Golden Temple and the Himalayas Tour Package

Golden Temple and The Himalayas

Delhi - Amritsar - Dharamshala - Paragpur - Manali - Shimla - Chandigarh

12 Nights / 14 Days from £1515 per person

The Golden Temple or Darbar Sahab, situated in the middle of a man-made lake in the holy city of Amritsar, is the most important spiritual & cultural centre of Sikh religion. A visit to the historical city of Amritsar gives you insight into the culture & the lifestyle of Punjab. This journey also takes you to the Himachal Pradesh, one of India’s most picturesque Himalayan states with leafy hill stations. Shimla, the summer capital of the British Raj, the picturesque hill town of Manali and the magical Paragpur takes you in the world beyond imagination. Your stay will be at small hotels and charming heritage properties.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 London to Amritsar
Fly with Jet Airways to Amritsar via Delhi.
Day 2 Amritsar
Meet and assist on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Two night stay in Amritsar.
Day 3 Amritsar
Morning tour of the city visiting the famed Golden Temples complex, the most important shrine of the Sikhs, Jallian Walah Bagh & the Ram Bagh gardens. Evening visit India & Pakistan boarder at Wagah to see the spectacular joint retreat ceremony by the security forces of India & Pakistan.
Day 4 Amritsar to Dharamshala
After breakfast leave for Dharamshala, the headquarters of the exiled Dalia Lama. Dharamshala is set along Shivalik & Dauladar ranges overlooking Kangra valley. Overnight at the Grace Cottage. Stay for two nights.
Day 5 Dharamshala
Dharamshala is an amalgam of many cultures. Visit McLoeodgunj, home of Dalai Lama and Tibetan Buddhist settlement. Also visit Norbilingka Institute, dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan culture.
Day 6 Dharamshala to Paragpur
A scenic drives to Paragpur in the Kangra valley visiting en route Brajeshvari Temple and Kangra fort - housing paintings by Roerich in fort museum. Explore the Kangra valley. Visit the Heritage village with its cobbled streets mud walls and slated roofed houses. Overnight at the Judge’s Court, a small heritage hotel built in early 17th century.
Day 7 Paragpur to Manali
After breakfast leave for Manali, situated on banks of the Beas River in the central Himalayan ranges. It is a lush green hill resort surrounded by mountain ranges and gushing streams. Stay in Manali for two nights.
Day 8 Manali
At leisure to relax or explore the town. Places of interest are 1000 years old four –story Hidamba Devi Temple with pagoda shaped roof. Spectacular Solang valley is 13 kms from Manali. Vashisth hot sulphur springs, 3 kms from Manali, believed to carry medicinal properties.
Day 9 Manali to Shimla
Leave for the scenic mountain drive to Shimla visiting Kulu valley en route and following the raging torrents of Beas River. Three night stay in Shimla.
Days 10 & 11 Shimla
Shimla, the summer capital of the British Raj, is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. At leisure to explore the town, the Vice- Regal lodge, State museum, Library and the famous Mall.
Day 12 Shimla to Chandigarh
A scenic drive to Chandigarh, the joint capital of the two North Indian states -Punjab & Harayana, designed by the Swiss architect Le Corbusier with many architectural delights. Afternoon City tour includes visit to the Botanical garden and the world famous Rock Garden made from the rock fossils, coal & clay and art objects fashioned from industrial and urban waste. One night stay in Chandigarh.
Day 13 Chandigarh to Delhi
Depart with Shatabadi Express train to Delhi. Stay for one night.
Day 14 Delhi to London
Transfer to the International airport for your Jet Airways flight home.
Suggested Tour Extensions Hotels On This Tour

Price Includes:

International Flights: Return economy class International flights from London Heathrow airport. Supplement may apply from regional airports.
Assisted Transfers: All Airport and train transfers as specified by a chauffeur driven car inclusive of representative assistance. Where courtesy transfers are provided by the hotel representative assistance may not be available in some places.
Accommodation: Room with attached private facilities.
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast at all places.
Services of Local Agent &Tour Guide: Services of a local agent in all major cities and an English speaking guide during sightseeing as specified inclusive of entry fee to the monuments.
Car for Local use: On this journey, the car and driver is available for local use, except in Delhi, at each city within the reasonable limits, in addition to the scheduled drives and sightseeing.
Train: Air-conditioned chair car
Taxes: All applicable taxes and service charges.

Price Excludes:

Travel insurance: We recommend you take a comprehensive travel insurance to cover your holiday at the time of booking the tour.
Visa: UK citizens require entry visas for India. We can obtain visa on your behalf for a nominal fee.
Personal Expenses: Such as laundry, telephones calls, hard & soft drinks, meals other then specified, beverages and mineral water etc
Camera fee: Still and video camera fee at monuments and game parks.
Tips anywhere: To drivers, porters, bellboys, guides & waiters etc.
Free Days: Any car arrangements on free days / days at leisure.
Any items not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.

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