Day1 Arrival Amritsar :
Arrive Amritsar Railway Station. On arrival meet and greet by our representative who will take you to the hotel. Check in hotel. Evening 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. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.
Day2 Amritsar :
After breakfast. Start your full day city tour with the blessings of Golden Temple-the most important sikh shrine which is also called Mecca for the Sikhs is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs.
Day3 Amritsar – Dharamsala :
After Breakfast, driver 220 KM (Approx 5 Hrs.)to Dharamsala. On arrival in this Himalayan hill resort that is the abode of Dalai Lama, check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure. We suggest you enjoy a walk along the mall road, where Tibetan refugees display and sell their crafts. Overnight stay at hotel in Dharamsala.
Day4 Dharamsala :
After breakfast at the hotel, We visit Dalai Lama Temple , Tibetan Museum, Norbulingka Institute which is perhaps one of its best in the world. The institute has its own temple, Museum, Meditation Hall, One thousand, one hundred and seventy-three images of the Buddha decorate the forty-four foot high temple hall. visit Residential school run by Tibetan refugees, we would also visit Tibetan crafts village, where Tibetan refugees are imparted training for making various handicrafts, carpets as well as tailoring. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Dharamsala.
Day5 Dharamsala :
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a sightseeing tour. Visit Sherabling monastery, Bir via Palampur. Visit the village dharamkot . Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Dharamsala.
Day6 Dharamsala – Chandigarh :
After breakfast at the hotel, Drive 325 Km (Approx. 6 Hrs.) to Chandigarh, reach chandigarh in the Late Afternoon , Check in the Hotel, freshnup and we will take you to Sector 17 Market . Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Chandigarh.
Day7 Chandigarh :
After Breakfast, start your city tour visit the World famous Rock Garden .An unpretentious entrance leads to a magnificent, almot surrealist arrangement of rock fossils, broken chinaware, discarded fluorescent tubes, broken and cast away glass bangles, building waste, coal and clay – all juxtaposed to create a dream folk world of palaces, soldiers, monkeys, village life, women and temples. These are open air sculptures, one display separated from the other by a clever use of tunnels, twists, turns and concealed gateways such that this magical world unfolds in phases. You have to see it to believe it, and will then not forget it. All of this is enhanced by a waterfall, pool and an open air theatre with proper stage setting. Then visit Botanical Garden spread over 88 acres. Its rockeries, lily-pools, and the rare species covered in green houses draw garden lovers as well as botanists.
Day8 Chandigah – Shimla :
After Breakfast Drive 120 KM (Approx 3 Hrs.) Hill road to reach Shimla on the way visit Varindavan Garden (Pinjore Garden) reach shimla in the afternoon, check in and rest of the day at your leisure to walk around the mall road of shimla, overnight at shimla hotel.
Day9 Shimla :
After Breakfast , visit Christ Church & St. Michaels CathedralThis dressed – stone church with fine stained glass has a cruciform design. It is located just off the Mall, below the District Courts. This is the second oldest church in northern India (the oldest is in Ambala), Christ Church was build between 1846 and 1857. The church is one of the Shimlas major landmarks and is renowned for its stained glass windows. You can have a look inside the church or attend English-language services every Sunday morning during the tourist season Jakhoo Hill/Temple – dedicated to the monkey god, Lord Hanuman At 2455 m,this is the towns highest peak and a vantage point for Shimlas famous views. The summit is crowned with a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The hill is full of paths and narrow roads which are enjoyable walks.
Day10 Shimla – Kasauli :
After Breakfast, Drive 80 KM (3 Hrs.) to reach Kasauli, Check in hotel, whole day free at your leisure to enjoy the nature beauty. Overnight at Kasauli Hotel.
Day11 Kasauli – Rishikesh :
After Breakfast, Drive 300 KM (6 Hrs) to reach Rishikesh, check in Hotel, Rest of the day at your Leisure.Overnight at Rishikesh Hotel.
Day12 Rishikesh :
After Breakfast, start your city tour visit Bharat Mandir: Built by Adiguru Shankra Chrya arround 12th centuray, Bharat mandir is situated in the heart of the old town on the Banks of the Ganges. Detailed account of this oldest temple of Rishikesh are available in anciant record of Kearkhand. The Inner sanctum of the temple has the idol of lord Vishnu, carved out of a single Saligram. In the inner canopy above the idol is shree yantra installed by Adi Sankraya Charya. The original temple was destroyed by Tamur lane in 1398 A.D. Lot of old statues , coins, pots and other things of historical importance were found in recent excavatiions in the premises of the temple.
Day13 Rishikesh :
After Breakfast Visit KUNJAPURI TEMPLE- SUN RISE OR SUN SET Drive to Kunja Puri, one of the thitrteen most important Goddesses of Shivalik range , the lower Himalayas.
Day14 Rishikesh – Delhi :
After Breakfast Drive 250 KM (Approx. 5 Hrs) to reach Delhi, check in and overnight at Delhi Hotel.
Day15 Delhi :
After breakfast, visit the beautiful city Delhi, the capital of India covering Laxmi Narayan Temple, the famous Humayun Tomb and the Bahia Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple, India Gate – The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House – The Government headquarters, Qutab Minar. In the afternoon take a city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid – The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort – The red stone magic, Raj Ghat – the memorial of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi. Overnight at hotel.
Day16 Departure :
Morning free at Leisure. Later Transfer to the Airport for onward/Return Journey for your onward destination with memories
