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HOLA MOHALLA GANGES TOUR

Why Hola Mohalla Ganges Tour?
Hola Mohalla, also called Hola, is a three day long Sikh festival which normally falls in March and takes place on the second day of the lunar month of Chett, a day after the Hindu spring festival Holi but sometimes coincides with Holi. Hola Mohalla is a big festive event for Sikhs around the world.

The fair held during Holi and Hola at Anandpur Sahib is traditionally a three-day event, but participants attend Anandpur Sahib for a week, camping out and enjoying various displays of fighting prowess and bravery, and listening to kirtan, music and poetry. For meals, this is an integral part of the Sikh institution (Gurdwara), visitors sit together in Pangats (Queues) and eat vegetarian food of the Langars. The event concludes on the day of Hola Mohalla with a long, "military-style" procession near Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, one of the five seats of temporal authority of the Sikhs.
Durations: 07 Nights/08 Days

Places Covered: Delhi (01 Night)– Amritsar (03 Nights)– Chandigarh (01 Night) – Rishikesh (02 Nights)

  • Validity: Package prices are valid until December 2024.
  • Price Changes: Prices may vary during festivals like Holi, Diwali, Christmas, and other peak periods.

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Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Arrival at Delhi airport. You will be greeted by our representative at the airport and transferred to hotel. Later start tour of New Delhi sightseeing tour of Delhi. Covering Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple (Bahai), Qutub Minar, Rastrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, Jantar Mantar & India Gate. Overnight stay at Delhi

Day 02: Delhi – Amritsar

After breakfast drive to Amritsar. On arrival at Amritsar, transfer to hotel. Later this afternoon we will visit the Wagah Border. Located on the India/Pakistan Border, Wagah is 28 kilometres from the Amritsar main town. A good number of visitors come to this place to witness the “changing of the guard” ceremony and the flag hoisting and lowering activities which are done with great skill and precision by the border security forces of both the countries. A sight you cannot afford to miss. Overnight at the hotel

Day 03: Amritsar – Anandpur Sahib

  • Early this morning we go to Golden Temple for early morning procession known as Prabhatpheri. There is a continuous 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 Granth Sahib to the Akal Takhat Sahib Temple, the devotees, accompanied by the Gurdwara’s Temple staff, clean the Sri Harimandir Sahib for one hour. At the completion of the ardas (sikh prayer), karah prasad (holy offering) is distributed among the devotees. We will spend most of our morning at the Golden Temple, which offers great photo opportunities. the Golden Temple is located in the heart of the city and characterized by its four entrance doors (called deoris) in all four directions and the tastefully decorated shrines, in terms of art and architecture. Golden Temple welcomes everyone regardless of the religion or faith one follows. The stunning sanctum, shimmering in 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.

     

Day 04: Anandpur Sahib (Hola Mohalla)

  • The Hola Mohalla is an impressive traditional display of Bravery and Valor that is a must see. The ultimate display of machismo – Hola Mohalla, an annual Sikh Festival held a day after holi, has the drama, the sweat and the incredible colours that indian festivals are known for with impressive displays of weaponry, archery and wrestling, there’s also music, poetry and prayers, singing and chanting. an important part of the festival is the langar (community food) that is served to pilgrims irrespective of their religion or caste. One of the main 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 twisted moustaches and overwhelmingly large and embellished turbans.They also demonstrate thrilling horse riding shows where the riders gallop bareback, performing tricks like riding astride two horses. Hola Mohalla is held at Anandpur Sahib in the state of Punjab, and it is estimated that over 100,000 sikh devotees attend the festival. This is an amazing festival with great photo opportunities! Overnight at camp.

Day 05: Anandpur Sahib (Hola Mohalla) – Chandigarh

  • We will start early in the morning to witness and capture the various activities that take place during the festival. We will 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 first Prime Minister of India. Then visit the capitol complex which is most spectuacular rokd of le corbusier. The splendid 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 high court and the legislative assembly. Besides the master work of Le Corbusier, the city is also known for unique world acclaimed rock garden which houses art objects made of industrial and urban waste. Rock Garden’s entrance leads to a magnificent display of boulders, broken chinaware, discarded fluorescent tubes, broken and cast away glass bangles, building waste, to create a dream folk world of palaces, soldiers, monkeys, village life, women and temples. The open air sculptures and concealed gateways separating them are at places enhanced by a waterfall, pools and an open air theatre with proper stage setting. Overnight stay.

     

Day 06: Chandigarh – Haridwar – Rishikesh

  • After breakfast Morning leave for Rishikesh and stop en-route at Haridwar. It is one of most important holiest places for hindus and one of four cities where Kumbhmela is held after 12 years which is known for one of biggest human gathering in the world. Visit Har-Ki-Pauri (the footstep of god) and 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 First Prime Minister of India. Later drive to Rishikesh which is located in foothills of the himalayas. It is also called as the “gateway to the garhawl himalayas” and considered as one of most important pilgrim places for hindus. The sacred river ganges flows through Rishikesh before entering plane areas of North India. Rishkesh is also famous for many Ashrams and also called Yoga Capital of the world. Arrival at Rishikesh and check in at hotel for overnight stay.

Day 07: Rishikesh

  • After breakfast Morning tour of Rishikesh – also known as the ‘place of sages’, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga Rivers. It is the starting point for the Char Dham pilgrims but also for the people who are interested in meditation, yoga and other aspects of hinduism. In Rishikesh visit Laxmanjhula- a hanging bridge on the river ganga is one of the most famous spot in Rishikesh. The bridge offers a scenic view of the river ganga as it tumbles down to Haridwar. Overnight stay.

     

Day 08: Rishikesh – Delhi Airport (245 Kms / 6 Hrs )

Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi airport to catch flight for onwards destination.

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