Delhi - Shimla - Manali - Rohtang Pass - Chandigarh-Kurukshtra - Delhi: 7 Days
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Delhi - Chandigarh – Manali – Chamunda - Dharamshala- Vaishno Devi – Amritsar - Delhi : 8 Days/ 7 Nights
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* All distance and timings featured are approximate. * All tours are subject to terms and conditions as mentioned in our brochures. * Adult in triple sharing price is applicable only in case of same family member sharing a double room in triple occupancy. * Prices are valid till March 2009. * Sometimes during day journey packed Breakfast / Lunch will be served.
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Shimla : The capital of Himachal Pradesh, spills over the steep
slopes of 12 Km ridge in the lower Himalayas popularly known a King of the Hills.
Once the glamorous summer capital of British India, Shimla still evokes a feeling
of nostalgia with its pretty gabree cottages, half-timbered buildings and old churches.
With its beautiful walks and view points, around the Mall Road scenic little resorts
within easy reach and a Golf course.
Places of interest: The Mall, The Old Viceroyal Lodge, Museum, Walks and vantage points. » Kufri : 16 km from Shimla is with thick woods around, it has ski slopes and offers panoramic views. It is one of country's premier ski resorts. Places of interest: Apple Gardens and Horse Riding. » Kullu : The charming Kullu Valley noted for its orchards of apple and plum and beautiful scenery is known as the Valley of the God. During its colourful Dushera festival, decorated palanquins cover Gods and Goddesses from temples all over the valley to Kullu, to pay homage to the presiding deity Raghunathji. A mela springs up during the festival, which is celebrated with a great deal of singing, dancing and festivity. Places of interest: Raghunath Temple and Vaishnodevi Temple. » Manali : Situated at the Northern end of the Kullu Valley. Manali has spectacular views of snow-capped peaks and wooded slopes. Near by the river Beas rushes along its rocky course amid grassy meadows carpeted with wild flowers. There are marvellous walks through dappled orchards and forests of deodar. Manali with its Mountaineering Institute is a popular base for trekking mountaineering in summer and skiing in winter. Places of interest: Hadimba Devi Temple, Vashisht hot springs and Manu Temple, Buddhist Monastery.
» Rohtang Pass : Is situated
51 Km away from Manali. The pass is open for just four months in the year from June
to October when the snow melts. This is the one of the route for going to Leh-Laddakh.
» Manikaran : Is 45 Km from Kullu. There are natural hot water springs. The water is noted for healing problems of health. » Chandigarh : Is a Union territory and capital of Punjab and Haryana. Thanks to the creative genious of its master-architect Le Corbusier, and the careful nurturing of the city's master plan and the original concept of the 'City Beautiful'. Chandigarh is a charming modern city with its wide trees and beautiful avenues. It is a gateway to Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Important place of visit are Nek Chand creation of Rock Garden. Nek Chand picked up and wove his magical kingdom of dreams and fantasy. Places of visit: Rock Gardens, Gandhi Bhawan, Rose Gardens, Sukhana Lake. » Kurukshetra : Is a historical and religious city from times immorial. The place is famous for 'Mahabharata War' between Pandavas and Kauravas, thousands of years back. It was the place, where Lord Krishna preached Bhagavat Gita to Arjuna, inspired him and prepared him for the war. Preachings of Lord Krishna emerged as Bhagavat Gita. There are two monuments constructed by the Government of Haryana and Birla-Jyotisar is a tree under which Krishna preached Arjuna. A beautiful Krishna temple is constructed which is an attraction for pilgrims. » Dharamshala : is the principal township of the Kangra region and is magnificently set to the background of the Dauladar mountains. Pine forests cover the hillsides. Dharamshala has the distinction of being the residence of the Dalai Lama popularly known as little "LHASA".
» Dalhousie: Isolated by high
mountain ranges, the valley of Chamba is noted for the magnificance of its scenery.
The British Governor General, Lord Dalhousie, visited this area around the middle
of the 19th century for a quiet retreat, came upon a charming spot on a ridge overlooking
the plains.
» Vaishnodevi : Vaishnodevi, 62 Km from Jammu city, is best known piligrimage centre. The shrine is reached after a climb of 14 Km from Katra. The Path has been pared and all kinds of facilities like drinking water, snack bars, view points, medical aid and food are available along the route. » Amritsar : Amritsar has many claims to fame. It is the holy city of the Sikhs, very intimately connected with the colourful history of the proud, martial race. It is also a show piece of the prosperity and wealth of the state of Punjab. It also holds strategic importance due to its close proximity to Pakistan, the Attari Wagha Indo-Pak border being just about 30 km away. The important place to visit in Amritsar is Golden Temple, the holy Sikh shrine. Jallianwala Bagh, also very near to the Golden temple is an important monument dedicated to hundreds of martyrs who lost their lives in a massacre on April 13, 1919 A.D. |




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Shimla : The capital of Himachal Pradesh, spills over the steep
slopes of 12 Km ridge in the lower Himalayas popularly known a King of the Hills.
Once the glamorous summer capital of British India, Shimla still evokes a feeling
of nostalgia with its pretty gabree cottages, half-timbered buildings and old churches.
With its beautiful walks and view points, around the Mall Road scenic little resorts
within easy reach and a Golf course.
» Rohtang Pass : Is situated
51 Km away from Manali. The pass is open for just four months in the year from June
to October when the snow melts. This is the one of the route for going to Leh-Laddakh.
» Dalhousie: Isolated by high
mountain ranges, the valley of Chamba is noted for the magnificance of its scenery.
The British Governor General, Lord Dalhousie, visited this area around the middle
of the 19th century for a quiet retreat, came upon a charming spot on a ridge overlooking
the plains.