Day 1 – Chandigarh: The Holy Tour Begins • Meet our chauffeur and get transfer to Chandigarh, from where the Nau Devi darshan tour begins. Enroute, visit Mata Mansa Devi Mandir near Majra. The temple is dedicated to Maa Mansa, and the shrine is highly revered by Hindu devotees. There is a tree in the temple premises and is believed that tying a thread around the tree fulfils all the wishes. After darshan, head towards Chandigarh, on arrival, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and relax. Later visit some of the popular attractions of Chandigarh such as Sukhana Lake, Rock Garden, and Tower of Shadows. After the sightseeing, return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 – Chandigarh – Kangra • Morning, after breakfast you will be driven to Kangra. Enroute, visit Naina Devi Temple, which is nestled on a hilltop in Bilaspur District. It is revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peeth and believed to be the place where the eyes of Sati fell down. To reach the temple you can either climb the stairs or take a cable car ride. Post-darshan head towards Sheetla Devi Temple, another beautiful abode of Maa Durga, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Sheetla and the shrine remains packed with devotees throughout the year. After paying homage, head towards Chintpurni Temple. Post darshan, continue your ride towards Kangra. On arrival complete your check-in formalities and have an overnight stay at the hotel in Kangra. • Optional: Cable car ride (charges extra) Day 3 – Temple Tour of Kangra • Early morning, proceed towards Mata Jwala Ji Temple, which is one of the oldest known pilgrimage destinations of Northern India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Jwala Ji and the main attraction here is the eternal flames representing the image of the deity, Jwala Ji. The temple has nine permanent flames that have been named after goddesses- Mahakali, Annapurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Vindhya Basni, Maha Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ambika, and Anji Devi. Post Darshan, visit Maa Bagla Mukhi Temple and seek the blessings of Maa Bagla Mukhi, it is believed that she is the source of every knowledge of the universe. Later visit the famous Kangra Devi Temple, where Maa Kangra is worshipped in the form of a ‘Pindi’. After the holy darshan, the rest of the time is at leisure. Back to the hotel for an overnight stay. Day 4 – Kangra – Dharamshala • The next morning after having breakfast checkout from the hotel and head towards Chamunda Devi Temple. According to Hindu mythology, it is one of the seven mother goddesses, also known as Chamundi. Hindu devotees from various regions visit the temple to seek the blessings of Maa Chamunda. Post darshan, continue your journey towards Dharamshala, on arrival complete your check-in formalities at the hotel and relax. Later visit some of the popular attractions such as Dalai Lama Monastery and Bhagsu Nag Temple. After sightseeing, get back to the hotel for an overnight stay. Day 5 – Dharamshala – Katra • Morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and get ready to catch your next destination, Katra. After reaching Katra complete your check-in formalities and relax. Later in the evening, explore the local market or spend the time the way you like. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel. Day 6 – Katra: Darshan at Mata Vaishno Devi Temple (Heli darshan / Trekking) • Today your day is reserved for Mata Vaishno Devi Temple. Early in the morning, start your Heli darshan/trek from Katra to Maa Vaishno Devi Shrine. Mata Vaishno Devi Temple is considered to be one of the holiest shrines not only in India but throughout the world. It is believed that if prayer is done with a sincere heart. Post darshan fly/trek back to Katra. On reaching, get back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 7 – Katra – Amritsar • After having breakfast at hotel, head towards Amritsar. En-route visit the Wagah border, which is a popular attraction of Amritsar, Wagah border is the border connecting India and Pakistan. After reaching Amritsar, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and relax. Get over the journey fatigue with sound sleep. Day 8 – Amritsar • Enjoy your delicious breakfast and check out from the hotel and begin the sightseeing tour of Amritsar. Visit Harmandir Sahib, which is also known as the Golden Temple. Later, visit Jallianwala Bagh, which is a renowned place and holds a significant position in Indian history. • Later, you will be transferred to the airport for the way back home.