Turbans & Monks - From Golden Temple to the Land of Lama

Day 01: Arrival Delhi & Sightseeing
Arrival in Delhi, after the customs formalities, meet with MTA Representative. Our Representative will be waiting for You outside The Gate Number 5 with your Name Placard. Start Your Day with the Visit of Old Delhi also called as Shahjahanabad. Visit the World Famous Jama Masijd, the biggest Friday Mosque of India, which can host upto 20,000 Worshippers. After the Visit take a Ride on Pedal Rickshaw through the narrow alleys of Famous ChandniChowk Market. Proceed Towards Rajghat – The Tomb of Mahatma Gandhi called as The Father of the Nation. In the afternoon Visit Colonial Delhi Monuments, Drive Through Rajpath to view the Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. End your Day with the Visit of Qutub Minar, A Unesco World Heritage Site. Proceed Towards Hotel. Checkin and Overnight in Delhi.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees

Highlights: Old Delhi, Jama Masjid, Rickshaw Ride, Colonial Delhi, Qutub Minar

Breakfast in the morning, flight to Amritsar and transfer to hotel and check in. Visit the Golden Temple and later visit the Jalian Wallan Bagh. Afternoon free time to rest and evening around 3 PM drive to Wagah Border to see the Closing Ceremony, event starts exactly by 5.30 PM everyday. Border closing 'lowering of the flags' ceremony is a daily military practice by the security forces of India and Pakistan.This ceremony takes place every evening before sunset at the Wagah border, which is a part of the Grand Trunk Road that was the only road link between these two countries before the opening of the Aman Setu in Kashmir in 1999. The ceremony starts with a blustering parade by the soldiers from both the sides and ends up in the perfectly coordinated lowering of the two nations flags, it is called the beating retreat border ceremony on the interna-tional level. One infantryman (Jawan) stands at attention on each side of the gate. As the sun sets, the iron gate at the border is opened and the flags are lowered. The flags are folded and the ceremony ends with a retreat that involves a brusque handshake between soldiers from either side. Return back to Hotel and Overnight in Amritsar.

Inclusions: Domestic Flight, Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees 

Highlights: Golden Temple, Jalian Wallan Bagh. Wagah Border Beating Retreat Ceremony

Day 03: Amritsar - Dharamshala Local Sightseeing( 204 KMS – 4.30 Hrs Approx. )

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to McLeodganj (Dharamsala), magnificently set to the back-ground of the Dhauldhar mountains and the seat of his Holiness, the Dalai Lama, the leader of the Tibetans, since 1960. On arrival check in to the hotel. Evening visit to Dal Lake, Church, Bhagsu Nag Temple and Tibetan Monastery. Overnight stay in Dharamshala.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Highlights: Dalai Lama, Dal Lake Church, Bhagsu Nag Temple, Tibetan Monastery

Day 04: Dharmshala – Baijnath ( 50 Kms – 2  Hrs Approx. )
Breakfast in the morning, Proceed for visiting the Jawalmukhi Temple & Chintpurni Temple - these temples are one of the 51 Shaktipeeths. Also visit Kangra Town earlier known as Nagarkot , it is one of the biggest towns in the state of Himachal and is famous for its beautiful scenic beauty. Continue to Baijnath , upon arrival checkin to the hotel and Overnight.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide Entrance fees.
Highlights: Jwalamukhi Temple, Chintpurni Temple, Kangra Town

Day 05: Baijnath Sightseeing
Breakfast in the morning visit to Bajinath of an important 8th century Shiva Temple with exquisite carved reliefs. Continuation to Masrur, a fascinating archaeological site, a rocky hill which was carved from above into below in the 8th and 9th centuries. After which proceed to visit the Kangra Fort, damaged by an earthquake in 1905and is known to be the oldest fort in the Indian Territory and is probably the largest fort in the Himachal. Return to the hotel , Overnight in Baijnath.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Highlights: Shiva Temple, Kangra Fort

Day 06: Baijnath - Shimla ( 215 Kms – 6 Hrs Approx. )
Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to Shimla. Shimla was the summer capital of India in British Times. Its colonial heritage includes grand old buildings which portray a unique architecture of British era. Shimla is a place where the glory of nature is accompanied by the distinctive infrastructure of colonial times. Upon Arrival Checkin. In the evening Enjoy a Walk on the Bustling mall Road Which is a major attraction of Shimla. Overnight in Shimla.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Highlights: Shimla Sightseeing

Day 07: Shimla – Kufri - Shimla
Excursion trip to Kufri. Kufri, a jewel in the Himalayas is a Beautiful Hill Station. The spectacular view of dense forests, deep valleys and high mountains will leave you Mesmerized, visit the Himalayan Nature Park. You can also take part in various sport Activities. Return to Shimla. Overnight.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Highlights: Kufri Sightseeing, Himalayan Nature Park

Day 08: Shimla – Pinjure – Chandigarh ( 140 Km – 4 Hrs  Approx.)
Breakfast and proceed to Pinjore (Km 92, about 3 hours) and visit of the magnificent Mughal Gardens created in 1620 by Fidal Khan, court architect and brother of the emperor Aurangzeb. Continue to Chandigarh (Km 23, about 40 minutes) and check in hotel, Afternoon visit of Chandigarh: the Rose Garden, the Rock Garden and the Museum and overnight in Chandigarh.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Highlights: Pinjore Sightseeing, Mughal Garden, Rose Garden, Rock Garden, Museum

Day 09: Chandigarh – Delhi by Train(245 Km – 4.30 hrs Approx)
Breakfast, morning visit to the Le Corbusier Buildings (the High Court, the Assembly Hall and the Secretariat). Afternoon transfer to Shatabdi Express station and train for Delhi (3 hours and 30 minutes). Arrival and transfer to the airport. And flight for Onward Destinations

Inclusions: Breakfast, Transport, Train
Highlights: Le Corbusier Buildings

Please Note : Please Note That you will be Dropped at the Airport or any other location of your choice. Please Plan Accordingly your Onward Journey.