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Temples and Hills

 

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
7 days and 6 nights
India (New Delhi, Amritsar, Dharamsala, Shimla)
India (New Delhi)

Description

Explore the historical monuments in Delhi, before heading to the spiritual capital of Sikh in Amritsar. The journey combined the experience of traveling in Satabdi train. Further drive to Dharamsala and explore the Buddhist capital in exile outside the Tibet in the beautiful surrounding of Dhauladhar hills. You will also visit one famous Saktipeeth Jwala Devi Temple before heading to British colonial town Shimla.
Explore the historical monuments in Delhi, before heading to the spiritual capital of Sikh in Amritsar. The journey combined the experience of traveling in Satabdi train. Further drive to Dharamsala and explore the Buddhist capital in exile outside the Tibet in the beautiful surrounding of Dhauladhar hills. You will also visit one famous Saktipeeth Jwala Devi Temple before heading to British colonial town Shimla.  

Category

 
3 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Later visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass through VVIP areas passing President House, Parliament & India Gate etc.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Delhi - Amritsar (Train No.12 29 SWARNA SHTBDI, 720/ 1345hr)
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to airlway station to board satabdi train to Amritsar.
On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel. Later visit Wagah border to attend Beating Retreat Ceremony, a 30-minute display of military camaraderie and showmanship.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 3:
Amritsar - Dharamsala (210kms)
City tour of Amritsar visit Golden Temple, Durgiana Temple, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Gobindgarh Fort & Rickshaw ride walking in old market. Later drive to Dharamsala check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 4:
Dharamsala
Visit McLeodganj home to most of the Tibetan exiles. Tsuglagkhang Temple, Bhagsunath Temple, Bhagsunath waterfall, Dal Lake, Church of St. John in the Wilderness and local market.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 5:
Dharamsala - Shimla (250kms)
Drive to shimla. Enroute visit Jwala Devi Temple one of the 51 Shakti-Pitha temples in India dedicated to the Goddess Of Light. An eternally burning and shining blue flame emanates from the rock sanctum. Continue drive to Shimla, check into the hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 6:
Shimla
City tour of Shimla. Visit The Ridge is a wide open street located on the side of Shimla Mall Road. The Mall an ideal spot for shopping, besides a number of good eating joints. The Christ Church second oldest church in north India a neo-gothic architecture. Jakhoo Temple an ancient site dedicated to monkey god Hanuman. State museum an abode to excellent paintings, handicrafts, textiles and stone carvings.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 7:
Shimla - Delhi (350kms)
Drive to Delhi and drop off to your hotel or airport.
Meal plan: Breakfast

Price includes

 Assistance on arrival at airport.
 6 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
 Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
 Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
 English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
 Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
 AC Train ticket Delhi - Amritsar.
 Bottled drinking water in car.
 Government taxes.

Price does not include

 Any flight tickets.
 Camera charges at monuments.
 Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
 Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
 Gratuities & optional activities.
 Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsNew Delhi   New Delhi - New Delhi Airport
2 4 StarsAmritsar
3 4 StarsDharamsala
4 4 StarsDharamsala
5 4 StarsShimla
6 4 StarsShimla
7   New Delhi - Delhi Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
New DelhiMadhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel or similarThe Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket or similarLe Meridien/ The Claridges or similar
AmritsarSurya Beacon/ Hotel City Park or similarRamada Amritsar/ The Fern Residency or similarHyatt Hotel/ Holiday Inn Amritsar Ranjit Avenue or similar
DharamsalaSurya Beacon/ Hotel City Park or similarFortune Park Moksha/ The Divine Hima or similarRadisson Blu Resort/ Hyatt Regency Resort or similar
ShimlaToshali Royal View/ British Resort or similarClarks Hotel/ Radisson Jass Hotel or similarThe Oberoi Cecil/ Radission Blu or similar