HP - 01 - Pilgrimage Itinerary- HP Temples and Gurudwaras - Jammu - Vaishnodevi - Golden Temple-Delhi (8 nights)

Route : Delhi (Arrival) - Renukaji (1 night) - Ropar (1 night) - Palampur (1 night) - Jammu (1 night) - Katra (1 night) - Amritsar (1 night) - Chandigarh / Panchkula (1 night) / Delhi (Departure)

This is a pilgrimage Itinerary to all important temples and Gurudwaras in North India. Major Pilgrimage destinations that can be visited enroute are as under: Guests may choose to visit as per their preference and time availability.

Devi Temples - Renukaji, Nainadevi, Chintpurni, Jwalamukhi, Vrajeshwari, Vaishnodevi, Chamunda Devi, Mansadevi
Shiva Temples - Bhagshu Nag, Baijnath, Raghunath Mandir.
Gurudwaras - Paonta Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, Harmandir Dahib (Golden Temple).
Monastery - Mcleodgunj 

Distances

Delhi - Renukaji - 290 kms
Renukaji - Paonta Sahib - 60 kms
Paonta Sahib - Ropar - 165 kms
Ropar - Anandpur Sahib - 35 kms
Anandpur Sahib - Chintpurni - 90 kms
Chintpurni - Palampur - 120 kms
Palampur - Mcleodgunj - 45 kms
Mcleodgunj - Jammu - 210 kms
Jammu - Katra - 50 kms
Katra - Amritsar - 250 kms
Amritsar - Chandigarh - 275 kms
Chandigarh - Delhi - 260 kms

Recommended Itinerary (This is an indicative itinerary, Sequence of the activities can be customised as per season and guest preferences)

Day 1 - Arrive in Delhi. Proceed to Nahan / Renukaji (290 kms). Overnight at Nahan (4500 ft). Renukaji is a Devi Temple.
Day 2- From Renukaji / Nahan Proceed to Paonta Sahib ( 60 kms), a Gurudwara and a sacred Sikh Pilgrimage Centre. From Paonta Sahib Proceed to Anandpur Sahib (a sacred Sikh Pilgrimage Centre) via Chandigarh and Ropar. Overnight at Ropar
Day 3 - Visit Naina Devi Temple (40 kms) from where proceed to Palampur (Via Una-Pragpur-Kangra) enroute visiting Chitpurni and Jwalamukhi Temples. Overnight at Palampur.  
Day 4 - Visit Baijnath (6 kms) and Chamundadevi Temple (30 kms), Bhagshunag Temple (65 kms) and proceed to Jammu (200 kms). Overnight at Jammu.
Day 5 - Visit Temples of Jammu (Raghunath Mandir, Bawey Wali Mata Temple, Peer Kho Cave Teple and Ranbireshwar Temple) and reach Katra (50 kms from Jammu) by evening. Overnight at Katra.
Day 6 - Take Helicopter Service in the morning for Vaishodevi darshan and return by afternoon. Reach Jammu by evening. Overnight at Jammu / Katra.
Day 7: Proceed from Jammu to Amritsar (200 kms, add another 50 kms if starting from Katra). Visit Golden Temple
Day 8 : Proceed to Panchkula (About 250 kms located Near Chandigarh) and visit Mansadevi Temple. Overnight at Panchkula.  
Day 9 : Proceed to Delhi - 260 kms  

Recommended Accommodation Option - Nahan / Renukaji - Ropar - Palampur - Jammu / Katra - Amritsar - Chandigarh 

Access - New Delhi is the International Airport and Capital of India which gets trains and flights from All over India. Chandigarh is 260 kms north of Delhi and has an Airport also can be considered as the access point for this itinerary. Ambala (30 kms South of Chandigarh) is a major Railhead in this region.  

Note: Above is an indicative itinerary and can be customised as per your requirements.

Please email to hp01@nivalink.co.in with dates of travel for a firm quote (hotel cost and transportation) with an indicative itinerary. 

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