Trans Himalaya

Route : Delhi Amritsar Dharashala Manali Shimla Chandigarh Rishikesh Delhi

14 Days 13 night

Overview

TRANS HIMALAYA !!

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Itinerary

  • 1
    Day 1 : ARRIVE DELHI

    Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel Overnight stay at hotel

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    Day 2 : DELHI

    Breakfast at hotel Later city sightseeing of Old and New Delhi Visit the 7 th city of Delhi, Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi), built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (1639-48 AD) after he shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat on the banks of the river Yamuna, Mahatma Gandhi�s Memorial, where he was cremated following his assassination in January 1948. An eternal flame burns 24 hours. Later proceed for New Delhi. Visit the mausoleum of emperor Humayun - a forerunner of the Mughal style of architecture. Drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian soldiers), the president's residence - formerly the Viceroy's Palace, parliament House and the Secretariat buildings, - an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture. Overnight stay in the hotel.

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    Day 3 : DELHI - AMRITSAR by flight AI-461 / 0845-0945 hrs

    Early breakfast at hotel In time transfer to airport to board your flight AI-461 for Amritsar, meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel Evening visit Wagah Border to watch Border Retreat Ceremony; The pageant of the beating of the retreat and the change of guard within handshaking distance of the Indian and Pakistani forces here makes the most charming of the spectacles as a daily evening drill. Ascertain the timings before you leave to see this spectacle since these are changed seasonally. Wagah is the only land border open between Pakistan and India. Overnight at hotel

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    Day 4 : IN AMRITSAR

    Morning after breakfast take a sightseeing tour of the city visiting Golden Temple to pay your reverence to Guru Granth Sahib, followed by visit Jalianwalla Baugh- Martyrs� Memorial built in the shape of eternal flame of liberty is situated on the outskirts of Golden Temple. Here about 1500 and 2000 persons who were attending a peaceful meeting during the freedom movement fell under the bullets of the British General Dyer on 13 April 1919. Afternoon at leisure Overnight stay at hotel

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    Day 5 : AMRITSAR - DHARAMSHALA by surface 185 kms / 5 hrs

    Breakfast at hotel Later depart for Dharamshala, on arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure Overnight stay at hotel

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    Day 6 : DHARAMSHALA

    Breakfast at hotel After breakfast we leave to visit the McLeod Ganj - This is best known as the headquarters of the Tibetan Government in Exile and is the home of the His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. Dalai, Tsuglagkhang or Central Chapel, is the exiled government's equivalent of the Jokhang Temple in Lahaska and as such in the most important Buddhist monument in McLeod Ganj. Rest of the day at leisure Overnight at hotel

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    Day 7 : DHARAMSHALA - MANALI by surface 260 kms / 7-8 hrs

    Breakfast at hotel After breakfast checkout and drive to Manali, en-route bow darshan at Baijnath, enjoy the most beautiful & picturesque part of the Himachal Pradesh which takes you through some exhilarating scenery. On arrival check in to the hotel Overnight at hotel

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    Day 8 : MANALI

    Breakfast at hotel After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Manali town, visiting Hadimba Temple, dedicated to goddess, Manu Temple of Manu Rishi (Holy man) who was the creator of human race on the earth, Club house, a picnic spot, . Tibetan monasteries, 3 colourful monasteries, on the bank of beas river you can buy Tibetan handicraft over here. Afternoon at leisure Overnight stay at hotel

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    Day 9 : MANALI - SHIMLA by surface 260 kms / 7-8 hrs

    Breakfast at hotel After breakfast check out and drive to Shimla, on the way you can glance scenic spots like Pandoh Dam, Mandi, Beas River, and Dashehra Maidan. Optionally en route you can visit to Shawl factories to purchase warm cloth material. Arrive in the evening and transfer to the hotel. Evening free at leisure Overnight stay at hotel

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    Day 10 : SHIMLA

    Breakfast at hotel After breakfast depart for the winter sports capital - Kufri 16 kms, where you can photograph yourself in Pahari or Himachal outfit, available on hire. You can also enjoy horse riding or Yak riding. (On own your own) Afternoon proceed to Naldhera, which is famous for its Golf Course & scenic beauty. On a clear day you can also view the Kailash Ranges. Later visit the famous Mall Road that still has some building built in the British Style. Evening will be at your leisure. Overnight stay at hotel

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    Day 11 : SHIMLA - CHANDIGARH by surface 125 kms / 3 hrs

    Breakfast at hotel In time drive to Chandigarh, upon arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour includes drive past the Secretariat, High Court, State Library, Assembly Chambers, the University and visit to the Rose Garden, Botanical Garden and a beautiful lake. Overnight stay at hotel

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    Day 12 : CHANDIGARH - HARIDWAR- RISHIKESH by surface 210 kms / 4 hrs

    Breakfast at hotel In time drive to Rishikesh en route visiting Haridwar, upon arrival check in at hotel Overnight stay at hotel

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    Day 13 : RISHIKESH

    Breakfast at hotel Today morning after a leisure breakfast, take an excursion to Rishikesh, may visit the various temples and Ashrams: Bharat temple - temple has been named after Lord Ram�s second brother �Bharat�; however the presiding deity of this temple is Lord Vishnu, Shatrughan Temple - an ancient temple dedicated to Shatrughan, the youngest brother of Lord Rama, �Laxman Jhoola, Rishikund and Raghunath Temple - legendary tank where Lord Rama took bath is a popular bathing spot for pilgrims, Swarg Ashram Gita Bhawan Parmath Niketan, Jhoola Triveni Ghat, Shivanand Ashram Kailash Ashram academy of Meditation. Overnight stay at hotel

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    Day 14 : RISHIKESH - DELHI by surface 225 kms / 6 hrs

    Breakfast at hotel Afternoon check out from hotel and drive to Delhi International Airport to connect a flight for onward destination