Pilgrim Tour

Duration : 10 Nights and 11 Days

Destination Covered : Delhi, Vrindavan, Mathura, Ranthambhore, Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhapur, Ramdevra Deshnok, Salsar, Khatu Shyam Ji, Jaipur

Day 01 : Delhi
Arrival at Delhi and drive to Vrindavan. Upon arrival at Vrindavan check in to the hotel. Vrindavan is major place of pilgrimage. It is noted for its numerous temples – both old and modern. The name Vrindavan evokes the playfulness and lovable characteristics of Shri Krishna. Vrindacan is palace where the lord Krishana with the gopis and tenderly wooed Radha. Day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 : Vrindavan
After taking breakfast we visit temples of Vrindavan. The most important are: The imposing Govind Deo Temple built at an enormous cost of one crore rupees by Raja man singh of jaipur in 1590 AD. Constructed in red sandstone in the shape of a greek cross, it was once a magnificent siven storeyed structure.The Rangaji Temple built in the dravidian style, the Madan Mohan Temple – the oldest in Vrindavan, the popular Banke Bihari Temple, the famous Radha Vallabh Temple and the ornate Shahji Temple built in 1876 by a wealthy jeweller Shah Kundan Lal of Luckknow, are some of its more interesting shrines.

Day 03 Vrindavan – Mathura
After taking breakfast we drive to Mathura en route visiting the Pagal Baba Temple. Arrival in Mathura and visit the most important tourist spot in Mathura is the Krishna Janambhoomi temple. The temple lies in the very heart of the city and is supposed to have been built on the site where Lord Krishna was born. The temple houses the stone slab that the exact site of his birth. Dwarkadhish temple that falls in the way to Yamuna is another important tourist spot. The temple remains brimming with tourists round the year. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 : Mathura – Ranthambhore
After taking breakfast we drive to Ranthambhore. Ranthambhore is the palace where the most well known temple of lord Ganesha is situated. Ranthambhore is also famous for the wildlife sanctuary which is said to have the India’s friendliest Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat. En route we visit Mahendipur Balaji. Thousands of devotees of Lord Shri Balaji comes every day to Mehandipur Balaji to pay homage. It is the belief that lord Shri Balaji not only cure all the miseries but also provide the enrichment for the devotees at every stage and in every aspect of their general lives. Arrival at Ranthambhore and check in to the hotel. Night stay at hotel.

Day 05 : Ranthambhore – Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur “Pink City” of India. Upon arrival in Jaipur check in to the hotel. Afternoon proceed to visit City Palace the museum, Jantar Mantar the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments and Hawamahal the Palace of Winds. Arrval in Jaipur and check in to the hotel and late evening enjoy at Chokhi Dhani -an ethnic Rajasthani Resort with special dinner with cultural programme, Rajasthani folk dance & music. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 06 : Jaipur – Pushkar
After taking breakfast drive to Pushkar. Pushkar happens to be the holiest place according to the Hindus as it is considered that Lord Brahma (the Creator) and his wife Saraswati (the godess of learning and music) performed a ritual in the lake. En route we visit Ajmer. Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center for the Muslims as well as all the other religions. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif Tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered by the Muslims and all of the other religions.

Arrival at Pushkar and check in to the hotel. Here we visit the only Brahma temple of the world before intermingling with the local colors in the local bazaar. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07 : Pushkar – Jodhpur
After taking breakfast proceed to Jodhpur. Arrival in Jodhpur and check in to the Hotel. Go for the sightseeing of Jodhpur city. Day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08: Jodhpur – Ramdevra
Early Morning drive to Ramdevra en route visiting Osian. Osian is the ancient town of Thar Desert was a great trading center between 8th to 12th centuries. Today it is desert oasis with 16 Brahamanical and Jain temples, beautifully sculpted and designed, most of which have stood ravages of time. The place is highlighted by its camel ride at the time of the sunset.
Proceed to the Ramdevra and check in to the Hotel. Ramdecra is wonderful pilgrim centre which symbolises national unity and communal harmony as devotees of all religions come here to pay homage. Baba Ramdev was a Tanwar Rajput who took ‘Samadhi’ (left his mortal body for the heavenly abode) in 1458 AD. He was believed to have miraculous powers and is considered an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09: Ramdevra – Deshnok
After taking breakfast proceed to the Deshnok. Check in to the hotel and go for the visit for Deshnok Karnimata Mandir also known by the name of Temple of Rats. Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Deshnok – Salasar
After taking breakfast proceed to the Salasar. Check in to the hotel and go for the visit of Salsar Balaji Temple. The temple of Salasar Balaji was initially a hut. Gradually it was developed in concrete. It’s one of great pilgrimage of India. Every desire of devotee is fulfilled by Lord Balaji. More than lacs of devotees reach here every year. Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Salsar – Khatu Shyam Ji
After taking breakfast proceed to Khatu Shyam ji. Khatu Shyam ji is famous for its Shyam ji temple. Thousands of devotees visit the temple during this annual fair, many of them for performing the ‘Jadula’ ceremony of their children, where the child ‘s head is shaven clean for the first time. An interesting legend attaches itself to this place of pilgrimage. During the time of Mahabharata, before the big battle, the grandson of Bhima approached Pandavas and Lord Krishna and asked them to let him fight for them who well be losing the battle. After a test of his strength, Lord Krishna felt that he was too powerful and if he participates in the battle, the Kauravas will be the winner of battle and the victory of the Kauravas will not be the justice. So he disguised himself as a Brahmin and asked Barbarik for his head as ‘daan’ (charity). Barbarik complied and cut off his head. Krishna was pleased with the sacrifice and blessed him so that he could watch the whole battle from the hillock, where his head was places. Lord Krishna also blessed him that in Kaliyug, he would be worshiped as Shyam (Lord Krishna) himself. After visit the Khatu Shyam ji temple we drive to Jaipur for your onward destinaction.