Day 1 Arrive at Delhi (By flight) – Sightseeing
Tour Highlights: Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Museum), Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar
On your arrival at New Delhi International Airport, our representative will traditionally welcome (Swagat) you and assist you in check-in to your pre booked hotel. Check-in and take rest after a long flight. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Delhi local sightseeing. Today highlights will be Redfort, Jama Masjid, Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar. You tour will start from the Old Delhi and will end at New Delhi. Delhi has two different faces the “old” and the “new” and each of her face will give you a complete different experience. New Delhi offers you Modern Architecture, Luxury Hotels, classy cafés, bars and business centers. On the other side, the face of Old Delhi offers you splendid history of Delhi which served as the capital of Islamic India. At the end of the tour return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your first day of Golden Temple with Himalayas Tour.
Evening is free for leisure.
Overnight at Delhi
Day 2 Delhi – Amritsar (Approx 460 Kms)
Tour Highlight: Day reserve for travelling & Leisure
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Amritsar. On the way to Amritsar, enjoy the beautiful landscape of countryside villages. Amritsar is a historical city of Punjab state in India and is famous for a Holy Sikh shrine Golden Temple, a spiritual and cultural center for the Sikh religion. On your arrival at Amritsar, check-in at your Hotel and relax. Day is free for leisure. You may choose to relax in the Hotel or may choose to explore the surrounding places. Here you have successfully completed your second day of Golden Temple with Himalayas Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Amritsar
Day 3 Amritsar Sightseeing
Tour Highlights: Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and Wagah Border
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Amritsar sightseeing. Today tour highlights will be Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and Wagah Border. Golden Temple is amongst the top pilgrimage places for Sikh religion, as the name says Golden Temple; the entire top of the Golden Temple is adorned with pure gold. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and proceed for further sightseeing. Jallianwala Bagh is a monument of national significance and was established in 1951 in the honor of non-violent protesters who died in the 1919 Amritsar massacre. Later visit to Wagah Border which is the only road crossing the borders of India and Pakistan. Every evening, the Flag down ceremony takes place at Wagah Border. It starts and ends with the high patriotic spirits from both sides of the border. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your third day of Golden Temple with Himalayas Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Amritsar
Day 4 Amritsar – Pragpur (Approx 190 Kms)
Tour Highlights: The Taal, The Judges Court, Jwala Ji Temple and Chintpurni Temple
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Pragpur. It is the only village In India which has been declared as a Heritage village because of its rural beauty and architecture. On your arrival at Pragpur, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for local sightseeing. Today tour highlights will be The Taal, Jai Singh Palace, Jwalamukhi Temple and Chintpurni Temple. The Taal is an artificial Pond which was constructed in 1868 and is one of the major attractions of Pragpur as the entire village is constructed around it. Judges court is another attraction of Pragpur. It is an old mansion which showcases the Indo-European style of architecture. In the afternoon, take a break and enjoy your Lunch at a nice valley restaurant and proceed for further sightseeing. Jwalamukhi is famous temple of the goddess Jwalamukhi with flaming mouth and considered to be extremely sacred place for the Hindus. Chintpurni Temple is another major pilgrimage centers and sacred place fro for Hindus. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Chintpurni. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your fourth day of Golden Temple with Himalayas Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Pragpur
Day 5 Pragpur – Dharamshala (Approx 70 Kms)
Tour Highlights: Tibetan Diaspora, Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries, Tsuglagkhang Complex, Dalai Lama temple, Namgyal Monastery and Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Dharamshala. Dharamshala is the capital of the Kangra District in Himachal Pradesh and is located at the base of the Dhauladhar Range of the Himalayas. Dharamshala is the centre for Tibetan exile world in India. The Suburbs of Dharamshala includes McLeodGanj, Bhagsunath, Naddi and ForsythGanj etc. On your arrival at Dharamshala, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide for the local sightseeing of Dharamshala. Today tour highlights will be Tibetan Diaspora, Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries, Tsuglagkhang Complex, Dalai Lama temple, Namgyal Monastery, Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts. In the afternoon, enjoy your lunch in a nice valley Restaurant or Pub. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your fifth day of Golden Temple with Himalayas Tour.
Evening is free for leisure.
Overnight at Dharamshala
Day 6 Dharamshala Sightseeing
Tour Highlights: Bhagsunag Temple, Bhagsunag Falls, Dalai Lama Temple and St John Church in the Wilderness
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for local sightseeing of Dharamshala. Today tour highlights will be Bhagsunag Temple, Bhagsunath Falls, Dalai Lama Temple, St John Church, Norbulingka Institute, Gyuto Monastery and Chamunda Temple. Bhagsunag Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Bhagsunag, the snake god, and to Lord Shiva. A fresh water spring flows through the temple in which pilgrims take a holy dip. Behind the Bhagsunag Temple, there is a beautiful waterfall which has been named after God Bhagsunag. The trek to Bhagsunag Waterfall is surrounded by beautiful mountains and picturesque nature. Later we will visit the temple of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama Temple. The Temple is surrounded by peaceful ambience and it is one of the major attractions of Dharamshala. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch in a nice Tibetian restaurant, although Dharamshala has many restaurants which offer international cuisines. After Lunch proceed for further sightseeing. St. John Church also known as St. John in the Wilderness is really a beautiful place to be visited in Dharamshala. It is surrounded by beautiful Pine Forest. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your sixth day of Golden Temple with Himalayas Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Dharamshala
Day 7 Dharamshala – Manali (Approx 215 Kms)
Tour Highlights: Kullu Valley
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Manali. En-route we will visit Kullu which is the largest valley in the Kullu district. Kullu is situated on banks of the holy river Beas. Enjoy your Lunch in a nice Valley Restaurant and proceed further to Manali. On your arrival at Manali, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your seventh day of Golden Temple with Himalayas Tour.
Evening is free for leisure.
Overnight at Manali
Day 8 Manali Sightseeing
Tour Highlights: Manu Temple, Hadimba Temple, Tibetan monasteries, Vashisht Village and Nehru Kund
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Manali sightseeing. Today tour highlights will be Manu Temple, Hadimba Temple, Tibetan monasteries, Vashisht Village and Nehru Kund. Manu Temple is dedicated to Indian sage Manu who is believed to be the creator of the universe as per Hindu mythology. Numerous visitors across the globe come to visit the temple. Hadimba Temple is amongst the top tourist attractions in Manali. It is a four storey wooden temple situated in the middle of the forest. In the afternoon, enjoy your lunch at a nice restaurant on Mall Road and proceed for further sightseeing. Tibetan Monasteries is one of the major tourist points in Manali and is famous for Tibetan handicrafts and other artwork. Vashisht village is famous for its sandstone temples and natural springs. The natural Sulphar spring at Vashisht village have medicinal properties and cures the skin diseases. Nehru Kund is a natural spring in Manali which is located 5 Kms on Manali – Leh highway (the highest motor-able road in the world). The spring has been named after late Pt. Jawaharlal Lal Nehru (first Prime Minister of India) as he used to drink water from this spring during his Manali visits. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your eighth day of Golden Temple with Himalayas Tour.
Evening is free for leisure.
Overnight at Manali
Day 9 Manali - Solang Valley - Manali (Excursion Tour)
Tour Highlights: Solang Valley and Mall Road
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken on an excursion tour to Solang Valley which is located at a distance of around 15 Kms from Manali. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes on your way to Solang Valley. Lot of adventure activities is available in Solang Valley which includes paragliding, Snow biking, Horse Riding, and Zorbing etc. Solang Valley offers perfect view of glaciers and snow capped mountains. During winters, the valley becomes a skiing paradise. Later return Manali and explore the Mall Road which offers great food, great bargains and a plethora of goodies for shopaholics, you just need to desire more. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your ninth day of Golden Temple with Himalayas Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Manali
Day 10 Manali – Shimla via Kullu (Approx 250 Kms)
Tour Highlight: Day reserve for travelling & Leisure
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Shimla. On the way to Shimla, enjoy the beautiful picturesque landscapes and lush green valleys of Himalayas. Must take a break at an appropriate spot to capture amazing beauty of Himachal. During afternoon, enjoy your lunch at a nice valley restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. On your arrival at Shimla, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and relax. You may choose to explore the Mall Road and other surrounding places. Here you have successfully completed your tenth day of Golden Temple with Himalayas Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Shimla
Day 11 Shimla Sightseeing
Tour Highlights: Excursion Trip to Kufri, Jakhu Temple, Mall Road, Ridge and Christ Church
After breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken on an excursion trip to Kufri. It is a picturesque hill station and is located around 15 Kms from Shimla. Kufri is the highest point in the local surroundings. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice hill side restaurant and return to Shimla. Later visit to Jakhu Temple located on the top of the Jakhu Hill, the holy shrine is dedicated to Hindu God Lord Hanuman. Further visit to Ridge, the Mall and Christ Church. Ridge is considered to be the heart of Shimla with a large open space. A hub for all cultural activities and is situated along the Mall Road which is a shopping center of Shimla also has many restaurants, pubs, banks and tourist offices. Christ Church is located on the Ridge and considered to be the second oldest church in north India. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your eleventh day of Golden Temple with Himalayas Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Shimla
Day 12 Shimla – Chandigarh (By road 160 kms approx)
Tour Highlights: Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Open Hand Monument, Sector-17 of Chandigarh
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and further drive to Chandigarh. Chandigarh is a beautiful city located on the foothills of Shivalik Mountains. It was a dream city of Indias first Prime Minister Late Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. It is a well designed city and was planned by famous French urban planner and architect Le Corbusier. It is the only city in India which serves as a capital to two states Punjab and Haryana. On your arrival at Chandigarh, check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for sightseeing tour of Chandigarh. Todays tour highlights will be Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Open Hand Monument and Sector-17 of Chandigarh. Sukhna Lake is an artificial Rainfed lake situated on the foot hills of Shivalik where boating and other water sport activities are available. Rock Garden is one of the magnificent places in Chandigarh and is the best example of creativity, innovation and recycling from the industrial and urban waste. Rose Garden is a botanical Garden and offers spectacular view of around 1600 varieties of Roses and around 17000 species of other vegetation. Rose Garden is also adorned with several beautiful fountains. Open Hand Monument, an official emblem of Chandigarh city and was designed by famous French urban planner and architect Le Corbusier. In the evening we will visit Sector-17 of Chandigarh which is one of the most happening places and is considered to be the heart of Chandigarh. It is a popular destination for shopping and food offering major international brand showrooms with modish restaurants. At the end of the tour, return to the Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twelfth day of Golden Temple with Himalayas Tour.
Evening is free for leisure.
Overnight at Chandigarh
Day 13 Chandigarh – Delhi (Approx 250 Kms)
Tour Highlights: Day is reserved for Travelling
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Delhi. On your way to Delhi, enjoy the beautiful countryside villages and cities. During afternoon, enjoy your lunch at a nice country side restaurant. On your arrival at Delhi, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and relax. If time permits, you may choose to explore the surrounding places. Here you have successfully completed your thirteenth day of Golden Temple with Himalayas Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Delhi
Day 14 Delhi – Departure (By Flight)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfers to the Delhi Airport for your onward flight to your Country or to the next Destination.
Here you have successfully completed your Golden Temple with Himalayas Tour. We sincerely thank you for choosing Trip India for your travel arrangements and we appreciate your patronage and wish you for a safe journey.