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Himachal Nature  

Golden Triangle and Mountain Tour

Delhi-Agra- Ranthambhor - Jaipur-Delhi-Chandigarh- Kasauli-Shimla-
Manali-Dharamshala- Dalhousie- Amritsar-Delhi

24 Nights 25 Days

   

01 Day: Arrival Delhi

On arrival at Delhi our representative then transfer to the hotel where we hold the room on ready occupancy basis. Rest of the day is free for relax, overnight stay in Delhi.

02 Day: Delhi

After breakfast take sightseeing tour of historic city visiting Old Delhi visiting the majestic Red Fort, a marvel in red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal fame, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk, the city tour continues covering New Delhi, visiting Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families; Humayun’s Tomb, lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple , Qutub Minar , built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; in the evening you can visit to see speculative Light and Sound Show at Red Fort. Return to the hotel for overnight at the hotel.

03 Day: Delhi - Agra (200 Kms - 4 hours)

After breakfast depart for Agra en route visit the Sikandra to see the Tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Then proceed to Agra, on arrival transfer to hotel. After lunch you visit to witness incomparable Taj Mahal with its’ speculative view. Taj Mahal, the architectural modern day wonder of the world; this monument is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world. The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort which lies across the river Jamuna, followed by visit to Pearl Mosque and the Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. In the evening you may visit to the souvenirs market of Agra, one should visit Oswal Emporium where they have built a Mini Taj Mahal inside their showroom and it took 10 years for the artists to complete the mini replica of the Taj. The show room conducts free sound & light show showing the eras of Taj Mahal. Overnight in Agra.

Note: Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday.

04 Day: Agra - Ranthambhor (280 Kms - 5 hours)

After breakfast drive to Ranthambhor en route visit the Old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty - Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined with originality. Each important edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwane Khas; Punch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. Later continue to proceed Ranthambhor. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening free for leisure and relax at the jungle resort. Overnight at Ranthambhor.

05 Day: Ranthambhor

Today morning take Jungle Safari by open Canter accompanied by an expert naturalist to explore The Ranthambhor wildlife Sanctuary, one of the best places in India to see a tiger in its natural habitat. In the dry season tigers can be seen near the watering holes and are clearly visible in the dry forest. Return to the hotel for a lunch. Later visit Ranthambhor Fort over looking the National Park and Jogi Mahal. Also visit the famous Temple of Ganesha in the Fort. Rest of the evening free for leisure activities at the jungle resort. Overnight at Ranthambhor.

06 Day: Ranthambhor - Jaipur (180 Kms - 3 ½ hours)

After breakfast checkout and drive to Jaipur. On arrival in Jaipur transfer to hotel. Later in the evening visit to Birla Temple, a speculator marble temple glitters in the night, later at the time of dinner visit to Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic 5 star resort serving Rajasthani & Continental cuisine with live music, astrology, games, folk dances and music, puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to the hotel for overnight.

07 Day: Jaipur

Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen, all monuments are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of Jaipur. Later late afternoon is kept free to visit the famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts. Jaipur is an ideal place for buying souvenirs. One can also visit Nahargarh Fort to see it illuminated over the floodlights. Return to the hotel for overnight.

08 Day: Jaipur - Delhi (280 kms - 5 hours)

After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Delhi, en route you can visit Nimrana Fort, which is one of the magnificent forts of Rajasthan, converted into a heritage hotel, where you can have your lunch also. Later continue to drive to Delhi On arrival transfer to the hotel. Day free to rest and relax. Overnight stay in the hotel.

09 Day: Delhi - Chandigarh (250 kms 5 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Chandigarh. On arrival transfer to hotel, evening free for relax. Overnight at the hotel.

10 Day: Chandigarh - Kasauli (77 kms 1 ½ hour)

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Chandigarh visiting Rock Garden, constructed almost entirely out of city garbage; Rose Garden 30 landscaped acres containing a variety of 1600 roses; Museum & Art Gallery housing a good collection of sculptures and paintings, visit Sukhna Lake and later excursion (30 kms) to visit Pinjore Garden (Mughal Garden). Later drive to Kasauli, on arrival check in to the hotel. In the evening enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at the hotel in Kasauli.

11 Day: Kasauli

Morning after breakfast take a sightseeing of Kasauli visiting the Monkey Point: The highest point in Kasauli called Monkey point is just 4-km from the Kasauli bus stand, Sanawar: Just 6-km from Kasauli, Sanawar houses one of the best schools in the country. The Lawrence school is almost one hundred-years-old and a major attraction of the town, The Christ Church still unspoiled and very much as the British left it fifty years ago; Kasauli has a fine old church. The Christ Church is a typically Anglican structure of the period and its foundation stone laid in 1844. Return to the hotel for overnight.

12 Day: Kasauli - Shimla (77 kms 1 ½ hour)

After breakfast checkout and drive to Shimla en route visit Dharampur: Just 15-km from Kasauli. Amidst the healthy air of the fragrant pines, Dharampur has one of the best hospitals in India for the cure of tuberculosis, Sabathu: A little cantonment town has a Gurkha fort built in the early years of the 19th century, situated at an altitude of 1,437m. This cantonment town quartered the British soldiers at the time of British Empire. A diversion road from Dharampur 15-km away leads to the Sabathu town. Later proceed to Shimla. On arrival transfer to the hotel in Shimla for overnight.

13 Day: Shimla

After breakfast depart for the winter sports capital - Kufri 16 kms, where you can photograph yourself in Pahari or Himachal outfit, available on hire. You can also enjoy horse riding or Yak riding. (On own your own) Afternoon proceed to Naldhera, which is famous for its Golf Course & scenic beauty. On a clear day you can also view the Kailash Ranges. Later visit the famous Mall Road that still has some building built in the British Style. Evening will be at your leisure. Overnight stay at Shimla.

14 Day: Shimla - Manali (260 kms 8 hrs)

After breakfast checkout and drive to Manali. On the way you can glance scenic spots like Pandoh Dam, Mandi, Beas River, and Dashehra Maidan. Optionally en route you can visit to Shawl factories to purchase warm cloth material. Arrive in the evening and transfer to the hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

15 Day: Manali

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Manali town, visiting Hadimba Temple, dedicated to goddess, Manu Temple of Manu Rishi (Holy man) who was the creator of human race on the earth, Club house, a picnic spot, . Tibetan monasteries, 3 colourful monasteries, on the bank of beas river you can buy Tibetan handicraft over here, Vashist Kund, it is a small village located on the left bank of river Beas renowned for its hot springs and temples. Nearby is the pyramidal stone temple dedicated to Vashist Muni. There is another Temple of Lord Ram here, if time permits you can visit to Mountaineering institute. In the evening visit at the famous mall road to enjoy the atmosphere of the hill station. Overnight at the hotel.

16 Day: Manali ( Rohtang Pass Exursion 55 kms one way )

Today morning after breakfast take an excursion to ROHTANG PASS (3979 m): Rohtang pass on highway to Keylong/Leh. It offers a panorama and spectacular mountain view. Rohtang, it is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh valley just as Zojila pass is a gatway to Ladakh. En route Stop over to enjoy breathtaking beauty of Kothi, Rahalla Falls to enjoy the sight of fashinating water falls, and Marrhi. Continue to drive to Rohtang, There are a beautiful sight of glaciers, peaks and Chandra river flows down in the Lahaul valley. Slightly to the left are the twin peaks of the Geypan. Enjoy skiing and trekking and snow caped moutians. Later drive back to Manali. Evening free for leisure and relax. Overnight at the hotel.

17 Day: Manali ( Manikaran excursion 85 kms one way)

After breakfast take an excursion tour to Manikaran famous for its hot springs. Thousands of people take a holy dip in hot waters here. The water is so hot that dal, rice & vegetables etc. can be cooked in it. It is also a well known pilgrimage place for both Hindus & Sikhs. Ramchandra and Shivaji temples besides a Gurudwara are there. According to an old legend, Manikaran is connected with Lord Shiva and his divine consort, Parvati, who lost her ear rings here, which gave birth to hot waters on the bank of Parvati river. Hearing this religious myth from the priests will be more rewarding and interesting. After visit drive back to Manali.

18 Day: Manali - Dharamshala (260 kms 7 hrs)

After breakfast checkout and drive to Dharamshala, en route bow darshan at Baijnath, enroute enjoy the most beautiful & picturesque part of the Himachal Pradesh which takes you through some exhilarating scenery.on arrival check in to the hotel . Evening free to relax. Overnight at the hotel.

19 Day: Dharamshala

After breakfast we leave to visit the McLeod Ganj - This is best known as the headquarters of the Tibetan Government in Exile and is the home of the His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. Dalai, Tsuglagkhang or Central Chapel, is the exiled government's equivalent of the Jokhang Temple in Lahaska and as such in the most important Buddhist monument in McLeod Ganj. Kalachakra Temple, Kangra Art Museum, Jwalamukhi Temple (The goddess of light). The temple is topped by a golden dome and spire. Return to the hotel for an overnight.

20 Day: Dharamshala - Dalhousie (127 kms 3 hrs via Lahru)

After breakfast drive to Dalhousie, arrival in the afternoon and transfer to the hotel. Half day free at leisure to enjoy the beauty of valleys in between Gandhi Chowk & Subhash Chowk. Overnight at the hotel

21 Day: Dalhousie-Kahjjiar - Chamba (Excursion)

After breakfast we leave for round tour of Dalhousie- Kahjjiar & Chamba. In Kahjjiar visit Lake - over 1 km wide; pine trees ring it with a pond in the middle & Kahjjiar Temple. The 12th century Temple. In Chamba we visit Laxmi Narayan Temple Complex. Three of the temples are dedicated to Vishnu, and three to Shiva. Chamunda Devi Temple. A terrace before this hilltop temple gives an excellent view of Chamba with its slate roof houses, the River Ravi and the surroundings countryside. After sightseeing we come back to Dalhousie, overnight at the hotel.

22 Day: Dalhousie - Amritsar (191 kms 4 hrs)

Morning after breakfast checkout and drive to Amritsar, the capital city of Punjab (pool of nectar). On arrival transferred to the hotel. Day free to rest and individual activities in Amritsar. Overnight stay in the hotel.

23 Day: Amritsar

Morning after breakfast take a sightseeing tour of the city visiting Golden Temple to pay your reverence to Guru Granth Sahib, followed by visit Jalianwalla Baugh- Martyrs’ Memorial 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. 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. Wagah is the only land border open between Pakistan and India. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

24Day: Amritsar - Delhi (By Air)

Early morning check out the hotel and transfer to the airport to board morning flight for Delhi, assissance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnght at delhi.

25 Day: Delhi - Back Home (By Air)

After breakfast the day is free for indivudal activities and shopping. Later checkout and transfer to the international airport to board the schedule flight back to home country. On departure the tour concludes with happy memories

 
   
 
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Important Note:

1. Customized Tour:
Above tour programme can be customized, as per the preference by the guest in terms of arrival dates, departure dates and destinations, no. of days etc., it will be your individual tour not sharing with other person or a group tour.

2. Our Services:
We provide individual customized tour packages with 2, 3, 4, 5, 5 star deluxe hotels as well as standard and luxury heritage hotels and palaces with air - conditioned car accompanied by English speaking driver through out the tour (right from your pick up from the airport till you departure to home town) for all transfers, sightseeing, intercity travel, city tour with services of English/multilingual guide, domestic air/train ticketing, special interest tour with all kind of travel related services.

3. Tour Cost:
Tour cost depends on 3 major factors: A) How many people are traveling together? B) Travel period, as the hotels are having different rates during low and high season. C) Preference of hotel category or budget per person per day.

4. Group Tours:
The above tour programme can be executed for group tours, if the guest or any travel agency forms a group in their own country. Conducting and forming a group tour in India with different nationals is not feasible.
 
 

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