Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Arrival at the Delhi international airport, our representatives will meet you and escort to the hotel. (Rooms will be pre-ordered, the night before your arrival for convenience).
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: In Delhi
After breakfast, send you on a sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi.
A city of great character, of contrasts and convolutions - this is Delhi, the capital city of India. A city with antiquity dating back over 2,000 years, it is also a modern metropolis with fast cars and neon lit shopping malls. So varied are the shades of Delhi's different faces, it is difficult to grasp it in a short span of time.
The Old City is the site where the Mughals and the Turkis rulers constructed several architectural marvels like the Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque) and Delhi Fort (Red Fort), Qutab Minar and Humayun's Tomb (Two World Heritage Sites) also drive past monuments like the India Gate, Jantar Mantar, The Lotus Temple,
Laxminarayan Temple and Raj Ghat .
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Amritsar (by train, at 5:15 am)
07.15 am: Departure from New Delhi railway station, transfer to the train to Amritsar.
12.30 pm: Arriving in Amritsar and check in at the hotel.
Name of the city of Amritsar (Amritsar) is translated as a pond filled with nectar. This is one of the most important centres of pilgrimage, a sacred place for people who practice Sikhism. Here is the Golden Temple, where people come to pay homage to Guru Granth Sahib, one of the most revered Gurus of Sikhism.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Amritsar - Dharamshala (5 hours by car)
After breakfast drive to Dharamsala.
This place is situated on a large green area in the Hills Dauladhar (Dauladhar hill). Dharamshala - this is the place you want to visit if you are traveling in North India. In the days when India was a British colony, it was one of the most favourite places of the British. The presence of Tibetans has brought a unique flavour to the culture of the place Dharamshala.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: In Dharamshala
After breakfast we go to a Buddhist monastery, temple Bhagsu Nath and inspect the local Tibetan market (Bhagsu Nath).
Evening at Leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Dharamshala - Manali (6 hours by car)
After breakfast, drive to Manali.
Place Manali is situated towards the main road leading to Leh (Leh). Landscape here is fascinating spirit. You will see a well-defined snow-capped mountain peaks, unspoiled waters of the river Beas, which flows through the city. This is a perfect place to relax for fans to travel - Lahaul , Spiti, Kinnaur, Leh and Zanskar - regions in the Kashmir Valley.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: In Manali
Go for a half-day excursion to Naggar and visit the Roerich Art gallery. In second half go for sightseeing of the city of Manali, visit the Hadimba Temple and explore the local market.
In the evening you are given free time to see the market.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Manali - Shimla (approximately 7 hours by car)
After breakfast drive to Shimla- Queen of the hills.
Shimla was the summer residence of the British in India. Today - it is the capital of Himachal Pradesh, well-developed areas with a variety of possibilities - that makes it a popular holiday destination in the mountains.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: In Shimla
After breakfast - tour of the Kurfi place, a famous winter sports - and visit Masobra and Chail .
In the evening walk around Mall Road of Shimla.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Shimla - Rishikesh 280 kms (Approx 5.30 hrs by car)
After breakfast drive to Rishikesh, a place where to find solitude and peace of yoga.
Rishikesh is considered the "gate" of the Himalayas. It is located at around 1360 meters above sea level. The city and its vicinity are surrounded by picturesque nature, peace and quiet - this is what you feel, having got here. Below the town is filled with lots of sounds, the pilgrims come to the banks of the river Ganges, to pay tribute to the Gods.
Later in the evening go to Haridwar and attend the traditional prayer, which is dedicated to the river Ganges.
Overnight at the hotel at Rishikesh.
Day 11: In Rishikesh
After breakfast go on a city tour of Rishikesh, visit the various temples and ashrams.
Vasishtha Gufa- just 1 hour drive from Rishikesh, is an amazing cave, where famous saint Vasishtha meditated. The cave itself is so quiet and calm, that to this day serves as a place for the pacification and meditation.
Overnight at Haridwar.
Day 12: Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi
After breakfast, go for site seeing at Haridwar , which is often called the Gate of God.
Haridwar - one of the important and famous places of pilgrimage for Hindus. Here, on the northern plains of India, the Ganges River flows through Haridwar. Pilgrims believe that Haridwar was highlighted by the presence of three gods: Brahma, Vishnu and Manesh. Haridwar attracts not only believers, but also those who are interested in art, science and culture.
After a tour of Haridwar, transfer to the railway station to board the train to Delhi (Shatabdi Express)
Depart from Haridwar: 18:10
Arrival in Delhi: 22:45
Day 13: Delhi
Transfer to Airport for your onward destination. |
