Exotic Himachal Delhi, Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala & Amritsar
Description
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Later visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi - Shimla (364kms)
Drive to Shimla initially normal followed by the curvy mountain road. We provide necessary stoppage for lunch and tea on route. Arrive Shimla check in at hotel and Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Shimla
City tour of Shimla. Visit The Ridge is a wide open street located on the side of Shimla Mall Road. The Christ Church second oldest church in north India a neo-gothic architecture. Jakhoo Temple an ancient site dedicated to monkey god Hanuman. State museum an abode to excellent paintings, handicrafts, textiles and stone carvings.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Shimla - Manali (257kms)
Drive to Manali, enroute visit Roerich Art Gallery at Naggar. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5: Manali
Excursion to Rohtang Pass a high mountain pass at an elevation 3980 m on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. Drive back & rest time to visit The Mall.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Manali
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. Meal plan: B.
Day 7: Manali - Dharamshala (230kms)
Drive to Dharamshala the hill town bestowed by the natural serene beauty and the holistic presence of Buddhist culture. Arrive and check in at hotel Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Dharamshala
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. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Dharamshala - Amritsar (210kms)
Drive to Amritsar check in at hotel. Later visit Wagah border to attend Beating Retreat Ceremony, a 30-minute display of military camaraderie and showmanship.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10: Amritsar - Delhi (Train No. 12032, AMRITSAR SHTBDI, 1650/ 2315)
City tour of Amritsar visit Golden Temple, Durgiana Temple, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Gobindgarh Fort & Rickshaw ride walking in old market. Later transfer to railway station to board satabdi train for Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11: Delhi - Departure
As per flight schedule Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Later visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi - Shimla (364kms)
Drive to Shimla initially normal followed by the curvy mountain road. We provide necessary stoppage for lunch and tea on route. Arrive Shimla check in at hotel and Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Shimla
City tour of Shimla. Visit The Ridge is a wide open street located on the side of Shimla Mall Road. The Christ Church second oldest church in north India a neo-gothic architecture. Jakhoo Temple an ancient site dedicated to monkey god Hanuman. State museum an abode to excellent paintings, handicrafts, textiles and stone carvings.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Shimla - Manali (257kms)
Drive to Manali, enroute visit Roerich Art Gallery at Naggar. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5: Manali
Excursion to Rohtang Pass a high mountain pass at an elevation 3980 m on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. Drive back & rest time to visit The Mall.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Manali
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. Meal plan: B.
Day 7: Manali - Dharamshala (230kms)
Drive to Dharamshala the hill town bestowed by the natural serene beauty and the holistic presence of Buddhist culture. Arrive and check in at hotel Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Dharamshala
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. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Dharamshala - Amritsar (210kms)
Drive to Amritsar check in at hotel. Later visit Wagah border to attend Beating Retreat Ceremony, a 30-minute display of military camaraderie and showmanship.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10: Amritsar - Delhi (Train No. 12032, AMRITSAR SHTBDI, 1650/ 2315)
City tour of Amritsar visit Golden Temple, Durgiana Temple, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Gobindgarh Fort & Rickshaw ride walking in old market. Later transfer to railway station to board satabdi train for Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11: Delhi - Departure
As per flight schedule Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.
Included
- Assistance on arrival at airport.
- 10 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.
- AC Train ticket from Amritsar - Delhi
- Bottled drinking water in car.
- Government taxes.
Excluded
- Any flight tickets.
- 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.