Nau(9) Devi Darshan with Haridwar

Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered : Amritsar - Haridwar - Chandigarh - Shimla - Seetla Devi - Chamunda Devi - Vishno Devi - Amritsar - Ludhiana Departure Enquire Now

DAY 01: ARRIVAL AMRITSAR

Welcome upon arrival at the airport and board chauffeur car and transfer to hotel. Check in and relax, will suggest you to get rid off from jetlag and overnight stay.

DAY 02: AMRITSAR

Come out from the hotel at 03:00 and board car to go to Golden temple. There is a continuous singing of Gurbani Kirtan (hymns) at Sri Harimandir Sahib from the opening of its portals (doors) to their closing. After the departure of the Palki Sahib (palanquin) carrying Sri Guru Granth Sahib to The Akal Takhat Sahib, the devotees, accompanied by the Gurdwara staff, clean the Sri Harimandir Sahib for one hour. Later on start your full day city tour and visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Summer Palace Museum- The summer place of Maharaja Ranjit Singh which is situated in the heart of Ram Bagh. Also Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib is a Gurdwara established by the fifth guru, Guru Arjan Dev. It is situated in the city of Tarn Taran Sahib. It has the distinction of having the largest sarovar (Water pond) of all the gurudwaras. Evening visit Indo-Pak Wagha Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony.

DAY 03: AMRITSAR

After breakfast, visit Devi Talab Mandir It is believed to be more than 200 years old. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is one of the 51 Shakthi pithas inIndia. The image of Lord Shiva that is enshrined herein is called Bhisan Bhairav. Overnight stay.
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DAY 04: AMRITSAR – HARIDWAR (BY SURFACE 266 KM)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Haridwar. Reach in the evening and check in to hotel. Later go to the evening join Har Ki Pouri (Ganga Ghat) for famous Ganga Aarti. Come back to hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 05: HARIDWAR

After breakfast, visit Haridwar it is the one of the most famous place where people from all over the India visit for spirituality and to take a holy dip into the holy river Ganga. Haridwar is an ancient city and it is one of the most holy cities in India. Haridwar is also one of the four places where Kumbh Mela is organized. After little rest visit temples like Mansa devi & Kali mata mandir etc. come back to hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 06: HARIDWAR EXCURSION RISHIKESH

After breakfast, take an excursion to Rishikesh. Rishikesh is a gateway to the Himalayas. The spectacular River Ganga is like pert of the city. Rishikesh is a place visited by several yogis and sages. They lived and practiced hard penance here. Rishikesh is world famous as Yoga capital of the world. Visit Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Swarg Ashram, Bharat Mandir. Evening enjoy Ganga ceremony at Parmarth Niketan. Come back to hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 07: HARIDWAR – CHANDIGARH (BY SURFACE 202 KM)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Chandigarh. Check in to hotel and later visit Mata Mansa Devi Temple which is near Mani Majra. After Darshan, head towards Chandigarh. On reaching Chandigarh, check-in to the hotel. Also visit Rock Garden. Come back to hotel and overnight stay. Enquire Now

DAY 08: CHANDIGARH – SHIMLA (BY SURFACE 115 KM)

After Breakfast, drive to Shimla and check in to hotel. Later visit take a city tour visiting Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies, Sankat Mochan Temple - is located among lush green and tranquil locales in this beautiful hill station. Jakhu temple – it is dedicated to the monkey God, Hanuman. The Jakhu temple is located at a height of 2455 meters and is situated on the highest peak in Shimla. Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town – The Mall & The Ridge – It is located The Ridge is the hub of all cultural activities of Shimla. It is situated along the Mall Road, which is the famous shopping center of Shimla. Most major places of Shimla like Lakkar Bazaar, Mall, Scandal Point, Jakhoo hill, etc. Enjoy toy train from Shimla to Taradevi. Come back to hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 09: SHIMLA – SHEETLA DEVI (BY SURFACE 248 KM)

After breakfast, drive to Jwala devi and enroute visit Naina devi - This famous temple is connected with National Highway No. 21. The temple at the top of the hill can be reached via road (that curves round the hill up to a certain point) and then by concrete steps (that finally reach the top). There is also a cable car facility that moves pilgrims from the base of the hill all the way to the top. The hills of Naina Devi overlook the Gobind Sagar Lake. The lake was created by the famous Bhakra-Nangal Dam, Chintapurni - is also known as Mata Shri Chhinnamastika Devi. Devotees have been visiting this Shaktipeeth for centuries to pray at the lotus feet of Mata Shri Chhinnamastika Devi.They bring with them their worldly concerns and seek blessings from the Devi.It is believed that if you ask something from the Devi with a true heart, your wish will be granted.

Enroute visit Sheetla devi - Popularly she is the Hindu goddess of small pox in North India and is known to spread the dreaded disease and cure it. In rural India, she is also considered as an incarnation of Goddess Parvati and Durga, which are two forms of Shakti. She is undoubtedly one of the most popular rural deities and her origin can be traced to the days of Nature Worship. Check in to hotel at Kangra and overnight stay. Enquire Now

DAY 10: SHEETLA DEVI – CHAMUNDA DEVI (BY SURFACE 309 KM)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and visit Jwalaji devi - The temple, which is also described as 'the flaming temple' comprises of 9 permanent flames dedicated to nine different forms of Goddess. Apart from the main temple, there is Gorakh Dibbi and Chaturbhuj temple situated in the vicinity of the Jawalaji temple. Continue drive to Chamunda Devi and enroute visit Baglamukhi Devi - smashes the devotee's (or the devotee's enemies') misconceptions and delusions with her cudgel.

BRAJRESHWARI TEMPLES ALSO KNOWN AS KANGRA TEMPLE as it is located in Kangra - This temple is dedicated to Sui Mata, the local princess of Chamba who sacrifice her life for the people of her kingdom,

Enroute visit Darshan of CHAMUNDA DEVI -, also known as Chamundi and Charchika, is a fearsome aspect of Devi, the Divine Mother and one of the seven Matrikas (mother goddesses). The name is a combination of Chanda and Munda, two monsters whom Chamunda killed. Here Lord Shiva is present in the form of death, destruction & dead bodies along with Devi Chamunda. Reach in the Dharamshala hotel and check in. Overnight stay. Enquire Now

DAY 11: CHAMUNDA DEVI – VAISHNO DEVI (BY SURFACE 239 KM)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Vaishno Devi. Check in to hotel and evening is free for leisure activities and overnight stay.

DAY 12: VAISHNO DEVI

After breakfast, proceed for Darshan of Vaishno Devi. You can go by trek, pony ride or horse ride and reach Devi temple and do worship later come back to hotel and overnight stay. VAISHNO DEVI - One of the most Religious & Hindu Pilgrimage destinations in India, Maa Vaishno Devi shrine is conveniently located from Delhi. Shri Maa Vaishno Devi Shrine is one of the oldest shrine of India, located at a height of 5300 feet on the holy Trikuta Hills of the Shivalik Hill Range. The Holy cave is 13 Kms from the Base Camp Katra. The Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is one of the most popular Shrines of India.

DAY 13: VAISHNO DEVI

After breakfast, go for Darshan to vaishno devi again and in between you can go to ardhkumari for Darshan. Ardh Kuwari is a site of religious significance, popular for 15 foot long and narrow cave called Garbha Joon. It is 4,800 ft above sea level and is situated 4.5 km from Charan Paduka. Ardh Kuwari is a halfway point during the trek to the main shrine. Then proceed to Vaishno devi for Darshan and worship. Later on proceed towards hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 14: VAISHNO DEVI – AMRITSAR (BY SURFACE 266 KM)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Amritsar. Reach in the evening and check in to hotel. Drop to Mr. Sharma at the hotel and you will go to Boutique to check your suits and then come back to hotel and overnight stay. Enquire Now

DAY 15: AMRITSAR

After breakfast, come out from the hotel at 03:00 and board car to go to Golden temple. Join the departure of palki of Sri Harimandir Sahib at 04:00. Come back to hotel have breakfast and take rest. Later visit Shri Durgiana Temple is one of main pilgrim places in Amritsar. The temple, also called Shree Durgiana Tirath or Sitla Mandir, is situated outside the Lohgarh Gate in Amritsar. Sri Durgiana Temple was constructed by Guru Harsai Mal Kapoor, on the pattern of the Golden Temple. It is also known as Laxmi Narayan Temple. The temple was inaugurated by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya and has Goddess Durga as the principal deity. Overnight stay.