DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Journey to Amritsar, Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh

Reach amritsar airport or railway station as our represantative will pick you up and transfer back to hotel. Amritsar is a beautiful city also knows as spiritual centre of Sikh religion. It was founded by Guru Ram Das in 1574. It is dominated by the history of sikhs consisting of various sacred shrines spread accross the city. Out of the all shrine "The Harminder Sahib" popularly known as GOLDEN TEMPLE is one of the major tourist attraction here.

Once you reach Amritsar, relax in hotel for a while. By 4PM we will visit Wagah Border for witnessing the retreat ceremony. Wagah border also known as Indo Pakistan border, however some people also call it as Berlin Wall of Asia. The retreat ceremony held at 4Pm everyday is called as "Lowering of the Flags". It's a beautiful ceremony and one must witness it.

After which we will visit Holy Golden Temple, the beautiful Gurudwara is a symbol of brotherhood and equality, anyone from any religion, cast, creed or race are welcomed here to seek solace , religious fulfillment without hindrance of anyone. After visiting this holy shrine we will visit Jallianwala Bagh.

Jallianwala Bagh was established in 1951 and is noted for notorious massacre under the order of General R.E.H Dyer. He ordered his soldiers to start fire on gathering of Men, women and children without warning. Now this place have been converted to a beautiful garden. On entrance there is a memorial plaque. There is also a large memorial built on east end of garden in memory of those who died.

By Evening we will drive back to Amritsar, you may go outside for shooping in local market.Take your dinner and stay overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Spiritual journey , visiting Khajjiar

Early morning around 3 AM we will visit Golden temple (Har Mandir Sahib) witnessing the ritual of taking the golden palanquin carrying Guru Granth Sahib Ji to HarMandir Sahib. Paying respect during first Hukamnama and Ardaas.

Everyday religious activities take place here starting from 4 Am in morning to 7.15 Am including

• Kirtan Asa-Di-Var
• Start of Sri Palki Sahi (gold-palanquin) from Sri Akal Takhat sahib
• First Hukam- Nama
• First Ardas Ending Asa-Di-Var
• Second Ardas and Hukam-Nama 

Out of Five Takhts held here Akal Takht Sahib is the oldest one, pay your respect here. Do not forget to visit Sikh museum holding very old and ancient Guru's weapons.

After this wonderful and spiritual start to day we will leave for Khajjiar also knows as Mini switzerland of India. It is 23 kms from from dalhousie and 13 kms from kalatop and is situated 6400ft above the sea level.

Khajjiar is a beautiful hill station consisting of lake, pasture and huge forests. The surrounding of Khajjiar is very beautilful and delight to photographers due to it's picturesque scenaries. On your arrival check into hotel and relax for sometime as rest of the day is at leisure. However we recommend you to go out and enjoy sports activities like Zorbing, Horse riding, Hikes, walk beside nature. reach hotel by dawn, take your dinner and stay overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Spectacular Mcleodganj

After breakfast we will leave for Macleodganj, we will Mcledodganj by afternoon, check in at hotel take your lunch and relax for a while as you can then leave to explore the spectacular Mcleodganj, a beautiful suburb of Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. Their is so much to explore at this destination, go out and enjoy the local tibetian sytle dishes some of the most famous restaurants here are Woeser Bakery, Peace cafe, Mcllow, Common ground cafe etc.

This place is paradise for travelers, one can easily find trekking companies, net cafe, video movie parlours, shops selling tibetan souvenirs, handicraft items etc. Most of the shops here are closed on Monday. The place has a great influence of buddhism culture here and you can easily see many monks out there. Shop here for your loved ones art-de-facts and handicraft items. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Exploring Beautiful Mcleodganj

Wake up early and breathe the fresh air here. After your breakfast we will leave for Norbulingka Institude, known to make some of the most amazing art work. Norbulingka was summer residence of H.H Dalai Lama in Lhasa, later converted to institute preserving and promoting tibetan culture and its different aspects.

This institute comprises of Museum, temple, gardens, sculptures and galleries. arts & crafts. You can visit workshops liek Thangka Painting, sculpture and wood work. Doll Museum holding collection of 150 beautifully constumed dolls depicting the regional, official and monastic constumes of Tibet. Norling shop serving goods most of which are made by hand. Like Silk appliqued hangings, cushion covers, bedsheets, tibetan boxes and chests decorated with a lighly moulded design enhancing the effect of paint and color which is nowhere else but here. You can take your lunch in Norling cafe a beautiful cafe serving delicious tibetan, Italian, Chinese and Indian dishes.

After this we will visit Dalai Lama temple in Mcleodganjn is situated opposite to residency of H.H dalai lama. It opens everyday from sunrise till sunset holding images of Lord Buddha (Sakyamuni), Padmasambhava and Avlokiteshvara. Beside these images buddhist text wrapped in yellow cloth are kept in glass paned cupboards on both sides of Buddha image. You can see tibetan devotees praying in morning and after in this temple. The "Kora Walk" outside the Dalai lama temple is recommended in evening after 4 PM. After this drive back to hotel, take you dinner and stay overnight at Mcleodganj.

Day 5: Splendid Solang (255 kms)

After your breakfast we will leave for beautiful Solang Nullah, since it is going to be a long journey we recommed you to take your lunch on the way to Solang.

Solang Valley or Solang Nullah is a beautiful himalayan range on Mt. Hanuman Tibba trail. The views of solang valley is spectacular of snow covered mountains peaks and glaciers. One can easily find people early morning meditating here and inhaling fresh air. It is at a height of 8500 ft covered with green dense forests. Many tourist visit here for snow related activities like Parachuting, Skating, zorping and paraglyding, it is also famous for it's winter sports. After reaching Solang Nullah we will drive further to explore surrouding places.

Evening is free at leisure, we recommend you to go out and take a short walk to meet locals. Take your dinner and stay overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Arenaline Rush - Activities at Solang Nullah

Make yourself comfortable till Lunch. Around 2:00 assemble in hotel lobby and we will take you for some adventure activities like Zip line. Paragliding (At extra cost) etc.

Trek to Shiva Temple : Late afternoon we will trek to Shiva temple. Short and easy trek in Himachal since you will little tired today. Back to lodge.

Enjoy Dinner around campfire.

Day 7: Packing bags after grabbing unlimited memories - Transfer to Manali

After getting a feel of spirtitual India, exploring tibetan culture and tradition, taking part in many adventurous activities, and grabbing unlimited memories we will transfer you to Manali bus stop for your next destination. You may take breakfast.

PER PERSON PACKAGE PRICE
FIRST CLASS PACKAGE
VALIDITY: 1st Sept 2013 - 15th June 2014.

VALIDITY: 1st Sept 2014 - 15th November 2014

* The USD$ prices are suggestive only calculated @ Rs 61: 1US$ (as on 20th August 2013). As the rate of exchange fluctuates, to keep transparency & honest prices, that days rate may be used for calculating the trip cost based on INR prices. The INR prices are fixed and accurate.

What's Included

• Twin sharing accommodation in carefully selected good 3* category Guest House/ Hotels as applicable to the itinerary.
• Meals as per the itinerary
• Arrival assistance
• Exclusive transportation, sightseeing & excursions in non a/c vehicles.

What's Excluded

• Visa and visa extension fees.
• Air tickets.
• Meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Travel/Medical insurance.
• Personal medical kit.
• Expenses for personal nature
• Emergency evacuation cost
• Any kinds of transfers other than those mentioned in the itinerary

Extra

• 3.09% Govt. Service Tax will be applicable on total invoice value.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• The package price will be deducted as per the following conditions strictly. No refund will be entertained without receiving a cancellation request effective from the date of receipt of letter.
• Notice less than 45 days: 15% cost will be deducted
• Notice less than 30 days: 25% cost will be deducted
• Notice less than 15 days: 75% cost will be deducted
• No refund will be given to people who are unable to complete the trip or abandon it due to any reasons.

Tweet

Print

Suggest a Friend