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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 - 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.
Day 05: Manali Excursion to Kullu (about 40 kms)
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 - Dharamshala (about 254 km / 5 hours)
Today we drive through the lower mountains of Himalaya to
Dharamshala. Dharamshala has one of the most spectacular settings
for a hill station as it varies in height from 1200 m. to 1800 m.
Dharamshala is a hill station which is split into two parts. The
lower part is only known as Dharamshala and is about 9 kms away from
the upper part only known as McLeodganj. In Dharamshala there is a
strong Tibetan influence. The Dalai Lama settled here after the
Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959.
Day 07: Dharamshala
Today we visit the
Namgyal monastery at Mcleodganj. This monastery
is the major attraction in Mcleodganj and is located on the opposite
side of the Dalai Lama's residence. This monastery contains large
gilded bronzes of Buddha, Avalokitesvara and Padmasambhava.
Afterwards we have a walk through Mcleodganj and visit the
St. John
church. This church has attractive stained glass windows. Lord
Elgin, one of the viceroy of the British occupied India was buried
in this church. Evening at leisure to visit the markets at
Dharamshala.
Day 08: Dharamshala - Pathankot (about 90 km / 2 hours) - Delhi (by train)
Today we will drive to
Pathankot. In the evening drive to the
railway station for the night train to Delhi.
Day 09: Delhi (Departure)
In the afternoon arrive in Delhi and transfer to the hotel. In the
night transfer to the airport for the 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.
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.
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wished by you for your individual trip.
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