evening at leisure to explore the local market. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 Kolkata – Bhubaneshwar
Check-out of the hotel and transfer to the airport in time to board flight for Bhuvaneshwar. Met on arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the local market. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Bhubaneshwar
Morning proceed for sightseeing of the temple city of Bhubaneshwar with a visit to the Lingaraj Temple, situated south of the Bindu Sagar Lake. Close to the Lake is another interesting temple, the Vaital Deul Temple. The gem of Orissa’ temple architecture is the Mukhteshwara Temple, the most ornate of the temples in Bhubaneshwar. The Siddeshwara Temple is an incomplete affair that has the resident deities of Ganesha and Kartikeya, the two sons of Shiva. Nearby is Marichi Kund, a small tank whose waters are said to have power to cure infertility. Notable for detailed sculptures is the Brahmeshwara Temple with a three-meter h igh lingam which archaeologist’s claim is a Mauryan column.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 Bhubaneshwar - Konark - Puri
Check-out of the hotel and drive to PUri. En route halt at Konark visiting the world famous, Sun Temple. Also known as Black Pagoda, Standing in solitary splendor amongst the sand dunes, the temple is the most striking example of Kalinga architecture, At this exact spot on our planet the solar eclipse took place in 1980, to the utter amazement of modern astronomers and scientists.Continue to Puri one of the four most holy Hindu Dhams (abodes). On arrival check-in at the hotel. Later in the day visit temples. It is a quaint old town with little else to sell than an ancient religious heritage. As one of Hindu India’s four most sacred Hindu pilgrimages, Puri is a rambling seaside town on the eastern coast of Orissa overlooking the Bay of Bengal.The Jagannath Temple dedicated to Krishna is one of the four dhams or holy places venerated by Hindus and mandatory pilgrimage for the devout.
Day 06 Puri
Day to explore this beach town. Puri is situated on the eastern coast of Orissa. It is a splendid beach resort with golden sunshine, miles of yellow sand, blue waves and white surf. Evening at leisure to explore the local market. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 Puri – Bhubaneshwar – Kolkatta
Morning at leisure, later check-out of the hotel and transfer to the Bhubaneshwar airport in time to board your flight for Kolkata. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the International airport in time to board your flight for onward destination. |
|
|
| |
| |
|
| OUR SERVICES |
|
| INBOUND TOURS |
|
| OUTBOUND TOURS |
|
| MULTI COUNTRY TOURS |
|
| STUDENTS SPECIAL |
|
| HELPFUL LINKS |
|
|