Per Person on twin sharing basis
The state is a home to scenic mountain towns and resorts most spectacular and beautiful landscapes in the world, it is a traveller paradise with lofty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, fast flowing rivers, enchanting mountain lakes, flower bedecked meadows, and due to beautiful temples and monasteries, Himachal Pradesh has a strong Tibetan presence. The Himalayan region is well known for its trekking, climbing and skiing areas. Experience the adventure and beauty together to cherish forever,
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi International Airport. Please clear immigration and visa formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the arrival lounge through the green channel if you do not have goods to be declared to customs. India Tailor Made Executive will page you by your name. Thereafter you will be assisted with a transfer to the hotel for check-in. Stay overnight in Delhi. (No Meal)
Day 02: Delhi
Delhi, the capital of India, symbolises the soul of the country. Mesmerise yourself in the splendid sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi, Visit Jama Masjid; the largest mosque in India built in red sandstone with extensive use of marble, with relics of the Prophet and Holy Quran enshrined here, Visit Chandni Chowk, now a chaotically bustling area, typical of real India, containing a mix of stalls, shops, food outlets and temples. Between the mosque and Chandni Chowk is a narrow shop-lined street along which you will be transported by cycle rickshaws on your most photogenic journey of the tour. Visit Qutub Minar; built at a height of 72meters, and being one of the most important landmarks of Delhi, with calligraphically decorated interiors, and also inscriptions of verses of the Holy Quran, visit the Gandhi Memorial; the resting place of the father of the nation, India gate; a memorial tribute with names inscribed of all the soldiers martyred during the Afghan War. Stay overnight in Delhi. (B)
Day 03: Delhi – Shimla (by Train: TBA)
Start your day, after breakfast with a train journey till Kalka to board the Himalayan queen train for an unforgettable journey. Registered in The Guinness Book as the greatest narrow-gauge engineering achievement in India from Kalka to Shimla, the train passes through the breathtaking landscapes of majestic Himalayas with 103 tunnels, 969 bridges, 919 curves and more than 20 railway stations during the course of its entire journey. Enjoy the splendid views of snow-clad ranges of the Himalayas, covered with thickly populated forests of pine and oak. Transfer on arrival and stay for two nights in Shimla. (B)
Day 04: Shimla
Dwelling on a panoramic location, this hilly town is surrounded by green pastures and snow-capped peaks, accompanied by structures made during the colonial era, creating an incomparable aura. The magnificent old sites and structures hold the reminiscences of the pre-independence era when India was ruled by the British. Enjoy your leisurely breakfast and explore The Mall, The Ridge and this beautiful town covered with pine forests with breathtaking and stunning views. (B)
Day 05: Shimla- Manali (Driving Time: Approx. 6 hours)
Travel to Manali; enjoy the scenic ride and breathtaking beauty of this hill station. The town is covered by high mountains surrounded by silent snow and deep boulder strews gorges. The Beas River rushes along its rocky course amid grassy meadows carpeted with wild flowers and wagtails hop along from stone to stone along the stream’s edge. There are beautiful flowers lit green pastures very picturesque, and fruit-laden orchards to charm you. Stay two nights in Manali. (B)
Day 06: - Manali
Go for an excursion to Rohtang Pass (If accessible) for a panoramic view of Mighty Himalayas and glaciers covering it. At the top of the pass, the air seems to glitter against the snow as one looks down over the herringboned ridges into the Lahaul Valley. To the left of the pass lies the beautiful Doshohar Lake, where pilgrims come every year on the auspicious day of the 20th Bhadon. Stay overnight in Manali. (B)
Day 07: Manali – Dharamshala (Driving Time: Approx. 5 hours)
After breakfast, we then travel to Dharamshala, a town set against the backdrop of the dramatic Dhauladhar Mountains, perched on the high slopes in the inner reaches of Kangra Valley. Enjoy another scenic ride with many small villages in the Himachal Valley. Stay two nights at Dharamshala. (B)
Day 08: Dharamshala
Home of the Tibetan leader and Noble Laureate the Dalai Lama, Dharamshala overlooks the plains and is surrounded by dense pine trees and Deodar forests. A nearby snowline with numerous streams and cool atmosphere makes the surroundings very attractive. Dharamshala is divided into 2 distinct parts: lower Dharamshala the civil and business area with courts and Kotwali bazaar and upper Dharamshala composed of places Mcleod Ganj and Forsyth Ganj. Enjoy a panoramic view of the tea gardens, beautiful hills, colourful bazaar and colonial lifestyle. Stay overnight in Dharamshala. (B)
Day 09: Dharamshala – Amritsar (Driving Time: Approx. 5 hours)
After Breakfast, we travel towards Amritsar, a home to the most sacred shrine, ‘The Golden Temple’ and the most important holy place in Sikh religion. Amritsar is a thriving city with important devout centres and historical sites, Amritsar exhibits a glorious past. The Golden Temple is the cradle of Amritsar with the city growing around it nurtured by its divine sanctity. It has four doorways and gorgeously decorated arches, reflecting influences of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture, with the temple standing in the middle of a tank, exudes tremendous architectural brilliance. Stay two nights in Amritsar. (B)
Day 10: Amritsar
Relax in the morning and after breakfast visits the Jalianwala Bagh which tells the tragic story of the mass killing of April 1919. More than 2000 Indians were killed and wounded here in an indiscriminate firing by the British. It was a carnage that had nationwide ramifications, shaking and enraging the whole country. Jalianwala Bagh commemorates the martyrs, keeping the tragic episode in its historical context. Later experience the retreat ceremony (change of guards) at Wagha, the Indo-Pakistan border. Stay overnight in Amritsar. (B)
Day 11: Amritsar Departure
After breakfast tour finishes with transfer to Amritsar Airport or Train Station to board connecting flight or train for onward Journey. (B)
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