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Home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. Four of the world's major religions- Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism- originated here, whereas Zoroastrianism, Christianity and Islam arrived in the 1st millennium CE and also helped shape the region's diverse culture. Gradually annexed and administered by the British East India Company from the early 18th century and administered directly by the United Kingdom from the mid-19th century, India became an independent nation in 1947 after a struggle for independence which was marked by non-violent resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi.

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Below are giving a list of few common phrases together with their Hindi equivalents. English Greetings Hindi Greetings Hi/ Hello Namaste Good Morning/ Good Night Shubh Prabhaat/ Shubh Ratri Welcome (to greet someone) Aapka Swagat Hai Please Kirpaya How are you? Aap Kaise hain? Thank you (very much) Sukriya (Bahut Dhanyabad) Good Bye Alvida See you later Phir Milenge

ITINERARY SPECIALLY PREPARED FOR TRIP TO HIMACHAL WITH GOLDEN TEMPLE

08 NIGHTS/ 09 DAYS

Arrive Delhi in the morning.

Welcome to India!!

You will well be received on your arrival at Delhi International airport and transfer to domestic airport to board Spicejet flight SG 2515 (1455/ 1615) to Amritsar. Amritsar known for its Golden Temple, the most sacred shrine of the Sikhs. Amritsar derived its name from the water pool that means "holy pool of nectar" (Amrit means “elixir” and Sar means “sarovar” lake). Amritsar is the most revered place of the Sikh Community. Once a dense forest, Amritsar was sanctified by Guru Nanakji who blessed a local herd boy to preach the tenets of Sikhism to his fellowmen; who grew up to be the first 'granthi' of the famous Har Mandir Sahib or

the Golden Temple that was initiated by Guru Ramdaas Ji, the fourth Sikh Guru, and completed in 1601 by his successor Guru Arjan Dev Ji. It is the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh religion, and they are rightfully very proud of the city and their very beautiful and unique Gurdwara (place of worship). It is now a major pilgrimage and tourism center. Amritsar town is also known worldwide for the occurrence of massacre, in the historic Jallianwala Bagh by the British General Dyer's. Today, Amritsar is not only a historical or religious city, but also an industrial city with numerous small and medium scale industries. Amritsar houses several Textile Industry, paint industry, machine tools, rice, fan industry, etc., which place a significant role in the India’s economy.

Day 01 ARRIVE DELHI/ AMRITSAR- Fly

You will be well received on your arrival at Amritsar airport and transfer to hotel.

Arrive hotel and check into your room.

In the evening, if you wish, you can visit the Golden Temple to witness night ceremony. There is Palki Sahib Ceremony in the Golden Temple which takes place twice a day. The night ceremony is when the holy book Guru Granth Sahib is carried to a room for night stay. This is symbolic gesture. The holy singing is stopped, some of particular hyms are read by the respected priest, then book is closed and after performing the prayer the book is placed in a golden palanquin which is carried by all the devotees who are lined up to take seva, it all happens amidst chanting and reciting of hyms. One man blow trumpet. It is so spectacular and spiritual. In the morning again same ceremony is being held when the Guru Granth sahib is taken back to the main Temple. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel RITZ PLAZA

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for city tour of Amritsar, visiting Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh. The Golden Temple: This is the main attraction in the city, and the most important religious place to the Sikhs. The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), is a Sikh gurdwara (place of worship). It is

the most well-known gurdwara and is considered a sacred place by Sikhs. It was first constructed in 1601 and was later rebuilt in 1764. It's a stunning complex, and always full of thousands of pilgrims from all over the globe, excited to be at a place that they usually only see on television. The excitement to be here is infectious and many people will be more than happy to tell you all about their religion and customs. Cover your head, remove your shoes and wander around one of

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the most amazing places in India. The complex is open almost 24 hours (from 6am until 2am) and is worth visiting twice: once during the day and once at night, when it's beautifully lit up.

A visit to the Golden Temple is incomplete without a visit to the following among others:

Akal Takhat: It rightly faces the Golden Temple. Built by the Sixth Master Guru Hargobind (1606-44) in 1609, has been the nerve centre or the Sikhism ever since. All commandments affecting the community as a whole were and are issued from here. The Akal Takhat was used for holding court and Sikh congregations in the days of its builder. The Akal Takhat was pulled down several times by the Muslim raiders. The ground floor of the present building was constructed in 1874. Three stories were subsequently added by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. A number of weapons used by Guru Hargobind, Guru Gobind Singh and other Sikh heroes are preserved at Akal Takhat. In 1984 during Operation Blue Star Akal Takhat was badly damaged by the Indian Army. The Golden Temple’s Dining Hall (Langar): Located inside many gurdwaras are common kitchens known as a langar. At the langar, food is served to all visitors regardless of faith or background. Vegetarian food is often served to ensure that all people, even those with dietary restrictions, can eat together as equals. A definite must for visitors. Plates and spoons are handed out near the entrance, then follow the crowds inside and take the next vacant spot in one of the rows on the floor. Servers come by with large buckets of dal, chapatis and rice. Make sure to finish everything on your plate (wasting food isn't an option

here!). Then take it outside to volunteers at the washing area. It typically feeds roughly 40,000 people a day for free. On religious holidays and weekends, the langar can feed upwards of 100,000 people a day. This incredible feat is made possible through donations and volunteers.

Jallianwala Bagh: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was happened on April 13, 1919 (which happened to be “Baisakhi” one of Punjab's largest religious festivals), when fifty British Indian Army soldiers, commanded by Brigadier- General Reginald Dyer, began shooting at an unarmed gathering of men, women and children without warning. The shooting endured for ten to fifteen minutes, until ammunition was becoming scarce. Dyer ordered soldiers to reload magazines into their rifles several times and they were ordered to aim and shoot people in order to kill them. Official British Raj sources estimated the fatalities at 379, and with 1,100 wounded. Civil Surgeon Dr. Smith indicated that there were 1,526 casualties. However, the casualty number quoted by the Indian National Congress was more than 1,500, with roughly 1,000 killed. Later in the afternoon, proceed to visit Indo-Pak Wagah Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony at Wagah Border, an army outpost on Indo-Pak border 30Kms from Amritsar where the daily highlight is the evening "Beating the Retreat" ceremony.

Once you arrive, you can sense an aura of celebrations with patriotic songs played before the actual ceremony begins. The procession is marked with loud shouts of patriotism from both sides.

The procession happens with clinical military precision and lasts for around 45 minutes. You can see well dressed, six-seven feet tall, Indian "Border Security Force"

soldiers in khaki, and Pakistani "Sutlej Rangers" soldiers dressed in black, taking part in the ceremony. For the flag retreat, the soldiers take the permission from their commanders and march towards the gate at the border. Their march is extremely energetic and passionate, with the feet of the marching soldiers rising almost to their foreheads. The tapping sound that their boots makes is very loud, and is audible at quite a distance. The spectators remain extremely quite in awe of the ceremony.

You can sense the pin drop silence pervading the entire area. As the soldiers of both sides reach the gate, it is flung open. The flags of both countries, flying high at the same height, have to be lowered with full respect and brought back. The soldiers salute each other and start the flag lowering. The strings with the flags attached are of equal lengths, and the lowering of flags is so immaculate that the flags make a symmetrical "X" at the point of crossing. The flags are then carefully folded and the gates are slammed shut. A loud sound of a trumpet announces the end of the ceremony and the soldiers march back with their respective flag.

Dinner & Overnight at Hotel RITZ PLAZA

After breakfast at hotel, drive towards Dharamshala, the land of Lama & jewel of Kangra Valley. Dharamshala is a land of the Lamas and jewel of Kangra Valley and a scenic drive through the mountains brings you to the upper Dharamshala or popularly known as McLeodganj.

The exquisite town of Dharamshala is situated at a height of 1250mtr to 1982mtr, divided into two parts, the lower and the upper Dharamshala. This hill station with its magnificent view of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas is the seat of His Holiness, the XIVth Dalai Lama and the headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile. This place is approximately 127years old and it became the capital in 1852. Even if the Tibetan community dominates the town, still it has retained the colonial lifestyle and British fervour.

Day 03 AMRITSAR/ DHARAMSHALA (250Kms & 6hrs drive)

Arrive Dharamshala in the afternoon and check into your Hotel.

In the afternoon, you can visit these places in Mcleodganj area including Dalai Lama’s Temple.

Tsuglagkhang (Dalai Lama's Temple): Tsuglagkhang is the most important Buddhist monument in McLeodganj. Here lies the Dalai Lama's residence, monastery, museum, library etc. It is easily accessible and everybody around is very warm and collegial. One is free to go anywhere except for Dalai Lama’s residential areas. Here you'll always find people busy with their daily prayers.

The Namgyal Monastery: It is named after the original Namgyal monastery in Lhasa, Tibet. This is where novice monks are trained under the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The monastery has nearly two hundred monks and the younger ones study the major texts of the Buddhist Sutras and Tantras. Buddhist philosophy, debating, the making of butter sculptures, torma offerings, and sand mandalas, the playing of various ritual musical instruments, ritual chanting and dances are a part of the curriculum. At the same time, they are taught modern courses. Sections are off limits to visitors, but in the evenings it is quite a sight watching the monks debate with stylistic moves and sharp claps as they make a point.

Gangchen Kyishong: The offices of the Tibetan government-in-exile and the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives are located here.

Monastery of Nechung Oracle: Just below the Tibetan Library in Gangchen Kyishong is the splendid new Nechung Monastery, the seat of Nechung, the state oracle and protector-deity of Tibet. The oracle is the medium through whom Dorje Drakden (Nechung), the principal protector of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government, communicate with His Holiness and the Kashag (cabinet). Major decisions of the state are also made in consultation with the Nechung Oracle. Nechung monastery in Tibet lies just below Drepung monastery, four miles west of Lhasa, and the country's capital. Nechung originally came to Tibet with a descendant of the Indian sage Dharmapala. Bhagsu Nag Temple & Waterfall: Just down the Bhagsu Road from Mcleodganj is the village of Bhagsu Nag with its ancient temple, cool clear fresh water springs and nearby Bhagsu Waterfall. From the temple, it is just a short walk along the path to the waterfall.

Naddi: 2Kms after Dal Lake is scenic spot Naddi (1800mtr), having a panoramic view of Kangra valley and Dhauladhar range. Triund: A gradual trek which passes through Dharamkot and Rakkar Villages. Triund (2975mtr) is a popular picnic and trekking spot at the feet of the perpetually snow clad Dhauladhar range. The snow line starts at Illaqua (3350mtr) just 5Kms after Triund. In the evening, you enjoy a walk along the mall road, where Tibetan refugees display and sell their crafts.

Dinner & Overnight at Hotel ROYAL PALACE RESORT

After early breakfast at hotel, drive towards Manali along river Byas. A scenic drive through the mountains brings you Manali, Queen of Hill stations.

According to Hindu mythology, Manali was the home of the lawgiver Manu. Vaivasvata, the seventh incarnation of Manu, the first creation according to Hindu mythology, found a tiny fish in his bathing water. The fish told him to look after it with devotion, for one day it would do him a great service. The seventh Manu cared for the fish until it grew so huge that he released it into the

Day 04 DHARAMSHALA/ MANALI (280Kms & 7- 8hrs drive)

sea. Before departing, the fish warned Manu of an impending deluge when the entire world would be submerged and bade him to build a seaworthy ark. Manu and the gods were towed to dry ground by a giant fish, which was the seventh `avatar' of the god Vishnu. He is supposed to have survived when the world was drowned in Flood. Thus Manali derived its name from Manu.

Manali is a beautiful hill station situated at a height of 2050mts (6398 ft) in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The landscape here is breathtaking. One sees well-defined snowcapped peaks, the Beas River with its clear water meanders through the town. On the other side are deodar and pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchards. It is an excellent place for a holiday and known as the “Queen of Hill Stations”.

Arrive Manali in the afternoon and check in to your hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel RIVERSIDE COTTAGES

After breakfast at hotel, proceed to visit Rohtang Pass (subject to weather condition).

Rohtang Pass, at an altitude of 3979mts (13,050 ft) above sea level, is another adventure tourist site where it can be cold even on a summer day. It is the highest point on the Manali-Leh road and provides a wide panoramic view of mountains rising far above clouds, which is truly breath taking. In winter, the road of Rothang Pass is closed due to heavy snow but it totally depends on the weather condition.

You can enjoy this snowy heaven. You can even participate in snowbound activities on direct payment. Take a sledge ride down the slopes, try your luck climbing the little snow hills.

After spending some time here, drive down to Solang valley, which offers the view of glaciers and snowcapped mountains & peaks. The Mountaineering Institute has installed a ski lift for training

Day 05 MANALI

purpose. The sports most commonly offered are paragliding, zorbing, horse riding and Lift to Phathru peak to view Pir Panajal ranges. You can avail the above sports on direct payment. In the later afternoon, if time permits, you can visit these places in Manali:

Hadimba Temple: Manali has many attractions but the chief centre of interest, historically and archeologically, is undoubtedly the Dhoongri Temple dedicated to goddess Hadimba, the Bhim of Mahabharat fame. It has four-tiered Pagoda shaped roof and the doorway is carved with legendary figures and symbols. This temple located amidst wooden forest of deodar is about 2.5kms from the tourist office. It is a pleasant experience to stroll in the temple complex which was built in 1533 A.D.

Manu Temple: 3Kms from the main bazar in old Manali lies the temple of Manu Rishi. It is believed that this is the only temple of Manu in India, who was the creator of human race on the earth.

Vashist Hot Water Spring and Temple: 3kms from town, a small village located on the left bank of river Beas towards Rohtang pass is worth a visit. It is renowned for its hot springs and temples. Nearby is the pyramidal stone temple dedicated to Vashist Muni. There is another Temple of Lord Ram here. Natural hot sulphur springs with two separate bathing tanks for gents and ladies are always full of tourists. Turkish style showers fitted baths have also been built nearby. Hot water from the nearby spring is provided for bathing. In the walk stroll around Mall Road. The main market in Manali is situated along The Mall Road. It gets crowded in the evenings.

Dinner & Overnight at Hotel RIVERSIDE COTTAGES After breakfast at hotel, drive towards Shimla.

Shimla is perhaps the most picturesque town that you would come across on your tour of north India. During the British era, Shimla was the summer retreat and was renowned as the “Queen of the Hills”. Located on the lower ranges of the Himalayas, Shimla is a beautiful hill station that experiences extreme climatic conditions. It is situated at a height of around 2213Mtr above sea level. This altitude gives Shimla its diverse climatic conditions. There is no such ideal time to visit Shimla, as this pleasant hill station is one of the most preferred destinations in India at any given time. One can say that the peak season for Shimla travel is all though the year! Though Shimla has pleasant climate throughout the year, it experiences cold winters. The temperatures can drop to sub-zero conditions during the peak winter season. The best time to visit Shimla would be October to November and from March to May. Its topography is characterized by undulating hills, lush green valleys, garrulous rivers, dense woods and a pleasant climate that makes it an ideal getaway from the din and rush of the plains. The old world charm still comes to life here as it is dotted with a number of colonial buildings and churches that also accentuate the exquisiteness of this town.

Arrive Shimla and check into your hotel.

In the evening, you can stroll around Mall road. The Mall, like most hill stations in North India, is the main shopping centre of Shimla. It also has many restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, Post Offices and tourist offices. Gaiety Theatre, which is a reproduction of an old British theatre and is a center of cultural activities. People walk up and down the Mall slowly, stopping to gossip, as it is the

Day 06 MANALI/ SHIMLA (270Kms & 8- 9hrs drive)

main meeting place for everyone. The Ridge and Scandal point are the two main meeting points at the Mall. You can have your dinner in the restaurants on the Mall Road.

Dinner & Overnight at Hotel SILVERINE After breakfast at hotel, proceed to visit Kufri.

Kufri is a beautiful hill station situated at an altitudeof 2633mtr above the sea level and 16Kms from Shimla on the National Highway 22. Breathtaking views, stunning locales and tranquil surroundings- this is what Kufri hill station is all about. Popularly known as Switzerland of the East, the spell binding beauty of Kufri hill station of Shimla will definitely enchant you. The best thing about Kufri is the skiing and hiking that should be absolutely tried once, if you are visiting Kufri. The snow-clad hills of Kufri provide the ideal locale for trying your hand at skiing. In winters, Kufri is literally filled with tourists who come here to seek adventure and get some excitement in their lives. For the weak hearted, there is always an option of trekking and hiking on the steep hill slopes. The best season to indulge in these sports is during winters, i.e. from November to February. The weather is pleasant and cool and just perfect for enjoying your much-awaited vacation! You can do the Horse ride here on direct payment. In the afternoon, proceed for city tour of Shimla, visiting these places:

Himachal State Museum & Library: This museum is indisputably one of the prime tourist attractions in Shimla and remains open to the public except on Mondays and public holidays. This museum houses a fine collection of antique sculptures, paintings, coins, photos and other items not only from the state but also outside it. You will also find a library here which houses several historical books and manuscripts.

Vice Regal Lodge & Botanical Gardens: It is also famous as “Rashtrapati Niwas”, it is a spectacular building located on the Observatory Hills and was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy Lord Dufferin. Its construction was accomplished in the year 1888 and every brick for the building was carried by mules according to the sources. The massive six-story building is surrounded by well-manicured gardens and lawns.

Indian Institute of Advanced Studies: Located in the Vice regal Lodge, it was constructed in the year 1888. The kind of architecture is English Renaissance with stonework of the walling in light blue limestone and the wrought stonework being done in sandstone in a stunning light grey shade. The grounds are open to the public only on Sunday and you need a ticket in order to enter.

The Ridge: This place is an open space in the heart of town and offers outstanding views of the distant mountain ranges. The two prominent landmarks of Shimla, the Neo-Gothic structure of Christ Church and the new Tudor Library building are the other attractions located here.

Summer Hill: It is a scenic spot located near Shimla at an altitude of 1,283mtr and is much visited by the tourists. The legendary Indian leader, Mahatma Gandhi during his sojourn in Shimla spent some time in the elegant Georgian House of Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur located here.

Jakhoo Temple (2455mtr): Jakhu Hill is 2Kms from the Ridge, at a height of 2500Mtr; Jakhu Hill is the highest peak in Shimla and offers a beautiful view of the town and of the Himalayas. At the top of the Jakhu Hill, is an old temple of Hanuman, which is also the home of countless playful monkeys. The Hanuman Mandir at the top of Jakhu hill is the highest point in town. This Hanuman Mandir is one of the most favoured spots for tourists and pilgrims. The monkeys around the temple surprisingly do attack people; they however look for food from tourist and pilgrims.

Day 07 (07th May’15) Thu SHIMLA

In the evening, stroll around Mall road. The Mall, like most hill stations in North India, is the main shopping centre of Shimla. It also has many restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, Post Offices and tourist offices. Gaiety Theatre, which is a reproduction of an old British theatre and is a center of cultural activities. People walk up and down the Mall slowly, stopping to gossip, as it is the main meeting place for everyone. The Ridge and Scandal point are the two main meeting points at the Mall.

Dinner & Overnight at Hotel SILVERINE

After breakfast at hotel, drive towards Chandigarh.

Chandigarh is the best-planned city in India, with architecture which is world-renowned, and a quality of life, which is unparalleled. As the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh it is a prestigious city. The face of modern India, Chandigarh, is the manifestation of a dream that Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru envisaged and Le Corbusier executed.

Arrive Chandigarh and check into your hotel.

In the afternoon, proceed to city tour of Chandigarh, visiting Rock Garden & Rose Garden.

Rock Garden is an epitome of creativity and innovation. It is a unique garden that consists of various art objects. But the best part about the rock garden is that each of its artwork has been made by using industrial & urban waste. It is located in Sector 1 between the Capitol Complex and Sukhna Lake. The credit for laying its foundation goes to Nek Chand, who was the then Road Inspector in the Engineering Department of Chandigarh Capital Project. Rock Garden has been established in the form of an open-air exhibition hall. The garden houses sculptures made by using a variety of different discarded waste materials like frames, mudguards, forks, handle bars, metal wires, play marbles, porcelain, auto parts, broken bangles etc. Rock garden in Chandigarh, India is a unique creation and connoisseurs come from different parts of the world to see this amazing garden.

Rose garden of Chandigarh is the largest of its kind in Asia. Named after India's former President, Zakir Hussain, this beautiful garden was set up in 1967 with the support of Chandigarh's first Chief Commissioner, late Dr M S Randhawa. Chandigarh rose garden contains more than 17,000 plants. There are nearly 1,600 varieties of roses over there. It is a spacious garden covering an area of 27 acres. Dr. Zakir rose garden not just consists of the gorgeous roses, but also trees of medicinal value. Some of the medicinal plants that can be spotted here are bel, bahera, harar, camphor and yellow gulmohar. Rose garden serves as the venue for hosting the annual festival of gardens, a major cultural event of the city.

Dinner & Overnight at Hotel AROMA

Breakfast at hotel and rest of the morning at leisure.

Later, you will be transferred to Chandigarh railway station to board your train- Shatabdi Express (1200/ 1520) to Delhi.

Day 09 CHANDIGARH/ DELHI- Train DELHI/ FLY BACK HOME

Day 08 SHIMLA/ CHANDIGARH (120Kms & 4hrs drive)

Delhi, the city is acclaimed for being the cultural capital of India. The spectacular architecture of Delhi city is evident through its antique monuments. This city witnesses an interesting blend of

diverse cultures (some even 5000 years old). Delhi has always had a mysterious eternity, the city having witnessed empires rise to glory and fall to ashes. The contemporary Delhi is a culmination of seven cities built by different emperors. Ruins of this ancient city are found even today and now converted to some major tourist attractions, which can be seen during city tours. To enter the soul of Delhi, you need to explore and experience Delhi's Environment, Culture, Food, Bazaars and Crafts. Whether you are an explorer or a shopper, Delhi is a treasure trove where you can happily spend weeks indulging yourself. Delhi is a vast and vibrant city that remains with you long after you have left it.

You will be well received on your arrival at New Delhi railway station and proceed to visit these places before finally going to the airport.

India Gate: India Gate is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Delhi. The impressive colonial architecture of India Gate is a symbol of modern Delhi. The beautiful stone arch was built by the British in honor of Indian soldiers killed in World War I. Here you will also find the 'Amar Javan Jyoti', which is a permanent flame in honor of the Indian soldiers who died in wars since 1918.

Rashtrapati Bhavan: The Rashtrapati Bhawan or the President's House is the official residence of the President of India. The Bhavan has 340 rooms and is spread in an area of about 330 acres. It is a wonderful blend of Mughal and Western

architectural styles. The Bhavan comprises of the magnificent Durbar Hall, the Ball Room, the State Dining Room, and private chambers. The Mughal Gardens within the complex are a treat for the eyes and are open to public during certain periods of the year.

Parliament House: To the northwest of Vijay Chowk, this huge circular, colonnaded building comprises three semicircular chambers for the Legislatures and a Central Library crowned by a 27.4m high dome. It is 173m in diameter and covers 2.02 hectares in area, with colonnaded

verandahs enclosing the entire circumference. The three semi-circular areas were designed for the Chamber of Princes, the Council of State and the Legislative Assembly. Today they house the chambers of the Lok Sabha (House of the People), Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and the library. A verandah with 144 columns surrounds the three chambers. The boundary wall has blocks of sandstone carved in geometrical patterns that echo the Mughal jalis. After Dinner at local restaurant, you will be transferred to Delhi international airport to board your flight back home with sweet memories of your Trip with Dependable Travel Solutions India!!

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