TRAVEL INDIA TOUR ITINERARIES

Short and sweet, the famous Golden Triangle of India covers the best of Indian culture and heritage. It is the best route to initiate your cultural discovery of India where you can see the Indian architecture and heritage at its best including one of Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal. Combine the Golden Triangle in India with the adventures and beauty of the Himalayas in India.

Day 1 : Delhi
Welcome to the political and Cultural Capital of India … Delhi. A warm Indian welcome by your Tour manager at the airport and an escorted transfer to your hotel. Stay at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 2 : Delhi – Agra (200 km from Delhi, 4 hrs. drive)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed for a city tour covering -Taj Mahal – a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love, Red Fort of Agra to get the feel of the luxuries and majesty of the Mughal Empire, Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb – The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design elephants overshadow the Taj. Overnight at the hotel in Agra.

Day 3 : Agra – Jaipur (230 km from Agra, 5-5.5 hrs drive)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to Jaipur. On the way, visit the town of Fatehpur Sikri which was once the capital city of Mughal Emperor Akbar and abode of the famous muslim shrine of Sufi Saint Salim Chisti. Major attractions of Fatehpur Sikri are Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Palace of Jodha Bai and Birbal Bhawan. Arrival in Jaipur by evening and check in to the hotel.

Day 4 : Jaipur
Full day sightseeing of Jaipur which includes places of interest like the City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. The steep approach to the Amber Palace gives you an opportunity to enjoy an elephant ride up the hill like a King and a Queen with a scintillating view of the lake below surrounded by hills. Late evening free for shopping. On at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 5 : Jaipur – Delhi (260 km from Jaipur, 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed by surface to Delhi. Check into the hotel and in the afternoon proceed on sightseeing of New Delhi – India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House – The Government Headquarters, Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial – The memoir of father of the nation beside these some other places to visit are - Qutab Minar Complex and Humayun’s Tomb. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 6 : Delhi - Haridwar - Rudraprayag (175 Km, 6 - 7 Hrs drive)
The whole day is free for sightseeing and shopping at the shopper’s paradise Delhi. Take a flight in the evening for your next destination. Take the overnight (starts at 11.00 pm from Delhi) train to Haridwar to reach by 4.00 am transfer by road to Rudraprayag to reach by lunch. ON the way breakfast and carry on for Rudraprayag. On arrival Check in at the hotel. Evening at leisure. Go for local site seeing or just relax in the evening. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7 : Rudraprayag - Auli (150 Km, 5 - 7 Hrs drive)
Drive to Joshimath and take the cable car to Auli. Evening at leisure. Meet our local representative in the evening and finalize your plans for Skiing with him for next few days. Overnight in hotel.

Day 8 : Skiing At Auli
Leave for the slopes in the morning by the 3.8 km long Cable Car to arrive at the ski resort at AULI. (16 kms by road from Joshimath). Enjoy skiing at one of the best and most beautiful ski resorts in Asia. It is equipped with 3.8 km long cable car which picks you up at 6000 ft and puts you up at 12000 ft, a 1.8 km long ski lift, a 1 km long chair lift and snow beaters also. At an average altitude of 9000 ft this place provides a panoramic view of high Himalayas and makes the experience of skiing even more joyous. The slopes at Auli and further up at Gorson are a paradise for snow Boarders as well. With great amount of powder snow between Gorson and Auli its great fun for Snow Boarding as well. Come back in the afternoon or evening to your hotel to spend your evening and nights in much easy and better surroundings in Joshimath. In the evening and your spare time visit places of interest around Joshimath with Tapovan Hot water springs and Badri Narayan Temple being some of the possible attractions. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 9 : Auli - Ukhimath (173 Km, 5 - 6 Hrs drive)
Drive in the morning to reach Ukhimath (the winter seat of Kedarnath), which is the base for your Climbing Expedition. Meet your mountain guide and the support team in the rest house at Ukhimath. Spend the evening visiting the temple and preparing for your day ahead. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 : Ukhimath - Cnadrashila peak - Ukhimath (Drive 20 km, Trek 4 km)
Start the day early and reach the road head to start your trek up to reach Chopta the base of the Chandrashila Peak. Carry on the trek up which leads to Tungnath Temple (One of the five Kedars and also the highest Temple in the Garhwal Himalayas). You will find it closed during the winters. Carry on the climbing further after a short halt at the temple to reach summit at 4090 mts. The highest point in the region provides you a panoramic view of the High Himalayas with a grand view of Chaukhamba (over 7100 mts). Come back to the base at Chopta and then Drive back to your base in Ukhimath for overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 : Ukhimath - Rudraprayag - Srinagar (45 Km, Raft 4 - 5 Hrs drive)
Drive to Rudraprayag and then meet your support team for the river. Start your date with the white waters to reach Srinagar by evening. Finish your day and Check in hotel Riverside. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 : Srinagar - Devprayag - Shivpuri (Raft 4 - 5 Hrs Drive 40 Km)
Carry on rafting down to Devprayag to reach the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda to become Ganges. Finish your day on the river here and Drive down to Camp River Wild near Byasi. On arrival, check in at the camp on the river beach with some great beach experience in the evening and nice barbeque with bon fire and dinner. Overnight at the hotel or Camp.

Day 13 : Shivpuri (RAFT 18 Km, 230 Km, 5 - 6 Hrs drive)
After breakfast start your best day with the river and negotiate few grade three and grade IV rapids, while coming down the white waters of the mighty Ganges. Have hot lunch at the river beach on the way. Restart your journey on the river to pull out in Rishikesh. Overnight at the hotel or Camp.

Day 14 : Shivpuri - Haridwar (Drive 50 km, 1 hr)
Drive down to Haridwar and on the way see Rishikesh. In Haridwar check in hotel and after spending sometime in the town go to Har Ki Pauri to see the daily ritual of Ganga Aarti. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15 : Haridwar - Delhi (4 hrs)
Early morning leave for Delhi by train. On arrival in Delhi proceed to your next destination.