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.