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DAY 01 : Delhi
You will be met on arrival and transferred to your
chosen hotel in Delhi. The country's energetic capital,
offers a panorama of fascinating but very conflicting
images, from the forts, tombs and ruins in Old Delhi
to high-rise buildings and stately homes on wide,
tree-lined avenues in New Delhi. Overnight in Delhi. |
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02 : Train Delhi - Amritsar (1630/2215 hrs)
A busy day of Delhi sightseeing that includes the
Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
and Raj Ghat (the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi)
The Hindu temple of Birla Mandir, India Gate, Rashtrapati
Bhawan (the President's House), Qutab Minar and
The Bahai Temple in New Delhi.
Later transfer to Delhi Railway Station for the
4.30pm train to Amritsar - Home to the Harmandir
Sahib, known as the Golden Temple and considered
the most important Sikh pilgrimage site. You will
be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for
a 2 night stay. |
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03 : Amritsar
Your sightseeing begins early with a visit to The
Golden Temple - founded by the fourth Guru of Sikhs,
Guru Ramdas and completed by his successor Guru
Arjan Dev. It is here that people from all over
the world come to pay their reverence to The Guru
Granth Sahib and take a dip in the Amrit Saras Kund
(Pool of Immortality) for spiritual purification.
Also in Amritsar is the Jallian Wala Bagh - notorious
for the massacre that took place here under British
rule. In 1919 General Dyer personally led the troops
to this walled ground and ordered his men open fire
on a group of peaceful protestors. At the east end
of the garden there is a large memorial built in
memory of those who died here.
Later this afternoon, visit the Wagha Border - the
international border between India and Pakistan
where the pomp and pageantry of the Beating Retreat
& Change of Guard ceremonies make for a most
charming spectacle. Overnight in Amritsar. |
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04 : Amritsar - Dharamshala (200 kms/05 hrs)
Morning drive to Dharamshala - home of the Tibetan
leader The Dalai Lama and set against the backdrop
of the dramatic Dhauladhar Mountains. Dharamshala
is a busy bazaar town and has established itself
as a base camp for those who wish to explore the
nearby mountains. On arrival you will be delivered
to Chonor House for your 2 night stay in Dharamshala.
The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore
the surroundings on your own. Day 05 - In Dharamshala
Day at leisure to explore Dharamshala. |
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05 : Drive Dharamshala - Manali (265 kms/06 hrs)
This morning depart for Manali, with its spectacular
views of snowcapped peaks and wooded slopes, Manali's
major asset is its proximity to the snowline. It
is a popular honeymoon destination and trailhead
for numerous treks as well as great countryside
for those with a passion for adventure sports. On
arrival, check in at your chosen Manali hotel.
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06 : Manali
Depending on the weather and your mood you might
like to head out ski-ing, hang gliding, river rafting,
take a short hike, visit the Mountaineering Institute
and the apple orchards or just relax in scenic surrounds.
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07 : Drive Manali - Shimla (260 kms/08 hrs)
Drive to Shimla, the British called Shimla the "Queen
of Hill Stations" and it is surrounded by pine,
deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. In spite of
its modernization, it still retains a colonial flavour,
and is one of Indian's most popular and biggest
hill stations. Check in at your chosen hotel and
head out to explore at your own pace. |
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DAY 08: Shimla
A day to stroll the mall, rummage in the bazaars,
visit smaller local towns and enjoy the mountain
scenery. Overnight in Shimla.
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09 : Drive Shimla - Delhi (340 kms/08 hrs)
Drive to Delhi or alternatively, choose to take
the picturesque Toy Train from Shimla to Kalka,
a journey of 100 kilometers that takes just over
four hours, and passes through quaint little towns
and villages and over a hundred tunnels. Arriving
in Delhi you will be transferred to your hotel for
an overnight stay.
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DAY 10: Depart Delhi
You will be transferred to the International airport
in time to board flight home. |
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