Sikh Pilgrimage Tour

Overview
India is a nation where people of many different religions coexist. These religions enrich and diversify the country’s culture. Sikhism is one such religion that spreads the message of peace. It is one of the world’s newest faiths, with roots in Indian areas such as Punjab and Haryana. Sikhism’s shrines, known as Gurudwaras, are architecturally stunning and serene. The trip allows the guest to see several areas in Sikhism that have religious importance.

Highlights of the Tour

• • • Visit the Bangla Sahib, Sis Ganj, and RakabGanjGurudwaras in Delhi.
    • The temples and ashrams of Rishikesh are only a short distance away.
    • On the Ganges ghats, attend the Aarti ceremony.
    • There are treks to Hemkund Sahib, the Sikh holy destination.
    • Visit the Alaknanda and Mandikini rivers’ confluence in Rudhraprayag.

Places visited: Delhi – Rishikesh – Joshimath – Govindghat – Ghangaria – Hemkund – Ghangria – Valley of Flowers – Rudraprayag – Rishikesh – Poanta Sahib – Chandigarh – Anandpur Sahib – Manali -Manikaran – Mandi – Amritsar – Delhi

Day 01: Arrive in Delhi
Upon your arrival in Delhi, our airport representative will meet and greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 02: Delhi sightseeing
After breakfast, you will depart the hotel to visit the Gurudwaras of Bangla Sahib, Sis Ganj, and RakabGanj. Later in the day, explore the city’s key tourist sites, such as India Gate, Parliament House, and the Red Fort.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 03: Delhi – Rishikesh (260km/05hrs)
After breakfast, you will go to Rishikesh. When you arrive in Rishikesh, check into your hotel. After a short break, begin a brief tour to Reshikesh’s temples and ashrams. In the evening, go to the Ganges ghats to see the Aarti ceremony.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 04: Rishikesh – Joshimath (250km/07 ½ hrs)
After breakfast, you will drive to Joshimath, Lord Badrinath’s winter residence. Check into the hotel when you get to Joshimath in the evening. Upon arrival at Joshimath check-in at the hotel.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 05: Joshimath – Govindghat – Ghangaria(17km/01hrs)
Drive to Govindghat this morning after traveling for 17 kilometers in a stroke. After this, you will begin your walk to Ghangaria, the base camp for Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 06: Ghangaria- Hemkund–Ghangaria (2km)
Wake up in the morning and, after breakfast, begin your trek to Hemkund Sahib, the Sikh holy pilgrimage. Return to Ghangria in the evening.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 07: Ghangaria- Govindghat – Rudraprayag(74km)
Begin your returning trek to Govindghat early in the morning after breakfast. Drive from Govindghat to Rudraprayag via Joshimath and Karnaprayag. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay. During your stay in Rudraprayag, take a visit to the Alaknanda and Mandakini river confluence, a popular Hindu pilgrimage site.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 08: Rudraprayag– Rishikesh(140km/04hrs)
This morning you will drive to Rishikesh. Upon arrival check-in at your hotel.
Rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 09: Rishikesh – Paonta Sahib – Chandigarh (212km/05hrs)
After breakfast, you will proceed to Chandigarh. Midway, stop to see GurudwaraPoanta Sahib. Continue your journey to Chandigarh. Check into the hotel upon arrival. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 10: Chandigarh – Anandpur Sahib (85km/01 ½ hrs)
After breakfast, you will drive to Anandpur Sahib. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Afternoon you will visit Anandpur Sahib and GurudwaraParivarVichhora. The Anandpur Sahib – Gurudwara is situated on the left bank of river Satluj.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 11: Anandpur Sahib – Manali (245km/07hrs)
You will leave early in the morning for Manali. Explore this popular hill station, which provides breathtaking views of snowcapped peaks and forested slopes. On arrival, check into the hotel. Spend the remainder of the day admiring the natural beauty of this place.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 12: Manali – Manikaran (80km/02hrs)
After breakfast, you will drive to Manikaran. This place is popular among visitors for its sulfur springs, Gurudwara, and temple. Excursion to visit Sri Guru Nanak DevjiGurudwara, Lord Ramchandra Temple, Temple of Lord Shiva, and Kulant Pith.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 13: Manikaran – Mandi (110km/04hrs)
This morning you will drive to Mandi. En route, you will visit Kullu Valley, where you will DeoTibba, Raghunath Temple, and The Great Himalayan National Park. Continue to drive to Mandi, upon arrival check-in at the hotel. After freshen up you will go to darshan for Gurudwara Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 14: Mandi – Amritsar (280km/06 ½ hrs)
The morning after breakfast you will drive to the holy city of Sikhism, Amritsar. Upon arrival at Amritsar check-in at the hotel. After freshen up you will go to darshan for the Golden Temple.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 15: Amritsar
You will visit JalianwalaBagh in the morning, the historic site where hundreds of men, women, and children were killed. Later that day, visit Gurudwara Baba Bakala. In the evening, go to the Wagah Border to witness the Flag Retreat.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 16: Amritsar – Delhi – Onward Destination
This morning transfer you will transfer to the Amritsar airport to board the flight for Delhi where you will catch your on-going flight back to home.