Highlights:
- Sightseeing at Dharamsala, (Day 3)
- Kangra Art Museum (Day 3)
- Kangra Valley (Day 4)
- City tour of Shimla, The Mall (Day 5-6)
- Lakshman Jhula (Day 7)
- Yoga Centres of Rishikesh (Day 7)
- Ganga (River Ganges) Aarti at Har ki Puri (Day 8)
- Meditation Centres in Haridwar (Day 8)
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Delhi. Arrival at Delhi. Our representative will meet and assist you. Transfer to hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi. Early morning city tour of Delhi including visits to the famous tourist attractions like Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Chandini Chowk, etc. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Dharmasala. Drive to Dharamsala, the land of Dalai Lama, a charming little town with elegant bungalows. Dharamsala enjoys the unique distinction of being the chosen home of the spiritual and temporal head of the Tibetan people. There are several places to visit and see around Dharamsala that make excellent weekend trip and excursion options. Head for the murky Dal Lake that is connected to Dharamkot by a path down wooded slopes.
Day 4: Dharamsala & Kangra Valley. The whole day is dedicated to the visits of Dharamsala & Kangra Valley. View the exotic natural beauty blooming everywhere in the valley. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Departure for Shimla. Drive to Shimla. Upon arrival check into the well furnished Woodwell hotel a heritage property. Shimla, the 'summer capital' of the British India is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. It has well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of India's most popular hill station after Srinagar. Within the town are host of splendid colonial edifices, quaint cottages and charming walks with a variety of shopping, sport and entertainment complexes.
Day 6: Full Day tour of Shimla. Full day tour of the city of Shimla, which offers great opportunities for nature walks. Explore The Mall, Christ Church, Narkanda and Kufri. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Rishikesh. Drive to Rishikesh and stay at a hotel located in the lap of nature. Visit the famous Lakshman Jhula. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. Rishikesh is the supreme pilgrimage invites millions of pilgrims on the auspicious dates. Rishikesh, one of the most popular pilgrim centres and gateway to the Himalayan shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The yoga centres of Rishikesh have enhanced the significance of the place.
Day 8: Haridwar. Drive to Haridwar and watch Ganga Aarti being performed at the bank of Ganges- the holy river. Hardwar or Haridwar, is one of the holiest places for Hindus in India. It is significant that pilgrims often go from Haridwar to the two great Himalayan shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath, as Har means Shiva (the deity of Kedarnath), Hari means Vishnu (the deity of Badrinath), and Dwar means gate. Today, Hardwar is the home of many ashrams (hermitages and places for meditation) and dharamshalas (rest houses for pilgrims). Return to Rishikesh for the overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9: Back to Delhi. Drive back to Delhi. Transportation will be provided to the airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Above Cost Includes:
- 8 Nights twin sharing hotel with bed and breakfast
- Air Condition car with driver at disposal for the whole trip.
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