Golden Temple with Himachal Tour Package (138525),Holiday Packages to Amritsar, Mcleodganj, Manali, Shimla, New Delhi

Package Overview

This leisurely, relaxing and flexible tour really offers you a chance to experience life as it is lived in rural India and to see and hear about the traditions and culture of the people living in these Foothills of Himalayas. While exploring the towns and villages of lower Himalayas we will visit the beautiful Golden Temple of Amritsar – the famous Sikh Shrine gilded with Gold, a memorable visit to India Pakistan border at Wagha, visit Dharamshala (Mcleodganj) famous as the home to Dalai Lama Ji – who is the religious head of Buddhist’s, Shimla famous for the heritage buildings related to British Raj, where you will also ride the famous World Heritage Kalka Shimla Mountain Railways Of India. You will also Kangra Valley in the foothills of Himalayas, where Heritage Village Pragpur is located, replete with history. It is the home of the famous Kangra school of painting and probably the world’s – most certainly India’s – oldest ruling lineage comes from here.

There are no hassles on the tour and every day there is plenty of free time so you can experience each destination in your way. This tour is a fascinating combination of driving through the towns and villages as well as it provides you a chance to walk through the country sides and villages with remarkably clear and luminous air. At the end of the tour you will spend your time wondering, hiking and relaxing in the colonial town of Shimla- the capital of Himachal Pradesh

In Kangra valley you will be provided with a taste of rural India and you will spend a couple of nights in some of the villages that we visit, in a home stay, with your hosts being an incredibly friendly and hospitable Indian family. A fascinating combination of village home stays with a chance to participate in, and observe village activities in Himalayan backgrounds. We also ensure that the villagers benefit directly from your visit, so it is helpful to them to have you visit.

Your guide will explain to you their beliefs and their customs, including the role of women in their society, their superstitions, their religion and caste system, marriage system and you will be able to ask questions through him. You will really experience life as it is lived in rural India, and see and hear about the traditions and culture of the people living in these foothills of Himalayas from your guide, as he will be happy to interpret. We will visit different communities and you will see at first hand the way in which the people live every day.Entrances fees of all monuments mentioned in program.
Any Alcohol, Wine, Beer with Lunch.
Camera fees at monuments.
Tipping for guide & driver.
Anything not mention in included features list.

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 : ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive by International flight, our representative would assist you at airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more mythological cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibak, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaq, Humayun and Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shahjahanabad. Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India. The division in walled city and New Delhi also marks the division in life styles. Overnight hotel.
Day 2 : DELHI SIGHTSEEING

Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shahjahanabad, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest and best known mosque in India. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the old marketplace of Shahjahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan.In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I and the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. Then we visit the President’s House, official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy’s House and served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India . We will also visit Humayun’s Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site and the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. We also visit Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutubuddin Aibak. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar and its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight Hotel.
- Hotspots : India Gate
- Themes : Heritage
Day 3 : DELHI - AMRITSAR

Today morning on-time transfer to Delhi Railway Station to board the morning Shatabdi Train to Amrit-Sarovar – the Pool of Nectar of Immortality – believed by millions of Sikhs. This city takes its name from Sikhism’s holiest shrine, the Harmandir Sahib, also called the Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib. Situated in northwest India, Amritsar partially shares the northwest border lands between India and Pakistan at Wagah, a half hour drive from town. It is about 30-odd miles east of Lahore, the ancient capital of Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab in undivided India. Amritsar was established in 1577 as a small settlement (on a piece of land granted by the Mughal Emperor Akbar) by Guru Ram Das, the fourth guru of Sikhism.On arrival at Amritsar, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight Hotel.
- Hotspots : Golden Temple
Day 4 : AMRITSAR - MCLEODGANJ

Today morning we proceed for the sightseeing of Holy City – Amritsar. We will visit Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib, the most sacred temple for Sikhs. It is a symbol of the magnificence and strength of the Sikh people all over the world. The evolution of Darbar Sahib is entwined in the history and ideology of Sikhism. In its architecture are included, symbols associated with other places of worship.Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple, (on account of its scenic beauty and golden coating for English speaking world), is named after Hari (God) the temple of God. The Sikhs all over the world, daily wish to pay visit to Sri Amritsar and to pay obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib in their Ardas.Jallianwala Bagh is the spot of the black incident where 379 people were ruthlessly killed and about 1,200 injured by General Dyer’s troops during the British Raj in India. The Martyrs’ Gallery is a poignant reminder of this heinous crime during the British Raj. The entry to this old garden complex is a narrow passage with a single entry-exit point. Later we drive down to Mcleodganj.
- Hotspots : Golden Temple
Day 5 : MCLEODGANJ SIGHTSEEING

Mcleodganj is also called ‘Little Lhasa’ as it is the base of Tibetan Refugees and their leader Dalai Lama. It is situated in Dhauladhar Range of Himalayas at average elevation of about 2000 m.Explore the little town visiting Tibetan Library, Palace of Exiled Dalai Lama, Monastery and bazaar. In the evening one can walk around the woods.
Day 6 : MCLEODGANJ - MANALI

Today after breakfast we will drive to Manali, Once called the “end of the habitable world,” Manali is an important hill station of northern India and is the destination of thousands of tourists every year. Its cool atmosphere provides a perfect haven for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers. Besides offering quite a few places for sightseeing, Manali is also famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. In brief, Manali-the veritable “valley of the Gods”-is an ideal place for the ones in search of both adventure and comfort. The Kulluis in brightly patterned puttoos, Tibetan women wearing ankle-length rainbow-striped pinafores, Nepali porters, Buddhist monks, and even the odd party of Zanskaris, swathed in feisty woollen gonchas, muddled together with souvenir-hunting Indian and Western tourists-all add up to the welcoming hubbub of Manali.En route we visit Kullu, The Kullu valley has also been the valley of Gods in India. Kullu, the town is one of the most preferred summer destinations. The sun-scorched souls of the plains take refuge in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh. The temples, apple orchards and the Dussehra festivals are what have attracted thousands of tourists time and again to Kullu. The local handicrafts top the list of must buys from Kullu. Check out the hill resort of Kullu with the majestic mountains and the beautiful Beas River.
- Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys, Hill Stations & Valleys, Paragliding, Trekking, Kayaking, Mountaineering, Skiing
Day 7 : MANALI SIGHTSEEING

Today we explore Manali town, visit Hadimba Temple, Sulphur Springs and a Buddhist Monastery. Later take an excursion to Naggar to visit the Roerich Art gallery and the Palace.
- Hotspots : Hadimba Temple
Day 8 : MANALI - ROHTANG PASS

After breakfast, day free at leisure or you can take an optional excursion to Rohtang Pass. Rohtang Pass, at an altitude of 13,050 feet above sea level, is another adventure tourist site where it can be chilly even on summer day. You can also visit Solang Valley enroute.
- Hotspots : Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass
- Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys
Day 9 : MANALI - SHIMLA

Today we drive through a scenic route to Shimla, which was the Summer capital of India under the British rule. Presently, it is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh, with a population of around 1.6 lacs. Shimla has seen many important historical events such as the famous Shimla Pact between India and Pakistan which was signed here. The place is also famous for its natural beauty, architectural buildings, wooden crafts and apples.
Day 10 : SHIMLA SIGHTSEEING

Today we proceed for a sightseeing tour of Shimla, spilling over the steep slopes of a 12 km ridge, in the lower Himalayas. Shimla was the summer capital of erstwhile British India. Now the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh, it evokes a sense of nostalgia with its pretty gabled cottages, half-timbered buildings and old churches. The Mall is agog with elegant shops and bustling cosmopolitan crowds. In the center of the city is the famous scandal point. The Ridge is a place where all tourist flock and spend time. While in Shimla, one can tour Viceregal Lodge – the imposing six-storey edifice, which is today the institute for advanced studies, Jakhu hill – the highest point of Shimla with a famous temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. St. Michael’s Cathedral on the Ridge, is regarded as the second oldest church in north India and is known for its fine stained glass windows. Overnight Hotel in Shimla.
Day 11 : SHIMLA - KUFRI

Day at leisure to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Himalayas.

Optional: You can take an excursion to Naldehra Highest Golf Course, Mashobra Countryside with woods, Kufri – place for skiing and Chail – to see highest Cricket Ground and Chail Palace.
- Hotspots : Kufri
- Themes : Skiing
Day 12 : SHIMLA - CHANDIGARH - CHANDIGARH - DELHI

Today morning drive down to Chandigarh. Chandigarh is India`s planned and modern city, designed by renowned French architect Edouard ‘Le Corbusier’ Jeanneret, who fashioned Chandigarh as a city of ‘Sun, Space and Verdure’. We will do an orientation tour of the city. Though it does not have any old monuments, one can see famous Rock Garden and explore the planned city. Later we will transfer you to Chandigarh railway station to board your train to Delhi,Upon arrival in Delhi our representative would meet and transfer you to the hotel.
Day 13 : DELHI DEPARTURE

Today we will ensure a punctual transfer to the International airport to board your flight for onward travel.

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Inclusions

Hotel
Sightseeing
All transfers and sightseeings by exclusive air conditioned private Toyota car.
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide in Agra for sightseeing.
Lunch at one of the finest local AC restaurant.
Battery Bus Ride at Taj Mahal from parking up to monument and back.
All Taxes and Parkings.
Unlimited mineral water.
Our personal care and attention.

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Exclusions

Entrances fees of all monuments mentioned in program.
Any Alcohol, Wine, Beer with Lunch.
Camera fees at monuments.
Tipping for guide & driver.
Anything not mention in included features list.

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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