Best of Himachal with Golden Temple 09 Nights / 10 Days

Package Overview

09 Nights / 10 Days
2N Shimla – 3N Manali – 1N Dharamshala – 2N Dalhousie – 1N Amritsar

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival to Chandigarh – Drive to Shimla (115 kms / approx. 3.5 hours)

  Meet our representative upon arrival in Chandigarh and proceed to Shimla - abounds in natural bounty and looks picture
  perfect. The small hill station amidst the lofty snow-clad Himalayan ranges, surrounded by lakes and lush green pastures
  look as though an artist has painted them. The unique thing about Shimla is that it still retains its colonial charm. Checkin at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Shimla.

  • Themes Heritage, Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 2 : – Trip to Kufri

  Drive to Kufri after breakfast. This is a popular picnic spot located 16km from Shimla. You may hike on foot to the Mahasu
  Peak or pay for a mule ride up the hill. Mahasu is the tallest peak in Kufri that gives tourists an amazing view of distant
  snow-capped peaks. In the afternoon return to Shimla and visit Viceregal Lodge, Christ Church, St. Michael's Cathedral
  (Subject to availability due to Current restriction - COVID 19) and Jakhu temple. In the evening, take a walk on Shimla’s
  famous boulevard, Mall Road. See fine specimens of colonial architecture, snack at the various eateries in the market or
  shop for souvenirs. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Hotspots Kufri, Jakhu Temple
  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 3 : Shimla – Kullu – Manali (280 kms / 6.5 hours)

  After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Manali. On the way enjoy kullu sightseeing. It is the the valley of gods, or the ‘habitable end of the world’, as the Kullu valley has come to be known, spreads out its charm on either side of the upper reaches of the river Beas. This valley is famous for the beauty and its majestic hills covered with Pine and Deodar forest sand sprawling apple orchards. Kullu valley is sandwiched between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan range. The valley is only 80 km long and 2 km at its broadest, yet a fairly wide area is open to the visitors to enjoy the spectacle of variegated mountain scenery. Later proceed to Manali & it offers super views of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges, and with mountain adventures beckoning from all directions, Manali is a year-round magnet for tourists. Apart from temples, Manali is popular among adventure tourists coming for trekking, paragliding, rafting and skiing. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Manali.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 4 : Sightseeing in Manali

  In morning after breakfast, go on an adventurous drive to Solang valley – a major attraction, without which the trip remains incomplete. All above mentioned adventure activities can be availed here at Solang Valley. Apart from activities, there are splendid views to enjoy in and around the Solang Valley. Later, today visit popular Hadimba Temple, Naggar
  Castle and Art gallery. In the evening, go for a walk along Mall Road. Overnight stay at the Manali.

  • Hotspots Solang Valley, Hadimba Temple
  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 5 : Rohtang Pass & Atal Tunnel

  After breakfast, enjoy full day at leisure in Manali. Alternatively, you may explore the destination offering numerous
  adventure sports and other places of interest. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 6 : Drive from Manali – Dharamshala (215 kms / approx. 6 hours)

  After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Dharamshala. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Spend the
  evening at leisure you may rejuvenate yourself with yoga and meditation retreats available in Dharamshala (optional)
  (Subject to availability due to current restriction COVID 19). Overnight stay in Dharamshala.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 7 : Sightseeing in Dharamshala – Drive to Dalhousie (115 kms / approx. 3.5 hours)

  After breakfast, visit Tsuglagkhang Complex - Centre of Tibetan culture, which includes a museum and the residence of
  His Holiness Dalai Lama – the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Later, visit popular monasteries, Tibetan medical
  center and the Church of St. John. Also, you may rejuvenate yourself with yoga and meditation retreats available in
  Dharamshala (optional). Later drive to Dalhousie. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 8 : Sightseeing in Dalhousie with Khajjiar Excursion

  After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to Khajjiar which is 23 kms from Dalhousie by road and 13 kms from Kalatop is the
  mini Switzerland of India - Khajjiar. The lush green meadows are surrounded by thick pine and cedar forests. There is a
  small lake in the center of the saucer shaped meadow which has in it a floating island. A little away from the lake is the
  temple of Khajji Nag belonging to 12th C. AD. The sanctum of the temple has been beautifully carved from wood. Later
  return back to Dalhousie & visit Bhulwani Mata Mandir at Bara Pathar and hike up the Bakrota Hills to see an impressive
  view of snow-clad peaks. Also, see St. John’s Church. It was the first to be built after the town of Dalhousie was founded.
  Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 9 : Drive from Dalhousie – Amritsar (200 kms / 4.5 hours)

  After early breakfast, drive to Amritsar - colloquially known as Ambarsar, is a spiritually significant city for the followers
  of Sikhism. The city derives its name from the sacred pool, which was founded in 1574 by Guru Ram Das - the 4th Sikh
  guru. This holy pond circumscribes Harmandir Sahib, which is popularly known as the Golden Temple amongst devotees.
  After check-in at the hotel, proceed to India-Pakistan border at Wagah. Watch the ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony where
  soldiers of both countries bring down their respective national flags in their unique styles. After returning, visit the iconic
  Golden Temple. If time permits you may visit Jalianwala Bagh and Ranjit museum. Overnight stay in Amritsar.

  • Hotspots Golden Temple
  • Themes Heritage, Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 10 : Amritsar – Departure from Chandigarh (232 kms / approx. 5 hours)

  After breakfast, you will be transferred to Chandigarh airport for return journey back home

  • Themes Religious & Pilgrimage

Inclusions

• 9 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as
• mentioned above hotels or equivalent
•  Meal plan as mentioned above
•  Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist
• vehicle (Air conditioner in vehicles will not work in
• hilly areas)
•  Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax

Exclusions

• Air tickets and airport taxes
•  Entrance fee & Monuments Charges as per the Itinerary
•  Special activities as per the itinerary
•  Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to
• guides / drivers etc.
•  Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monument

Package Start From

• Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS

•  Excursion to Kufri, Mall road and scandal point in Shimla
•  Solang Valley, Hadimba Temple, Mall road and much more
• in Manali
•  In Dharamshala, visit Tsuglagkhang Complex (Museum and
• Home of Dalai Lama), Tour of Norbulingka Institute,
• Monasteries and Yoga/Meditation programs (optional)
•  In Dalhousie, visit St. John’s Church, Bara pathar & Bakrota
• Hills
•  Excursion to Khajjiar
•  In Amritsar, visit Harminder Sahib –The Golden Temple and
• Wagah (India-Pakistan border)
•  Sightseeing tours by private Air-conditioned vehicle.
•  Start and End in Chandigarh

NOTES

•  Check Inn & Check out time as per Hotel Policy
•  Package cost will not be valid from 20th December 2021 – 10th January 2022. Also during public holidays, festivals, exhibitions
• and long-weekends
•  A surcharge will be levied and will be advised at the time of booking
•  All tourist places are open and state body reserves right to close any places if found necessary.
•  MONUMENTS CLOSED ON
•  Shimla & Kangra State Museums /vice regal lodge & Roerich Art Gallery/ Naggar remain closed on Mondays & all Govt.
• Holidays
•  Dharamshala - Tibetan Institutes remain closed on Sunday & Second Saturday of Month, 15 Aug, All Tibetan Holidays
•  Tibetan School Office is closed on all Saturdays
•  Zoo in Kufri also remains closed on Mondays
•  Heater charges in room on direct payment basis
•  Medium vehicle will be provided for 1-3 travelers and Innova will be provided for 4-5 travelers
•  Hotels located at Mall Road – Please note if the Vehicle are not allowed at Mall Road, then guest will be dropped off
• at the nearest parking and they’ll have to managed by walking.
•  Rohtang pass is 51 kms away from Manali. This Pass is not accessible for almost 8 months in a year, as it is covered by snow
•  Snow clothes, jackets and gum boots are available on rent in the shops located on Rohtang Road, you can rent it at an
• additional cost if needed
•  Dalai Lama Temple, Cricket Stadium , Norbalinga Institute are temporarily restricted due to COVID 19
•  Ranjit Singh & partition Museum is temporarily restricted due to COVID 19
• NOTES
• This package is valid from 01st October’21 till 31st March’22 (

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• Sungate Complex, Chala GST Custom Road, Chala, Vapi, Gujarat, India - 396191
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