Programme of the expedition to India
Dates of the trip — from 18 October to 2 November
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At 17:15 departure from Kyiv to Delhi (airline “Aerosvit”)
Check-in begins 2 hours before departure, so you need to be at Boryspil Airport no later than 15:00. The flight from Kyiv to Delhi takes only 6 hours. The difference between Ukrainian and Indian time is +3.5 hours
18 October MONDAY
19 October TUESDAY
At 03:00 arrival at Delhi airport (Indian time).
Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel.
At 12:00 gathering in the hotel lobby. Breakfast/Lunch.
A trip to the town of Tibetan refugees on the outskirts of Delhi (metro + rickshaw)
On our return – free time at Main Bazaar, one of the most shocking
and colourful places in India.
In the evening we have supper together, drink tea, share impressions and go to bed early.
20 October WEDNESDAY
Early rise, 5:30 a.m. At 6:00 a.m. we check out of the hotel.
We go to New Delhi railway station and board the express train “Shatabdi Express”
which leaves at 7:20 a.m., and we travel to Amritsar.
Before boarding the train there may be a short educational excursion
on the theme “The Railways of India”.
At 13:25 arrival in the city of Amritsar (according to the timetable).
Check-in at the hotel.
Lunch. Rest.
In the evening an introductory visit to the “GOLDEN TEMPLE” – the main shrine
of the Sikhs (sardars).
21 October THURSDAY
We continue getting to know Amritsar.
After breakfast – an independent visit to the “GOLDEN TEMPLE”.
In the afternoon there may be a trip to Attari
(the border with Pakistan) for the daily ceremonial closing of the Indian-Pakistani border.
22 October FRIDAY
Early rise.
Transfer from Amritsar to Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj).
Check-in at the hotel.
Lunch. Rest.
An introductory walk around McLeod Ganj.
23 October SATURDAY
Dharamsala
Exploring Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj) – the heart of Buddhist India.
A visit to the residence of the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan Government in Exile,
Buddhist temples and monasteries.
24 October SUNDAY
Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj)
A visit to the monastery of the XVIII Karmapa in Nirbulinka is possible.
25 October MONDAY
Early rise.
Transfer from McLeod Ganj to Rewalsar.
On arrival – check-in at the hotel.
Lunch. Rest.
A visit to the sacred Rewalsar lake, the Gurudwara and Buddhist monasteries.
26 October TUESDAY
Rewalsar
After breakfast – a visit to the sacred cave
in which the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), meditated.
A half-free day for rest and independent practices.
27 October WEDNESDAY
Transfer from Rewalsar to Naggar (Kullu valley)
Here stands the Roerich estate, the Himalayan Research Institute “URUSVATI”.
Check-in at the hotel. Lunch.
A tour of the museum-estate and ancient temples (according to tradition these sanctuaries have existed for several thousand years)
28 October THURSDAY
We continue exploring Naggar (Kullu).
A spontaneous half-free day.
29 October FRIDAY
Transfer from Naggar (Kullu) to Vashisht (Manali)
Check-in at the hotel. Lunch. Rest.
A visit to the ancient Vashishtha temple and the hot-spring pool.
30 October SATURDAY
Visits to Manali (3 km from Vashisht)
31 October SUNDAY
Farewell to Himachal Pradesh.
Transfer by “VOLVO” sleeper bus from Manali to Delhi.
1 November MONDAY
Arrival in Delhi.
Check-in at the hotel.
Rest before departure. Light shopping at Main Bazaar.
Farewell to India.
2 November TUESDAY
Arrival at Delhi airport. Settling in the waiting hall.
You must be at check-in no later than 3:00 a.m.
At 5:55 departure from Delhi.
At 9:30 arrival in Kyiv.
Delhi– 18/10, 19,10 – 20/10 (2 days)
Amritsar (Attari)– 20/10, 21/10 – 22/10 (2 days)
Dharamsala (Nirbulinka) – 22/10, 23/10, 24/10 -25/10 (3 days)
Rewalsar – 9/10, 10/10 – 25/10, 26/10 – 27/10 (2 days)
Naggar (Kullu valley, Manikaran) – 27/10, 28/10 – 29/10 (2 days)
Vashisht (Manali) 29/10, 30/10 -31/10 (2 days)
Delhi – 1/11-2/11 (1 day)
