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Arri ve Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, the capital city of India. After
completing formalities with customs and immigration, you
will be received by our representative with Traditional
Indian Welcome (with garlands).
Delhi is the capital of India since old times. Delhi's
history dates back to the first millenium BC, when it
was known as Indraprastha. The Tomar Rajputs built Lal
Kot, the core of the first of Delhi's seven cities. It
is the epicenter of the nation's politics, economy and
culture. History is alive and throbbing in Delhi, the
capital of India.
Afterwards transfer to your hotel for the overnight
stay. |
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| Day 02 :- |
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In Delhi
After breakfast you embark on your sightseeing trip of
Delhi City which would include the visit to Old Delhi
and New Delhi
Old Delhi : An ancient walled city. Here you
would see the Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace
of the Mughal Empire, Rajghat the Samadhi of our Father
of Nation, Jama Masjid the largest mosque in India and
Chandni Chowk the bustling and colourful market of the
old city.
New Delhi : The city designed and built by the
British in the 1920’s- a city of wide boulevards
impressive Government Buildings, green parks and
gardens. First you will visit the two monuments from the
Delhi’s past Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar. Then your
drive takes you along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath,
past the Imposing India Gate and Parliament House.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the
Hotel for Overnight. |
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Delhi - Chandigarh By Road (Approx 250
Kms – 05 Hours)
Breakfast in the Hotel.. This morning drive to
Chandigarh.
Chandigarh is the capital of Haryana and Punjab. It is
one of the most beautiful and planned cities in the
world. It is an ultra modern city. Chandigarh is
designed by Le Corbusier. It was built in 1953. The name
of the city is derived from Goddess of power known as
Shri Chandika whose temple is on Chandigarh- Kalka Road.
The temple is known by the name of Chandi Mandir.
Upon arrival check in to the hotel.
Afternoon embark on the city sightseeing trip where you
would visit the Rock Garden which is the main attraction
of the city. The waste materials like tin cans bottles,
broken plugs, saucers plates are used to create some
wonderful sculpture in Rock Garden. The Rock Garden in
Chandigarh also has an open-air theatre. Reputed artists
performed several world-class performances in this
creative and naturalistic open-air theatre of Rock
Gardens. This popular sculpture garden covers an area of
about 64 acres. This popular garden was built by
Nekchand using varieties of mutli colored stones.
Afterwards visit Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh is another
popular sightseeing place in Chandigarh. This venue is
popular for its excellent scenic beauty and some
adventurous water sports like boating, yachting, water
skiing and some other popular sports, which are played
here.
Return to the hotel after the sightseeing.
Overnight will be in Chandigarh. |
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Chandigarh – Shimla By Road (Approx
125 Kms – 03 Hours)
Breakfast in the Hotel.. This morning drive to Shimla.
The British called Shimla the "Queen of Hill Stations."
Situated in the north-West Himalayas, Shimla the summer
capital of India before independence is now the capital
of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla derives its name from "Shyamala";-
the goddess Kali, whose temple existed in the dense
forest that covered Jakhu Hill in the early 19th
century. The English named it Simla. Shimla is well
connected by air, road and rail with all parts of
Himachal Pradesh, and the neighbouring states of Punjab,
Haryana, Jammu and Kashimir and the Union territory of
Chandigarh. Covering the area of 18 sq. km. at a height
of 7,238 ft. Shimla is surrounded by pine, deodar, oak
and rhododendron forests. Its well developed facilities,
easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one
of Indian's most popular and biggest hill.
Upon arrival check in to the hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight will be in Shimla. |
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In Shimla
Breakfast in the Hotel.. This morning embark on the
sightseeing trip of the city where you would visit
The Mall: The Mall is the main shopping centre of
Shimla. It also has many restaurants, clubs, banks,
bars, Post Offices and tourist offices. The Gaiety
Theatre is also situated there. People walk up and down
the Mall slowly, stopping to gossip, as it is the main
meeting place for everyone. The Ridge and Scandal point
are the two main meeting points at the Mall.
Christ Church: Situated on the Ridge is Christ
Church, which is the second oldest church in Northern
India. It has a very majestic appearance and inside
there are stained glass windows which represent faith,
hope, charity, fortitude, patience and humility. Christ
Church is a place all visitors should spend some time
in.
Jakhu Hill: 2 kms. from Shimla, at a height of
8000 ft, Jakhu Hill is the highest peak and offers a
beautiful view of the town and of the snow-covered
Himalayas. At the top of the Hill, is an old temple of
Hanuman, which is also the home of countless playful
monkeys waiting to be fed by all visitors.
Shimla State Museum: The Museum, which was opened
in 1974, has tried to project hill-out and the cultural
wealth of the state. There is a collection of miniature
Pahari paintings, sculptures, bronzes wood-carvings and
also costumes, textiles and jewellery of the region.
Indian Institute of Advanced Studies: This
institute is housed in the Viceregal Lodge, which was
built in 1884-88 during the British times. It has
spacious gardens and is ringed by beautiful pine trees.
All is calm and serene just the right atmosphere for a
student of literature or politics.
Return to the hotel after the sightseeing.
Overnight will be in Shimla. |
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Shimla – Manali By Road (Approx 270
Kms – 06 Hours)
Breakfast in the Hotel. This morning drive to Manali and
enroute visit Sundernagar Lake, Kull Valley and Padhoh
Dam.
Manali stands high at an altitude of 2050 meters above
sea level at the head of the Kullu valley. The beauty of
the resort is enhanced by the Beas that flows through
it. The river with the wild flowers, hamlets and
fruit-laden orchards present the gifts of the sight,
sound and smell.
Upon arrival check in to the hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight will be in Manali. |
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| Day 07 :- |
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Gawlior – Agra Surface (Approx 125 Kms
/ 03 Hours)
Breakfast in the Hotel. This morning embark on your full
day sightseeing trip where you would visit
The Mall, or main road of Manali is the hub of
activity in this tourist town, lined with hotels,
restaurants, shops, the bus station and many travel
agencies. Though it carries the same British epithet as
its counterpart in Shimla, the Mall of Manali has an
entirely different character from the colonial flavour
of the former. It is more of a busy commercial street
with modern concrete blocks of hotels that spill over
with tourists in the peak season. Most of the hotels
overlooking the foaming Beas River, however, do offer
pleasant views of the valley, green terraced fields and
the surrounding orchards.
Manaligarh, the village has a ruined fort and a
cluster of houses built in the Pahari style - w ith heavy
stone roofs and wooden balconies projecting out of the
first floor. According to popular belief it is here that
Manu, the lawmaker lived around the 2nd century BC. His
treatise, the 'Manusmriti' is the foundations of Hindu
law and of the rigid caste system based on varna or
profession.
Manu Maharishi temple, a relatively new shrine
dedicated to Manu. The village itself is an idyllic
break from the rush of main Manali, surrounded by
terraced maize fields and apple orchards. There are
several guesthouses and cafes lining the path to the
village.
Hadimba Devi Temple. Maharaja Bahadur Singh built
the present wooden pagoda-like temple in 1553 after
earlier structures were burnt down by forest fires.
Standing on a stone platform surrounded by old deodar
trees, the three-tiered temple is crowned with pennants,
brass bells and a trident. Carvings of animals, plants
and folk deities adorn the temple, while hunting
trophies hang over its entrance.
Return to the hotel after the sightseeing.
Overnight will be in Manali. |
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| Day 08 :- |
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In Manali
Breakfast in the Hotel. Full Day Free at leisure.
Overnight will be in Manali. |
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Manali – Dharamshala By Road (Approx
235 Kms – 05 Hours)
Breakfast in the Hotel. This morning drive to
Dharamshala and enroute visit Palampur.
The hill town of Dharamshala sits on a narrow ridgeline
along the Dhauladhar range. The town is roughly divided
into two sections – lower town of Dharamshala with its
traditional settlement and market areas and the upper
town of McLeodganj, famous for its celebrity resident,
His Holiness The Dalai Lama. The heights of the two
sections tha make up the Himalayan town of Dharamshala
vary considerably - from 1,250 metres to about 1,770
metres with a steep winding 10 km road linking both
sections.
Upon arrival check in to the hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Khajuraho – Jhansi (Surface) (Approx
190 Kms/06 Hours) Jhansi – Agra Train
Breakfast at Hotel. This morning embark on the
sightseeing trip of the city where you would visit
The Museum of Kangra Art on the main road in
Dharamshala. Exhibits include a collection of miniature
paintings from the Kangra school, some local jewellery,
excellent traditional wood carvings and copies of some
paintings by 20th century Russian artist Nicholas
Roerich. The artist who lived for quite a while in
Himachal Pradesh was renowned for his vivid Himalayan
mountain scapes.
McLeodganj, the upper town. This winding road
takes nearly 40 minutes. The residence of His Holiness
the Dalai Lama in McLeodganj is surrounded by high walls
and sits on the edge of a cliff overlooking the valley.
Besides the Dalai Lama’s living quarters, the complex
also includes offices of the government in exile. It is
extremely difficult to get a private audience with His
Holiness and requires sending your request at least 4
months in advance to his secretary. But the Dalai Lama
also appears in public audiences for a gathering of
about 300 people, which are organised according to
demand. On special festive occasions, the Dalai Lama
leads the Kalchakra Ceremony that is performed by
Buddhist monks for universal peace and harmony.
Afterwards drive to Pathankot.
Upon arrival transfer to the Railway Station to Board
the train for New Delhi.
Overnight will be in Ac Sleeper Class. |
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Dharamshala – Pathankot By Road
(Approx 235 Kms – 05 Hours)
Arrive Delhi in this morning. On arrival received at the
station and assisted in your transfer to the Hotel where
the room is reserved for you for the day use. On arrival
check in to the Hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
This evening assisted in the transfer to the
International airport to board the flight back home. |
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