KANGRA VALLEY MAGIC TOUR

Duration: 06 Nights / 07 days
Places: Delhi - Shimla – Palampur – Dalhousie – Khajjiar – Dharamshala – Chandigarh – Delhi

Day 01: Delhi – Shimla (350 kms )
Morning pick up from Delhi centre and drive to Palampur Arrive and check in at Hotel. Day at leisure to pamper yourself at the small town famous for its scenic beauty.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02: Shimla – Palampur (235 Kms)
Morning after breakfast drive to Palampur is a fascinating spot in the Kangra Valley, surrounded on all sides by tea gardens and pine forests. The place enjoys a healthy climate and the pine scented air is said to have curative properties. The scenery presents a sublime and beautiful contrast- the plain presents a picture of rural loveliness and repose.
On arrival check-in at hotel.

Over night stay at hotel.

Day 03 Palampur - Dalhousie (180 kms)
Morning leave Palampur and drive into the charming and sylvan environs of Dalhousie. On arrival check-in at hotel.
Afterwards try to catch the sunset across the mountain ranges.
Overnight at Dalhousie.

Day 04: Dalhousie - Khajjiar – Dalhousie
Morning after breakfast full day visit to Khajjiar - A small picturesque saucer-shaped plateau surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests, is one of the 160 places throughout the world to have been designated “Mini Switzerland”. Yes, this is Khajjiar, a tiny tourist resort in Chamba about 24 kms from Dalhousie; at an altitude of 6,500 ft. above sea level. The moment one enters the picturesque Khajjiar, one is welcomed by a yellow Swiss sign for ‘hiking path’ which reads “Mini Switzerland”.
Afternoon drive back to DALHOUSIE, check in at hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Dalhousie - Dharamshala (145 Ksm)
Morning after breakfast drive to Dharamsala, popularly known as the ‘Queen of the Hills’, is divided into lower and upper towns with a difference of 457m(1500ft.) between them.
The mountains enfold 3 sides of the town and the valley stretches to the south. There is a beautiful resort of Dharamsala, which stands on the spur of the Dharamsala range.
Dharamsala is known for its scenic beauty, calmness and serenity. It has high pine trees, tea gardens and timber yielding trees.
Dharamsala is now the seat of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. After the Chinese conquest of his country, Dharamsala is evocative of the imperial days in places like Mcleod Ganj and Forsythe Ganj.
On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon Imbibe the magic of the ‘White Ranges’ and of history and nature as much as you can while visiting the Tibetan Monastery, St. John’s church in the wilderness, Trichund Peak, Odichi huts, Dal lake, Naddi. Shop in the bazaar for Tibetan handicrafts in the evening.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day06 : Dharamshala - Chandigarh( 252 kms)
Monring after breakfast drive to Chandigarh enroute visting Pinjore Gardens. On arrival check in at Hotel. Afternoon visit - Sukna lake – The life line of Chandigarh, Rock Garden - Nek Chand's fantacy world, Rose Garden.
Over night overnight stay.

Day 07: Chandigarh - Delhi (230 kms)
Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi. On arrival drop at Delhi centre.

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Duration: 06 Nights / 07 days
Places: Delhi - Shimla – Manali – Chandigarh – Delhi

Day - 01 ARRIVE DELHI
DELHI / SHIMLA BY SURFACE (350 KMS)
On arrival at Delhi airport / Railway station meet, assistance and drive to Shimla.
On arrival check-in at hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day – 02 IN SHIMLA
After breakfast proceed to visit Kufri & CHAIL
KUFRI is a small hill station. It is famous for its beautiful and cool refreshing atmosphere that pervades it. In summers, travelers can enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding verdant valleys and snow-capped peaks.
Chail was the summer capital of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. Chail is a wonderful place, the beauty of which captivates all. It will leave you SPELLBOUND and just 45 kms away from Shimla. The major attractions of Chail include the beautiful orchards and snow-capped Shivalik peaks, Chail Wildlife Sanctuary, Sidh Baba Ka Mandir, Maharaja's Palace & Cricket Ground.

Over night stay at hotel.

Day – 03 SHIMLA / MANALI BY SURFACE (250 KMS)
After breakfast drive to Manali. On arrival check-in at hotel.
Afternoon city tour visiting -
Hadimba Temple: Temple in the Pagoda style, built in 1550 AD. Dedicated to the Demon-Goddess, Hadimba, who was married to the Mahabharata hero Bhim.
Vashist Temple: A fair-sized village on left Bank of River Beas. Renowned for hot water sulphur spring and temple of Vashist Rishi and Lord Rama.
tour of Naggar (old capital of Kullu)
Jagatsukh Temple: Ancient Shiva temple in the Shikhara style. Other temples include Gayatri Devi and Sharvali, said to be associated with the Pandavas of the Mahabharata.
Naggar Castle: The old stone-and-timber castle still in excellent condition. Grand views, especially from the Castle's balcony.
Roerich Art Gallery: Art gallery and museum houses a collection of the Russian artist Nicholas Roerich.
Over night stay at hotel.

Day – 04 IN MANALI
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast proceed for Full day tour of the snow point Rohtang Pass (3978 meters high)
Nehru Kund: 6 kilometers from Manali. Was a favorite spot with late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
Solang Valley: Beautiful picnic spot. Rolling, verdant meadows surrounded by forest. Skiing slopes with a small ropeway (seasonal). Much filmed in Bollywood movies.
Kothi: 15 kilometers from Manali. Quiet, picturesque location, majestic view of the Himalayas and lots of fresh snow collection to play with.
Later drive back to hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day – 05 IN MANALI
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast day is free for personal activites.
Over night stay at hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day – 06 MANALI / CHANDIGARH BY SURFACE (300 KMS)
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Chandigarh - It is endowed with magnificent backdrop of the Shivaliks, sparkling gardens and a planned township, is one of the most beautiful and glamorous cities of India. With its lush green surroundings, blooming gardens, shady trees, wide roads, excellent communications and the most charming people, the city surely stands up to its name as the City Beautiful.
On arrival check-in at hotel.
Afternoon visit –
The Rock Garden: Sprawling over 12 acres of wooded land, the Rock Garden was actually sculpted out of urban debris by a humble road inspector called Nek Chand. Multicoloured fragments of china and waste ceramics, coal and other disposables have been turned into creative patterns and textures.
Sukhna Lake: This is an artificial lake created by building an artificial dam on a seasonal stream. It is a favourite halting place for various migratory birds flying from central Asia to India and vice-versa.

Over night stay at hotel.

Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi. On arrival drop at Delhi centre.

Day –07 CHANDIGARH / DELHI BY SURFACE (250 KMS)
LEAVE DELHI

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Duration: 06 Nights / 07 days
Places: Delhi - Shimla – Manali – Delhi

Day - 01 ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Delhi - India’s capital & major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its fold the ancient and the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. It is not surprising then that what constitutes Delhi today is a conglomerate of seven cities. Down the ages region in & around modern Delhi saw Lalkot built in the mid-11th century, Siri established by Allauddin Khilji, Tughlakabad, & Ferozabad built by Tughlaks followed by the city of the Lodis & then came Shahjahanabad, capital of the Mughals under Shah Jahan.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day – 02 DELHI / SHIMLA BY SURFACE (350 KMS)
After breakfast drive to Shimla. On arrival check-in at hotel.
Evening visit – Mall road.

Over night stay at hotel.

Day – 03 IN SHIMLA
After breakfast proceed to visit Kufri & CHAIL
KUFRI is a small hill station. It is famous for its beautiful and cool refreshing atmosphere that pervades it. In summers, travelers can enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding verdant valleys and snow-capped peaks.
Chail was the summer capital of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. Chail is a wonderful place, the beauty of which captivates all. It will leave you SPELLBOUND and just 45 kms away from Shimla. The major attractions of Chail include the beautiful orchards and snow-capped Shivalik peaks, Chail Wildlife Sanctuary, Sidh Baba Ka Mandir, Maharaja's Palace & Cricket Ground.

Day – 04 SHIMLA / MANALI BY SURFACE (250 KMS)
After breakfast drive to Manali. On arrival check-in at hotel.
Afternoon city tour visiting -
Hadimba Temple: Temple in the Pagoda style, built in 1550 AD. Dedicated to the Demon-Goddess, Hadimba, who was married to the Mahabharata hero Bhim.
Vashist Temple: A fair-sized village on left Bank of River Beas. Renowned for hot water sulphur spring and temple of Vashist Rishi and Lord Rama.
tour of Naggar (old capital of Kullu)
Jagatsukh Temple: Ancient Shiva temple in the Shikhara style. Other temples include Gayatri Devi and Sharvali, said to be associated with the Pandavas of the Mahabharata.
Naggar Castle: The old stone-and-timber castle still in excellent condition. Grand views, especially from the Castle's balcony.
Roerich Art Gallery: Art gallery and museum houses a collection of the Russian artist Nicholas Roerich.
Over night stay at hotel.

Day – 05 IN MANALI
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast proceed for Full day tour of the snow point Rohtang Pass (3978 meters high)
Nehru Kund: 6 kilometers from Manali. Was a favorite spot with late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
Solang Valley: Beautiful picnic spot. Rolling, verdant meadows surrounded by forest. Skiing slopes with a small ropeway (seasonal). Much filmed in Bollywood movies.
Kothi: 15 kilometers from Manali. Quiet, picturesque location, majestic view of the Himalayas and lots of fresh snow collection to play with.
Later drive back to hotel.

Day – 06 MANALI / DELHI BY SURFACE (500 KMS)
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Delhi. On arrival check-in at hotel.

Over night stay at hotel.

Day – 07
LEAVE DELHI

Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast city tour visiting - the (Birla Mandir) Laxminarayan Temple, built by one of India’s foremost business families and dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver. Proceed to the war memorial, India Gate, built in memory of the 85,000 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during World war1. Opposite the India Gate, is the massive Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of the President of India. Continue on to Qutub Minar, the 75m high Victory Tower. See the Iron Pillar, which has never rusted in all these years. In fact legend has it that if one manages to put his arms around the pillar backwards one’s wishes would be granted and Raj Ghat It’s a simple black granite memorial to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi - Raj Ghat.

Later departure transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

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Duration: 03 Nights / 04 days
Places: Delhi - Shimla – Delhi

Day - 01 ARRIVE DELHI
DELHI / SHIMLA BY SURFACE (350 KMS)
Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and drive to Shimla.
On arrival check-in at hotel.
Over night stay at hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day – 02 IN SHIMLA
After breakfast proceed to visit Kufri & CHAIL
KUFRI is a small hill station. It is famous for its beautiful and cool refreshing atmosphere that pervades it. In summers, travelers can enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding verdant valleys and snow-capped peaks.
Chail was the summer capital of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. Chail is a wonderful place, the beauty of which captivates all. It will leave you SPELLBOUND and just 45 kms away from Shimla. The major attractions of Chail include the beautiful orchards and snow-capped Shivalik peaks, Chail Wildlife Sanctuary, Sidh Baba Ka Mandir, Maharaja's Palace & Cricket Ground.

Over night stay at hotel.

Day – 03 IN SHIMLA
Day is free for personal activities.

Over night stay at hotel.

Day – 04 SHIMLA / DELHI BY SURFACE (350 KMS)
LEAVE DELHI

Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Delhi. On arrival straight transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

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