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Religions of India
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The wonderful thing about India is its diversity. That combined with the rich cultural influences from various dynasties that ruled different areas, gives India an unparalleled cultural advantage. This also comes with a host of religious sects that makes the country one of the most secular places on earth. You are likely to see influences and active cultures that have burgeoned from Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism, Christianity, Jewish and other smaller sections. It is this multi-religious and cultural scape that makes India and interesting travel destination.
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TOP PLACES
Delhi | Amritsar | Dharamsala | Kangra Pragpur | Chandigarh | Haridwar | Rishikesh | Delhi | Agra – Delhi
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HIGHLIGHTS
Red Fort | Jama Masjid | Golden Temple | Wagah Border | Tibetan Norbulinga Institute | Pragpur | Rock Garden | Ganga Aarti | Bangla Sahib Gurudwara | Taj Mahal
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Day 1-2
Delhi
Spend the day sightseeing in Delhi at monuments and buildings of national importance like the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and India Gate. Later visit Humayun’s Tomb, and the Qutub Minar, the highest sands stone minaret in the world (73 meters). -
Day 2-3
Amritsar
The sightseeing of Amritsar comprises a visit to the Golden temple, one of the holiest of Sikh shrines. The complex has important edifices such as the Akal Takht and the Harmandir Sahib and the holy pond surrounding it. Also in Amritsar is the Jallian Wala Bagh - infamous for the massacre that took place here under British rule. -
Day 5-6
Dharamsala
Dharamsala is divided into two distinct parts: lower Dharamsala with the civil and business area with courts and Kotwali bazar and the second, upper Dharamshala with Mcleod Ganj and Forsyth Ganj. Visit the Tibetan Norbulinga Institute where Tibetans learn to paint the Thangkas, stitch garments and craft articles of wood. -
Day 7
Kangra Pragpur
After breakfast drive through the lush green Kangra valley to Himachal’s first Heritage Village, Paragpur. Enroute visit Jwalamukhi, where a flawless blue flame has been burning for ages through fissures in the old rocks. -
Day 8
Chandigarh
En-route visit Chintpurni, a holy spot for Hindus. Chandigarh - the 1st planned modern city of India designed by the French architect Le Corbusier - serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana. The city is highly developed and modern, divided into various sectors and has well-laid roads lined with rows of trees and beautifully planned buildings. -
Day 9
Haridwar
Haridwar is situated on the banks of the Holy River Ganges dotted with Ancient Temples and Ashrams. Evening we converge at Har Ki Pauri to witness the Spectacular Evening prayer on the banks of the Ganges. -
Day 10
Rishikesh
You will visit the ashrams, ghats, temples and will have a closer look at the Sanatan Dharma or Hinduism and its practices. After the sightseeing drive back to Haridwar. Overnight at Haridwar. -
Day 11
Delhi
In the morning transfer to the railway station to take a train to Delhi. In the afternoon enjoy the temple tour. You will visit the Laxmi Narayan Temple, one of the biggest Hindu Temple in Delhi. -
Day 12-13
Agra – Delhi
Early morning, take the train to Agra to visit Taj Mahal (1631-1653), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Also visit Agra Fort (Fort and Palace) situated on the west bank of the river Jamuna.
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