Delhi-dharamshala -Dalhousie - Amritsar

DAY 01DELHI - CHANDIGARH
On arrival at Delhi we drive to Chandigarh. (approx. 5 hrs / 250
kms). Check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free to enjoy beautiful
and well planned city of India. Overnight in Chandigarh.



 


DAY 02 CHANDIGARH - DHARAMSHALA
After breakfast proceed to Dharamshala (approx 7-8 hrs/250 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.



 


DAY 03DHARAMSHALA
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.









  




 


DAY 04 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 check into the hotel. Rest of the day is free to
explore the town by taking a walking tour.



 


DAY 05DALHOUSIE
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.



 


DAY 06DALHOUSIE - AMRITSAR
After an early breakfast drive to Amritsar (approx. 6 hrs/ 200 kms).
On arrival check into the hotel. After a quick wash and change we
proceed for a city tour visiting The Golden Temple also known as Hari
Mandir (Temple of the Lord) by far the most important shrine of the
Sikhs. Onwards to Shri Durgiana Temple- a place of pilgrimage for
Hindus Jallianwala Bagh- a memorial where 2000 victims all unarmed
were massacred by the British. In the evening visit the Wagah Border-
(India-Pakistan) where if lucky you can see the change of guards
ceremony too.









  




 


DAY 07AMRITSAR - CHANDIGARH
Today we depart
for Chandigarh (approx. 6 hrs/ 240 kms). On arrival check into the
hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax and unwind.



 


DAY 08CHANDIGARH - 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.