THE GLORIOUS HIMALAYAS
14NIGHTS/15DAYS
DELHI-SHIMLA-MANALI-DHARAMSHALA-DALHAUSIE-SRINAGAR. |
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1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi pick up from the Airport/Railway
Station and transfer to hotel. This afternoon
you will proceed on a sightseeing tour of
Old & New Delhi, visiting the Qutub
Minar-the tallest stone tower in India,
Raj Ghat and the Red Fort & Jama Masjid,
The Humayun's Tomb, the lotus-shaped Baha’i
Temple, The ISKCON Temple , the Qutab Minar,
National Gallery of Modern Art, The Parliament
House, the Laxminarayan Temple, and then
back to your Hotel. |
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2: Delhi to Shimla
This morning you will be transferred by
road to Shimla. After Check in at hotel
visit Jakhu Temple, Christ Church, St Michaels
Cathedral and walk around the mall. Overnight
at hotel. |
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3: Shimla City Tour
This morning visit Kasauli- it is a charming
place and a popular side trip from Shimla,
You may also visit Kufri, which is at 8,150
ft has some good hiking trails, including
the one to Mahasu peak. Overnight at hotel. |
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4: Shimla to Manali
This morning you will be transferred by
road to Manali, famous for its apple orchards,
snowy peaks and pretty slate house After
Check in at hotel visit Hadimba Devi Temple,
Manu Temple, The Nagar Castle-it is one
of the place, most tourists visit during
their stay in Manali. Overnight at hotel. |
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5: Manali City Tour
This morning visit Kullu- This Silver Valley
has treasures of nature that lie carelessly
scattered as flowers on the high meadows.
There is pleasure in every step. Overnight
at hotel. |
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6: Manali to Dharamshala
This morning you will be transferred by
road to Dharamshala, Rightly called the
Scotland of India, Dharamshala has some
of the most spectacular views of the Dhauladhar
snowline and age-old monasteries, dotting
the wooded landscape After Check in at hotel
visit War Memorial, Dal Lake surrounded
by deodar trees, makes for an enchanting
picnic spot. Overnight at Hotel. |
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7: Dharamshala to Dalhausie.
This morning you will be transferred by
road to Dalhausie. Dalhousie, named after
Lord Dalhousie, is an enchanting little
town, with a colonial hangover. Thick forests,
wildlife, tranquil ambience and refreshing
views of the far mountains draped in snow,
attract nature-lovers and tourists alike.
After check in at hotel visit Khajjiar.
Khajjiar is a favorite picnic spot for tourists
located 24 km from Dalhousie. Flanked by
forests, the tiny lake in the middle of
the meadow is enclosed by wooden cottages
or forest cabins. Overnight at hotel. |
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8: Dalhausie to Patnitop
Located on the Jammu-Srinagar highway,
Patnitop is a beautiful plateau enveloped
by thickly wooded forests with breathtaking
views of mountains. After chech in at hotel
you can check out your skiing skills here.
Skiing is possible only between the first
week of January and the second week of February.
However, just 5 Km off the national highway
at Patni Top, is Madha Top, with its 500
meter slope where skiing is possible till
the middle of March. A further 4 Km down
the same road, is a place called Natha Top
where snow does not melt till mid-April.
Overnight at hotel. |
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9: Patnitop to Srinagar
This morning you will be transferred by
road to the Srinagar.,check in at Housevoat.
In the evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake
to enjoy the sunset. Overnight at Houseboat |
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10: Srinagar Local Sight seeing
This morning after breakfast visit world
famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishant
Bahgh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar
Bagh (Abody of love). Return to houseboat
for hot lunch. In the afternoon Shikara
ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty
that God has graced this city with which
is often compared to Venice. You will get
view of some very interesting places around
the Lake. Overnight at Houseboat |
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11: Srinagar—Sonmarg—Srinagar
This morning take a full day excursion
to Sonmarg, which is the most beautiful,
drive Srinagar. On the way you stop at many
beautiful spots. Continue drive to Sonmarg
2690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride
on horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier where
snow remains round the year and Sonmarg
is known as Gateway of Ladakh. In the evening
return to Houseboat. Overnight at Houseboat. |
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12: SRINAGAR TO GULMARG
This morning after breakfast leave for
Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful
summer resort in the valley. It is also
popular for its golf course, the highest
in the world and skiing during the winter
season. One can have Gondola ride (cable
car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg. Overnight
at hotel. |
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13: Gulmarg—Pahalgam
This morning after breakfast, leave from
Gulmarg and drive to Pahalgam 2440 Mtrs
(Vale of Kashmir) on the way visit Saffron
field and Avantipur ruins, which is eleven
hundred years old temple. Finally by the
lunchtime you will reach Pahalgam, which
is the most famous palace for Indian Film
Industry. After lunch enjoy the nature charm
of the valley. Overnight at Hotel. |
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14: PAHALGAM TO SRINAGAR
After breakfast leave Pahalgam and drive
to Srinagar at lunchtime you will reach
into the Hotel. Afternoon free for personal
activities. Overnight at Houseboat. |
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15: SRINAGAR TO ONWARD JOURNEY
Today you will be transferred to Airport
or Jammu Railway Station for your onward
journey. |
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