DELHI – KALKA – SHIMLA – KULLU – MANALI – DHARAMSHALA – DALSHOUSIE – AMRITSAR – DELHI
DELHI, India’s capital is a city built in layers. Over millennia, with the city as epicenter, great empires have risen and fallen, one built atop the remains of another. Consequently, countless ruins and monuments dot the city, each with a story to tell. Alongside, New Delhi’s wide multi-lane motorways, bustling with shopping malls, fast cars and steel and glass office complexes, belong unmistakably to the 21st century.
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Pick up from the hotel and proceed for sightseeing -
Raj Ghat is the famous memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. The shrine bears testimony to the simplicity of the man who changed the world with the power of ideas. A simple black stone structure with an eternal flame burning at one end.
The majestic Red Fort was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1639, and remained seat of the empire for the next two centuries. Today, the Prime Minister of the India delivers his Independence Day speech to the nation from the ramparts of this red sandstone structure.
Jama Masjid is one of Asia’s largest mosques. We shall view this magnificent structure from outside, its lofty and highly ornate domes and minarets reminiscent of a scene from the Arabian Nights.
Proceed for sightseeing to New Delhi.
New Delhi was built by the British in the 1930s as their imperial capital. Majestic government and administrative buildings line the wide, tree-lined avenues of what is also known as Lutyen’s Delhi after Sir Edwin Lutyens who was commissioned to design the city in 1911.
Start at India Gate, the red sandstone arch erected in memory of Indian and British soldiers who laid down their lives in World War I.
Close by are the majestic Parliament House, the seat of the world’s largest democracy and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the Indian President’s official residence.
Inside are the famed Mughal Gardens with its ornate fountains and manicured lawns. Mughal Gardens are open to the public during spring.
Further south lies the Qutub Minar. Built by Qutubuddin Aibak, a slave general in 1193, it is India’s tallest stone tower and marks the site of the country’s first Muslim kingdom. The iron tower in a square opposite is unique in that it never rusts, although it has been exposed to the elements for centuries.
The lotus-shaped Bahai temple south of Delhi is also of interest. An ideal place for meditation, this Bahai House of worship is open to people of all faiths.
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Early morning transfer to New Delhi railway station to board train to Kalka railway station (preferably by Shatabdi train: 0740/1145 hours);
on arrival Kalka railway station you will interchange train to Shimla at railway station on your own; board on Himalayan Queen train at 1210 hours; arrive Shimla railway station at 1720 hours (this connecting train waits for the Kalka Shatabdi train at Kalka railway station; hence no problem for connectivity).
Upon arrival Shimla, you will check in at a hotel and relax.
Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, is fondly referred to as the "Queen of the Hills". This place endears itself to visitors through its breathtaking scenery and relaxed atmosphere. At your own leisure, explore the nearby places such as, the Mall, the Ridge and others.
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After enjoying a hearty breakfast, head out for a day's excursion to Kufri, located about 13km away.
The quaint town of Kufri is an ultimate holiday retreat where one can enjoy the thrills of a yak and horse ride. Adventure enthusiasts can get their dose of adrenaline by trekking to the Mahasu Peak.
Come winters, and the place transforms into a skiing retreat. One can stroll leisurely at the Mall Road while engaging in a host of other tourist activities.
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Enjoy a delightful breakfast, and begin your drive to Manali and enroute visit of Kullu town.
Kullu or Kulu is the capital town of the Kullu district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Beas River in the Kullu Valley about 10 kilometres north of the airport at Bhuntar. Kullu Valley is a broad open valley formed by the Beas River between Manali and Largi
Later continue drive to Manali. Reach and relax at the hotel
Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It's also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass.
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After a delicious breakfast, head out to visit Manali's famous tourist attractions.
You can choose to indulge in adventure activities like paragliding, zorbing etc. Then, pay a visit to Tibetan Monastery, the natural springs and sandstone temples at Vashist Village, Hadimba Devi Temple and the Manu Temple, dedicated to Sage Manu.
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Post breakfast drive to Dharamshala and enroute visit of Baijnath Temple
Baijnath is a town in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is about 50 kilometres from Dharamshala which is the district headquarters.The very famous ancient temple of Lord Shiva (Baijnath) is situated here giving the town its name
Continue drive to Dharamshala. Reach and check in at the hotel
Dharamshala is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. The Thekchen Chöling Temple Complex is a spiritual center for Tibetan Buddhism, while the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives houses thousands of precious manuscripts.
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After a hearty breakfast, be ready to come across some of the famous attractions of Dharamshala.
One of these is the Tibetan Medical Center for Cancer, known for curing various ailments using rare Buddhist medicines. Then, visit the Church of St. John, an Anglican church also known as St. John in the Wilderness.
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After breakfast, proceed with the check-out formalities. Then, drive your way towards Dalhousie, a beautiful hill station. Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel upon your arrival. You have the entire evening to yourself. Named after Lord Dalhousie, who established this place as a summer retreat, its easy to succumb to it’s natural charms.
You can explore this wonderful place on your own.
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After an enjoyable breakfast, get ready for some exciting sightseeing in Dalhousie. Visit attractions like Panchpula, a beautiful picnic spot, Subhash Baoli, named after the freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose and Bara Pathar, a temple dedicated to Bhulwani temple. Other attractions here include St. John's Church and Bakrota Hills, which offer panoramic views of the surroundings.
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Post breakfast drive to Amritsar.
Reach and check in at the hotel. Relax at the hotel
Amritsar - Founded in 1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das, Amritsar is home to the spectacular Golden Temple, Sikhism's holiest shrine and one of India’s most serene and humbling sights. The same cannot be said for the hyperactive streets surrounding the temple, but they're a delight to walk through for a sensory overload of sights, sounds and smells
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Morning after breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Amritsar.
Visit the famous Golden Temple located in the heart of the city, Jallianwala Bagh , a memorial built to commemorate the martyrs of the 1919 massacre; the Durgiana Mandir, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga and Baba Atal Rai Tower. After exploring the historical landmarks of Amritsar, return to your hotel.
In the evening drive to the Wagah Border (25 kilometres from the city) between India and Pakistan. An English-speaking guide will accompany you on all sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary. At Wagah Border, witness the ceremonial changing of guard, the march-past followed by the singing of national anthem and other patriotic songs. Solders parading in full swing and the sight of India-Pakistan border from such close quarters will evoke a sense of nostalgia
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Post breakfast transfer to Amritsar airport and fly to Delhi
Reach and transfer to hotel. Rest of the time will spend at leisure
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Delhi (Final Departure)
Transfer to Delhi airport & board the flight to home country
“Tour end with memories”
