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DAY 01 : Delhi
You will be met on arrival and transferred to
your chosen hotel in Delhi. Delhi offers a panorama
of fascinating and paradoxical imagery with history
vying with modernity in its random pattern of
forts, tombs and ruins in Old Delhi to high-rise
buildings and stately homes on wide, tree-lined
avenues in New Delhi.
An overnight stay in Delhi does away with most
cases of jet-lag and anticipation of the rest
of the holiday package does the rest of the job
of rejuvenating and recharging holiday spirits.
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02 : Train Delhi - Amritsar (1630/2215 hrs)
We busy up your day with unique, inimitable glimpses
of Delhi with sightseeing tours that include visits
to the famed Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk
in Old Delhi as well as Raj Ghat (the cremation
site of Mahatma Gandhi). Other highlights include
visits to the Hindu temple, Birla Mandir; India
Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President's House),
Qutab Minar and The Bahai Temple in New Delhi.
Evening transfer to Delhi Railway Station enables
guests to board the 4.30pm train to Amritsar -
home to the Hari mandir Sahib, (Golden Temple)
and transfer to your chosen hotel for a 2-night
stay.
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03 : Amritsar
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We begin early by arranging a trip to The Golden
Temple - founded by the fourth Guru of Sikhs,
Guru Ramdas and completed by his successor, Guru
Arjan Dev. People from all walks of life, but
especially Sikhs come here to pay obeisance to
The Guru Granth Sahib (the Holy Book of the Sikhs)
and take a dip in the Amrit Saras Kund (Pool of
Immortality) for spiritual purification.
Other places of interest in Amritsar include
the Jallian Wala Bagh - notorious for the massacre
that took place here under British rule, and visited
by many for its east-end garden housing a large
memorial built in memory of those who died here
and a visit to the Wagha Border - the international
border between India and Pakistan where the pomp
and pageantry of the Beating Retreat & Change
of Guard ceremonies makes for a spectacular show.
Overnight stay arranged for guests 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 affords guests wishing to
explore India a chance to take in the immense natural
beauty of forestland in this hilly region, against
the backdrop of the dramatic Dhauladhar Mountains.
Dharamshala, a bustling bazaar town, has established
itself as a base camp for those with a yen for
mountain life and adventure or even as a spiritual
retreat. On arrival you will be escorted to Chonor
House for your 2-night stay in Dharamshala whereafter
you are free to spend the rest of the day at your
leisure as you please.
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05 : Drive Dharamshala - Manali (265 kms/06 hrs)
TThis morning, guests depart for Manali, known for
a spectacular view of snowcapped peaks and Cedar-dotted
slopes.
Manali's major asset is its proximity to the
snowline and thus doubles up as a popular honeymoon
destination and trailhead for numerous treks for
the adventurer on the look-out for a great Indian
mountain vacation.On arrival, check in at your
chosen Manali hotel.
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06 : Manali
Depending on the weather and your mood, choices
for spending the day include activities such as
skiing, hang-gliding, river-rafting, hiking, visiting
the Mountaineering Institute and the apple orchards
or just strolling through the scenic surroundings
that Manali affords all visitors at every turn.
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07 : Drive Manali - Shimla (260 kms/08 hrs)
Drive to Shimla, aptly christened the "Queen
of Hill Stations" by the British rulers of
pre-independent India, many of whom made their summer
homes here due to the verdant natural beauty of
pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests that
afford Shimla its abundant green backdrop and fresh
mountain breeze. Despite modernization and an apartment
system creeping into its slow, mountain life soul,
Shimla still retains much of its erstwhile colonial
flavour and is one of Indian's most popular and
biggest hill stations.
Our guests are free to check in at their chosen
hotel and head out to explore this hilly retreat
at their own pace.
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DAY 08: Shimla
A soft day and touring freedom allow all guests
to stroll the mall, rummage for bargains, curiosities
and possible antiques in the local bazaars, visit
smaller local towns and enjoy the mountain scenery
before retiring for the night for an overnight stay
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, passing through quaint little towns
and villages and over a hundred tunnels!
Arrive at Delhi to 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 the flight home. |
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