Duration : 16 Nights / 17 Days
This itinerary covers the following destinations : Mumbai- Nanded - Hazoor Sahib - Aurangabad - Haridwar - Srinagar - Gobind Ghat - Gobind Dham - Fatehgarh Sahib - Ludhiana - Sultanpur Lodhi - Gobindwal Sahib - Taran Taran - Amritsar - Machiawara - Anandpur Sahib - Jalandhar
Day 1 : Arrival Mumbai
Welcome meet by our representative and assistance in transfer to the hotel.
Day 2 : Mumbai / Nanded / Hazoor Sahib (Train)
In the morning, take a cruise in the Arabian Sea to see the famous Elephanta Caves, Carved out of a solid rock, the Elephanta Caves date back to 600 AD. The cave complex is a collection of shrines, courtyards, inner cells, grand halls and porticos arranged in the splendid symmetry of Indian rock-cut architecture, and filled with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses represented in various reincarnations.
Experience a visit to the famous Gateway of India, the Hanging Gardens, the Aquarium and the Marine Drive (also known as the "Queen's Necklace".) In the evening, depart for the railway station to catch a train for Nanded.
Night on board the train.
Day 3 : Hazoor Sahib
On arrival at Nanded, continue on towards Hazoor Sahib in Maharashtra. This is the place where Guru Gobind Singh attained eternity. It is one of the five Akal Takhats (religious places) in the Sikh religion.
The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Day 4 : Hazoor Sahib
Spend a day at Hazoor Sahib and the Gurudwaras (Sikh place of worship ). In the evening, watch and participate in the Kirtan (Sikh prayer ceremony ) followed by Aarti (religious chanting) sung daily by thousands of devotees with utmost devotion and fervour.
Day 5/6 : Hazoor Sahib/Nanak Chira Gurudwara Optional/Hazoor Sahib
Leave in the morning, to visit the picturesque and historical Nanak Chira Gurudwara. which is associated with Guru Nanak, located in Karnataka and return to Hazoor Sahib the following day to participate in a Kirtan and Aarti sung be devotees with utmost devotion and fervour.
Day 7 : Hazoor Sahib / Aurangabad (215 kms-5 hrs) / Delhi (Flight)
The next morning leave for Aurangabad, and on arrival, transfer to the airport for an onward flight to Delhi.
Day 8 : Delhi / Haridwar (Train) / Srinagar (220 kms / 6 hrs)
In the morning, transfer to the railway station to board the Shatabadi Express train for Haridwar, On arrival proceed for Srinagar. Rest of the day is at leisure to relax.
Day 9 : Srinagar/Gobind Ghat-50Kmms/ Gobind Dham( 15 kms)
After breakfast depart for Gobind Ghat, thereafter a trek towards Gobind Dham (14 kms / 5-7 hrs). From the bridge, cross the Alaknanda River at Gobind Ghat. The Gurudwara at Gobind Dham is strategically placed at a point where most pilgrims make a halt, tired after a full day's journey walking. The Gurudwara at Gobind Dham gives a better impression than the one at Gobind Ghat, being specifically created to take care of the pilgrims on their way to annual yatras.
On arrival, check in at the Gurudwara Sarai guesthouse for the night.
Day 10 : Gobind Dham - Hemkunt Sahib (5 Kms) - Gobind Dham.
The next morning, proceed for a trek towards Hemkunt Sahib (5 kms), Set amidst towering snow-capped mountains and beside a lake of pristine blue water, the Sikh shrine of Sri Hemkunt Sahib looks, even to the not particularly pious, a place unbelievable beauty and peace. Seven peaks - known as the Sapt Shring- surround the shrine, looming over lush green pastures.
The lake's rocky shores are covered with snow through most of the year, but when the snow melt, the almost mythical yellow-green flower known as the Brahma Kamal, the 'Lotus of the Gods', blooms amidst the rocks. It's a place of wild and untamed beauty and known to be one of Sikhism's most important shrines.
The tenth and penultimate Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh, meditated for years in these peaceful mountains, finally leaving his earthly form and uniting with the Almighty. The star-shaped Gurudwara Hemkunt Sahib, at a height of over 4,000 meters, is a memorial to Guru Gobind Singh and a reminder of the Saint's mission. Spend the day at Hemkunt Sahib. Later in the afternoon, trek back to Gobind Dham.
Day 11 : In Gobind Dham
Spend the day at Gobind Dham. Overnight stay at the Gurudwara Sarai guesthouse.
Day 12 : Gobind Dham/ Gobind Ghat/ Haridwar
After an early breakfast leave for Haridwar. Rest of the day at is your disposal.
Day 13 : Haridwar / Fatehgarh Sahib (Sirhind) / Ludhiana
Depart for Ludhiana, en route we stop at Sirhind - standing amidst the ruins of beautiful mosques and Tombs, Sirhind was an important city during the Mughal period. Also, visit Fatehgarh Sahib Gurudwara which marks the spot where Guru Gobind Singh's young sons were bricked up alive. Thereafter, continue towards Ludhiana. On arrival, check in to the hotel.
Day 14 : Ludhiana / Sultanpur Lodhi / Gobindwal Sahib / Taran Taran / Amritsar
Morning, leave for Amritsar, en route visit Sultanpur Lodhi where Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh faith, spent 14 years of his life and is situated in the Kapurthala district of Punjab.
Then, depart to visit Gobindwal Sahib or Darbar Sahib Baoli Sahib. The deep Baoli (step-well) in the Gurudwara has 84 steps. The faithful devotee believe that if you recite Jap Ji Sahib, the divine composition of the first Prophet of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Devji at each step after a bath in the well, you live out the cycle of 84,000 lives (representing the species created by God) and attain moksha (liberation of the soul).
After this visit continue towards 'Tarn Taran.' Gurudwara Tarn Taran Sahib, is situated at a distance of 22 km South-East of Amritsar city. It was built by Guru Arjun Dev, in the Mughal style, in the memory of Guru Ram Das. It's dome is completely covered in copper gilt. It is located on the edge of a big tank whose water is believed to cure leprosy. Thereafter, continue your journey towards Amritsar.
On arrival, check in to the hotel.
Day 15 : Amritsar
In the morning proceed to visit the 'Golden Temple' built in the year 1601. The first stone was laid by a Muslim saint at the invitation of Guru Arjun Devji. Also, visit the Akal Takht - adjacent to Golden Temple which is also the repository of the various weapons used by the Gurus. Next, a visit to the historically famous 'Jalianwala' Bagh (Garden) where on April 13, 1919 (which happened to be 'Baisakhi' one of Punjab's largest religious festivals) the British Indian army began shooting at an unarmed gathering of innocent men, women and children without warning. This event in history is remembered as the 'Jalianwala' Bagh Massacre when patriots and innocent people were killed here during the British rule.
Day 16 : Amritsar / Machiawara / Anandpur Sahib
The next morning depart to visit 'Gurudwara Machiwara'. Thereafter, continue towards Anandpur Sahib. It was here at Anandpur (the city of bliss) that Guru Gobind Singhji administered "Amrit" (holy water) to the first batch of 5 Sikhs. Anandpur Sahib is a picturesque village, a 17th Century Fortress, and is one of the holiest Sikh Shrines. Later in the evening visit Kiratpur by the banks of the Sutlej River.
Day 17 : Anandpur Sahib / Jalandhar
Leave for Jalandhar for Mumbai to board your flight to your onward destination.
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