Himachal Pradesh Tour

(12 Days / 11 Nights)

(Delhi-Chandigarh-Nalagarh-Palampur-Pragpur-Chandigarh-Delhi)

(to view the route of this tour on a Map please click here)

Day 01: Arrival in 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
In the morning we will have sightseeing in Old Delhi. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat" where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and Jama Masjid, the great mosque of Old Delhi. Today we also visit the famous "Humayun's Tomb" which is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India and "Qutub Minar" which is 71 meter high and was constructed in 1199. Before we proceed to the hotel we will drive through New Delhi where we will visit the India Gate, Government Buildings and embassies.

Day 03. Delhi - Chandigarh (about 270 km)
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. The city was designed by Le Corbusier. In the evening arrive in Chandigarh and transfer to the hotel. 

Day 04. Chandigarh
In the morning we have sightseeing in Chandigarh. Today we visit the Rock Garden. This garden was completed by Nekchand. This garden was built with multicoloured fragments of China and waste ceramics and covers an area of 6 acres. Along the way we visit the Secretariat and the Art Museum. In the evening we visit the Gulab Bagh and the Sukhna Lake. This lake covers an area of 3 square kms. The people take breezy walks along the banks of this artificial lake and there is provision for boating and yachting.

Day 05. Chandigarh - Nalagarh
In the morning after having breakfast drive to Nalagarh. It is surrounded by endless acres of greenery and provide a panoramic view of the Shivalik hills beyond the Sirsa river. Nalagarh rises above a 10 acre estate of forest and orchard built on five levels, three of which have well manicured green areas. In the evening we visit the Ramgarh Fort and the famous Mughal Gardens at Pinjore.

Day 06. Nalagarh - Palampur
In the morning after having breakfast drive to Palampur. Palampur has beautiful snow views and is surrounded by tea plantations of the Kangra Valley. It is a popular place for walking. Palampur is located at a height of 1000 meters. The main attraction of Palampur is the Taragarh Fort. The Taragarh fort is located at the foot of the Dhauladhar mountains with splendid views of surrounding snow capped peaks. 

Day 07. Palampur
Today we visit the Sobha Singh's art gallery, a monastery, pottery institute and the tea estates.

Day 08. Palampur - Pragpur
Today we drive to Pragpur. Pragpur is the first world heritage site in India. The landscape is beautiful with a rich variety of flora, fauna, innumerable small monuments and a idyllic ambience for walks and picnics. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Pragpur.

Day 09. Pragpur
After breakfast drive to Bharwain. Bharwain is located at a height of about 4000 feet. From the roadside a narrow inclined path descends past terraced fields for about 1 km and ends on the bed of a seasonal stream with scree stones. After about 2 kms it will reach Chanota via Bhadyaru. At Chanota on top of a small hill, there are old and bandoned houses of Brahmins. Beyond Chanota across the stream there is a mud or stone road leading to Nalsuha. After crossing Nalsuha the road carries on to the Hamlet of Karoli, about 2 kms away. From Karoli the road goes to Har and joins the Pragpur road and the Judge's Court. 

Day 10. Pragpur - Chandigarh - Delhi
In the morning after having breakfast drive back to Chandigarh. In the evening transfer to the railway station for the train from Chandigarh to Delhi.

Day 11. Delhi
In the morning arrive in Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day at leisure (opportunity for the last shopping). After having dinner we leave the hotel for the airport.

Day 12. Flight to Home
Around midnight flight to home destination.

Tour Reservation
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Our Services Include:
      Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath and WC in the 
         chosen category.
      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.

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.