» Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
You are met and assisted by our representative at the airport. Transferred
to the hotel for an overnight stay.
» Day 2 : Delhi
Morning sightseeing of New Delhi including Government buildings, India Gate
and Laxmi Narayan (Birla) Temple. In the afternoon visit Qutb Minar,
Humayun's Tomb and Raj Ghat. Overnight stay in a hotel in Delhi.
» Day 3 : Delhi - Shimla This morning, travel to
Chandigarh by an Express train . After a brief city tour we drive to Pinjore
and then continue to Shimla for two night stay.
» Day 4
: Explore Shimla Included guided walk around Mall and central
Simla, followed by time at leisure. One may make a visit to nearby temples ,
Church or the Museum.
» Day 5 : Shimla - Manali
Transfer by road to Manali . Evening at leisure . Overnight stay in Manali
for three nights.
» Day 6 : Manali
Morning visit to Manali, to include Hadimba Dcvi Temple and sulphur springs
at Vashisht. Evening is free to explore the local market area.
» Day 7 : Manali - Palampur Transfer by road to Palampur,
with picnic lunch from Manali . Two nights at the beautiful Taragarh Palace
Hotel, a period property set in mango orchards. Palampur has beautful snow
views and is surrounded by tea plantations. It is a popular place for
walking
» Day 8 : Palampur Visit the local
sights including the sobha Singh's art gallery , a monastery , pottery
institute and the tea estates.
» Day 9 : Palampur -
Dharamsala Drive to Dharamsala (McLeodganj) for sightseeing and
lunch. Dharamsala, current home of the Dalai Lame, is set along a spur of
the Dhauladhar range, overlooking the Kangra Valley and the Shiwalik
mountains. Visit the headquarters of H.H. The Dalai Lama in Mcleodganj and
the Norbulingka Institute, centre for Buddhist teaching, housing over a
thousand painted images. You can also visit the Namgyal Monastery, the
Kalachakra Temple and the Bhagsunath Temple. Paintings by Roerich can be
seen in the Museum of Kangra Art. In the afternoon continue to Pragpur for 2
nights at the Judges Court Hotel.
» Day 10 : Pragpur
Judges Court, a heritage property where you enjoy traditional hospitality of
the royal family. Pragpur is a medieval "heritage" village with
cobblestone streets and slate-roofed houses.
» Day 11 :
Pragpur At leisure to explore the village.
» Day 12 : Nalagarh Proceed to the delightful Nalagarh
Fort, another heritage resort offering very warm local hospitality, for 2
nights. The fort commands beautiful views of forests and orchards and the
area is rich in birdlife.
» Day 13 : Nalagarh
At leisure to explore the village.
» Day 14 : Delhi -
Chandigarh - Delhi - Onward Destination Drive to Chandigarh in the
morning. The planned city was designed by Le Corbusier and is built in
various sectors, with the Sukhna Lake and the Rock Garden being important
landmarks of the city. Take the midday Shatabdi Express from Chandigarh back
to Delhi, arriving early evening. Stay at the hotel till departure, around
midnight.
