New Delhi Trip Overview
The private tour will begin in Delhi the capital of India. Then head to Amritsar by train a sacred pilgrimage city for Sikhs. From here drive to Dalhousie a high-altitude colonial town spread across 5 hills near the Dhauladhar mountain. Next drive to Dharamsala and explore the Buddhist capital in exile outside Tibet in the beautiful surrounding. Further on the way to Kullu visit Jwala Devi Temple & Rewalsar Lake. Explore the Kullu Valley and Manikaran a famous pilgrimage destination for Sikhs & Hindus in the Parvati Valley. Then reach Manali a premier hill resort & home to many Hindu temples. Make an excursion to Rohtang Pass from here before flying back to Delhi.
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Duration: 12 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
The private tour will begin in Delhi the capital of India. Then head to Amritsar by train a sacred pilgrimage city for Sikhs. From here drive to Dalhousie a high-altitude colonial town spread across 5 hills near the Dhauladhar mountain. Next drive to Dharamsala and explore the Buddhist capital in exile outside Tibet in the beautiful surrounding. Further on the way to Kullu visit Jwala Devi Temple & Rewalsar Lake. Explore the Kullu Valley and Manikaran a famous pilgrimage destination for Sikhs & Hindus in the Parvati Valley. Then reach Manali a premier hill resort & home to many Hindu temples. Make an excursion to Rohtang Pass from here before flying back to Delhi.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel check in. (hotel check in / out time 1200hr afternoon early check in subject to rooms availability). Rest time free and easy to relax.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. Full day city tour of Delhi, visiting landmark of Old Delhi which include Red Fort the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years until 1857. Jama Masjid one of the largest mosques in the world, built by Shah Jahan. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. Raj Gath the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination. Drive thrugh VVIP areas passing through President House, Parliament & India Gate etc. Visit New Delhi which include Humayun Tomb the first garden-tomb in Indian subcontinent and an early example of Mughal architecture commissioned by Humayun’s first wife Empress Bega Begum in 1569-70. Qutab Minar a 73-metres tall minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex a fine examples of Afghan architecture. Lotus Temple a Baháʼí House of Worship notable for its flowerlike shape open to all, regardless of religion.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi – Amritsar (Train No.12029 SWARNA SHTBDI, 0720/ 1345hr)
Stop At: Amritsar, Amritsar, Amritsar District, Punjab
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to railway station to board morning satabdi train to Amritsar. On arrival at Amritsar railway station assistance and transfer to hotel.
Later excursion to visit Bagha border to attend Beating Retreat Ceremony. Every evening, just before the sunset, the soldiers from the Indian and Pakistan military meet at this border post to engage in a 30-minute display of military camaraderie and showmanship. Officially, the purpose of the ceremony is to formally close the border for the night and lower the national flag. However, it is an entertainment ceremony and a display of national pride for the thousands of people who come here every day. During the build-up to the ceremony, the crowd engages in chanting the Indian national anthem, rounds of applause and Bollywood-style dancing on Hindi songs. Back to your hotel for
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Amritsar – Dalhousie (200kms/ 5-6hrs approx)
Stop At: Amritsar, Amritsar, Amritsar District, Punjab
Breakfast at hotel visit Golden Temple famous for its full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs. The central Sikh Museum is atop the Clock Tower. The ‘Guru Ka Langar’ offer free food to around 20,000 people every day. The number shoot up to 1,00,000 on special occasions. The Durgiana Temple though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the Golden Temple. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum famous for its rare and priceless collections, particularly Paintings, Weapons and Armours, Manuscripts & Coins. Gobindgarh Fort originally built by Gujjar Singh Bhangi, the local chieftain in the 18th century. Gobindgarh was conquered and enhanced in the early 19th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh who renamed it after the 10th Sikh guru Guru Gobind Singh. The fort had five cannons which included the famous two ‘Zamzama’ cannons. Rickshaw ride and walking tour of old market in Amritsar.
Later drive to Dalhousie check in at hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Dalhousie
Stop At: Dalhousie, Dalhousie, Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel. City tour of Dalhousie a high-altitude town spread across 5 hills near the Dhauladhar mountain range in Himachal Pradesh. It’s home to colonial-era buildings, including St. Francis and St. John’s churches, which date back to the rule of the British Raj in the 1800s. A trek up Dainkund Peak leads to Pholani Devi Temple. To the north, Subhash Baoli is a peaceful area with pine trees and panoramic views. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Dalhousie – Dharamsala (120kms/ 4hrs approx)
Pass By: Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India
Breakfast at hotel. Leasurly drive to Dharamsala check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax and visit the McLeodganj market in evening.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Dharamsala
Stop At: Dharamsala, Dharamsala, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel. Visit McLeodganj, which is home to most of the Tibetan exiles. At McLeodganj, the Tibetans have established many monasteries, schools and temples. McLeodganj has a distinctly different character, with its brightly painted buildings, Buddhist temples, prayer flags fluttering in the air and saffron monks and nuns hurrying along the streets. The main Buddhist temple or Tsuglagkhang (cathedral) is a five-minute walk from the main bazaar. Said to resemble the one in Lhasa, the temple is surrounded by red and gold prayer wheels that are set in motion by devotees to scatter prayers in the air.
Dal Lake lake surrounded by Deodar trees, with temple of Durgeshwara Mahadev by the lakeside. Bhagsunath Temple old temple of Bhagsunath with a fresh waterspring. Further, about 0.5 km is beautiful Bhagsunath waterfall which is enough to sooth one’s eyes and mind. Church of St. John in the Wilderness, built in 1860, worth a visit for its beautiful stained glass windows, the church was severely damaged in a major earthquake that rocked the region in 1905. Rebuilt subsequently, the church has old bells that had been cast in London and installed in 1915. Lord Elgin, one of the few Viceroys of India who died in office, lies buried here.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel
Day 8: Dharamsala – Jwalamukhi Temple – Rewalsar Lake – Kullu (250kms/ 6-7hrs approx)
Stop At: Rewalsar Lake, 22.5 Km From Mandi, Mandi 175023 India
Breakfast at hotel drive to Dharamsala. Enroute visit Rewalsar Lake a mid-altitude lake located on a mountain spur at an elevation of about 1,360 m above sea level. The lake is shaped like a square with the shoreline of about 735 m. It is held as a sacred spot for Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists. There are three Buddhist monasteries, three Hindu temples and a Sikh Gurudwara.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Jwalamukhi Temple, 21 km from Pragpur Centre South of Kangra Valley, Pragpur 176031 India
Continue drive and visit Jwala Devi Temple, dedicated to the “Goddess Of Light”, the temple is one of the most popular Hindu temples in northern India. There is no idol of any kind the flame is considered as a manifestation of the goddess. An eternally burning and shining blue flame emanates from the rock sanctum and is fed by the priests with the offerings of devotees. The golden tower (dome) of the temple was a gift from the Emperor Akbar. The temple is considered very powerful, hence count as one of the 51 Shakti-Pitha temples in India. Besides, there are Gorakh Dibbi, Chaturbhuj temple and many small shrines situated in the vicinity of Jwalji temple.
After sightseeing strait drive to Dharamsala check in at hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel
Day 9: Kullu – Manikaran – Manali (125kms/ 3hrs approx)
Stop At: Kullu, Kullu, Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Kullu Valley famed for its magnificent panoramic views of an open valley filled with deodar and pine trees and snow-covered mountain peaks. Located at an altitude of about 1230 meters, Kullu is every nature lover’s paradise and a great place to explore offering abundant lush greenery, tranquil river streams, and a blissful climate.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Manikaran, Manikaran, Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh
Later excursion to visit Manikaran a famous pilgrimage destination for Sikhs and Hindus in the Parvati Valley along the banks of river Parvati. A good number of temples, Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib and hot springs forms the religious pattern of the place and attract several people. There are three hot springs where one can take a bath, one being inside the Gurudwara itself and the other two being privatised by the guesthouses. Different sections for men and women are made at the bathing place. The water in these springs contains sulphur which is capable of curing diseases. The hot springs again have religious and spiritual beliefs connected to it. The water is hot enough to prepare food by directly placing the vessels and is served as langar. After sightseeing drive to Manali and check in at hotel
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Manali
Stop At: Manali, Manali, Manali Tehsil, Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel. city tour of Manali a high-altitude Himalayan resort town. Visit Hidimba Devi Temple, an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima, a figure in the Indian epic Mahabharat. The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest called Dhungiri Van Vihar at the foot of the Himalayas. Vashisht Village the premises enclose a pyramid-shaped stone temple dedicated to Sage Vashisht, and the water spring, which believed to possess medicinal values and people take a dip in the holy water to get rid of skin diseases and infections. Tibetan monastery which include Himalayan Nyingmapa Gompa and Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa. These monasteries serve not only as a place of worship but also as guardians of the rich culture and history of the Tibetan people settled in Kullu and Manali. You can shop for beautiful handicrafts that are made by Tibetan people at these monasteries. Manu Temple a historical Hindu temple, dedicated to Sage Manu, a must-visit place, not only because of its religious significance but also because of its ancient, beautiful architecture and wooden carving. The views of tall hills blanketed with lush green forests offers spectators gasp for breath. The serene atmosphere of this place is soul-pleasing.
Also visit Old Manali on the other side of the Manalsu river with a sweet scent of an old world charm, a tiny shift in the world and its rush, one must experience while here. Swaying eucalyptus, lovely roads, sweet little eateries, small kitschy market places, and cafes that serve favourite continental food. The serenity of Old Manali is only disturbed by twittering birds and the sound of the gushing waters of the Kullu River. Rest time free and easy to relax and visit tha Mall.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel
Day 11: Manali – Rohtang Pass – Manali (55kms/ 1.3hrs approx one way)
Stop At: Rohtang Pass, Himalayan Ranges India
Breakfast at hotel, excursion to visit Rohtang Pass a high mountain pass at an elevation 3,980 m (13,058 ft) on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. The pass provides a natural divide between the Kullu Valley with a primarily Hindu culture (in the south), and the arid high-altitude Lahaul and Spiti valleys with a Buddhist culture (in the north). The pass lies on the watershed between the Chenab and Beas basins. On the southern side of this pass, the Beas River emerges from underground and flows southward and on its northern side, the Chandra River (flows from the eastern Himalayas), a source stream of the river Chenab, flows westward. After sightseeing drive back to Manali. Rest time free and easy to relax and visit the Mall Road.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Manali – Kullu Airport (50kms/ 1.3hrs apprix) / Delhi (flight)
Pass By: Kullu, Kullu, Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfer to Kullu airport to board flight for Delhi.
Vehicle will be provided in Delhi for transit use and going to any place of your interest before connecting flight to onward destination.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
