This 9 Nights 10 Days Riveting Himachal with Golden Temple takes you to some of the top tourist attractions of Himachal Pradesh along with Amritsar. This package is crafted by destination experts so that your holiday is full of fun. During your trip to Himachal and Amritsar, you’ll visit Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Chandigarh and Amritsar.
Read moreDelhi
The Capital city of India, Delhi, also known as the heart of the nation, is situated on the side of River Yamuna. Travellers from across the globe visit Delhi and well-planned Delhi Tour facilitate visitors to revel in the enriched heritage and culture of this city, filled with diverse people, cuisine, monuments, markets, and temples.
Amritsar
Amritsar is famous for spectacular Golden Temple, Sikhism holiest shrine, border ceremony at Wagah border and Jallianwala bagh. It is also a good place for foodie as it offers a wide array of sumptuous and mouth-watering Punjabi dishes.
Dharamshala
Dharamshala is known as the abode of The Dalai Lama, a spiritual Tibetan leader. With the backdrop of the breathtaking Dhauladhar ranges, Dharamshala is the one of the most tranquil destinations which you will find in North India, the perfect amalgamation of natural beauty and surrounded by thick deodar cedar trees and the snow capped peaks which decorate the landscape, the quaint city is visited by thousands of tourists to beat the summer blues and explore the best places to visit in Dharamshala.
Manali
Manali is a year round magnet and backpacker are well catered to offer trekking, rafting, climbing and skiing. Nestled in the mighty Himalayas, Manali has an abundance of spectacular valleys filled with forests of oak, fir, deodar and pine. It is a full package of nature, food, adventure sports and ancient heritages.
Shimla
Shimla is known as the queen of hill stations, the city and the places nearby never cease to amaze with their magnetic beauty. There is some magic in Shimla’s air that make everyone fall in love with it. There is wide range of attractions and famous places and of course Shimla is one of the most visited tourist destinations in India.
Chandigarh
Chandigarh, a quaint city, was designed by the famous Swiss architect, Le Corbusier, in 1950. He envisioned a people-oriented city which led him to include lakes, grand buildings, gardens, and boulevards.
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Read lessArrive Delhi international airport. On arrival meet and assist by our representative and transfer to hotel
Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to airport to board flight to Amritsar. Arrive Amritsar and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon proceed for half day city tour including visit to Golden temple and Jallianwala Bagh. Golden temple, shining in the morning light, the gilded splendor of its paneling and big dome and small minarets, this temple is a fairy world palace to the devotees of the Sikh faith. Certainly, the first look brings onto the innocent eye the image of a transcendent fact the ‘loving sight’ peering into heaven from the legends of the miraculous cures by the touch of the water in the pool of nectar.
Continue to visit the Jallianwala Bagh – the historic site where hundreds of innocent Indian men, women and children were massacred by British General Michael Dyer on April 13, 1919. A memorial and Garden have been created here as a national monument.
Evening visit Wagah Border to witness change of Guard between India & Pakistan.
Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Dharamsala (200 kms./ 06 hrs. drive). Arrive Dharamsala and check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
After leisurely breakfast at the hotel, proceed for sightseeing tour of Dharamshala.
Dharamshala is the town has been the seat of his Holiness, the Dalai Lama, the leader of the Tibetans, since 1960 when the Chinese over-ran and occupied Tibet. So much so that Dharamshala is often referred to as little Lhasa. You can also visit upper Dharamshala like Mcleodganj.
Mcleodganj is a charming Tibetan settlement with bustling bazaars that sell carpets, handicrafts and delicious Tibetan food. A giant prayer wheel ornaments a main street and in the monastery, a serene statue of the Lord Buddha presides over the gentle chanting of the monks.
Spend the day visiting the Buddhist learning centers and other places of interest at Mcleodganj, home to the Dalai Lama – visiting Tsuglag Khang, Namgyalma Stupa, Church of St. John’s in wilderness, Dal Lake, Bhagsunag, Dharamkot, Triund & Norbulingka. Late afternoon (Evening) stroll around McLeoddganj, the famous Tibetan Market.
Overnight at hotel.
After buffet breakfast, you will drive to Manali (253 kms/07 hrs. drive), photo stop on the way at Palampur. Enroute proceed to visit the Baijnath Temple (5kms), a Shiva temple dedicated to Shiva Vaidyanatha, associated with mythology.
Late evening arrive at Manali, upon arrival check-in at hotel.
Manali a picture-perfect hill station at an altitude of 1,929 meters. Set amidst pine-clad mountains, which gradually close in on both sides of the Beas and nestling in their shade, as though carved out of primeval forest, is a scattered hamlet which comprises this picturesque summer resort.
Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Naggar, situated on the left bank of river Beas at an altitude of 1851m, Naggar – an ancient town commands extensive views, especially to the North West of the valley. Naggar was the former capital of Kullu. Today this ancient and beautiful Palace is a popular tourist spot. Also visit the “Nicholas Roerich art Gallery”. An elegant mansion where the works of the famous Russian Painter Nicholas Roerich, who had chosen Naggar as his residence when he came to India in 1929, the house has been converted in an art gallery
Afternoon visit the famous temple Hadimba Devi Temple or Dhungari temple, also known as the Hadimba Temple, is located in Manali.
Also visit the Vashisht Hot Sulpher Spring spot, this small village near Manali is famous for its scenic beauty. Evening walk down on the Mall road from this central area the town spills downwards, with winding roads.
Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Shimla (280 kms./ 08 hrs. drive) en route Kullu Vally. The British Empire may have ceased to exist, but its echo lingers on in Shimla (2205m). As the Summer Capital of the British in India, Shimla was the country’s focus for the better part of every year and now, is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. Today, it has well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions making it one of India’s most popular hill resorts. Shimla offers a variety of shopping, sport and entertainment activities.
Drive pass the countryside on the way to Shimla, upon arrival check in at hotel. Evening at leisure and overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, visit the most impressive colonial edifice of Shimla is the Viceregal Lodge, now known as the Rashtrapati Niwas (President’s House). Sitting on the flat top of Observatory Hill, this Elizabethan mansion was built in 1888 for Lord Dufferin. It now houses the Institute of Advanced Studies, and is open only in some parts to the public. The grey building still retains its grandeur, with a lion and unicorn guarding the entrance, immaculate lawns and original brass fire hydrants from Manchester.
Our last stop will be the Jakhoo Temple, sitting on top of Jakhoo hill at 2,455 meters is the highest point on the ridge. This temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the monkey god, is quite appropriately beset with hordes of very aggressive monkeys. It is best to steer clear of them and keep all eatables well out of reach.
Overnight at hotel.
After buffet breakfast proceed to Chandigarh (210 kms away/ 06 hrs. drive) by surface.
Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast proceed for half day city tour of Chandigarh. Drive past government buildings like High Court, Secretariat, Legislative Assembly. Visit to Rock Garden, Museum, Rose & Pinjore Garden and enjoy boat ride on Sukhna Lake,
After city tour leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to International airport for onward journey.