Great Himalayan Saga

12 Nights / 13 Days

DELHI – AMRITSAR – DHARAMSALA – MANALI – SHIMLA – DELHI

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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

A warm welcome on arrival by our representatives and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02 : Delhi – Amritsar

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Delhi visiting Red Fort, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Parliament House, Qutub Minar & Humanyun's Tomb. Afternoon, transfer to railway station to board train for Amritsar. Arrive in Amritsar and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 : Amritsar

Morning visit Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh. Afternoon, drive to Wagha border to witness evening border closing ceremony. Return back to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 04 : Amritsar – Dharamsala (220 Km)

Morning, depart Amritsar for Dhaamsala. Arrive in Dharamsala and check in at hotel. Afternoon, visit Tsuglakshang or HH Dalai Lama's Temple. Bhagsu Nag waterfalls and the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Walk around the market in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 : Dharamsala

Morning, visit Norulingka, an Institute for the preservation of traditional Tibetan arts and crafts. Also visit Kangra Art Museum which exhibits paintings from the Kangra School of Miniature Painting, sculptures, tribal ornaments and photographs of local monuments. Afternoon, visit The Tibetan Institute of the Performing Arts founded in 1959 by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to preserve traditional Tibetan art forms in music, dance and theatre. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 06 : Dharamsala – Manali

Morning, depart Dharamsala by surface for Manali (235 Km). Arrive Manali and check in at hotel with rest of the day at leisure or free for optional activities. Evening, stroll around the mall. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07 : Manali

Morning, excursion to Naggar, visit Nagar Castle, Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery and folk museum. Afternoon, visit Vashist sulphur spring, temple and Hidimba Temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 : Manali

Full day at leisure or free for optional activities (optional individual excursions could be organized to Solang Valley, Kothi, Manikaran at an extra cost). Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09 : Manali – Shimla

Morning, depart Manali for Shimla by coach (260 Km) stopping en route to explore Kullu. Arrive in Shimla and check in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 : Shimla

Morning, visit the ridge, Viceregal Lodge, State Museum. Afternoon excursion to Jhaku hills. Evening, walk on the Mall. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 : Shimla

Morning, depart on a day return excursion to Kufri. Return back to hotel by late afternoon with rest of the day at leisure or free for optional activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12 : Shimla – Chandigarh

After a leisurely morning depart Shimla for Chandigarh (120 Km). Arrive Chandigarh and check in at hotel. Afternoon, visit Nekchand's garden. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 13 : Chandigarh – Delhi – Depart

Morning depart Chandigarh for Delhi and on arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Delhi includes Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Memorial). Later transfer to airport to board flight for your journey back home.