Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Departure
Departure - Day 2
Kolkata
KolkataIncluded Activities
- Visit Parashnath Temple (Jain Temple)
- Walk through Maidan Park
- Stroll through New Market
Landmarks Parashnath Temple Maidan Park New Market 
- Day 3
Kolkata
Kolkata- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat journey on the Ganges River from Millennium Jetty
- Observe Hindu rituals at the sacred ghats
- Visit Dakshineshwar Temple
- Visit Belur Math
- Visit Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanical Garden
- Visit Howrah Bridge
- Visit flower market and observe flower preparation for sale
Optional Activities
- Browse Indian spices at the flower market
Landmarks Ganges River Millennium Jetty Dakshineshwar Temple Belur Math Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanical Garden Howrah Bridge Howrah Flower Market 
- Day 4
Kolkata to Bodh Gaya
Kolkata to Bodh Gaya- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Transfer to train station
Optional Activities
- Visit Mother Teresa's House
- Visit Kailghat Temple and observe Hindu religious rituals
Landmarks Mother Teresa's House Kailghat Temple 
- Day 5
Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple
- Explore temple park and meditate near the Bodhi Tree
- Visit Thai Buddhist teaching center
- Visit Japanese Buddhist teaching center
- Visit Tibetan Buddhist teaching center
Landmarks Mahabodhi Temple Bodhi Tree 
- Day 6
Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Rajgir caves and fortress ruins
- Optional visit to Rajgir Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim shrines
- Optional visit to Nalanda University ruins (5th century BC site)
Landmarks Rajgir Nalanda University - Day 7
Bodh Gaya to Varanasi
Bodh Gaya to Varanasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Varanasi
- Attend Ganga Aarti ceremony at sunset on the Ganges
Landmarks Ganges River Varanasi 
- Day 8
Varanasi and Sarnath
Varanasi and Sarnath- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning boat journey on the Ganges at dawn (approximately 5:30 am)
- Observe pilgrims at sacred ghats during holy bathing rituals
- Witness cremation ceremonies and funeral rituals at the ghats
- Travel to Sarnath
- Visit Sarnath monasteries
- Visit Sarnath stupas
- Visit Sarnath museums
- Rickshaw tour through Varanasi city center
- Stop to learn chai preparation secrets
- Stop to learn sari-wrapping traditions
- Visit Durga Temple
Landmarks Ganges River Ghats Sarnath Durga Temple - Day 9
Varanasi to Haridwar
Varanasi to Haridwar- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board Doon Express train at 10:30 am
- Overnight train journey to Haridwar
Landmarks Haridwar Rishikesh 
- Day 10
Haridwar to Rishikesh
Haridwar to Rishikesh- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer from Haridwar to Rishikesh
- Tour to Laxman Jhula bridge along the Ganges River
- Visit German bakery at Laxman Jhula
- Attend Ganga Aarti ceremony in the evening
Optional Activities
- Browse ashrams and meditation centers
- Interact with yogis and sadhus
Landmarks Rishikesh Laxman Jhula Ganges River 
- Day 11
Rishikesh
Rishikesh- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Browse bookshops
- Stroll through markets and shops for souvenirs
- Activities on the Ganges River
- Day 12
Rishikesh to Haridwar
Rishikesh to Haridwar- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Haridwar
- Visit Mansa Devi Temple with city views
- Walk through Haridwar bazaar streets
- Sample traditional lassi
- Attend Ganga Aarti evening lighting ceremony
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Haridwar Mansa Devi Temple Ganges River - Day 13
Haridwar to Delhi
Haridwar to Delhi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Train journey to Delhi
- Visit Jama Masjid (great mosque)
- Explore narrow streets of Old Delhi
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh temple)
- Visit Qutub Minar
Optional Activities
- Individual tour extensions in Delhi
Landmarks Jama Masjid Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Qutub Minar - Day 14
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