Heritage Trail In Himalayas
|
|
|
Day 1- Arrive Delhi 
Arrive Delhi and meet the SITA representative at the arrival
hall and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon proceed on
a tour New Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time
imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate,
a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred
during the Afghan war; the Laxminarayan Temple, built by
the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families;
Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty;
and the lotus-shaped Baha’i Temple.
|
|
Day 2- To Shimla 
Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visit the majestic
Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj Ghat
and Shanti Vana.. In time transfer to railway station in
the evening to board train to Kalka. Overnight on board.
|
|
Day 3- Arrive Shimla
|
|
Arrive early morning in Kalka and connect a toy-train to
Shimla. Experience one of the most exotic journeys passing
through 103 tunnels, pine forests and hills. Arrive Shimla
and transfer to hotel.
|
|
Day 4- In Shimla
|
|
Morning sightseeing tour of Shimla including The Mall -
Shimla’s principal promenade and best for a leisurely walk.
Jakhoo Hill is the highest point in Shimla and offers a
panoramic view of the city. Glen forest is one of the most
fascinating picnic spots in Shimla. Summer Hill has pleasant
shady walks in quite surroundings. Chadwick Falls are situated
amidst thick forest and gives a breathtaking view. Prospect
Hill is a popular picnic spot that gives some beautiful
views of the mountains.
|
|
Day 5- To Nalagarh
|
|
Morning drive to Nalagarh. Arrive Nalagarh and check –
in at hotel. Nalagarh was built in 1421 during the reign
of Raja Bikram Chand. It was ruled by the Chandela Rajputs
who originated from Chanderi in the Bundelkhand region of
Central India. The Fort is located on a hillock at the foothills
of the mighty Himalayas, surrounded by endless acres of
greenery.
|
|
Day 6- To Pragpur
|
|
Morning dive to Pragpur. Arrive Pragpur and check – in
at hotel. Later visit the surroundings. Pragpur, known as
‘country of pollen’ is unbelievably picturesque having held
onto the essence of an earlier era with unchanged shops,
cobbled streets, an ornamental village tank, mud plastered
and slate roofed houses.
|
|
Day 7- To Taragarh
|
|
Morning drive to Taragarh. Arrive Taragarh and check –
in at hotel. In the afternoon visit temples of Nanbadeshwar,
Gauri Shankar and Murli Manohar. Flat roofed, these temples
are ‘Thakurdwaras’ dedicated to the Lord Vishnu incarnation-
Lord Shiva and Lord Kirishna. Also visit the tea gardens
and factory. The tea factory of the co-operative society
offers an insight into the processing of Kangra tea.
|
|
Day 8- To Dharamshala
|
|
Morning drive to Dharamshala. Arrive Dharamshala and check
– in at hotel. Set against the backdrop of the dramatic
Dhauladhar mountains, Dharamsala is perched on the high
slopes in the upper reaches of Kangra Valley. It is a charming
town with elegant bungalows nestling in thick conifer forests
|
|
Day 9- In Dharamshala
|
|
Morning sightseeing tour of Dharamshala including various
monasteries and Mcleodganj often called Little Lhasa and
the residence of the Dalai Lama, which has been here for
over three decades. The monastery has larger-than-life images
of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avalokteshwara. Also visit
ST. JOHN’S, the charming dressed stone church in the wilderness.
|
|
Day 10- To Amritsar 
Morning drive to Amritsar. Arrive Amritsar and check – in
at hotel. The city is famous for its Golden Temple.
|
|
Day 11- To Delhi 
Morning city tour of Amritsar visiting the famous Golden
Temple, a glittering gold and marble temple which is one
of the holiest Sikh shrines. Durgiana Mandir is a temple
with a golden dome and silver doors; Jalianwala Bagh has
a memorial built in memory of unarmed victims massacred
b the British. Intime transfer to Railway Station to board
train for Delhi. Arrive Delhi. (No hotel envisaged in Delhi)
|
|
Day 12- Leave Delhi 
You will be assisted by a SITA representative to board flight
for onward destination. End of our services……………
|
| |
Hotel Options
|
|
|
| |
| |
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/triple
sharing basis, as per the list above.
- Breakfast on all days.
- All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and
Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
- All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions,
drives by non air-conditioned transport.
- Services of an English speaking local guide.
- Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance,
parking etc.
- Train fare as per the itinerary.
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless
mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.
- Any airfare or airport tax
- Tips, gratuities.
- Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any
other expenses of personal nature.
|
Click To Print This Itinerary
|
Click
Here to book this tour 
|
| |
