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Destinations : Delhi - Amritsar - Dalhousie - Dharamshala - Manali - Shimla –
Delhi
Day 01: Arrive Delhi: Accommodation available till 12:00 noon, assistance on
arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi: In the morning proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Delhi
visiting the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple,
Qutab Minar and the India Gate. Also drive thru the Parliament and the
President’s house. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi / Amritsar: Morning transfer to New Delhi railway station to board
Shatabdi express for Amritsar, upon arrival transfer to hotel. Later in the
afternoon proceed for a sightseeing covering Golden Temple-the holy scripture is
brought in a vivid procession from the Akal Takhat (the highest temporal seat of
the Sikhs) in the morning to the temple to be returned at night.
Jallianwala Bagh-the historic site where hundreds of innocent Indian men, women
an children were massacred by British General Michael Dyer on April 13, 1919. A
memorial and Garden have been created here as a national monument.
Day 04 : Amritsar - Dalhousie 200Kms, 4 ½ hrs: Morning drive to Dalhousie. Upon
arrival check into the hotel, later day at leisure, overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Dalhousie: Day at leisure to enjoy this beautiful colonial hill
station. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : Dalhousie - Dharamshala 170 Kms,5 hrs. : Morning drive to Dharamsala/Mcleodganj-
Originally home of the semi-nomadic Gaddi tribe, McLeodganj is today the
residence of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. This mid 19th century place was
developed as a British Garrison. The place was developed as an important
administrative point for the whole Kangra valley. Today the place has developed
as headquarters of the exiled Tibetan Government. The impressive monastery has
larger than life size images of Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloketeshwara. Upon
arrival check into the hotel. Later day at leisure, overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: Dharamsala: Morning proceed for a sightseeing covering Namgayal
Monastery, Bhagsunath Temple- Just 11-km from the town center of Dharamsala is
the ancient temple of Bhagsunath. There are many fresh water springs close to
the temple, which are considered sacred by the Hindus.
St. John's Church: One of the most poignant memories of the British Raj is the
church of St. John, situated in the wilderness. This charmingly dressed stone
church is located just 8-km from Dharamsala on the way to McLeod Ganj. Under the
shade of Doedar branches, a memorial has been made over the body of the British
Viceroy, Lord Elgin who died at Dharamsala in 1863. & Tibetan Children Village
Institute. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Dharamsala: Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Dharamsala / Manali 253 Kms,8 hrs: In the morning leave for Manali - the
most sought after Destination of Kulu Valley. Also referred to as the "Valley of
the Gods", Manali is an important hill station of northern India and is the
destination of thousands of tourists every year. Tours in Manali provide cool
atmosphere for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers. Besides offering
quite a few places for sightseeing, Manali is also an ideal place for the ones
in search of both comfort and also for adventure sports like skiing, hiking,
mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking.
Upon arrival check into hotel, overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: In Manali: Morning at leisure for your own activities. Afternoon proceed
for a sightseeing tour of Manali, visiting Vashishtha Baths - The hot water
spring of Vashishtha is famous for its medicinal power and a must visit site
during vacations in Manali. A large number of people throng here for a bath as
the water of the spring is believed to cure several diseases. There is a
pyramidal stone temple nearby, which is dedicated to Vashishta Muni.
Hadimba Devi Temple-The Hadimba Devi temple is an important place to visit for
tourists on vacation in Manali. The temple is dedicated to the goddess-turned-demoness
Hadimba (or Hirimba), the wife of Bhima. Built in the 1553, this temple is
locally known as Doongri Mata temple. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : In Manali: Morning take a walk and chase the shepherd trails Way up to
the hills of the Kullu Valley and capture a Picture of Himalayan Culture.
Afterwards visit Tibetan Monastery-Tourists must surely visit the colourful
Tibetan monastery during their vacation in Manali. The monastery is famous for
its carpet-weaving unit where the residents, the immigrants from Tibet, produce
handicrafts of various kinds that attract the tourists towards it. Evening at
leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 : Manali / Shimla 270 Kms, 7 hrs: In the morning drive to Shimla, - the
summer capital of British Raj Reach Shimla, upon arrival check into hotel,
overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 : In Shimla: In the morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of Shimla -
The pleasant sprawling town set among the pine-clad hills presents the visitor
with glimpses of fading colonial charm. The buildings, The Mall, the picnic
spots tell you the story of the era when it was the summer capital of the
British India. A visit to the Mall brings you to the centre of activity in the
city. Move around the city and you get to see some of the fascinating sights of
the landscape around. Some of the major attractions around are Jakhoo Hill,
Glen, Summer Hill, Chadwick Falls, Prospect Hill, Institute of Advance Studies,
Sankat Mochan, Taradevi Temple and Himachal State Museum.
The excursions around Shimla are equally interesting experience as they unveil
to you the glory of the Raj era. You can take a trip to the oldest and highest
golf course in India and to the world's highest cricket ground. For the
religious minded, the ancient temples around the Shimla are worth a visit. Some
of the interesting spots around Shimla are Naldhera, Tattapani, Wildflower Hall,
Mashobra, Craignano, Kufri and Chail. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15: Shimla: Day at leisure, to enjoy the beauty of this hill station.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 16: Shimla – Delhi, Morning drive to Delhi, upon arrival transfer to the
airport to board flight for onward journey. (End of the services).
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