Picturesque Hill Station
Delhi - Chandigarh - Shimla - Manali - Dharamshala
- Dalhousie - Amritsar - Delhi
15 Nights / 16 Days
01 Day: Delhi:
Welcome to the mesmerizing land of India. As per your scheduled flight,
our representative will met, assist and escort you to the booked hotel.
All documents will be handed over to you with traveling brief and interaction
for any query in terms of tour and services. Rest of the time is for leisure
and overnight at the hotel.
02 Day: Delhi:
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour to explore New Delhi: - Drive
along side the widest street of capital - the Rajpath to observe
the royal view of the Parliament House, the President House and the India
Gate, Humayun's Tomb which is considered by historians as one of
the most magnificent architectural edifice of the Mughal era, Qutub Minar
- built in 1199 rises to a height of 72.5 metre from a base of 14.32 metre
and Birla Mandir - a colourful and modern Hindu temple. Later embark
on sightseeing of Old Delhi visiting mighty Red Fort - an imposing
red sandstone fort built in the 17th century, the Raj Ghat - where
the mortal remains of Mahatma Gandhi were cremated, the Jama Masjid -
one of the largest mosque and architecturally beautiful monument in India,
the imposing Ashoka Pillar - built by the Firoz Shah Tughlak and
bustling Chandni Chowk Bazaar. In the evening you can visit to see light
and sound show at Red fort. Overnight at the hotel.
03 Day: Delhi - Chandigarh (240 kms: 6 hrs):
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Chandigarh. On arrival,
transfer to the hotel. Later take a sightseeing tour of the city visiting
The Rock Garden: Sprawling over 12 acres of wooded land, the Rock Garden
was actually sculpted out of urban debris, Rose Garden: Asia's largest
rose garden is located in Chandigarh spreading over 30 acres of land.
It has nearly 1600 varieties of roses. Museum & Art Gallery housing
a good collection of sculptures and paintings. Overnight at the hotel.
04 Day: Chandigarh - Shimla (125 kms: 4 hrs):
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Shimla. On arrival,
transfer to the hotel. Shimla is one of the most beautiful as well as
most popular cities of Himachal Pradesh. The place is also famous for
its natural beauty, architectural buildings, wooden crafts and apples.
It serves as the perfect getaway, to escape from the punishing heat of
the summers. In the evening visit to famous mall road which is the main
shopping centre of Shimla to enjoy the weather and atmosphere. Overnight
at the hotel.
05 Day: Shimla (Excursion to Kufri and Naldera):
After breakfast take an excursion to the winter sports capital - Kufri
(16 kms from Shimla) which is famous for ski slopes and offers great views
of the deep valleys and forests which rise towards the lofty Himalayas.
Here you can opt to photograph yourself in Pahari or Himachal outfit,
available on hire as well as also opt to enjoy horse riding or Yak riding.
Afternoon proceed to Naldhera - the blue skies, lush green forests and
an occasional rainbow thrown in makes the place look like it has been
painted on a canvas.. The most famous attraction of Naldhera hill station
is the 18 - hole golf course which is considered to be most challenging
golf course. On a clear day you can also view the Kailash Ranges. Evening
will be at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
06 Day: Shimla - Manali (280 kms: 8 hrs):
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Manali. Surrounded
by towering peaks at arm length, Manali's major asset is its proximity
to the snowline. Manali is the centre of the flourishing orchard industry,
a popular honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous treks. On arrival,
transfer to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure enjoying the weather.
Overnight at the hotel.
07 Day: Manali:
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Manali town visiting Manu Temple
dedicated to the Indian sage Manu who was the creator of human race on
the earth, Hadimba Devi Temple - dedicated to goddess Hadimba (wife of
Bhim, one of the five Pandava brothers in the Indian epic Mahabharata),
Club house having various indoor game facilities, Tibetan monasteries
which are 3 newly constructed colorful monasteries, where you can buy
carpets and other Tibetan handicrafts. Later visit Vashist Kund, renowned
for its temples which include the Temple of Lord Ram and hot springs that
are said to have medicinal properties. It is a small village located on
the left bank of river Beas. Nearby is the pyramidal stone temple dedicated
to Vashist Muni. In the evening, visit the famous mall road to enjoy the
atmosphere of the hill station. Overnight at the hotel.
08 Day: Manali (Rohtang Pass Excursion 55 kms one way):
After breakfast take an excursion to Rohtang Pass (3979 m) on highway
to Keylong/Leh. Rohtang Pass - the gateway to Lahaul - Spiti valley. Rohtang
Pass commands the striking views of glaciers, mountains and the landscape.
En route Stop over to enjoy breathtaking beauty of Kothi - a picnic
spot, Rahalla Falls entire area is bounded with the thick deodar forest,
and lofty birch trees, which creates an unsullied and pungent atmosphere
and Marrhi - barren landscape offering extensive views of the valley and
the mountains. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against
the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley.
There is the beautiful Dashohar Lake left of the pass. A few km away from
the pass is the Sonapani glacier and slightly to the left are the twin
peaks of the Gaypan-jagged pyramid of rock, snow streaked and snow crowned.
Evening free for leisure and relax. Overnight at the hotel.
09 Day: Manali (Excursion to Manikaran 80 kms: 4 hrs one way):
After breakfast drive for a full day excursion to Manikaran a place of
pilgrimage for Hindus and Sikhs situated in the snowy peaks of Parvati
Valley. Later visit Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib & hot water springs
- the water from the steaming springs is noted for its healing properties.
In the evening drive back to Manali. Overnight at the hotel.
10 Day: Manali - Dharamshala (260 kms: 7 hrs):
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Dharamshala. On arrival,
transfer to the hotel. Dharamshala lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar
range, this hill station is wooded with oak and conifer trees and snow
capped mountains enfold three sides of the town while the valley stretches
in front. The snowline is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamshala
than at any other hill resort. Dharamshala now really has become international,
with a number of Tibetan settlements and the residence of Noble Laureate
the 'Dalai Lama'. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Evening is free for
leisure at the local markets and to enjoy the atmosphere of the city.
Overnight at the hotel.
11 Day: Dharamshala:
After breakfast we leave to visit the McLeod Ganj - which has emerged
as a major Buddhist centre and also known as the headquarters of the Tibetan
Government in Exile and is the home of the His Holiness the 14th Dalai
Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. Dalai, Tsuglagkhang or Central Chapel, is the exiled
government's equivalent of the Jokhang Temple in Lahaska and as such in
the most important Buddhist monument in McLeod Ganj. Later visit Jwalamukhi
Temple (The goddess of light) the temple is one of the 51 power spots
or Shaktipeethas of India, Kalachakra Temple, Kangra Art Museum. Later
drive back to Dharamshala. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at the
hotel.
12 Day: Dharamshala - Dalhousie (150 kms: 5 hrs):
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Dalhousie. On arrival,
transfer to the hotel. Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station in Himachal
Pradesh. Established in 1854 by the British Empire in India as a summer
retreat for its troops and bureaucrats, the town was named after Lord
Dalhousie who was the British viceroy in India at that time. Scottish
and Victorian architecture is prevalent in the bungalows and churches
in the town. Later take a tour of Dalhousie famous for its has charming
colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches like St. Andrew's
Church, St. Patrick's Church and St. Francis Church. Its location presents
panoramic views of the plains- and like a long silver line, the river
Ravi twists and turns below Dalhousie. The spectacular snow-covered Dhauladhar
mountains are also visible form this enchanting town. Return back to the
hotel for overnight stay.
13 Day: Dalhousie (Excursion Khajjiar 26 kms: 1 hr):
Morning after breakfast take an excursion tour to Khajjiar, Often known
as India's Switzerland, Set against the backdrop of dense pines, deodars
and lush green meadow and a Lake in the middle, Khajjiar is exquisitely
nestled down in the foothills of the imposing Dhauladhar ranges of the
Western Himalayas. The dish-shaped Khajjiar provides a panoramic and breathtaking
perspective to visitors. Khajjiar is famous for the popular Khajji Naga
shrine dedicated to the serpent god from which the name is believed to
have been derived. Khajjiar is part of the notified Kalatop - Khajjiar
Wildlife sanctuary. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.
14 Day: Dalhousie - Amritsar (191 kms: 5 hrs):
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Amritsar. On arrival,
transfer to the hotel. Amritsar has been the capital of the Sikh religion
since the 16th century. Located in the northwestern state of Punjab, a
wealthy and prosperous region and home to the majority of India's Sikhs.
After rest and relaxation in the evening visit Wagah Border. Wagah frontier
is the only open border accessible legally by India and Pakistan. Soldiers
from both the countries of India and Pakistan march amidst the rising
nationalistic feeling in the 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony with majestic
changing of guards accompanied by the hoisting and retreat of the respective
national flags. The highly skillful ceremony is impressive and one of
its kind in India. Later return back to Amritsar. Overnight at the hotel.
15 Day: Amritsar:
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of the city visiting Golden Temple
- the most sacred temple for Sikhs. It was founded by the fourth Guru
of Sikhs, Guru Ramdas and completed by his successor Guru Arjan Dev. It
is a symbol of the magnificence and strength of the Sikh people all over
the world. Also visit Jalianwalla Bagh- Martyrs' Memorial built
in the shape of eternal flame of liberty is situated on the outskirts
of Golden Temple. British soldiers opened fire on an unarmed forbidden
peaceful gathering during the freedom movement; killing hundreds of civilians
who fell under the bullets of the British General Dyer on 13 April 1919.
Evening is free for shopping in the local markets. Overnight at the hotel.
16 Day: Amritsar - Delhi (By Air) - Onwards Journey (By Air):
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to the airport to board
the flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to board the flight for onwards
journey with happy memories of your holiday to India.
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