Sikh Pilgrimages Tour

Duration:

16 Nights / 17 Days

Destination Covered:

Delhi-Rishikesh-Joshimath-Govindghat-Ghangria-Hemkund-Ghangria-Valley of Flowers-Rudraprayag-Rishikesh-Poanta Sahib-Chandigarh-Anandpur Sahib-Manali-Manikaran-Mandi-Amritsar-Delhi

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
  • Nature and culture of Beyond with Sri Lanka I wanted to thank you for all your help in assisting with planning our India Beyond with Srilanka journey. We had a fantastic time in this tour package and our complaint is that our time in Sri Lanka was too short !!! we really enjoyed our holiday, once again thank you for all your help. Emir Avdic, Australia October 2014
  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
    Also a very big compliment for Shiva, our driver. He was someone we could fully rely upon
    As a summary we were extremely satisfied with the travel and the organization from Shanti Travel.
    Thank you very much for your support, give her our warm regards. Claudia Reinhardt, German, September 2014
  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
  • Golden Triangle India “Awesome experience! Everything was taken care of & I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations always !” Miriam, Spain, July 2014
Tour Description

Overview

‘Sikh Pilgrimages Tour’ will give you an opportunity to explore the most important Sikh pilgrimage sites of India. Sikhism is world’s youngest religion which was founded by Guru Nanak in 1469. He expressed the reality that there is one God and many paths, and the Name of God is Truth, "Sat Nam". During this tour you will also get the chance to visit The Golden Temple the most sanctified Gurudwara for Sikh. Apart from this you will also get the chance to visit Hemkund Sabib and other sites as well. The duration of the tour is 16 nights and 17 days, covering the places such as Delhi, Rishikesh, Joshimath, Govindghat, Ghangria, Hemkund, Ghangria, Valley of Flowers, Rudraprayag, Rishikesh, Poanta Sahib,Chandigarh, Anandpur Sahib, Manali, Manikaran, Mandi and Amritsar.

Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi
 
Upon arrival at Delhi airport/railway station, meet our representative, after welcome, proceed to the hotel. Check in at your pre booked hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. 
 
Overnight stay at hotel.
 
Day 02: Delhi
 
Today after having an early breakfast, proceed to visit the major Gurudwaras of the city such as Bangla Sahib, Rakab Ganj and Sis Ganj. After that visit the other major tourist attractions like India Gate, Parliament House and Red Fort. 
 
Overnight stay in Delhi.
 
Day 3: Delhi – Rishikesh (By Road-241 Kilometers)
 
After breakfast, proceed for Rishikesh by road. Upon arrival in Rishikesh, check in at your pre booked hotel.
Take rest for a while. Then proceed to visit to the ashrams and temples of town. In the evening visit the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Ghat. 
 
Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
 
Day 4: Rishikesh – Joshimath (By Road-255 Kilometers)
 
Today after having an early breakfast, drive to Joshimath. On the way enjoy the stunning surroundings. Upon arrival at Joshimath, check in at the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.
 
Overnight stay in Joshimath.
 
Day 5: Joshimath – Govindghat (By Road-21 Kilometers) – Ghangria (By Road-12 Kilometers- Trekking)
 
Post breakfast, drive to Govindghat. Have an early lunch and rest for a while, then start with trekking to reach Ghangria, the base camp for Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. Check in at your camp and have dinner. 
 
Overnight in Ghangria.
 
Day 6: Ghangria - Hemkund – Ghangria (By Road-2 Kilometers Trekking) 
 
Today after having an early breakfast, start trekking to Hemkund Sahib, it is one of the holiest pilgrimage of Sikhs. In the evening return to Ghangria. 
 
Overnight in Ghangria.
 
Day 7: Ghangria – Govindghat (By Road-21 Kilometers)  - Rudraprayag (By Road-133 Kilometers)  
 
After an early breakfast, start return trek to Govindghat. After arriving Govindghat drive to Rudraprayag via Joshimath and Karnaprayag. Upon arrival in Rudraprayag, Check in at your pre booked hotel. After freshen up, proceed to visit to the union of Alaknanda and Mandikini River, which is the renowned Pilgrimage site for Hindu.
 
Overnight in Rudraprayag.
 
Day 8 : Rudraprayag – Rishikesh (By Road-141 Kilometers)  
 
Today, have an early breakfast, then drive for Rishikesh. Take a halt on midway and have your lunch. Upon arrival in Rishikesh, check-in at the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.
 
Overnight in Rishikesh.
 
Day 09: Rishikesh-Chandigarh via Paonta Sahib (By Road-210 Kilometers)
 
After having an early breakfast, drive straight to Chandigarh. En-route visit Gurudwara Poanta Sahib. Resume with your drive to Chandigarh. Upon arriving, check- in at hotel. Rest of the day is free Sat leisure.
 
Overnight stay in Chandigarh.
 
Day 10: Chandigarh - Anandpur Sahib (By Road-85 Kilometers)
 
Post breakfast, proceed to Anandpur Sahib. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. After freshen up, proceed to visit Anandpur Sahib and Gurudwara Parivar Vichhora . The Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara is located on the bank of river Satluj. 
 
Overnight in Anandpur Sahib
 
Day 11: Anandpur Sahib – Manali (By Road-85 Kilometers)
 
In the morning, have an early breakfast and drive to Manali. It one of the most popular hill station, which offers the breathtaking views, wooded slopes and snowcapped peaks. 
 
Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.  Rest day is free at leisure, enjoy the stunning surroundings of the town.
 
Overnight stay in Manali.
 
Day 12: Manali – Manikaran (By Road-80 Kilometers)
 
Post breakfast, drive to Manikaran. It is well known for its sulphur springs, Gurudwara and temple. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. After freshen up, visit Sri Guru Nanak Devji Gurudwara, Lord Ramchandra Temple, Temple of Lord Shiva and Kulant Pith. 
 
After darshan, return back to the hotel.
 
Overnight stay at Manikaran.
 
Day 13: Manikaran - Kullu (By Road-41 Kilometers) – Mandi (By Road-69 Kilometers)
 
Today after having an early breakfast, drive to Mandi. En-routet visit Kullu. Explore some major tourist attractions of the town such as Deo Tibba, Raghunath Temple, Basheshwar Mahadev Temple, Jagannathi Devi Temple and The Great Himalayan National Park. 
 
Later resume drive to Mandi. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Evening is free at leisure.
 
Overnight stay in Mandi.
 
Day 14: Mandi – Amritsar (By Road-293 Kilometers)
 
Have an early breakfast, drive to Amritsar. Upon arrival, Check-in at the hotel. Take a rest for while, then visit the Golden Temple. It is one of the holiest place for Sikh religion, which is also known as Harmandir Sahib.
 
Overnight stay in Amritsar.
 
Day 15: Amritsar
 
After breakfast, proceed to visit some major attactions of nearby places, you will visit Tarn Taran, which is located about 26 kilometers from Amritsar.  It was built in memory of Guru Arjun Dev. After that drive to Gobindwal, a short drive from Tarn Taran. After that proceed to Hazoor Sahib to visit the Samadhi of the second Sikh guru, Guru Angad Dev Ji. After visiting these places, return back to the hotel in Amritsar.
 
Overnight stay in Amritsar.
 
Day 16: Amritsar
 
After breakfast, proceed to visit Jalianwala Bagh, it is the historic site where hundreds of men, women and children were massacred by British General Michael Dyer. Later in the day proceed to Gurudwara Baba Bakala.
 
Return back to the hotel in afternoon. In the evening visit Wagah Border for witnessing the Flag Retreat /
Changing of Guard Ceremony.
 
Overnight stay in Amritsar.
 
Day 17: Amritsar - Delhi (By flight) - Departure
 
Today after breakfast, transfer to airport to board a flight to Delhi for your onward journey.
Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:
  1. Visit the major Gurudwaras of Delhi including Bangla Sahib, Sis Ganj and Rakab Ganj. 
  2. Visit India Gate, Parliament House and Red Fort.
  3. Visit Ashrams and Temples of Rishikesh, Ganga Aarti ceremony
  4. Enjoy the Trekking to Ghangria(Base camp of Hemkund Sahib)
  5. Visit Hemkund Sahib.
  6. Explore Alaknanda and Mandikini River
  7. Visit Gurudwara Poanta Sahib.
  8. Visit Anandpur Sahib and Gurudwara Parivar Vichhora
  9. Enjoy the breath-taking surroundings of Manali.
  10. Visit Sri Guru Nanak Devji Gurudwara, Lord Ramchandra Temple, Temple of Lord Shiva and Kulant Pith.
  11. Visit Deo Tibba, Raghunath Temple, Basheshwar Mahadev Temple, Jagannathi Devi Temple and The Great Himalayan National Park.
  12. Visit Golden Temple.
  13. Visit Tarn Taran, Gobindwal, Hazoor Sahib - Samadhi of the second Sikh guru, Guru Angad Dev Ji.
  14. Visit Tourist Jalianwala Bagh, Gurudwara Baba Bakala and Wagah Border
Where Stay

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:-

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

View Route

Send Inquiry

Theme Travel India