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.