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Himachal Delight with Dharamshala
Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Places to see : Chandigarh – Shimla – Manali – Palampur - Dharamshala - Chandigarh
Starting From : INR 21,823
Itinerary
Arrive at Chandigarh airport station on arrival proceed by surface to Shimla (also spelt as 'Simla') derives its name from goddess 'Shayamla Devi', which is another manifestation of Goddess Kali. The capital of Himachal Pradesh came into light when the British discovered it in 1819. Till then, it was a part of the Nepalese kingdom. In 1864 Shimla was declared as the summer capital of India. After Independence, Shimla became the capital of Punjab and was later named the capital of Himachal Pradesh, upon arrival check-in to the Hotel. Evening visit to The Mall.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Morning after breakfast visit to Kufri is a tiny hill station located 19-kms from Shimla on the National Highway No.22. It has a Himalayan Nature park and close by is the Indira Tourist Park with HPTDC's Cafe Lalit. Indira Park provides some great views of the nearby places. Here one can enjoy a Pony or a Yak Ride. The region around Shimla including Kufri was once a part of the Kingdom of Nepal. This region remained obscure from the rest of the world until the British 'discovered' it in 1819. The British made Shimla their summer capital in 1864 and it remained so until 1939. As Shimla gained importance, Kufri also began to be recognized as an important place to visit near Shimla and later visit to Jhakhu Temple Shimla's highest peak offers a panoramic view of the town. An ancient "Lord Hanuman" temple. Way from Ridge near Church (on foot) One can also hire pony or taxi to visit the temple.
Evening visit to The Mall Road, The Ridge This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks - the neo-Gothic structure of Christ Church and the neo-Tudor library building are here and Lakkar Bazaar, Popular for its wood crafts and souvenirs, this is just off the Ridge.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Morning after breakfast proceed by surface to Manali via Bilaspur, Sunder Nagar, Mandi, Kullu. Evening arrive Manali, upon arrival check-in to Hotel.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
After breakfast proceed to visit Atal Tunnel [also known as Rohtang Tunnel] is a Highway Tunnel built under Rohtang Pass in Eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas on Leh-Manali Highway in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is longest highway tunnel in the world and is named after former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This tunnel reduced the distance between Manali and Leh by 46 Kms. Total Length: 9.02 Kms. Height from Sea Level: 3,048 Mtrs and continue visit to Sissu Water Fall is located on Leh–Manali Highway in Lahaul and Spiti District of Himachal Pradesh. The main source of Water Fall is the suspended glaciers on the Himalayan Range. This Water Fall is also known by "Heart Shape Water Fall".
Later continue proceed to visit Solang Valley popularly known as Snow Point, is 13 km northwest of Manali and famous for its 300-meter ski lift. It comes alive during the winter months for ski lovers and during the summer months it is a heaven for Paragliding, trekking and camping. It is a picturesque spot and offers splendid views of glaciers and the snow-capped mountains. Jagatsukh, the former capital of Manali, is also an important spot.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
After breakfast visit to Tibetan Monastery - This is new and colorful. A pleasant place to visit. Hadimba Temple this ancient Hadimba temple is a very sacred place for the locals. It is said that Bhim met the demon Hadimba here and married her. The Pandavas were here during their exile, Manu Temple - This historical Hindu temple in a serene setting back dropped by mountains is accessible by foot.
Evening visit to Tibetan Market and Mall, The Tibetan Market is an interesting cluster of shops. Nice to browse around for knick knacks, handicrafts and imported goods. Located on the Mall. The Mall also has other shops selling local handicrafts and clothes. It also has some good restaurants. Buses, taxis and autos are easily available from the Mall. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
After breakfast proceed by surface to Dharamshala, is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. The Thekchen Chöling Temple Complex is a spiritual center for Tibetan Buddhism, while the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives houses thousands of precious manuscripts. Enroute visit to Palampur is a hill station in India’s northern state of Himachal Pradesh. It’s known for its tea gardens like the Palampur Cooperative Tea Factory, which also processes the leaves. A waterfall drops into a stream at Bundla Chasm. Saurabh Van Vihar nature park has picnic spots, birdlife and views of the snow-capped Dhauladhar range. A forested trail leads northeast to hilltop Birni Devi Temple, with mountain views, On arrival check-in to the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast visit to Cricket Stadium, War Memorial, Kangra Art Museum, Jain Mandir, Dall Lake, McLeodganj, Nechung Monastery, Tsuglagkhang, Dalai Lama Temple Complex, Bhagsunath Temple, Dal Lake & Bhagsu Water Fall. Evening Mall road in Dharamshala.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast proceeds to Chandigarh, upon arrival check-in to the Hotel. Afternoon visit to Sukhna Lake Another favorite recreation spot of the nature-loving people of Chandigarh is the Sukhna Lake in Sector 1. Created by building an artificial dam on a seasonal stream, Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake is spread over a large area Spread over 12 acres of wooded land near the Capitol Complex the Rock Garden of Chandigarh is the creation of a humble road inspector called Nek Chand. The urban waste material turned into creative patterns and textures, mute rocks turned into art objects attract tourists to Chandigarh.The Rose Garden is a place worth visiting in Chandigarh for being home to thousand varieties of roses. Other prominent and worth visiting parks of the Chandigarh city are the Garden of Tranquillity, Garden of Rare Plants, Garden of Annuals, the Bougainvillea Garden, Botanical Garden, and the Garden of Aromatic Plants.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast transfer to Airport to connect the flight to your onward journey…
Cost Includes :-
- Accommodation as per the itinerary.
- Daily breakfast & Dinner.
- AC Deluxe transportation by PRIVATE VEHICLE as per the itinerary.
- Excursion tour to Kufri in Shimla.
- All sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- All current applicable taxes.
Cost Excludes :-
- 5% GST.
- Expenses of personal nature i.e. tips, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks & telegrams etc.
- Any Airfares/train fares.
- Any meals/enroute meals unless specified.
- Any rides, safaris, boating charges, additional sightseeing tours other than those mentioned in the inclusions/itinerary.
- Permits, Entrance fees, Camera fees, Guide charges, unless specified in the inclusions.
- Tips to Driver, Guides, at restaurants nor does it includes any gratuity to your tour escort
- Monuments entrance fees.
- Any hike in fuel charges, tax structure (luxury tax, transport tax or service tax).
- Anything not given in Price Include head.
Note :-
- Hotel check-in – 1400 Hrs. / Check-out – 1200 Hrs.
- Hotels are subject to availability at the time of making the reservation.
- The above rates are valid for the given dates only.
- The above is only an offer and not confirmation of your bookings. We shall proceed with your booking once we have received the payment from you & if we are not able to get the original hotels, we shall provide equivalent/alternative hotels.
- Bookings shall not be confirmed without receipt of the advance (50%) payment.
- Long/Festival weekend bookings are with 100% advance payment and are Non-Refundable.
- Rates are based on fuel prices as of today and shall be revised in case of any increase in petroleum prices.
- All taxes, entrance fees, airfare, etc., if included are as on date. Any future hike will be charged extra.
- Hope the above is in order and clear to you. Please feel free to call us for further clarifications.