Heritage Himalaya Tour

Destination : Delhi - Shimla - Nalagarh - Paragpur - Dharmshala - Amritsar
Duration : 12 Days

Day 1- Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and meet the Saiman representative at the arrival hall and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon proceed on a tour New Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxminarayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Baha’i Temple.

Day 2- To Shimla
Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visit the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana.. In time transfer to railway station in the evening to board train to Kalka. Overnight on board.

Day 3- Arrive Shimla
Arrive early morning in Kalka and connect a toy-train to Shimla. Experience one of the most exotic journeys passing through 103 tunnels, pine forests and hills. Arrive Shimla and transfer to hotel.

Day 4- In Shimla
Morning sightseeing tour of Shimla including The Mall - Shimla’s principal promenade and best for a leisurely walk. Jakhoo Hill is the highest point in Shimla and offers a panoramic view of the city. Glen forest is one of the most fascinating picnic spots in Shimla. Summer Hill has pleasant shady walks in quite surroundings. Chadwick Falls are situated amidst thick forest and gives a breathtaking view. Prospect Hill is a popular picnic spot that gives some beautiful views of the mountains.

Day 5- To Nalagarh
Morning drive to Nalagarh. Arrive Nalagarh and check – in at hotel. Nalagarh was built in 1421 during the reign of Raja Bikram Chand. It was ruled by the Chandela Rajputs who originated from Chanderi in the Bundelkhand region of Central India. The Fort is located on a hillock at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, surrounded by endless acres of greenery.

Day 6- To Pragpur
Morning dive to Pragpur. Arrive Pragpur and check – in at hotel. Later visit the surroundings. Pragpur, known as ‘country of pollen’ is unbelievably picturesque having held onto the essence of an earlier era with unchanged shops, cobbled streets, an ornamental village tank, mud plastered and slate roofed houses.

Day 7- To Taragarh
Morning drive to Taragarh. Arrive Taragarh and check – in at hotel. In the afternoon visit temples of Nanbadeshwar, Gauri Shankar and Murli Manohar. Flat roofed, these temples are ‘Thakurdwaras’ dedicated to the Lord Vishnu incarnation- Lord Shiva and Lord Kirishna. Also visit the tea gardens and factory. The tea factory of the co-operative society offers an insight into the processing of Kangra tea.

Day 8- To Dharamshala
Morning drive to Dharamshala. Arrive Dharamshala and check – in at hotel. Set against the backdrop of the dramatic Dhauladhar mountains, Dharamsala is perched on the high slopes in the upper reaches of Kangra Valley. It is a charming town with elegant bungalows nestling in thick conifer forests

Day 9- In Dharamshala
Morning sightseeing tour of Dharamshala including various monasteries and Mcleodganj often called Little Lhasa and the residence of the Dalai Lama, which has been here for over three decades. The monastery has larger-than-life images of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avalokteshwara. Also visit ST. JOHN’S, the charming dressed stone church in the wilderness.

Day 10- To Amritsar
Morning drive to Amritsar. Arrive Amritsar and check – in at hotel. The city is famous for its Golden Temple.

Day 11- To Delhi
Morning city tour of Amritsar visiting the famous Golden Temple, a glittering gold and marble temple which is one of the holiest Sikh shrines. Durgiana Mandir is a temple with a golden dome and silver doors; Jalianwala Bagh has a memorial built in memory of unarmed victims massacred b the British. Intime transfer to Railway Station to board train for Delhi. Arrive Delhi. (No hotel envisaged in Delhi)

Day 12- Leave Delhi
You will be assisted by a Saiman representative to board flight for onward destination. End of our services.

PACKAGE INCLUDES
• Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/triple sharing basis, as per the list above.
• Breakfast on all days.
• All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
• All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by an air-conditioned transport.
• Services of an English speaking local guide.
• Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
• Train fare as per the itinerary.

PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
• Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.
• Any airfare or airport tax
• Tips, gratuities.
• Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.