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This is a private trip, you can start on any date. You can even request to customize this itinerary.
Duration: 09 Nights/ 10 Days
Price: Starting USD 650 per person
Destination : Delhi, Amritsar, Dalhousie, Chamba, Khajjiar, Dalhousie, Palampur, Delhi
Region: North India
Validity: Till March, 2012
Start your journey with Amritsar, a home to Sikhism’s holiest shrine the Golden Temple. The gold-plated gurdwara glitters in the middle of its holy pool like a huge bullion bar, followed by Dalhousie, a hill station spreads over five low-level hills at the western edge of the Dhauladhar range, just east of the Ravi River, Set against the backdrop of the dramatic Dhauladhar mountains, Dharamsala is perched on the high slopes in the upper reaches of Kangra Valley, Many people come McLeod Ganj, to study Tibetan Buddhism, culture, crafts, etc. as well. The most important Buddhist site in the town is Tsuglagkhang, the Dalai Lama’s temple. The town is also known for Tibetan handicrafts, thangkas, Tibetan carpets, garments and other souvenirs
Day 01 : : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi, as per your flight schedule pick up from New Delhi airport and transfer to hotel, day at you rest, Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02 : : Delhi To Amritsar (By Train)
Early morning transfer from New Delhi to Amritsar by train, arrive Amritsar, pick up and transfer to hotel, after some rest, visit Indo-Pak Wagah Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony- Wagah, an army outpost on Indo-Pak border. Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags. As the sun goes down, nationalistic fervor rises and lights are switched on marking the end of the day amidst thunderous applause, Overnight stay at Hotel.
Train Details: Delhi To Amritsar [ 2031 - AMRITSAR SHTBDI]
[Delhi Departure: 07:20AM] [Amritsar Arrival: 13:25PM]
Day 03 : : Amritsar To Dalhousie
After breakfast, day city tour to visit Golden Temple-the most important sikh shrine which is also called Mecca for the Sikhs is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs.
Then visit Jallianwala Bagh- where, on April 13, 1919, British and Gurkha soldiers opened fire on an unarmed forbidden gathering, killing hundreds of civilians. After lunch visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Summer Palace Museum- The summer place of Maharaja Ranjit Singh which is situated in the heart of Ram Bagh, Amritsar, Afternoon transfer from Amritsar to Dalhousie, arrive and check in hotel, take rest, evening free to enjoy and walk along the mall road, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 : : Dalhousie (Including Chamba)
After breakfast, day tour to visit Punj Pulla, Subhash Chowk,Gandhi Chowk, later visit Chamba, evening return and take rest, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05 : : Dalhousie (Including Kala Top & Khajjiar)
After Breakfast, day tour to visit Kala Top, Later visit Khajjiar, enjoy horse riding and other activities at Khajjiar, evening return and take rest, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 : : Dalhousie To Dharamshla
After Breakfast, transfer from Dalhousie to Dharamshala, arrive and check in hotel, after some rest, evening free to walk around the mall road where Tibetan refugees display and sell their crafts, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07 : : Dharamshla
After breakfast, full day tour to visit McLeodganj (Originally home of the semi-nomadic Gaddi tribe, McLeodganj is today the residence of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. This mid 19th century place was developed as a British Garrison. The place was developed as an important administrative point for the whole Kangra valley. Today the place has developed as headquarters of the exiled Tibetan Government. The impressive monastery has larger than life size images of Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloketeshwara),
War Memorial (Set amidst the pine groves is a war memorial, built on the entry point of the to Dharamsala to commemorate the post independence war heroes of Himachal Pradesh. A web of narrow paths and landscaped lawns lead towards this monument),
St. John's Church (One of the most poignant memories of the British Raj is the church of St. John, situated in the wilderness, under the shade of Doedar branches, a memorial has been made over the body of the British Viceroy, Lord Elgin who died at Dharamsala in 1863), evening free, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08 : : Dharamsala (Palampur)
After breakfast, full day city tour to visit Bhagsu Nag Temple, Norbulingka Institute which is perhaps one of its best in the world. The institute has its own temple, Museum, Meditation Hall, One thousand, one hundred and seventy-three images of the Buddha decorate the forty-four foot high temple hall, Palampur, The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 09 : : Dharamsala To Delhi
After breakfast, as per your train schedule transfer from Dharamshala to Amritsar station to take your train to Delhi, arrive Delhi, pick up and transfer to hotel, Overnight stay at Hotel.
Train Details: Chandigarh To Delhi [ 2012 – KALKA SHATABDI]
[Chandigarh Departure: 18:30PM] [Delhi Arrival: 21:55PM]
Day 10 : : New Delhi Departure
After breakfast, as per your flight schedule transfer to New Delhi airport to take your flight for your onward journey.
All pricing is based on twin/double -sharing for two-guest traveling together (as this is a private trip, you can start on any date)
* Pricing may vary during Christmas and other Holidays/ Festivals in India.
Our Hotels for Budget tours come at 3 pricing levels- Basic, Standard and Comfort.
It is essential you read and review as much to make a decision on the choice of hotels.
Our Basic trips comes with carefully chosen private rooms with independent baths. The accommodation included could be a mix of 2 star and budget homestays, that provide an authentic experience. Care is taken by our experts to pick the best in the category and price range. These hotels are for the guests who are looking for basic no-frills attached clean accommodations.
The guests who choose this option are very budget conscious and are more concerned with sightseeing and doing as much as possible outside. There is no guide included in the price for such trips. However getting a guide is an option one can request for an additional cost. A comfortable sedan is used that can easily seat upto 3 passengers.
Our Standard trips are most popular with those looking an upgrade on Basic accommodations. All our Standard trip hotels come with standard amenities like clean rooms, attached baths with added amenities that may or may not include a pool, a restaurant, strategic location, etc. The Standard hotels are what we call an equivalent of 3 star hotels or boutique hotels. While care is taken to choose the best hotels in its category, there might be a difference in quality/ amenities provided at a hotel just on the basis of the place they are located. Rest assured all hotels are above par hotels and individually selected by our experts.
The guests who choose this option are budget conscious but at the same time are willing to pay more for their hotels to get a greater value out of their hotels. Guides are not included in our Standard trips, however getting a guide is an option one can request for an additional cost. A comfortable sedan is used that can easily seat upto 3 passengers.
Comfort Trips are designed keeping in mind the guest who wants to have a hotel with all amenities and comfort.The guests who undertake such trips want to enjoy their hotels as well as sightseeing. Comfort is important and they are willing to pay a premium than encounter a surprise in not having what they expected. The guests who opt for Comfort trips are the ones who do not necessarily want to spend on a 5 star but yet want to enjoy more and less the same amenities as premium hotels.
The hotels we choose are well known brands ( international or local), premium boutique hotels or even a luxury homestay, depending on the choice of the guest. The hotels are selected to provide the best experience and mix of luxury and comfort at a price which is much less than our Luxury trips.
Other than the choice of hotels, our Comfort trips just like other Budget trips come with comfortable sedan and no guides.
Package Cost Includes:
1) Accommodation in A/c Room on twin sharing basis in the above mentioned hotels.
2) Daily breakfast in all the hotels.
3) All meals during your stay at Houseboat in Alleppey.
4) All pick up, drop, transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary by A/c Indigo car, including all toll tax, parking and driver charges.
Package Cost Does Not Include:
1) Monument Entrance Fee, Camera Fee, Guide.
2) Items of personal Nature like Porterage, Tips, Laundry, Mineral Water.
3) All other items and services not mentioned above.
