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Month 1: October – North India Beginning
Week 1-2: New Delhi and Jammu (Hometown Visit)
- Days 1-7: New Delhi
- Arrival and settling in
- Visit India Gate, Red Fort, Lotus Temple
- Explore Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar
- Day trip to Akshardham Temple
- Rest days interspersed for jet lag recovery
- Days 8-14: Jammu (Hometown)
- Visit Vaishno Devi Mandir
- Explore Bahu Fort and Gardens
- Visit Raghunath Temple and Ranbireshwar Temple
- Day trip to Mansar Lake
- Family time with relatives
Month 2: November – Spiritual Journey Begins
Week 3-4: Haridwar (First Half of 15-day Stay)
- Days 15-28: Haridwar
- Attend evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
- Visit Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple
- Explore Shantikunj Ashram
- Day trip to Rishikesh
- Begin yoga retreat (7 days)
Month 3: December – Spiritual Immersion Continues
Week 5-6: Haridwar and Yoga Retreat
- Days 29-35: Haridwar (Completing 15-day Stay)
- Continue spiritual exploration
- Visit Saptrishi Ashram
- Explore Triveni Ghat
- Nature walks along the Ganges
Week 7-8: Mathura-Vrindavan-Ayodhya Circuit
- Days 36-42: Mathura and Vrindavan
- Visit Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple
- Explore Banke Bihari Temple and ISKCON Temple
- Visit Prem Mandir for evening light show
- Boat ride at Vishram Ghat
- Days 43-49: Ayodhya
- Visit Ram Janmabhoomi
- Explore Hanuman Garhi
- Visit Kanak Bhawan
- Evening aarti at Saryu River Ghats
Month 4: January – Rajasthan and Agra
Week 9-10: Agra and Surroundings
- Days 50-56: Agra
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Explore Agra Fort
- Visit Mehtab Bagh for sunset view of Taj
- Day trip to Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
Week 11-12: Udaipur and Rajasthan
- Days 57-70: Udaipur
- Visit City Palace and Jagdish Temple
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola
- Explore Jag Mandir
- Visit Saheliyon ki Bari
- Day trip to Kumbhalgarh Fort
- Visit Karni Mata Temple for sunset views
- Shopping for traditional Rajasthani crafts
Month 5: February – South India
Week 13-14: South Indian Temples
- Days 71-77: Madurai
- Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Explore Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Day trip to Alagar Kovil
- Days 78-84: Other South Indian Temple Cities
- Visit Thanjavur (Brihadeeswarar Temple)
- Explore Rameswaram (Ramanathaswamy Temple)
- Visit Thiruvannamalai (Arunachaleswarar Temple)
- Day trip to Srirangam (Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple)
Month 6: March – Western India and Return
Week 15-16: Mumbai and Departure
- Days 85-91: Mumbai
- Visit Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre
- Explore Gateway of India
- Evening walk along Marine Drive
- Day trip to Elephanta Caves
- Visit Juhu Beach
- Shopping and relaxation before departure
- Days 92-98: Buffer Days/Flexible Planning
- Additional days in favorite locations
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Visiting any missed attractions
- Preparation for return journey
Transportation Between Destinations
- Delhi to Jammu: Train (approximately 7-8 hours)
- Jammu to Haridwar: Train (approximately 8-9 hours)
- Haridwar to Mathura: Train (approximately 7-8 hours)
- Mathura to Ayodhya: Train (approximately 10-11 hours)
- Ayodhya to Agra: Train (approximately 8-9 hours)
- Agra to Udaipur: Train (approximately 12 hours)
- Udaipur to Madurai: Flight with connection in Mumbai or Chennai
- Madurai to other South Indian cities: Combination of trains and private car
- South India to Mumbai: Flight
- Internal transportation: Combination of private cars, auto-rickshaws, and taxis
Accommodation Recommendations
- New Delhi: 3-star hotel in Karol Bagh or Paharganj areas
- Jammu: Family home or 3-star hotel with laundry facilities
- Haridwar: Ashram stay or riverside hotel with laundry service
- Mathura-Vrindavan: Mid-range hotel near temples
- Ayodhya: Guest house or 3-star hotel
- Agra: 3-star hotel with Taj Mahal view
- Udaipur: Heritage hotel or lakeside property
- Madurai: 3-star hotel near Meenakshi Temple
- Other South Indian cities: Combination of 3-star hotels and heritage stays
- Mumbai: 3-star hotel in Bandra or Juhu areas
Budget Considerations
- Average daily budget: $200 (including accommodation, food, transportation, and sightseeing)
- More expensive locations: Mumbai, Udaipur
- More affordable locations: Haridwar, Mathura, Ayodhya
- Balance expensive days with cheaper days as requested
- Additional budget for shopping: $10,000 (as mentioned)
- Flight budget: $10-15K Canadian (as mentioned)
Special Considerations
- Alternate sightseeing days with rest days
- Schedule laundry days every 7-10 days
- Vegetarian food with chicken/fish 3 times a week
- Family-friendly activities for children (14 and 7 years old)
- Weather considerations: Progressively moving south as winter approaches
- Spiritual focus with cultural experiences
- Hometown visits incorporated into the itinerary