KILA RAIPUR SPORTS FESTIVAL TOUR
Get a glimpse of Punjab by visiting Kila Raipur, a village near Ludhiana, where every year during the month of February, sports festival is organized, also known as the Rural Olympics. The event demonstrates the physical strength and spirit of the Punjabi men and women participating in athletic activities. Along with it, explore the hill station of Dharamshala which has scenic & beautiful landscapes. Also, you will get to see the famous and important pilgrimage of the Sikhs - ‘Golden Temple’ in Amritsar.
Highlights of the tour :
- Witness the Kila Raipur Sports Festival near Ludhiana.
- The home town of Dalai Lama and little Tibet Mc.Leod Ganj, Dharamshala.
- Home of Golden Temple and the beating retreat at Wagah border of India & Pakistan.
| Day 01 | ARRIVAL DELHI |
On your arrival meet our representative and transfer to hotel. Start for Delhi sightseeing with Humayun Tomb of the Mughal Emperor and drive through the India Gate & President House and reach Rickshaw ride point. Explore Chandni Chowk on the Rickshaw in the heart of Old Delhi a busy shopping area with Bazaar full of spices and marriage saris through crowded narrow side streets and reach Jama Masjid largest mosques of India.
| Day 02 | DELHI – LUDHIANA |
Morning, transfer to Delhi railway station to board the train for Ludhiana. On arrival at Ludhiana, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Ludhiana.
| Day 03 | LUDHIANA (KILA RAIPUR) |
After breakfast, proceed to witness the Rural Olympics in Kila Raipur village. You will get to see the Punjabi men participating in numerous sports activities exhibiting their expertise and athleticism. Apart from sports, one also gets to see the rural life of Punjab with folk music and dances of Punjab. After the event, drive back to Ludhiana for overnight stay.
| Day 04 | LUDHIANA – DHARAMSHALA |
This day start your drive for Dharamshala. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Dharamshala is known for its scenic and beautiful landscapes and is a home to the Dalai Lama and houses the Tibetan monks in exile. Overnight in Dharamshala.
| Day 05 | DHARAMSHALA |
This day you will explore the areas of Dharamshala and Mcleodganj. Visit Tsuglagkhang Complex, Namgyal Monastery, St. John in the Wilderness Church, Dharamkot and Bhagsunag Waterfall in Mcleodganj. Overnight in Dharamshala.
| Day 06 | DHARAMSHALA – AMRITSAR |
After breakfast, leave for Amritsar in Punjab. Amritsar is an important pilgrimage and spiritual capital for the Sikhs. It is the home to the magnificent Golden Temple also called as Harmandir Sahib, surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar Lake. Reach Amritsar and check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Amritsar.
| Day 07 | AMRITSAR |
Morning after breakfast, visit Golden Temple – the holiest Gurudwara also called as Shri Darbar Sahib surrounded by a sacred tank (lake) where pilgrims come from across the world to bathe and offer prayers to the Guru. Visit Jallianwala Bagh which is just a walk away from the Golden Temple. It is a public garden and a memorial of national importance. Late afternoon, proceed for Wagah on India-Pakistan border to witness the beating retreat ceremony between two nations. Overnight at Amritsar.
| Day 08 | AMRITSAR – DELHI –FLY OFF |
This day, transfer to Amritsar railway station to board the train for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, you will be transferred to the International airport to board the flight for the onward journey.
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