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| Adventurous Trip to Himalayan |
Delhi – Haridwar / Rishikesh – Chandigarh – Shimla – Manali – Dharamshala – Dalhousie – Amritsar – Delhi – Hometown |
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01 Day: Arrive Delhi |
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Meeting and assistance on arrival at the airport, our representative welcome and escort you by a private car and transfer to the hotel, whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would hand over the documents and brief the tour programme to you. Overnight at the hotel. |
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02 Day: Delhi |
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After breakfast, take sightseeing tour of historic city visiting Old Delhi: the majestic Red Fort, a marvel in red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal fame, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk, Later take a sight seeing tour of New Delhi includes Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families; Humayun’s Tomb, lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple, Qutub Minar , built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; in the evening you can visit see light and sound show at Red fort. Return to the hotel for overnight stay. |
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03 Day: Delhi – Haridwar / Rishikesh (240 kms – 6 hrs) |
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After breakfast drive to Rishikesh. On arrival transfer to the hotel. In the evening visit to Hari Ki Paudi at Haridwar to attend the Aarti, performed simultaneously at all temples in Haridwar. Thousands of lit lamps being swayed in circular motions in a rhythmic manner and crowd of devotees singing Aarti are quite a spectacle just like the floating lamps and flowers that create a majestic sight in the river just after 'Aarti'. Later return to the hotel for overnight. |
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04 Day: Haridwar / Rishikesh |
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Today morning after breakfast, visit temples and other Ashrams: Laxman Jhoola, Swarg Ashram Gita Bhawan Parmath Niketan, Jhoola Triveni Ghat, Shivanand Ashram Kailash Ashram academy of Meditation. Evening is free for river rafting and individual activities. Overnight at the hotel. |
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05 Day: Haridwar / Rishikesh – Chandigarh (250 kms / 5 - 6 hrs) |
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After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Chandigarh. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Chandigarh is a modern and one of the youngest cities in India built and planned after independence. The city boasts of its amazing architecture and landscape that is undoubtedly a treat to eyes. Evening is free for shopping in the local markets. Overnight at the hotel. |
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06 Day: Chandigarh – Shimla (125 kms / 4 hrs) |
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After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of the city visiting The Rock Garden: Sprawling over 12 acres of wooded land, the Rock Garden was actually sculpted out of urban debris, Rose Garden: Asia's largest rose garden is located in Chandigarh spreading over 30 acres of land. It has nearly 1600 varieties of roses. Museum & Art Gallery housing a good collection of sculptures and paintings. Later check out of the hotel and drive to Shimla. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Later in the evening visit to Shimla famous mall road to enjoy the weather and atmosphere of Shimla. Overnight at the hotel. |
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07 Day: Shimla |
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After breakfast depart for the winter sports capital - Kufri 16 kms, where you can photograph yourself in Pahari or Himachal outfit, available on hire. You can also enjoy horse riding or Yak riding. (On own your own) Afternoon proceed to Naldhera, which is famous for its Golf Course & scenic beauty. On a clear day you can also view the Kailash Ranges. Later visit the famous Mall Road that still has some building built in the British Style. Evening will be at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel. |
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08 Day: Shimla – Manali (320 kms / 8hrs) |
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After breakfast checkout and drive to Manali. On the way you can glance scenic spots like Pandoh Dam, Mandi, Beas River, and Dashehra Maidan. Optionally en route you can visit Shawl factories to purchase warm cloth material. Arrive in the evening and transfer to the hotel. Evening free for leisure and individual activities. Overnight at the hotel. |
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09 Day: Manali |
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Today morning after breakfast take an excursion to ROHTANG PASS (3979 m) Rohtang pass on highway to Keylong/Leh. It offers a panorama and spectacular Mountain View. Rohtang, it is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh valley just as Zojila pass is a gateway to Ladakh. En route Stop over to enjoy breathtaking beauty of Kothi, Rahalla Falls to enjoy the sight of fascinating water falls, and Marrhi. Continue to drive to Rohtang, There are a beautiful sight of glaciers, peaks and Chandra river flows down in the Lahaul valley. Slightly to the left are the twin peaks of the Geypan. Enjoy skiing and trekking and snow caped mountains. Later drive back to Manali. Evening free for leisure and relax. Overnight at the hotel. |
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10 Day: Manali |
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After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Manali town, visiting Hadimba Temple, dedicated to goddess, Manu Temple of Manu Rishi (Holy man) who was the creator of human race on the earth, Club house, a picnic spot, Tibetan monasteries, 3 colourful monasteries, on the bank of beas river you can buy Tibetan handicraft over here, Vashist Kund, it is a small village located on the left bank of river Beas renowned for its hot springs and temples. Nearby is the pyramidal stone temple dedicated to Vashist Muni. Overnight at the hotel. |
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11 Day: Manali – Dharamshala (260 kms / 7 hrs) |
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After breakfast drive to Dharamshala, en route bow darshan at Baijnath, enroute enjoy the most beautiful & picturesque part of the Himachal Pradesh which takes you through some exhilarating scenery. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Evening free to relax. Overnight at the hotel. |
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12 Day: Dharamshala |
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After breakfast we leave to visit the McLeod Ganj - This is best known as the headquarters of the Tibetan Government in Exile and is the home of the His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. Dalai, Tsuglagkhang or Central Chapel, is the exiled government's equivalent of the Jokhang Temple in Lahaska and as such in the most important Buddhist monument in McLeod Ganj. Kalachakra Temple, Kangra Art Museum, Jwalamukhi Temple (The goddess of light). The temple is topped by a golden dome and spire. Overnight at the hotel. |
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13 Day: Dharamshala – Dalhousie (150 kms – 5 hrs) |
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After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Dalhousie. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the evening you can explore this town with its charming colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. Its location presents panoramic views of the plains- and like a long silver line, the river Ravi twists and turns below Dalhousie. The spectacular snow-covered Dhauladhar mountains are also visible form this enchanting town. Later return back to the hotel for overnight stay. |
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14 Day: Dalhousie – Khajjiar (Excursion 26 kms / 1 hrs) |
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Morning after breakfast take an excursion tour to Khajjiar, Often known as India's Switzerland, the exquisite glade of Khajjiar (1960m) has a circumference of about 5 km along its fringes, thick forests of deodar climb the slopes and the snow-line rests above these woods and in the centre of the glade, is a small lake fed by streams that traverse the green carpet. Khajjiar was probably a glacial bowl formed during the last Himalayan ice age and left with a lake that gradually withered away. Khajjiar is part of the notified Kalatop – Khajjiar sanctuary. The Monal Pheasant, a bird which was fairly common till recent times has become relatively difficult to spot nowadays. At Khajjiar there is a 12th century temple dedicated to Khajjair. Within the temple are life size wooden images of the five Pandav brothers. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay. |
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15 Day: Dalhousie – Amritsar (190 kms / 5 hrs) |
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Early morning check out of the hotel and drive to Amritsar. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the evening visit Wagah Border to watch Border Retreat Ceremony. The pageant of the beating of the retreat and the change of guard within handshaking distance of the Indian and Pakistani forces here makes the most charming of the spectacles as a daily evening drill. Ascertain the timings before you leave to see this spectacle since these are changed seasonally. Wagah is the only land border open between Pakistan and India. Overnight at the hotel. |
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16 Day: Amritsar – Delhi (By Train) |
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After breakfast visit to the Golden Temple - the most sacred temple for Sikhs. It is a symbol of the magnificence and strength of the Sikh people all over the world. In the evolution of the Darbar Sahib, is entwined the history and ideology of Sikhism. Also visit Jalianwalla Bagh- Martyrs’ Memorial built in the shape of eternal flame of liberty is situated on the outskirts of Golden Temple. Here about 1500 and 2000 persons who were attending a peaceful meeting during the freedom movement fell under the bullets of the British General Dyer on 13 April 1919 and the city of Amritsar. After visit drive to the railway station to board the train for Delhi. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
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17 Day: Delhi – Hometown (By Air) |
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After breakfast, morning is free for individual activities. Later check out of the hotel and drive to the airport to board the flight for hometown. Tour concludes here with happy memories. |
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