
Holy Himalayas
Tour Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Route Plan: Delhi - Haridwar/Rishikesh - Shimla - Manali - Dharamshala - Amritsar - Delhi
Price Quote: 2950 CAD*
Day 1 - Your Holy Himalayas Tour begins - Welcome to Delhi
Arrival Delhi IGI T-3 airport and you will be received by the team of office staff / tour Guide and transfer to hotel & check-in.
Day 2 - Delhi
Sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, includes a visit to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, Chandini Chowk, 'silver street', one of the largest trading centre's of India, then drive to Red Fort. In afternoon Sightseeing tour of Qutab Minar, a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture and the world's tallest minaret Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the largest Sikh temple of Delhi, with a gold tomb, still in active worship, Photo stop at India Gate, the war memorial architecture built in honor of the soldiers who died in the second world war, then later drive to President's House and other Government Secretariat Buildings.
Day 3 - Haridwar - Rishikesh
After breakfast, drive to Rishikesh enroute visiting Haridwar. Enjoy a brief tour of Haridwar along with the beautiful evening aarti ceremony (rituals and prayers) along the ghats of River Ganges. Later in afternoon Continue drive to Rishikesh and check in to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4 - Rishikesh
The peace and calmness of a land associated with 'rishi-munis' and meditation, Rishikesh has become a centre for learning and research in yoga and meditation, Visit some of the popular yoga and Ayurveda centers of Rishikesh.
Day 5 - Rishikesh - Shimla
This morning after breakfast enjoy a scenic mountain drive to Shimla, adding British touch to your Holy Himalayas Tour, the former summer capital of British India. Later enjoy an evening at leisure in Shimla.
Day 6 - Shimla
Full day enjoy a sightseeing tour of Shimla, visiting the famous Christ Church, the second oldest church in Northern India, Shimla State Museum, which houses a collection of miniature 'Pahari' paintings, sculptures, coins, woodcarvings and also costumes, textiles and jewellery of the region. After lunch enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Mall road, which provides you an opportunity to discover the local lifestyle of Shimla.
Day 7 - Shimla - Manali
Early this morning, get on your drive to Manali, En-route make a brief stop at Kunlun, a beautiful valley known for its natural hot water springs, Arrive Manali, check in at your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8 - Manali
Start your day with a visit to the Hadimba Temple, the most sacred spot for the locals. This is a small pagoda style temple surrounded by tall deodar trees and stunning scenery, later visit the lovely apple orchards in the hills, Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9 - Manali - Dharamshala
Early after breakfast, proceed to Dharamshala and the capital of the Dalai Lama, PM city tour of beautiful hill station and an important pilgrimage site of Buddhists Temple. Overnight Stay at hotel.
Day 10 - Dharamshala
Early after breakfast, enjoy a walking tour to the monasteries of Dharamshala, Visit the monasteries of Mcleodganj. Later in evening, Explore the local market for Tibetan handicrafts, Thangakas and garments. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 - Dharamshala - Amritsar
This morning drive to Amritsar, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India, On arrival, check-in at hotel and freshen up, This evening, visit the sparkling Golden temple (Harmandir Sahib) the main attraction of Amritsar, The temple is surrounded by a reservoir, believed to be holy water and the upper domes of the temple are coated in gold, giving the temple its name 'The Golden temple'.
Day 12 - Amritsar
Start your day with an early morning visit to the Golden temple. Today,you also get the opportunity to see the community kitchen, one of the prime concepts of Sikh religion, Later visit the Jallianwala Bagh and local market, Enjoy an excursion to the Wagah border. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13 - Amritsar - Delhi
Early after breakfast, Catch your early morning train to New Delhi, then transfer to Delhi international airport to catch your flight to back home.

Before you go for the trip to the different spots of the country, you need to plan the tour. Such trips can be all the more fascinating if some advice is sought before you set out for the various destinations in this country.