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Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive Delhi by flight. Meeting and assistance on

arrival and transfer to Hotel.

Overnight stay.

Day 02: DELHI

Morning combined sightseeing of New & Old Delhi.

Visit the 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand-

carved for its entire height of 234ft, and the iron pillar,

which has withstood the ravages of time and not

rusted even after 1500 years.

Visit the mausoleum of emperor Humayun – a forerunner of the Mughal style of architecture

and the imposing modern. Lakshminarayan temple. Drive past the India Gate (war memorial

dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian soldiers), the preside t’s residence –

formerly the Viceroy’s Palace, parliament House and the Secretariat buildings, – an

interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture.

Afternoon: Sightseeing of Old Delhi takes you to the Raj Ghat (memorial to Mahatma

Gandhi), Jama Masjid, – The largest mosque in India. Drive past Chandi Chowk, once an

imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty which today is the busiest commercial area of the city.

Enjoy a walk through Chandni Chowk to savour the ambience of an oriental bazaar.

Overnight stay.

DAY 3: DELHI- SHIMLA

Today morning transfer to railway station to board train for Kalka. 2011 (Shatabdi Express)

Delhi/Kalka 0740/1200 Arrive Kalka and board Himlayan Toy train which will take you

through the Shivalik ranges to Shimla. 255 (Himlayan Queen) Kalka/Shimla 1210/1720.

Your car will simultaneously drive with you carrying your luggage and you can do part of the

journey by train & part by car. Arrive Shimla and transfer to hotel.

Shimla – Queen of Hills – used to be summer capital of during British rule in India. It is at a

height of 2200 meter above sea level. As the Summer Capital of the British in India, Shimla

was the cou try’s focus for the better part of every year and now, is the state capital of

Himachal Pradesh.

Today, it has well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions making

it one of I dia’s most popular hill resort. Situated in the lower ranges of the Himalayan

mountains, it is surrounded by pine deodar, oak and rhododendron forests.

Towards the north lie the snow-covered high-ranges, while the valleys breathe whispering

streams and swaying fields. Within the town are host of splendid colonial edifices, quaint

cottages and charming walks. Shimla offers a variety of shopping, sport and entertainment

activities. Overnight stay.

DAY 4: SHIMLA

Today morning sightseeing of Shimla visiting Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies, Sankat

Mochan Temple and Jakhu Temple. Afternoon free to stroll in the famous The Mall & The

Ridge. Overnight stay.

DAY 5: SHIMLA

Day ate leisure in Shimla to enjoy the town at your own pace. (No transport service

envisaged) Overnight stay.

DAY 6: SHIMLA- PRAGPUR – DHARMSHALA

Today morning drive to Dharmshala. 302 kms (188 miles) & 7 hours drive. Take a lunch

break en route at Judge’s Court in Pragpur.

Judges Court, the large splendid Country Manor designed in the Indo-European tradition

and built in 1918 for Justice Sir Jai Lal with it’s annex. The buildings stand in a 12-acre

orchard consisting of mango, lychee, plum, citrus and exotic trees like camphor, clove and

cardamom.

After lunch continue the drive to Dharmshala. On arrival check in at hotel.

Dharamshala is a small hill station lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar range about 18 kms

north east of Kangra town. Hill station is wooded with oak and conifer trees and snow

capped mountains enfold three sides of the town while the valley stretches in front. The

snow line is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamshala than at any other hill resort

and it is possible to trek to snow point after an early or i g’s start.The town of

Dharmshala is divided into two distinct parts. Lower Dharamshala has civil offices and

business establishments with courts, Kotwali Bazar and Upper Dharamshala compose of

places with names which bear witness to its history like McLeod Ganj and Forsythe Ganj.

Since 1960, when it became a temporary headquarter of His Holiness The Dalai Lama,

Dharamshala has risen to international fame as The Little Lhasa in I dia .

Overnight stay.

Day 09: DHARMSHALA–DELHI

Transfer to airport to board the flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel. Overnight

stay.

Day 10: LEAVE DELHI

Today in time transfer to international airport to board the return flight.

DAY 7: DHARMSHALA

Today morning sightseeing of Dharamshala. Visit the

Dalai La a’s residence and if lucky,an opportunity of

an audience with him at Mcleodganj where a large

Tibetan population now lives. The waterfall of

Bhagsunath is also within walking distance. Spend

some time in the Tibetan colony and visit their local

market & temples.. Overnight stay.

DAY 8: DHARMSHALA

Day at leisure in Dharmshala. Overnight stay.

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