Hola Mohalla Ganges Tour

Early morning after breakfast transfer to New Delhi railway station to catch train for Amritsar known for Golden Temple and LAND OF SIKH. On arrival at Amritsar station, transfer to hotel. Later this afternoon we’ll visit the Wagah Border. Located on the India/Pakistan Border, Wagah is 28 kilometers from the Amritsar main town. An honest number of tourists come to the present place to witness the “changing of the guard” ceremony and therefore the flag hoisting and lowering activities which are through with incredible aptitude and exactness by the outskirt security powers of both the nations. A sight you can’t stand to miss. Overnight at the hotel.

Early this morning we attend Golden Temple for early morning procession referred to as prabhatpheri. There’s endless singing of gurbani kiran, hymns from the opening of its portals (doors) to their closing. After the departure of the Palki Sahib (palanquin) carrying the sacred book – Sri Guru Adi Granth to the Akal Takhat Sahib Temple, the devotees, amid the Gurdwara’s Temple staff, clean the Sri Harimandir Sahib for 60 minutes. Toward the fruition of the ardas (sikh supplication), karah prasad (sacred contribution) is appropriated among the enthusiasts. We’ll spend most of our morning at the Golden Temple, which offers great photo opportunities. The Golden Temple is found within the heart of the town and characterized by its four entrance doors (called deoris) altogether four directions and therefore the tastefully decorated shrines, in terms of art and architecture. Golden Temple welcomes everyone no matter the faith or faith one follows. The stunning sanctum, shimmering within the water of the holy tank, flanked by spotlessly clean marble walkways and pavements makes it breathtakingly beautiful. Afternoon drive to Anandpur Sahib and check-in at camp. Overnight stay.

After delicious breakfast you have full day discover the most famous SIKH festival The Holla Mohalla. The Hola Mohalla is a powerful traditional display of Bravery and Valor that’s a requirement see. The last word display of machismo – Hola Mohalla, an annual Sikh Festival held each day after holi, has the drama, the sweat and therefore the incredible colours that Indian celebrations are known for with great presentations of weaponry, arrow based weaponry and wrestling, there’s additionally music, verse and supplications, singing and reciting. A crucial a part of the festival is that the langar (community food) that’s served to pilgrims regardless of their religion or caste.
One of the most attractions at the festival are the Nihangs — a prestigious armed sect of the sikha who wear a striking blend of blue and orange, with thick bent mustaches and overwhelmingly enormous and adorned turbans.They additionally exhibit exciting pony riding shows where the riders jog without any protection, performing stunts like riding on the back of two ponies.Hola Mohalla is held at Anandpur Sahib within the state of Punjab, and It’s estimated that over 100,000 sikh devotees attend the festival. this is often a tremendous festival with great photo opportunities! Overnight at camp.

We will start early within the morning to witness and capture the varied activities that happen during the festival. We’ll spend the day here photographing this colorful and amazing festival.
Later driver to Chandigarh which is undoubtedly best-planned Indian City designed by world famous architect Le Corbusier who realized dream of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehra, the primary Prime Minister of India.
On arrival at Chandigarh you will visit the capitol complex which is most spectuacularrokd of Le Corbusier . The luxurious builidings, set against the shivalik peaks, stand “as massive sculptures, representing the monumental character authority that the complex represents. The complex consists of three master-pieces: The secretariat, the Supreme Court and therefore the legislature. Besides the master work of Le Corbusier, the town is additionally known for unique world acclaimed rockery which houses art objects made from industrial and concrete waste. Rock Garden’s entrance results in a powerful display of boulders, broken chinaware, discarded fluorescent tubes, broken and discard glass bangles, building waste, to make a dream folk world of palaces, soldiers, monkeys, village life, women and temples. The outdoors sculptures and concealed gateways separating them are at places enhanced by a waterfall, pools and an outdoors theatre with proper mise en scene. Overnight stay.

Morning leave for Rishikesh and stop en-route at Haridwar. It’s one among most vital holiest places for hindus and one among four cities where Kumbhmela is held after 12 years which is understood for one among biggest human gathering within the world. Visit Har-Ki-Pauri (the footstep of god) and therefore the proceed to chandigarh which is undoubtedly best-planned indian city designed by world famous architect Le Corbusier who realized dream of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehra, the primary Prime Minister of India. Later drive to Rishikesh which is found in foothills of the himalayas. It’s also called because the “gateway to the garhawl himalayas” and thought of together of most vital pilgrim places for hindus. The sacred river ganges flows through Rishikesh before entering plane areas of North India. Rishkesh is additionally famous for several Ashrams and also called Yoga Capital of the planet . Arrival at Rishikesh and check-in at hotel for overnight stay.

Morning tour of Rishikesh – also referred to as the ‘place of sages’, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga Rivers. It’s the start line for the Char Dham pilgrims but also for the people that have an interest in meditation, yoga and other aspects of hinduism. In Rishikesh visit Laxmanjhula- a dangling bridge on the river ganga is one among the foremost famous spot in Rishikesh. The bridge offers a scenic view of the river ganga because it tumbles right down to Haridwar. Overnight stay.

Morning later drive to Delhi airport to catch flight for onwards destination.One of the most attractions at the festival are the Nihangs — a prestigious armed sect of the sikha who wear a striking blend of blue and orange, with thick bent mustaches and overwhelmingly enormous and adorned turbans.They additionally exhibit exciting pony riding shows where the riders jog without any protection, performing stunts like riding on the back of two ponies.Hola Mohalla is held at Anandpur Sahib within the state of Punjab, and It’s estimated that over 100,000 sikh devotees attend the festival. this is often a tremendous festival with great photo opportunities! Overnight at camp.

Morning drive to Delhi airport to catch flight for onwards destination. Counting on the departure flight time, you’ll spend a while for visiting more attractions of Delhi city before getting to airport.