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Day 01:
Arrival in India (Delhi)
Around midnight arrival in
Delhi. The cosmopolitan city and capital Delhi is the main gateway for travelers to
India. Upon arrival, you will be met by an Indo Vacations representative and transferred to the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi -
Chandigarh (about 256 km / 5 hours)
In the morning after having breakfast we will drive to Chandigarh.
Chandigarh, derives its name from the Chandi Mandir temple located
in the vicinity of the city and a fort or ‘garh" beyond the temple,
called Chandigarh. Chandigarh is a union territory, administered by
the Government of India and was designed by Le Corbusier. In the
evening arrive in Chandigarh and transfer to the hotel.
Day 03: Chandigarh - Manali (about 300
km / 6 hours)
In the morning after having breakfast we drive to
Manali. The
landscape here is breathtaking. One can see spectacular views of
well-defined snowcapped peaks and wooded slopes. 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. On the other side are deodar and pine trees, tiny
fields and fruit orchards. It is an excellent place for a holiday, a
favorite resort for trekkers to various regions in
Kashmir valley.
It is known as the Switzerland of India. In the evening arrive in
Manali.
Day 04: Manali
In the morning we will have sightseeing in Manali. Today we will
visit Hidimba Devi Temple, Vashisht Hot Water Spring and Monastery.
Hidimba Devi temple was built in 1553. This temple has a superbly
crafted four-tiered pagoda roof and famous for its exquisitely
carved doorway. Vashishth Hot Water Springs are the well known hot
water springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashishth
and Lord Rama. In the evening we visit a small Tibetan monastery
which houses several Buddha images and Rahella Falls. It is a
beautiful picturesque site from where the Beas river falls down from
the height of 50 meters above sea level.
Day 05: Manali Excursion to Kullu
Today we drive to
Kullu. The most charming and beautiful Kullu valley
spreads out its charm on either side of river Beas. This valley is
surrounded by the meadows, rushing streams and meandering brooks and
open to all the tourists, who want to breathe the air of the
Himalaya and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery. In Kullu we visit
the
Raghunath Temple and Naggar. Raghunathji is the principal
deity of the valley.
Naggar is situated on the left bank of the Beas,
on a wooded slope and commands an extensive view. It was the capital
of erstwhile Kulu state for about 1400 years. There are large number
of famous temples notably Vishnu,
Tripura Sundari and
Lord Krishna
and Roerich art gallery.
Roerich art gallery which houses the
paintings of Nicholas Roerich as well as his sculptures is less than
a km. from the Castle. After having excursion we drive back to
Manali.
Day 06: Manali - Shimla (about 250
km / 5 hours)
In the morning we drive towards
Shimla. The British called Shimla
the "Queen of Hill Stations." Shimla is situated in the northwest
Himalayas. It was the summer capital of India before independence
and it 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. Its
well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous
attractions make it one of India's most popular and biggest hill
stations.
Day 07: Shimla
Today we have sightseeing in Shimla. In our sightseeing we visit the
Gothic Christ church. This Christ church is located on the Shimla’s
prominent Ridge. Even today, the church has some interesting
memorial tablets while the pews still mark the seats of British
Viceroy of India, the Commander-in-Chief and the Punjab’s Governor.
Later we visit the
Jakhoo Hill. It is the highest point in Shimla
and offers a spectacular view of the town, hills and distant
mountain ranges. The peak has a temple dedicated to the Lord
Hanuman. After visiting the temple we return back to hotel. In the
evening we visit the Mall and Scandal Point for shopping.
Scandal
Point is the hub of Shimla’s social life and is said to be so named
after a British Commander-in-Chief’s daughter eloped from the spot
with the Maharaja of Patiala.
Day 08: Shimla - Kalka (about
100 km / 2 hours) - Delhi
Today we drive to the
Kalka railway station for the train to Delhi.
In the night arrive in Delhi and transfer to the airport for the
flight to home destination.
Tour Reservation
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information or to book this tour please submit the
Query Form
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Your
booking will be activated only after we get a reconfirmation from
your side.
Our
Services Include:
Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath and WC
in the
chosen category.
Rooms
on the departure day.
American/continental Breakfast.
Services of qualified local guides (English speaking
or languages of your choice)
at every place of
sightseeing.
All
Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by Indo
Vacations
representative.
All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an
air-conditioned Car with
driver. For groups an individual air-conditioned bus (Except
Standard Hotels) will be
provided.
Exclusions:
Any Kind of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Laundry, Telephone Bills
and Alcoholic
beverages.
Camera Fees (Still
or Movie).
Any Flight Charges.
Monument Entrances.
Unspecified Meals etc.
We always look forward for any changes in the itinerary as
wished by you for your individual trip.
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