PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS: * Rohtang Pass, Hadimba Temple, Mall road and much more... in Manali * In Dharamshala, visit Tsuglagkhang Complex (Museum and Home of Dalai Lama), Tour of Norbulingka Institute, Monasteries and Yoga/Meditation programs (optional) * In Dalhousie, visit st. John's Church, Bara pathar & Bakrota Hills * In Amritsar, visit Harminder Sahib – The Golden Temple and Wagah (India-Pakistan border) * Sightseeing tours by private air- conditioned vehicle * Start and End in Chandigarh

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:

* Rohtang Pass, Hadimba Temple, Mall

road and much more... in Manali

* In Dharamshala, visit Tsuglagkhang

Complex (Museum and Home of Dalai

Lama), Tour of Norbulingka Institute,

Monasteries and Yoga/Meditation

programs (optional)

* In Dalhousie, visit st. John’s Church,

Bara pathar & Bakrota Hills

* In Amritsar, visit Harminder Sahib –

The Golden Temple and Wagah

(India-Pakistan border)

* Sightseeing tours by private air-

conditioned vehicle

* Start and End in Chandigarh

ITINERARY:

Day 01 Arrival in Chandigarh | Drive to Manali (300 kms / approx. 6.5 hours)

Meet our representative upon arrival in Chandigarh and proceed to Manali - offers super views of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges, and with mountain adventures beckoning from all directions, Manali is a year-round magnet for tourists. Apart from temples, Manali is popular among adventure tourists coming for trekking, paragliding, rafting and skiing. Check-in at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Manali.

Day 02 Trip to Rohtang Pass

In morning after breakfast, go on an adventurous drive up the Rohtang Pass – a major attraction, without which the trip remains incomplete. The Pass offers beautiful sights of glaciers, peaks, Lahaul Valley and the Chandra River. The twin peaks of Geypan are also visible from Rohtang. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and spend some time at leisure. In the evening, go for a walk along Mall Road. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 Day at leisure in Manali

After breakfast, enjoy full day at leisure in Manali. Alternatively, you may explore the destination offering numerous adventure sports and other places of interest. Dinner and overnight stay in Manali.

Day 04 Drive from Manali – Dharamshala (215 kms / approx. 6 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Dharamshala. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05 Sightseeing in Dharamshala

After breakfast, visit Tsuglagkhang Complex - Centre of Tibetan culture, which includes a museum and the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama – the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Later, visit popular monasteries, Tibetan medical center and the Church of St. John. Also, you may rejuvenate yourself with yoga and meditation retreats available in Dharamshala (optional). Dinner and overnight stay in Dharamshala.

Incredible Himachal with Golden Temple

7 Nights / 8 Days 3N Manali – 2N Dharamshala – 1N Dalhousie – 1N Amritsar

Day 06 Drive from Dharamshala – Dalhousie (115 kms / approx. 3.5 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Dalhousie. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Later, visit Bhulwani Mata Mandir at Bara Pathar and hike up the Bakrota Hills to see an impressive view of snow-clad peaks. Also, see St. John’s Church. It was the first to be built after the town of Dalhousie was founded. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07 Drive from Dalhousie – Amritsar (200 kms / approx. 4.5 hours)

After early breakfast, drive to Amritsar - colloquially known as Ambarsar, is a spiritually significant city for the followers of Sikhism. The city derives its name from the sacred pool, which was founded in 1574 by Guru Ram Das - the 4th Sikh guru. This holy pond circumscribes Harmandir Sahib, which is popularly known as the Golden Temple amongst devotees. After check-in at the hotel, proceed to India-Pakistan border at Wagah. Watch the ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony where soldiers of both countries bring down their respective national flags in their unique styles. After returning, visit the iconic Golden Temple. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 08 Drive from Amritsar – Chandigarh (230 kms / approx. 4.5 hours) | Departure from Chandigarh

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Chandigarh airport for return journey back home.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

• 7 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned below hotels or equivalent

• Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle (Air conditioner in vehicles will not work in hilly areas)

• Excursion to Rohtang Pass

• Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax

 

PACAKAGE EXCLUSIONS:

• Air tickets and airport taxes

• Guide service as per the itinerary

• Entrance fee at Monuments/parks as per the itinerary

• Special activities as per the itinerary

• Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.

• Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments

 

 

 

NOTE:

Monuments closed on

Rohtang Pass road would remain closed every Tuesday for maintenance purpose.

Dharamshala - Tibetan Institutes remain closed on Sunday & Second Saturday of Month, 2 Oct, 15 Aug, All Tibetan Holidays. Tibetan School Office is closed on all Saturdays

Medium vehicle will be provided for 1-3 travelers and Innova will be provided for 4-5 travelers.

Hotel Check in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs