12 Nights / 13 Days Destinations Covered : New Delhi - Goa - New Delhi Anjuna Beach A moonlit party - that is what all tourists look forward to when it comes to Arjuna Beach. Situated in north of Goa, it is 18 kms from Panaji and is a popular beach adjacent to Chapora Fort. You can also visit to a magnificent Mascarenhas Mansion - Albuquerque Mansion there (built in the year1920). Apart from having delicious cuisine of Goa, a number of water sports activities are available for the water sports lovers. Arambol Beach Known for its peaceful surroundings and tranquility, Arambol Beach is approximately 50 kms from Panaji, the state capital of Goa. There are sulphur pits and freshwater lakes near Goa Arambol beach, which are also major tourist attractions. Sea, Sand and Sun with fun and frolic, all you can find at Arambol Beach. The best time to visit this beach is from November to February. Baga Beach If you want to come out of the hustle and bustle of city life, come to Baga Beach. Its scenic beauty and peace will refresh you! Located between the two equally famous beaches, Colva on one side and Calangute on the other side, Baga Beach is a real worth to watch place. It lies on the shores of the Arabian Sea of North Goa in India and is just 15 kms away from Panaji, the capital of the state of Goa. Best time to visit is from November to March. Calangute Beach Calangute Beach is said to be the queen of all beaches. The hippies discovered this beach in the 60’s and since then it has become a very famous beach destination for tourists which from all over the India. It is 16 kms from the capital city Panaji and is on the shores of the Arabian Sea of North Goa. The name of Calangute Beach is actually distorted version of the local spoken word, 'Koli-gutti', which means the 'land of fishermen'. Some people also connect it with 'Kalyan-gutti', the 'village of art' or 'Konvallo-ghott', the 'strong pit of the coconut tree' as the nearby village is full of coconut trees. It is strongly believed that after the Portuguese invasion, it got distorted to Calangute. Best time to visit is from December to February. Colva Beach Colva Beach is situated at a distance of 40 kms from Panaji and it is 6 kms from Marmagoa. This beach is the pride of 'Salcete' and the only competitor to Calangute Beach due to its picturesque brilliance and beauty. Along with sand and sun, the Colva beach proffers you scrumptious Goan cuisine and feni. With passing time, Colva Beach is developing at a rapid pace with new hotels and resorts coming up every day. Apart from the beach, you can also visit the Nossa Senhora de Merces or Our Lady of Mercy Church, built in 1630 and re-built in the 18th century. Best time to visit is from December to February. Benaulim Beach Benaulim beach is a calm and pleasing beach lying at the end of Colva beach. Benaulim beach is 2 kms away from Colva Beach. Located on the shores of the Arabian Sea, it is about 41 kms away from Panaji, the capital of Goa. One can visit to Benaulim beach throughout the year, tourisists from all over India come here to relax and enjoy its splendor. Bogmalo Beach Bogmalo Beach situated in the southern part of Goa is just 8 kms from Vasco da Gama and 18 kms from Dabolim Airport. Benaulim beach is not that crowded like Anjuna Beach and Calangute Beach and has a calm and picturesque surroundings. Apart from different accommodations – luxurious to budget, here one can find several eating joints, which offer mouth-watering cuisine of Goa. One can visit Bogmalo Beach throughout the year. Vagator Beach Vagator Beach is very close to the Anjuna Beach. Vagator Beach is about 22 kms away from Panaji, the capital of the Indian state of Goa. The soft golden sand, the black lava rocks and the lush green coconut palms make Vagator Beach a picturesque spot. One can also visit the 500-year-old Portuguese fort which prevalently known as the Chapora Fort. The best time to visit Vagator Beach is from November to February.
Duration :12 Nights / 13 Days
Destinations Covered :Delhi - Rishikesh - Auli - Tapovan - Joshimath - Badrinath - Doggalbitta - Chopta - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Mussoorie - Delhi
Program (6 Nights / 7 Days)
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Delhi Arrival
Upon arrival at Delhi airport met our representative and then transfer to hotel for overnight stay
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Delhi Rishikesh
From Delhi, take the early morning train to Haridwar, the gateway to the four pilgrimages and later drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check in to hotel. Post - lunch half day sight seeing. Visit temples, Ashrams, Yoga centers, Ram and Lakshman Jhulas, the largest suspended bridge in India.
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Rishikesh – Auli
Drive by jeep from Rishikesh to Joshimath (8 hrs) along the Ganga and the Alaknanda rivers. Later take a 3.9 km cable car (the longest in Asia) to the scenic and picturesque Auli Ski Resort catching excellent views of the Garhwal Himalayas including Nanda Devi. Rishikesh – Auli Drive by jeep from Rishikesh to Joshimath (8 hrs) along the Ganga and the Alaknanda rivers. Later take a 3.9 km cable car (the longest in Asia) to the scenic and picturesque Auli Ski Resort catching excellent views of the Garhwal Himalayas including Nanda Devi.
Overnight stay will be at Auli tourist bungalow/Joshimath hotel -
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Auli – Tapovan
Drive from Auli to Tapovan passing Joshimath where the statue of Narsingh is carved out of a single semi-precious stone. Drive to Reni to see the sulphur springs and return back to Auli.
Overnight stay at Auli Tourist Bungalow/Joshimath Hotel -
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Auli - Joshimath – Badrinath
Drive to Badrinath (2 hours) situated on the banks of Alaknanda and catches a glimpse of the Nar and Narayan Parvat and the Neelkanth peak (6597 m). In the lap of Narayan Parvat is the famous Hindu shrine of Badrinath (3110 m) dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Drive back to Auli via Joshimath.
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Auli – Doggalbitta
Drive from Auli via Joshimath to Dogalbitta (4 hours) at 2347 m. It is a high altitude alpine meadow with great views of the Himalayan ranges.
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Dogalbitta – Chopta
Drive from Doggalbitta to Chopta (7km) and then 3.5 km hike to Tungnath Temple (13,500 ft) set on the crest of a hill at a height of 3680 m. See breathtaking views of Panch Chuli, Nanda Devi and Kedarnath and a panoramic view of the Garhwal Himalayas.
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Dogalbitta – Uttarkashi
Drive from Doggalbitta to Uttarkashi (8 hours) on the banks of the Bhagirathi. A place to view historical monuments, temples, ashrams and dharamshalas.
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Uttarkashi – Gangotri
Early morning embark on the 97 km drive from Uttarkashi to reach Gangotri, the source of Ganga River (4 hours). A scenic drive along the ancient pilgrimage route. Overnight stay in tents near Gangotri.
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Gangotri
A day for local trekking, sightseeing. In the morning, trek around the area, have a picnic lunch and trek back to Gangotri Camp for overnight stay.
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Gangotri – Mussoorie
An early morning drive to Mussoorie (1921 m), a hill station. Mussoorie is known as the Queen of Hill Stations. Visit the famous gun hill where one can get panoramic views of snow clad Himalayas.
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Mussoorie – Delhi
A half day for sightseeing, easy walks along the pine scented Happy Valley and the Tibetan township. View the cliff hung Buddhist shrine with ceremonial trumpets and acolytes reciting ancient scriptures. From there, a short drive to Dehradun to board the Shatabdi Express to Delhi.
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Delhi Departure
Transfer to airport to catch onwards flight according to your flight schedule.
