The Hill Stations of North India & Golden Temple Tour
Description
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel check in. O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi (B)
City tour of Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate etc. O/n at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Shimla (364km) (B)
Drive to Shimla initially normal followed by the curvy mountain road. O/n at hotel.
Day 4: Shimla (B)
Visit The Ridge, The Mall, The Christ Church, Jakhoo Temple. Also visit State museum an abode to excellent paintings, handicrafts, textiles and stone carvings. O/n at hotel.
Day 5: Shimla (B)
Excursion to Chail known for its salubrious beauty and virgin forests. And Kufri known as Switzerland of the East offer breathtaking views, stunning locales and tranquil surroundings. O/n at hotel.
Day 6: Shimla - Manali (310kms) (B)
Drive to Manali, via visiting Manikaran a famous pilgrimage destination for Sikhs and Hindus in the Parvati Valley along the banks of river Parvati. Arrive Manali check in & o/n at hotel.
Day 7: Manali (B)
Visit Hidimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Vashisht Village and hot water spring, Tibetan monastery the Himalayan Nyingmapa Gompa & Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa. Also visit Old Manali. O/n at hotel.
Day 8: Manali (B)
Excursion to Rohtang Pass a high mountain pass at an elevation 3,980 m on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. Drive back to Manali & rest time free to relax and visit The Mall. O/n at hotel.
Day 9: Manali - Palampur (180kms) (B)
Drive to Palampur, check in at hotel. Visit Tashi Jong Monastery, Baijnath Temple, and the tea gardens. O/n at hotel.
Day 10: Palampur - Dharamshala (50kms) (B)
Drive to Dharamshala enroute stop to visit Jwala Devi Temple, one of the most popular Hindu temples dedicated to the Goddess of Light. Arrive and check in at hotel Rest time free to relax. O/n at hotel.
Day 11: Dharamshala (B)
Visit McLeodganj home to most of the Tibetan exiles. Tsuglagkhang Temple, Bhagsunath Temple, Bhagsunath waterfall, Dal Lake, Church of St. John in the Wilderness and local market. O/n at hotel.
Day 12: Dharamshala - Amritsar (210kms) (B)
Drive to Amritsar check in at hotel. Later visit Wagah border to attend Beating Retreat Ceremony. O/n at hotel.
Day 13: Amritsar - Departure (B)
City tour of Amritsar visit Golden Temple, Durgiana Temple, Museum, Gobindgarh Fort & Rickshaw ride walking in old market. Later transfer to airport to board departure flight.
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel check in. O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi (B)
City tour of Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate etc. O/n at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Shimla (364km) (B)
Drive to Shimla initially normal followed by the curvy mountain road. O/n at hotel.
Day 4: Shimla (B)
Visit The Ridge, The Mall, The Christ Church, Jakhoo Temple. Also visit State museum an abode to excellent paintings, handicrafts, textiles and stone carvings. O/n at hotel.
Day 5: Shimla (B)
Excursion to Chail known for its salubrious beauty and virgin forests. And Kufri known as Switzerland of the East offer breathtaking views, stunning locales and tranquil surroundings. O/n at hotel.
Day 6: Shimla - Manali (310kms) (B)
Drive to Manali, via visiting Manikaran a famous pilgrimage destination for Sikhs and Hindus in the Parvati Valley along the banks of river Parvati. Arrive Manali check in & o/n at hotel.
Day 7: Manali (B)
Visit Hidimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Vashisht Village and hot water spring, Tibetan monastery the Himalayan Nyingmapa Gompa & Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa. Also visit Old Manali. O/n at hotel.
Day 8: Manali (B)
Excursion to Rohtang Pass a high mountain pass at an elevation 3,980 m on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. Drive back to Manali & rest time free to relax and visit The Mall. O/n at hotel.
Day 9: Manali - Palampur (180kms) (B)
Drive to Palampur, check in at hotel. Visit Tashi Jong Monastery, Baijnath Temple, and the tea gardens. O/n at hotel.
Day 10: Palampur - Dharamshala (50kms) (B)
Drive to Dharamshala enroute stop to visit Jwala Devi Temple, one of the most popular Hindu temples dedicated to the Goddess of Light. Arrive and check in at hotel Rest time free to relax. O/n at hotel.
Day 11: Dharamshala (B)
Visit McLeodganj home to most of the Tibetan exiles. Tsuglagkhang Temple, Bhagsunath Temple, Bhagsunath waterfall, Dal Lake, Church of St. John in the Wilderness and local market. O/n at hotel.
Day 12: Dharamshala - Amritsar (210kms) (B)
Drive to Amritsar check in at hotel. Later visit Wagah border to attend Beating Retreat Ceremony. O/n at hotel.
Day 13: Amritsar - Departure (B)
City tour of Amritsar visit Golden Temple, Durgiana Temple, Museum, Gobindgarh Fort & Rickshaw ride walking in old market. Later transfer to airport to board departure flight.
Included
- Assistance on arrival at airport.
- 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
- Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
- Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water in car.
- Government taxes.
Excluded
- Any flight fare.
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
- Gratuities & optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Know before you go
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Few tour sights may not be wheelchair accessible.