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GLIMPS OF HIMACHAL
Delhi - Kulu- Manali - Dharamshala Dalhousie- Chandigarh
(9 Nights / 10 Days)
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DAY 01
DELHI - 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 city and well planned city of India.
Overnight in Chandigarh .
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DAY 02
CHANDIGARH - MANALI
This morning after an early breakfast we drive to Manali
(approx. 8- 9 hrs/ 290 kms)- the gateway to the Rohtang pass.
On arrival check into the hotel
Overnight into the hotel
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DAY 03
MANALI
After breakfast, we proceed for a city tour visiting Dhungri
Temple-dedicated to Hadimba Devi, Vashisht Bath (for hot springs),
Jagatsukh- ancient capital of Kulu. Evening is free to take
a walking tour of the town.
Overnight back at Shimla
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DAY 04
MANALI
Today we have an early start as we go to Rohtang Pass at
an attitude of 4112 metres on the route to Keylong which is
the only access to the Lahaul Valley near the Indo-Tibetan
border, which is primitive and rugged surrounded by high snow
capped mountains and massive glaciers. We return in the evening.
Overnight at the hotel..
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DAY 05
MANALI - DHARAMSHALA
After an early breakfast we drive to Dharamshala (approx
7 hrs/220 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.
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DAY 06
DHARAMSHALA
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.
Overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 07
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 arrival
check into the hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore the
town by taking a walking tour.
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DAY 08
DALHOUSIE
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.
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DAY 09
DALHOUSIE - CHANDIGARH
After an early breakfast drive to Chandigarh (approx. 7-8
hrs / 260 kms). On arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the
day is free.
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DAY 10
CHANDIGARH - 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.
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