Overview
Inclusions
- Accommodation in 01 Double Bed Room
- Daily Breakfast
- Non AC Vehicle booked for 8 Days
- All Taxes
Itinerary
Day 1: Amritsarclose
Meet & greet at the airport and transfer to hotel
Later in the evening visit Golden Temple
Golden Temple
Built in the late 16th century, the Golden Temple – the Hari Mandir – makes up just a small part of Amritsar’s huge gurdwara complex, the Harmandir Sahib, which is the centre of Sikhism in India. Despite the temple’s golden gorgeous looks, the spiritual focus of attention here is the lake surrounding it. Called the Amrit Sarovar, it gave Amritsar its name and was created by the fourth Sikh guru, Ram Das, in 1577. It’s enclosed by a marble walkway and its waters are reputed to have healing powers. Pilgrims come from far and wide to bathe here. The Golden Temple itself combines both Hindu and Islamic architectural styles. Its lower level is decorated with flower and animal motifs in pietra dura work – a form of pictorial mosaic, created using semi precious stones, and also seen on the Taj Mahal. The level above is made up of engraved gold panels, and at the very top, the temple is crowned with a dome gilded with 750kg of gold.
Overnight stay at Amritsar
Day 2: Local Tour Amritsatclose
In late afternoon visit Indo-Pak Wagah Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony-Wagah, an army outpost on Indo- Pak border 30 Kms from Amritsar where the daily highlight is the evening "Beating the Retreat" ceremony. Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags. As the sun goes down, nationalistic fervor rises and lights are switched on marking the end of the day amidst thunderous applause. Transfer Back to Hotel.
Overnight stay at Amritsar
Day 3: Palampur close
Baijnath is one of the ancient temple is particularly beautiful. Built of stone in the 9th century AD, in the shikhara style, it is a fine blend of sculpture and architecture. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Baijnath is close to Palampur and Kangra.
Bir (1400 m) is surrounded by tea gardens and an amphitheater of low hills, is an ideal landing ground for para- gliders. Bir has Buddhist monasteries that are worth visiting. Fine Tibetan handicrafts are also produced here. Billing, up in the hills 14 km from Bir with an arena of 200 km for high altitude and cross country flying, is one of the best aero sports sites in the country.
Billing (2290 m) is the take-off site and Bir (1400 m) is the village at the landing site. The road distance between the two is 14 km. Bir is sheltered by the Dhauladhar mountains and the ridges behind keep rising to 3000 mtrs, 4000 mtrs, 5000 mtrs and one after the other so as pilot can fly at 4000 mtrs and still watch the mountains tower above. Bir is a beautiful village surrounded by tea gardens and spectacular scenery
Evening transfer to hotel/ homestay
Overnight stay at Palampur
Day 4: Dharamshalaclose
Dharamshala While visiting Dharamshala, it feels like one has visited to a country dwelled by Tibetans. But the soul and the soil are truly welcoming. Located in Western Himachal region, Dharamshala is a prominent name in Buddhist tour to the state, as the home of Dalai Lama and all the Tibetans in exile. It is a well-known centre for studying Buddhism, its sutras, tantras, and major texts related to this. And now it has emerged as one of the major visited sites in Himachal Pradesh attracting scholars, pilgrims and tourists alike. In the upper Dharamshala, Mcleodganj is the actual residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The famous monastery known as Namgyal Gompa has larger than life images of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avalokiteshwara along with the golden prayer wheels. In order to understand the culture of residents at Dharamshala, a visit to Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts is a must do activity in the region. The hillside town of Dharamsala, stretches along the Dhauladhar mountain range in the upper reaches of the scenic Kangra district, amidst magnificent deodar, conifer and pine forests, tea gardens and mist-soaked hills. Since 1960, when it became the temporary headquarters of the Dalai Lama, it has been attracting seekers of spiritual enlightenment from all over the world. Dharamsala is divided into two distinct parts - Lower Dharamsala, and Upper Dharamsala with places like McLeod Ganj and Forsyth Ganj, which bear witness to the history of this area. The place is an excellent base for scenic walks and treks into the Dhauladhar range. A cricket stadium of international reputation serves as the home ground to the Himachal Pradesh state cricket team and for other international cricket matches, like the IPL. Because of its natural backdrop, it is one of the most quaint and attractive cricket stadiums in the world.
Overnight stay at Naddi
Day 5: Local Tour Of Dharamshalaclose
War Memorial is set amidst beautiful surroundings, the war memorial is built near the entry point to Dharamshala to commemorate the memory of those who fought valiantly for the defence of the motherland. Three huge panels of black marble are etched with the names of those martyrs who laid down their lives guarding the motherland in the operations of 1947-48, 1962, 1965, 1971 and in various peacekeeping missions, bearing testimony to their supreme sacrifices.
Dal lake & Naddi Village is the starting point of excursions and trekking and is located next to the Tibetan Children's village. The lake is a scenic picnic spot surrounded by the forests of Deodar. There is a temple of Durveshwar Mahadev by the side of the lake. A colorful annual fair is held every September on the eve of Radhaashtami. Dal lake is spot of religious importance, besides, a place of tourist attraction.
Bhagsunag has a temple dedicated to lord Shiva with a fresh water spring. Further, about 1.5 km a path leads to waterfall, which is at its pristine glory during monsoon. The view of unsullied water gushing out of the water fall and the mist emanating from the fall about 20 feet is indeed a delighting experience. Tiny water drops rising in air as a result of fall, taking from the light drizzle sooths one's eyes and mind.
Mcleod Ganj has number of residential buildings, restaurants, antique and curio shops, together with famous Tibetan institutions have lent importance to McLeod Ganj. The Budha temple is situated opposite to the present abode of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama and is worth a visit. The Tibetan Institute of performing Arts(TIPA) is 1km. walk from McLeod Ganj and preserves a number of musical dance and theatrical traditions of Tibet. It holds an annual 10-day folk opera commencing on the second Saturday of April.
Overnight stay at Naddi
Day 6: Dalhousieclose
Transfer to hotel
After brief fresh up visit the market for shopping
Dalhousie
About Dalhousie: This tinsel town was named after a British officer; it is quite isolated making it apt for the travellers all across the globe to explore. It features prominent essence of old world charm, scintillating natural landscape, pine-clad valleys, flower decked meadows, swift flowing rivers, huge misty mountains and some of the most breathtaking views in the world. The air smells of the Scottish and Victorian architecture and the ambience reminds you of the pristine British flavors. This taste is not worth missing this winter season.
Khajjiar
The Mini Switzerland as it says, this destination is a paradise for many bollywood film shooters. You can get into many adventure activities while you are at the place. You can explore the little Khajjiar lake and walk through the trail. Try land zorbing while you visit Khajjiar with friends and family. Overnight stay at Dalhousie
Day 7: Local Tour Of Dalhousieclose
Khajjiar is often reffered to as "Mini-swiss of India" &"Gulmarg of Himachal Pradesh" The lush greenmeadows are surrounded by thick pine and cedarforests. Grazing herds of sheep, goats and other milchcattle present a prefect pastoral scenery. There is asmall lake in the center of the saucer shaped meadowwhich has in it a floating island. Much of the lake hasdegenerated into slush because of heavy silting duringrains. Still the landscape of Khajjiar is picturesque and aphotographer's delight.
A little away from the lake is the temple of Khajji Nagbelonging to 12th C. AD. In the mandapa of the templeone can see the images of the Pandavas and thedefeated Kaurvas hanging from the roof of thecircumambulatory path. The sanctum of the temple hasbeen beautifully carved from wood.
Overnight stay at Dalhousie
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Exclusions
- Flight Fare
- Guide, Entry Fees, Porter, Tips etc
- Ant Meals unless Mentioned