Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi-Shimla-Manali-Dharamshala-Dalhousie-Amritsar-Delhi
( 12 Nights / 13 Days )
Day
01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, Meet, assist at the airport &
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day
02 / Delhi
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for sightseeing
tour of Old & New Delhi :
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of
Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat
- the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was
cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in
India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent
fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing
tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the
Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along
the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing
India Gate, Parliament House, the President's
Residence and would end with a drive through
the Diplomatic Enclave. Night stay in Delhi.
Day
03 / Delhi - Agra - Jaipur
Early morning pick up from hotel & transfer
to railway station to board the superfast air-conditioned
train to Agra. Breakfast in the train. Arrive
Agra in approx. 02 hours & visit the magnificent
Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the
world surely the most extravagant expression
of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for
over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah
Jahan's beloved wife Also visit the Agra fort
- the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort
of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna
and the construction was started by Emperor
Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public
audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone
with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at the
back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At
the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience)
where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend
an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his
gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors
and rulers of friendly kingdoms & enjoy
a lavish buffet lunch in a 5* hotel in Agra.
Later drive to Jaipur-the fabled “pink
city” of the desert named after Jai Singh,
the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only
city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions
of the universe through the nine rectangular
sectors subdividing it. The palaces and forts
of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to
the royal processions and splendours are now
living monuments enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri
-a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost
town" which was the estranged capital of
mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted
when its water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur
in late evening & transfer to hotel. Night
stay in Jaipur
Day
04 / Jaipur - Delhi - Shimla
After breakfast checkout from hotel & visit
the majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot
be easily described. Ride up on Elephants to
the former capital of the royals set against
the backdrop of the wooded hills. Later visit
the City Palace, Palace of Winds also known
as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now
little more than a façade, is encrusted
with delicate screen sand carved balconies from
which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters,
could sneak views of the outside world. Past,
present and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory,
where time has been accurately measured since
the 17th century.Late afternoon drive back to
Delhi (apx 5 Hrs) arrive Delhi and transfer
to railway station to board the train to Kalka
( there is no direct train for Shimla from Delhi
kalka is the nearest railways station for Shimla
) .Overnight in the train.
Day
05 / Shimla
Early morning, arrive Kalka. Pickup from railway
station and drive to Shimla (3 hrs), perched
at 7000 feet above sea level, The heady combinations
of Chill mountain air, orchards and colonial
charms still make Shimla a dream get away. Arrive
and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free
to explore various scenic sights or visit mall
road. (you can also take a toy train for Kalka
Shimla and view the various scenic sights and
natural beauty ) (Optional) . Later tour of
Shimla - Kalbadevi Temple, Jakhu Temple, Hanuman
Temple or stop for a while at the beautiful
stained – glass - windows of Christ Church,
which was built in the 1850 ‘s. Also visit
Fagu, Indira Gandhi Holiday Home and enjoy horse
riding (optional) in the apple orchids. Rest
of the day is free to explore various scenic
sights or visit mall road and shopping. Night
stay in Shimla.
Day
06 / Shimla - Kullu - Manali
After breakfast checkout from hotel and procced
for excursion to Kufri a 30 Minutes drive from
Shimla, an exotica of nature as a place surrounded
by dense forest and snow caped mountains amidst
virgin peaks and natures flora and fauna where
one can completely relax and tune oneself for
natural beauty, evening free to enjoy the scenic
beauty of Kufri. Later drive to Manali (7Hrs),
valley of Gods, is a combination of natural
splendor and rich cultural heritage there are
many scenic spots as you pass by Kullu valley,
Beas river, Dashehra maidan etc On arrival,
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Manali.
Day
07 / Manali
Morning after breakfast proceed for full day
tour of Rohtang Pass – The majesty of
the mountains and the glaciers can be seen at
their best, you have next two hours to enjoy
this snowy heaven. Take a sledge ride down the
slopes, try your luck climbing the little snow
hills. On you’re descents to Manali, halt
at the Rahalla falls and Solang Valley. The
Magnificent views and natural beauty are a never-ending
source of delight. Also halt at Marhi, Ralha
falls, Nehru Kund. Night stay in Manali.
Day
08 / Manali - Dharamshala
Morning proceed for a half day tour of Manali
visiting Hadimba Devi Temple – built in
the tranquil and serene woods Vashist Bath,
Tibetan Monastery, and Roerich art Gallery.
In the afternoon half day tour of Naggar Castle
and local Bazar. Later drive to Dharamshala
(6 hrs). On arrival transfer to hotel. Night
stay in Dharamshala.
Day
09 / Dharamshala – Dalhousie
Morning after breakfast local tour of Dharamshala
visiting the Official residence of Dalai Lama
the exiled Tibetan Leader, McLeodganj, Palampur
etc.Later drive to Dalhousie (4 hrs), situated
at 2039 mts in the outer slopes of the Dhaula
Dhar range with its natural beauty and natural
surroundings. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay in Dalhousie
Day
10 / Dalhousie
Morning drive to Khajjiar, one of the most scenic
saucer shaped Plateau and is surrounded by dense
pine and deodar forests, its beauty has further
been enhanced by a small lake in the center
with a floating island and 9-hole golf course
here are the other interesting places to cover.
Return to Dalhousie for night stay.
Day
11 / Dalhousie – Amritsar
Morning after breakfast drive to Amritsar .Arrive
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. Wagha is the only land border open
between Pakistan and India. Night stay in Amritsar
Day
12 / Amritsar - Delhi ( By train )
Morning visit Golden Temple -is the most sacred
temple for Sikhs. It is a symbol of the magnificence
and strength of the Sikh people all over the
world. In the evolution of the Darbar Sahib,
is entwined the history and ideology of Sikhism.
In its architecture are included, symbols associated
with other places of worship. This is an example
of the spirit of tolerance and acceptance that
the Sikh philosophy propounds.Also visit Jallianwala
Bagh- Martyrs’ Memmorial 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 and the city of Amritsar. Afternoon
transfer to railway station to board the train
back to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to
hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day
13 / Departure
Transfer to airport to board the onward flight.
