| Day
1 : Arrive Amritsar |
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Arrive Amritsar. On arrival in Amritsar
you will be welcomed by our representative present at
Amritsar Airport carrying placard of your name. Transfer
to Hotel. Overnight stay
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| Day 2 :
Amritsar |
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After breakfast move for sightseeing
covering Golden Temple-the holy scripture is
brought in a vivid procession from the Akal Takhat (the
highest temporal seat of the Sikhs) in the morning to
the temple to be returned at night. Singing is central
to Sikh worship & is a feast to the souls when hymns
from the holy scripture are recited Kirtan and the waves
of the classical ragas, a sublim blend of voice &
music.
Jallianwala Bagh-the historic site where hundreds
of innocent Indian men, women an children were massacred
by British General Michael Dyer on April 13, 1919. A
memoral and Garden have been created here as a national
monument.
Afternoon visit Indo-Pak Border to watch retreat
ceremony-30 KM on the road to Lahore is India-Pakistan
Border. A visit to the border is an interesting experience
especially at Sunset, when the retreat ceremony takes
place with the Border Security Force on the Indian Side
and the Sutlej Rangers on the Pakistan side putting
up a well coordinated and spectacular display. The sound
from the Bugles blown together from both sides paints
past on the canvas when India and Pakistan were one,
simultaneously Flags of the two nations are ceremoniously
retrieved and lights are switched on marking the end
of the day. Amidst thunderous applause today this point
is the only land route open to approach Pakistan and
central Asia. Return to hotel in the afternoon. Overnight
stay.
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Golden Temple

Punjabi Culture
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| Day 3 :
Amritsar - Dalhousie 200Kms, 4 ½ hrs |
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After breakfast transfer to Dalhousie.
Reach Dalhousie. Check in hotel. Overnight stay.
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| Day
4 : Dalhousie |
| Have
breakfast. Full day at leisure in Dalhouse. Overnight
stay. |
| Day 5 :
Dalhousie - Dharamshala 170 Kms,5 hrs. |
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Have breakfast. Transfer to Dharamsala/Mcleodganj-
Originally home of the semi-nomadic Gaddi tribe, McLeodganj
is today the residence of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama.
This mid 19th century place was developed as a British
Garrison. The place was developed as an important administrative
point for the whole Kangra valley. Today the place has
developed as headquarters of the exiled Tibetan Government.
The impressive monastery has larger than life size images
of Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloketeshwara.Late evening
Check in hotel. Overnight stay. |

Mahatma Budh

Mcleodganj
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| Day
6 : Dharamsala |
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Have breakfast. Move for sightseeing covering Namgayal
Monastery,
Bhagsunath Temple- Just 11-km from the town center
of Dharamsala is the ancient temple of Bhagsunath. There
are many fresh watersprings close to the temple, which
are considered sacred by the Hindus.
St. John's Church: One of the most poignant memories
of the British Raj is the church of St. John, situated
in the wilderness. This charmingly dressed stone church
is located just 8-km from Dharamsala on the way to McLeod
Ganj. Under the shade of Doedar branches, a memorial
has been made over the body of the British Viceroy,
Lord Elgin who died at Dharamsala in 1863. & Tibetian
Children Village Institute. Return to hotel. Overnight
stay.
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Bhagsu Waterfall

Dharamshala
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| Day
7 :
To Manali 253 Kms,8 hrs |
| After
breakfast. Leave for Manali-the most sought after Destination
of Kulu Valley. Also referred to as the "Valley of
the Gods", Manali is an important hill station of
northern India and is the destination of thousands of
tourists every year. Tours in Manali provide cool atmosphere
for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers. Besides
offering quite a few places for sightseeing, Manali is
also an ideal place for the ones in search of both comfort
and also for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering,
paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain
biking. Late evening check in hotel. Overnight stay. |
Manali
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| Day
8 : In Manali |
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After breakfast. Morning at leisure for your own activities
Afternoon move for the sightseeing in Manali covering.
Vashishtha Baths-The hot water spring of Vashishtha
is famous for its medicinal power and a must visit site
during vacations in Manali. A large number of people
throng here for a bath as the water of the spring is
believed to cure several diseases. There is a pyramidal
stone temple nearby, which is dedicated to Vashishta
Muni.
Hadimba Devi Temple-The Hadimba Devi temple is
an important place to visit for tourists on vacation
in Manali. The temple is dedicated to the goddess-turned-demoness
Hadimba (or Hirimba), the wife of Bhima. Built in the
1553, this temple is locally known as Doongri Mata temple.
Return to hotel. Overnight stay
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Himachal

Hadimba Devi Temple
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Day 9 : In Manali
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After breakfast. Take a walk and chase the shepherd trails
Way up to the hills of the Kullu Valley and capture
a Picture of Himalayan Culture. Afterwards visit Tibetan
Monastery-Tourists must surely visit the colourful Tibetan
monastery during their vacation in Manali. The monastery
is famous for its carpet-weaving unit where the residents,
the immigrants from Tibet, produce handicrafts of various
kinds that attract the tourists towards it. Evening at
leisure. Overnight stay. |
Tibetan Monastery
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| Day
10 : To Shimla 270 Kms ,7 hrs |
| After breakfast
leave for Shimla-the summer capital of British Raj Reach
Shimla late evening. Check in hotel. Overnight stay. |
| Day
11 : In Shimla |
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After breakfast move for local sightseeing in
Shimla - The pleasant sprawling town set among
the pine-clad hills presents the visitor with glimpses
of fading colonial charm. The buildings, The Mall, the
picnic spots tell you the story of the era when it was
the summer capital of the British India. A visit to
the Mall brings you to the centre of activity in the
city. Move around the city and you get to see some of
the fascinating sights of the landscape around. Some
of the major attractions around are Jakhoo Hill,
Glen, Summer Hill, Chadwick Falls, Prospect Hill, Institute
of Advance Studies, Sankat Mochan, Taradevi Temple and
Himachal State Museum.
The excursions around Shimla are equally interesting
experience as they unveil to you the glory of the Raj
era. You can take a trip to the oldest and highest golf
course in India and to the world's highest cricket ground.
For the religious minded, the ancient temples around
the Shimla are worth a visit. Some of the interesting
spots around Shimla are Naldhera, Tattapani, Wildflower
Hall, Mashobra, Craignano, Kufri and Chail.Return
to hotel. Overnight stay.
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Shimla

Jakhoo Hill
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| Day
12 :
To Chandigarh 110 Kms, 2 ½ hrs |
| Have
breakfast. Leave for chandigarh also known as the city
beautiful. Afternoon visit to rock garden and sukhna lake.
Overnight in Hotel. |
| Day
13 : Chandigarh - Delhi
/ Amritsar |
| Transfer to
chandigarh Airport
/ railway station or amritsar airport to board your flight
or train back home. Your tour ends here. |