Vacations International, Inc.

Duration : 10 Days
Destinations : Haridwar - Mussoorie - Janaki Chatti/ Yamunotri - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Gaurikund - Sri Kedarnathji - Sri Kedarnathji - Gaurikund - Joshimath/Gopeshwar - Gopeshwar/Joshimath - Auli- Sri Badrinathji - Srikot/Srinagar - Kaudiyala - Deoprayag - Nand prayag -Srinagar/Deoprayag - Rishikesh - Haridwar


Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar:
Delhi to Haridwar. Meals at Grand Cheetal. Halt at Hotel Aarti.
Distance: 215 kms.
Driving Time (App.): 5-6 hrs.


Day 02: Haridwar - Ranachatti:
Take a tour to Kempty Fall & Mussoorie. Drive to Ranachatti. Halt at Hotel Krishna Lok.
Departure: 06:00 Hrs.
Distance: 220 kms.
Driving Time (App.): 8 hrs.


Day 03: Mussoorie - Ranachatti - Hanumanchatti - Ranachatti:
Ranachatti to Hanumanchatti. Trek to Yamunotri & back. Halt at Ranachatti.
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance: 2 + 14 trek* + 14 trek* + 2 kms.
Driving Time (App.): 10 - 12 hrs.


Day 04: Ranachatti - Gangotri:
Ranachatti to Gangotri. Halt at Gangotri / Bhairon Ghati in GMVN Tourist Bunglow / Uttarkashi Hotel Relax.
Departure: 05:00 hrs.
Distance: 209 kms.
Driving Time (App.): 9 - 10 hrs.


Day 05: Gangotri - Uttarkashi - Tilwada - Chandrapuri:
Gangotri / Uttarkashi to Tilwada / Chandrapuri. Halt at GMVN Tourist Bungalow.
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance: 260 kms.
Driving Time (App.): 10 hrs.


Day 06: Tilwada / Chandrapuri - Gaurikund - Sri Kedarnathji:
Tilwada / Chandrapuri to Gaurikund. Trek to Sri Kedarnathji. Halt at GMVN Tourist Bungalow / Hotel.
Departure: 05:00 hrs.
Distance: 60 kms. + 14 trek*
Driving Time (App.): 7-8 hrs.


Day 07: Sri Kedarnathji - Gaurikund - Joshimath:
Sri Kedarnathji to Gaurikund. Drive to Joshimath. Halt at Hotel Snow Crest/GMVN Tourist Bungalow.
Departure: 05:00 hrs.
Distance: 14 trek* + 170 kms.
Driving Time (App.): 9-10 hrs.


Day 08: Joshimath - Sri Badrinathji:
Joshimath to Auli (Optional at Own Expenses). Back to Joshimath. Drive to Sri Badrinathji.
Departure: 08:00 hrs. 13:00 hrs.
Distance: 64 kms.
Driving Time (App.): 4-5 hrs.


Day 09: Sri Badrinathji - Rudraprayag:
Halt at GMVN Tourist Bunglow / Hotel.
Departure: 08:00 hrs.
Distance: 160 kms.
Driving Time (App.): 5-6 hrs.


Day 10: Rudraprayag - Rishikesh - Haridwar:
Rudraparyag to Haridwar via Laxman Jhula – Rishikesh. Halt at Haridwar.
Departure: 07:00 hrs.
Distance: 160 kms.
Driving Time (App.): 6-7 hrs.


Day 11: Haridwar - Delhi:
Visit to Haridwar. Leave for Delhi after Lunch.
Departure: 07:00 hrs., Distance: 215 kms., Driving Time (App.): 5-6 hrs.

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Duration : 08 Days
Destinations : Kolkata - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Vaishali - Patna - Kolkata

Day 01 Abroad – Kolkata
Arrive at Kolkata international airport.
On arrival in Kolkata, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel
Overnight at hotel


Day 02 Kolkata - Varanasi
Morning visit Victoria Memorial - sits opposite the Maidan in Central Calcutta.  Resembling a cross between the Taj Mahal and St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, it is Calcutta’s most impressive landmark. Shortly after her death, Lord Curzon proposed a memorial be dedicated to Queen Victoria both as a tribute and a triumphant depiction of her reign in India. The monument was called Victoria Memorial Hall. Then visit St. Paul’s Cathedral - One of the most important churches in India, the Cathedral, stands just to the east of the Victoria Memorial. It is notable for its striking murals and frescoes, impressive stained-glass windows, and coloured alter redoes including the great west window by Burne Jones. Also visit the Kali temple - the temple is about 2 kilometers directly south of St. Paul’s Cathedral.  Rebuilt in 1809 on the site of a much older temple, it is an important site.  Kali is a form of Durga and the image is seen astride a tiger.


Afternoon visit Indian Museum - built in the Italian style of architecture (1875), this is the largest museum in India with one of the finest collections in Asia. There are rare collections of pottery from Mohenjodaro, art from the Gandhara school and coins from the Mughal period. There is a lot to see such as the immense ‘Bharhut Stupa’ depicting the 500 incarnations of Buddha prior to his enlightenment, the two giant pre-historic skeletons and a double coconut tree which blossoms once in a century. There is a special textile gallery and even a partially exposed mummy from Egypt. Then visit Mother Teresa’s home - Sisters of charity.  Over 50 years ago since the Bengal  famine the redoubtable sister  left the comfort and security of her teaching position in Calcutta to tend for the poor, the sick and the dying in the poverty-stricken area of the city. From these very modest beginnings she had through love, work and will-power, created an organization within the glowing confines of her own personality that commands respect everywhere in the world.  She received  universal recognition for her work and the Nobel Peace prize.

Later in late evening transfer to railway station for train to Varanasi

Leave: Kolkata at 2000 hrs by Howrah Amritsar Mail

Overnight on train


Day 03 Varanasi
Arrive: Varanasi at 0955 hrs

On arrival in Varanasi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel
Morning at leisure

Afternoon visit Sarnath 5 miles out of Varanasi one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 B.C. Here you will witness the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at the site. (Sarnath museum is closed on Friday).

Overnight at hotel


Day 04 Varanasi – Bodhgaya
Early morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions.  Visit some of the many Hindu temples that line the river Ganges. Stroll along the narrow lanes and bazaars full of shops selling, among other things, the world famous Benaras Silks.

Rendezvous with a Hindu astrologer, who will explain the in­fluence of astrology on the way of life of a devout and religious Hindu person.

Afternoon drive to Bodhgaya (243 km)

Upon arrival in Bodhgaya – check into the hotel

Overnight at hotel

Day 05 Bodhgaya - Rajgir 
Morning visit Bodhgaya -The Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodhgaya, under the Bodhi tree, 10 km from Gaya, the ancient Hindu pilgrimage centre. The tree from the original sapling still stands in the temple premises. It is the most important Buddhist pilgrimage centre as Buddha was born here. The magnificent Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya is an architectural amalgamation of many centuries, cultures and many heritage’s that came to pay their homage here. The temple definitely has architecture of the Gupta period and later ages, inscriptions describing visits of pilgrims from Sri Lanka, Myanmar and China between 7th and 10th century AD. It is perhaps still the same temple Hieun Tsang visited in the7th century.

Afternoon drive to Rajgir (160 km)

Upon arrival in Rajgir – check into the hotel

Overnight at hotel


Day 06 Rajgir – Vaishali - Patna
Morning visit Rajgir, known earlier as 'Rajagriha' or Girivaraja, nestles in the rocky hills that witnessed the teachings of both Buddha and Mahavira. It lies 15 km south of Nalanda, and was the ancient capital of the Magadha kings. The Buddha frequented Rajagriha, seeking the solitude and tranquillity of the Jivkamaravana monastery, preaching and meditating at the Griddhakuta hill (Hill of vultures). It was at this hill, that he converted one of his celebrated followers, the Mauryan king Bimbisara, to Buddhism. After the Buddha reached 'parinirvana', his followers held the first Buddhist council at the Saptaparni cave. It was here, that His teachings were penned down for the very first time. An important pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Jains, Rajgir is also known as Panchpahari with shrines on five hills. Today, Rajgir is a picturesque and serene place, visited by pilgrims from all over the globe. It has also gained recognition as a health resort, thanks to the famous hot springs. There after visit Hot Spring, King Bumbisara Jail and the Cave.
Afternoon drive to Patna (120 km), en route visit Vaishali

Vaishali is very special to a Buddhist. Buddha delivered his last sermon here and announced his impending ‘ nirvana’. Some of the great incidents in his life also occurred here, like the courtesan Amrapali giving him a mango orchard and becoming a Buddhist nun. The Buddha is supposed to have visited Vaishali three times. Centuries later Fa-Hien and Hiuen Tsang followed the footsteps of the great Buddha.

Vaishali the capital of ancient Lichhavis is supposed to be the first republic of the world, having an elected body of representatives and an efficient administration as early as 6th century BC. Vaishali is also the birthplace of Lord Mahavira and is sacred to the Jains.

Places to be visited are Abhishek Pushkarni, Ashok Pillar, Lotus tank, Chaumukhi Mahadeo, Vaishali museum.

Upon arrival in Patna – check into the hotel

Overnight at hotel


Day 07 Patna  – Kolkata
Full Day at leisure
Late afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Kolkata
Leave: Patna                        at 1740 hrs                    by S2 115
Arrive: Kolkata                       at 1835 hrs

On arrival in Kolkata, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.

Overnight at hotel


Day 08 Kolkata – Onward Destination
Morning at leisure Room is booked till 1200 hrs
Depart Kolkata

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