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DAY 01
DELHI - PARWANOO
On arrival at Delhi we drive to Parwanoo (approx. 6 hrs / 270
kms). Check into the hotel. Rest of the day is free to enjoy
this quaint hill station.
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DAY 02
PARWANOO - SHIMLA
This morning after an early breakfast we drive to Shimla
(approx. 4 hrs / 140 kms). Check into the hotel. After a quick
wash and change we take an excursion to Kufri- an excellent
Ski resort in the winter. Thereafter we proceed to Chail-
former summer capital of the Maharaja of Patiala. It is a
peaceful haven in the mountains. Overnight back at Shimla.
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DAY 03 SHIMLA
This morning we take an excursion to Naldhera, which has a
mini golf course ,Giant Deodar Trees and the deep Gorge at the
Sutlej river are an interesting sights. Overnight back at
Shimla |
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DAY 04
SHIMLA - MANALI
This morning after an early breakfast we drive to Manali
(approx. 8- 9 hrs/ 275 kms)- the gateway to the Rohtang pass.
On arrival check into the hotel.
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DAY 05 MANALI
After breakfast, we proceed for a city tour visiting Dhungri
Temple-dedicated to Hadimba Devi, Vashisht Bath (for hot
springs), JagatSuk - ancient capital of Kulu. Evening is free
to take a walking tour of the town. |
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DAY 06 MANALI
Today we have an early start as we go to Rohtang Pass at an
attitude of 4112 metres on the route to Keylong which is the
only access to the Lahual Valley near the Indo-Tibetan border,
which is primitive and rugged surrounded by high snow capped
mountains and massive glaciers. We return in the evening.
Overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 07 MANALI - DHARAMSHALA
After breakfast proceed to Dharamshala (approx 7 hrs/220 kms).
-the land of the Lama, jewel of Kangra Valley . On arrival
check into the hotel. Rest of the day is free to take a walk
down the mall. |
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DAY 08 DHARAMSHALA
Dharamshala is split into 2 Upper and Lower Dharamshala. This
morning we will visit Kotwali Bazaar in Lower Dharamshala,
which is a narrow road with shops on both sides. Proceed to
YOL camp where World War II Italian prisoners were kept,
onwards to the war memorial, which commemorates the sacrifices
of the Himachal War Heroes. Between the Upper & Lower
Dharamshala is the school of Tibetan Culture Library. Later
drive to Upper Dharamshala & Mcleod Ganj where one can shop
for Tibetan carpets, Tangkhas etc . Return to the hotel in the
evening.
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DAY 09 DHARAMSHALA - DALHOUSIE
This morning after breakfast drive to Dalhousie (approx. 6
hrs/ 160 kms)- the quite Alpine Retreat- known for its toy
town beauty that other Himalayan Resorts lack. On arrival
check into the hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore the
town by taking a walking tour.
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DAY 10 DALHOUSIE
Today we shall see what Dalhousie has to offer. The tour
begins at the G.P.O chowk next to the Dalhousie club. Proceed
to the Panjpullah water falls, Bakrota Hill where Rabindranath
Tagore once lived. Nehru Tibha and lastly Kalatope an
exquisitely beautiful natural spot to savour the spectacular
sunsets. |
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DAY 11 DALHOUSIE - CHANDIGARH
After an early breakfast drive to Chandigarh (approx. 7-8 hrs
/ 260 kms). On arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the day
is free. |
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DAY 12 CHANDIGARH - DELHI
Today after an early breakfast we proceed for the city tour
visiting the Secretariat in Sector 1, which also houses other
govt. buildings, including the High Court & the Tower of
shadows , the hand of Unity- Nek Chand Rock Garden, whimsical
and inspirational , this garden is the highlight of your visit
to Chandigarh, Rose Garden- This large ornamental garden may
be the biggest in Asia and contains at least 1500 varieties of
roses. Thereafter we drive to Delhi (approx. 4-5 hrs/250 kms)
to make your connections back home. |
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