Tours of India: 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.
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
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.
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