EMTHP3 - APPEALING HIMACHAL

EMTHP3 – APPEALING HIMACHAL

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Duration

12 days 11 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English

Overview

Himachal Pradesh : Himachal Pradesh is the northernmost state of India and shares borders with the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to the north, and the states of Punjab to the west, Haryana to the southwest, Uttarakhand to the southeast and a very narrow border with Uttar Pradesh to the South. Shimla is blissfully surrounded by the green hills with snowcapped peaks. Its spectacular natural bounty accompanied by structures made during the colonial era, Shimla retains its colonial heritage with grand old buildings, such as, the stately Viceregal Lodge, charming iron lamp posts, and Anglo-Saxon names. The climate varies from hot and sub-humid tropical (450–900 metres) in the southern low tracts, warm and temperate (900–1800 metres), cool and temperate (1900–2400 metres) and cold glacial and alpine (2400–4800 metres) in the northern and eastern high elevated mountain ranges. Manali – A gift of the Himalayas to the world, Manali is a beautiful township nestled in the picturesque Beas River valley. It is a rustic enclave known for its cool climate and snow-capped mountains, offering respite to tourists escaping scorching heat of the plains. Besides natural charm and unparalleled beauty, Manali is known for its unlimited adventure opportunities, the famous Hadimba Temple, the scenic Rohtang Pass, the snow-laden Solang Valley and its delightful culinary scene. Snowfall is continuing at Manali, Solang, Atal tunnel, Kothi, Lahaul, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang pass during the winter Dec to Mid Feb (subject to weather condition). Dalhousie is located in the district of Chamba at an elevation of around 2,000 meters. The hill station is situated at the Western end of the Dhauladhar range of mountains. Surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains, Dalhousie is named after its founder Lord Dalhousie, the British Governor-General in India. Dalhousie is one of the most visited and popular hill stations in the country. It is known for its pleasant climate and scenic beauty. There are several amazing places to visit in this hill station like Kalatop, Daikund and Panch Pula. Subhash Baoli and Lohali village are other popular tourist attractions.

CITY	STANDARD	DELUXE	PREMIUM
CHANDIGARH	Hotel City Paradise/similar	Almeida/similar	Radisson/similar
SHIMLA	Hill View Regency/similar	Sonabar White Grand/similar	Honeymoon Inn/similar
MANALI	Apple Bud Cottages/similar	Manali Inn/similar	Manuallaya/similar
DHARAMSHALA	Kamal Residency/similar	Triund Heights/ similar	Asia health resort/ similar
DALHOUSIE	Hotel Comfort Court/similar	Bear Valley Resort/similar	JK Clarks/ similar
AMRITSAR	PR Residency/similar	HK Clarks Inn/similar	Holiday Inn /similar

HIGHLIGHTS

Hidimba Temple giving you a chance to see ancient pagoda style art of architecture.
Vashist Kund, find a Natural Hot Water Spring to relax your body by bathing in it.
Solang(Valley) drives its name from combination of words Solang (Nearby village) and Nullah (water stream).
It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass, and is known for its summer and winter sport conditions.
The sports most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding, skating and zorbing.
Snow melts during the summer months starting May and skiing is then replaced by zorbing ,paragliding, parachuting and horse riding.
The famous places in chandigarh is Rose garden , Rock garden , Sukhna lake .
Attractions Places : Shimla,Kufri,Manali,Solang Valley,Rock Garden , Sukhna Lake , Rose Garden
Amritsar is a very famous and a popular city in Punjab.
The famous Golden Temple , Jallianwala Baug and the Wagha Border-Indopak Border are very famous places.
Dharamshala Cricket Stadium, McLeod Ganj, Kangra Valley, Dharamkot, Triund Hill, Dalai Lama Temple Complex, Bhagsunath Temple, Dal Lake, St. John wilderness Church, War Memorial and Gyuto Monastery .
Sadar bazaar , khajjiar , kalatop khajjiar sanctuary, Western Himalayas and snowy peak are the famous places in Dalhousie .

Itinerary

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Chandigarh to Shimla (approx 4 hr 24 min (113.1 km) After breakfast, we will check-out early in the morning and will proceed to Chandigarh to Shimla by car.

Today breakfast proceed for in and around sightseeing of SHIMLA, visit KUFRI, India's one of the best holiday paradise Kufri in Shimla is beautifully tucked on an altitude of 2,622 meter. The place is a tourist hotspot for its awesome scenic and sports activities. Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town - “THE MALL & THE RIDGE” This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks - the neo- gothic structure of Christ Church and the neo - Tudor library building - are worth seeing. Overnight stay at hotel.

Shimla – Kullu - Manali( approx 280 Kms, 9/10 Hours)
After breakfast leave for Manali, on the way sight-seeing like Sundernagar lake, Pandoh dam, Vaishno Devi Temple, Kullu and overnight stay at hotel in Manali.

After breakfast local sightseeing of Manali “HADIMBA TEMPLE” Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway . “CLUB HOUSE” The Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day.” Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar, and “VASHIST” Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama.

After breakfast chack out from hotel and tour of Rohtang Pass (you can go rohtang on the direct payment base and special permission) . The majesty of the mountains and the glaciers can be seen at their best; you have next two hours to enjoy this snowy haven. Take a sledge ride down the slopes, try your luck climbing the little snow hills. On your descents to Manali, halt at the Rahalla falls and Solang Valley. The Magnificent views and natural beauty are a never-ending source of delight. Evening free time for shopping. Overnight stay in Manali.

Manali - Dharmshala (approx 7hr 55 min (218.8 km)
Travel by surface to Mc Leodganj (Dharamsala), magnificently set to the background of the Dhauldhar mountains and the seat of his Holiness, the Dalai Lama, the leader of the Tibetans, since 1960. On arrival check in at hotel

Today morning you will enjoy the full day sightseeing of Norbulingka Institute, Dalai Lama Temple Complex, HPCA Stadium, Bhagsu Waterfall, Church of St. John, Dal lake and Bhagsunag Temple.

Dharmshala - Dalhousie(approx 3 hr 36 min (118.1 km)
Morning leave for Dalhousie. Arrive and check in at Hotel. Day at leisure to pamper yourself at the small town famous for its scenic beauty. Overnight stay at Hotel.

After Breakfast proceed for sightseeing. Flow through a mesmerizing experience. The vast emerald green meadow of Khajjiar with its thick forested slopes of deodhars, the stupendous mountain views from Lakkar Mandi. Return back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Early morning check out from hotel and transfer by surface to Amritsar. Directly transfer to Wagah Border. Evening visit the Golden Temple (The famous Sikh pilgrim place). Overnight at hotel.
Golden Temple The most important sikh shrine which is also called Mecca for the Sikhs is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs.

Amritsar - Chandigarh (approx 4 hr 55 min (226.5 km)After Breakfast drive to Chandigarh. Afternoon visiting the famous Rock Garden - the lifetime dream of Mr. Nek Chand, Sukhna Lake - the beautiful lake that is the major attraction of Chandigarh. Overnight stay at hotel.

Early morning drive back to Chandigarh . Upon arrival transfer to Chandigarh airport railway station for onwards journey.

Included/Excluded

Assistance on arrival at Railway station/Bus stand/Airport
Welcome, Drink on arrival (Non-Alcoholic),
Provide breakfast and dinner .
11 Nights and 12 Days accommodation at a good hotel as per the respective rooms.
Entire Site seeing by AC car
Pick and Drop from Chandigarh Railway Station/Airport
All Toll Tax, Green Tax, Parking Charges, and Driver Stay during Visit.

Fare – Air/Train
Any Entrance fees for monuments or sights
Rides and other charges
Government Service Tax
Taxi service not exclusively mentioned in the package.
Only items explicitly mentioned in the package are inclusive, otherwise all are exclusive.

Durations

11 nights 12 days

Tour's Location

Avenue of the india

FAQs

Snowfall in Shimla usually begins from December and lasts till the end of February.

The Tara Devi Temple Trek is one of the best treks for a family in Shimla. On this trek, tourists can traverse through the Himalayan mountain ranges with spectacular view of the slopes. Other highlights include the Shimla-Kalka toy train and the vibrant Tara Devi station.

Lakkar Bazzar is an ideal shopping destination for people who enjoy street shopping. In this Bazaar you can find a diverse range of artefacts, pashmina shawls, woolens and handicrafts. Dry fruits and the "Kullu Shawls" of the bazaar are also very famous. Other things that one can pick up at the Bazaar include wooden handicrafts, Chinese shoes, Tibetan mats and carpets.

Its 114 km and it takes approximately 4 hours to reach from Chandigarh to Shimla by bus.

It is approximately 25km from Chandigarh, its a beautiful garden to enjoy with friends and family.

Congratulations for your wedding. Not to worry you are at right place, Chandigarh malls are full of wedding collections for both bride and groom , the famous ones are Elante Mall, Westside Mall, DLF City Mall etc

The local language spoken in Manali is a dialect of the Pahari language called Mandiali. However, Hindi works everywhere in Manali as well and most of the locals do understand and speak English as well.

Manali has quite a few markets that have very specific items that you can buy. At Manu Market near Mall Road, woollens are available for sale and are quite nice and quaint. There is also the Old Market that has a lot of souvenir items for sale. The Tibetan Market is a place for Tibetan handicrafts and jewellery. You could also pick up a jar of apple pickle, as it is local and delicious.

The famous food in Manali are momos, banana pancakes, bread pakoras, pav bhaji, aloo tikki, samosa, madra, dhaam, tudkiya bhath, spicy lotus stem, chha ghost, siddu, and babru.

Kangra Airport , main airport in Dharamshala is the Kangra Airport, where all flights to Dharamshala and from Dharamshala operate; it is located in Gaggal, which is near the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. MakeMyTrip offers a wide range of flights to Dharamshala.

The Punjabi food of Dharamshala includes all kinds of paneer or cottage cheese curries, dal makhni, dal tadka, rajma (kidney beans), kadhi rice, thalis, and stuffed paranthas.

December to February: Winters in Dharamshala are freezing, but if you enjoy the cold and snow-white mountains, then this is a beautiful time to visit. It snows here during this time and the temperature tends to dip below -1 °C. Remember to carry lots of woolens and protection against chilly winds.

summer season,
Yes, the best season to visit Dalhousie is between March and June, when the hill-station is bathed by the warmth of the summer sun.

Dalhousie is a mesmerizing place to visit in India situated in the Chamba District. Located at an altitude of 1970 meters above sea level, this destination is worth a visit for all those who seek peace and tranquillity. The town of Dalhousie has derived its name after the British General, Lord Dalhousie.

Especially one would love to eat the most-liked dishes of Dalhousie of varied cuisines like Chowmein of Chinese, Momos of Tibetan, fare of Kashmiri and Idlis of South Indian.

Amritsar is the heart-beat of the Majha region which has provided Punjabi literature with its standard language. A launching pad of several renowned artists, authors and poets, the city has been a home of hand-loom and carpet industry for more than a century.

Shawls, carpets, dress materials, electronics, phulkari embroidery work textiles, Pakistani juttis, saris, Chinese lamps, dry fruits, imitation jewellery, food items, handicrafts, woollen garments, sweaters and Pashmina shawls are among the best things to buy in Amritsar from here.

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