BEST OF HIMACHAL WITH GOLDEN TEMPLE

CITY	NIGHTS	LUXURY	DELUXE	STANDARD	MEAL PLAN
SHIMLA	2	EAST BOURNE RESORT & SPA	WOODVILLE PALACE	SUKHSAGAR REGENCY	BREAKFAST & DINNER
MANALI	3	CITRUS MANALI RESORTS	MANALI HEIGHTS	VICTORY RESORT	BREAKFAST & DINNER
DHARMSHALA	1	WH GRACE	WH GRACE	VILLA PARADISO	BREAKFAST & DINNER
DALHOUSIE	2	GRAND VIEW	GRAND VIEW	GRAND VIEW	BREAKFAST & DINNER
AMRITSAR	1	HOLIDAY INN	BW MERRION	ABODE UNA EXPRESS	BREAKFAST

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

9 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned below hotels or equivalent
Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle (Air conditioner in vehicles will not work in hilly areas)
Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax

PACAKAGE EXCLUSIONS:

Air tickets and airport taxes
Guide service as per the itinerary
Entrance fee at Monuments as per the itinerary
Special activities as per the itinerary
Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments

NOTE:

Monuments closed on Shimla & Kangra State Museums /vice regal lodge & Roerich Art Gallery/ Naggar remain closed on Mondays & all Govt. Holidays.
Zoo in Kufri also remains closed on Mondays.
Dharamshala - Tibetan Institutes remain closed on Sunday & Second Saturday of Month, 2 Oct, 15 Aug, All Tibetan Holidays. Tibetan School Office is closed on all Saturdays.
Medium vehicle will be provided for 1-3 travelers and Innova will be provided for 4-5 travelers.
Hotel Check in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs.
If applicable, there will be mandatory supplement on Christmas and New Year.
Additional supplement will be charged for stay between 10 November to 02 December and 15 December to 15 January.
These peak season supplements dates can be changed without any prior intimation.

Refund details in case of cancellation :

The guest requires to submit the cancellation request in writing. The cancellation charges (irrespective of reason for cancellation whatsoever) applicable are indicated in following table:

Prior to 45 days or more: 90% of tour cost
Between 44 and 31 days of departure : 80% of tour cost
Between 30 and 21 days of departure : 60% of tour cost
Between 20 and 14 days of departure : 50% of tour cost
4 days prior to date of departure: 10%
In case of no show : No refund

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Best of Himachal with Golden Temple

(09 Nights / 10 Days 2N Shimla – 3N Manali – 1N Dharamshala – 2N Dalhousie – 1N Amritsar)

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:

Excursion to Kufri, Mall road and scandal point in Shimla

Solang Valley, Hadimba Temple, Mall road and much more... in Manali

Excursion to Khajjiar and Dalhousie sightseeing

In Amritsar, visit Harminder Sahib –The Golden Temple and Wagah (India-Pakistan border)

Sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle

Start and End in Delhi

ITINERARY:

Day 01 Arrival in Delhi | Drive to Shimla (340 kms / approx. 7 hours)

Meet our representative upon arrival in Delhi and proceed to Shimla - abounds in natural bounty and looks picture perfect. The small hill station amidst the lofty snow-clad Himalayan ranges, surrounded by lakes and lush green pastures look as though an artist has painted them. The unique thing about Shimla is that it still retains its colonial charm. Check-in at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Shimla.

Day 02 Trip to Kufri

Drive to Kufri after breakfast. This is a popular picnic spot located 16km from Shimla. You may hike on foot to the Mahasu Peak or pay for a mule ride up the hill. Mahasu is the tallest peak in Kufri that gives tourists an amazing view of distant snow-capped peaks. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. In the evening, take a walk on Shimla’s famous boulevard, Mall Road. See fine specimens of colonial architecture, snack at the various eateries in the market or shop for souvenirs. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 Drive from Shimla – Manali (250 kms / approx. 6 hours)

After breakfast, drive towards Manali – Offers super views of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges, and with mountain adventures beckoning from all directions, Manali is a year-round magnet for tourists. Apart from temples, Manali is popular among adventure tourists coming for trekking, paragliding, rafting and skiing. Check-in at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Manali.

Day 04 Sightseeing in Manali

In morning after breakfast, go on an adventurous drive to Solang valley – a major attraction, without which the trip remains incomplete. All above mentioned adventure activities can be availed here at Solang Valley. Apart from activities, there are splendid views to enjoy in and around the Solang Valley. Later, today visit popular Hadimba Temple, Naggar Castle and Art gallery. In the evening, go for a walk along Mall Road. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05 Day at leisure in Manali

After breakfast, enjoy full day at leisure in Manali. Alternatively, you may explore the destination offering numerous adventure sports and other places of interest. Dinner and overnight stay in Manali.

Day 06 Drive from Manali – Dharamshala (215 kms / approx. 6 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Dharamshala. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07 Drive from Dharamshala – Dalhousie (115 kms / approx. 3.5 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Dalhousie. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Later, visit Bhulwani Mata Mandir at Bara Pathar and hike up the Bakrota Hills to see an impressive view of snow-clad peaks. Also, see St. John’s Church. It was the first to be built after the town of Dalhousie was founded. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08 Trip to Khajjiar

After breakfast, drive to Khajjiar to spend the day in what is called India’s ‘mini-Switzerland’. Khajjiar is among the 160 places in the world that was officially given the title because of its resemblance to the lovely landscapes in Switzerland. The lush green meadows are a photographer’s delight. Khajjiar Lake is situated at the centre of the plains. Return to Dalhousie for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09 Drive from Dalhousie – Amritsar (200 kms / approx. 4.5 hours)

After early breakfast, drive to Amritsar - colloquially known as Ambarsar, is a spiritually significant city for the followers of Sikhism. The city derives its name from the sacred pool, which was founded in 1574 by Guru Ram Das - the 4th Sikh guru. This holy pond circumscribes Harmandir Sahib, which is popularly known as the Golden Temple amongst devotees. After check-in at the hotel, proceed to India-Pakistan border at Wagah. Watch the ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony where soldiers of both countries bring down their respective national flags in their unique styles. After returning, visit the iconic Golden Temple. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 10 Departure from Amritsar (465 kms / approx. 7.5 hours)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Delhi airport for return journey back home.