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Day - 1 : Arrival Amritsar Railway Station
Arrive Amritsar, meets our representative pick up Amritsar Railway station / Airport to transfer to your hotel check in Hotel fresh up Amritsar which is spiritual centre of Sikhism and Home to Shri Harminder Sahib (Golden Temple). And afternoon 02:30.pm you will drive towards Wagah Border to see the Closing Ceremony, event starts exactly by 5.30 PM everyday. Border closing 'lowering of the flags' ceremony is a daily military practice that the security forces of India and Pakistan. This ceremony takes place every evening before s1999. The ceremony starts with a blustering parade by the soldiers from both the sides and ends up in the perfectly coordinated lowering of the two nation’s flags; it is called the beating retreat border ceremony on the international level. One infantryman (Jawan) stands at attention on each side of the gate. As the sun sets, the Iron Gate at the border is opened and the flags are lowered. The flags are folded and the ceremony ends with a retreat that involves a brusque handshake between soldiers from either side. Return back to Hotel Dinner & unset at the Wagah border, which as part of the Grand Trunk Road was the only road link between these two countries before the opening of the Aman Setu in Kashmir in overnight stay at Amritsar Hotel
Day - 2 : Amritsar Local Sight seeing- Dalhousie and Local Sight seeing
Morning after breakfast, you will proceed towards Golden Temple (In 1578 Guru Ram Das excavated a tank, which subsequently became known as Amritsar (Pool of the Nectar of Immortality), giving its name to the city that grew around it. In due course, the Harmandir Sahib (The Golden Temple), was built in the middle of this tank and became the supreme centre of Sikhism) .and visit the massacre of Jalianwala Bagh. (The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919 when troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer fired rifles into a crowd of Indians, who had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar) after Jalianwala Bagh to visit Durgana Temple (Dedicated to the goddess Durga, this modern Hindu temple was built in 1921 in the architectural style of the Golden Temple. Surrounded by a holy water tank, it’s often called the Silver Temple because of its exquisitely engraved silver doors. Soothing bhajans (devotional songs) are sung here just after the temple opens and just before it closes) after this Sight seeing back Hotel and check out Amritsar Hotel and you will drive towards Dalhousie via Pathankot, Dalhousie is a serene Hill Station and beautiful town, with a sense of attraction. It is located in Chamba Distt. Himachal Pardesh
This hill station occupies a huge space over the five low-level hills at the western edge of the Dhauladhar range, merely in the east of the Ravi River. It is a best place for those people who want to de-stress, who want to spend some time in a calm place and in natural beauty. This Hill Town founded in 1854 by the Lord Dalhousie. This place attracts a lot to him by its fresh and cool atmosphere, its calm and green surroundings. This place based on an area of 14 sq.-km and surrounded by alpine vegetation. Dalhousie has a charming view of snow capped peaks in winter season and has great views of huge green mountains covered by pine and deodars. Arrival Dalhousie check in Hotel fresh up and afternoon visit Dalhousie Local Panchpul, Satdhara, Kalatop, Gandhi Chowk Sight seeing back Hotel rest of the day & Personal activities Dinner & overnight stay at Dalhousie Hotel
Day - 3 : Dalhousie-Khajjiar Sight seeing
Morning after breakfast, you will Proceed towards Khajjiar “The Mini Switzerland in India” arrival Khajjiar and enjoy the lush green meadows surrounded by thick pine and cedar forests. Later visit the temple of Khajji Nag & Pandav tree near the temple which has six shoots of same height representing five Pandavas and their common wife Draupadi. After Khajjiar Sight seeing back Hotel Dinner overnight stay at Dalhousie hotel.
Day - 4 : Dalhousie to Manali
Morning after breakfast, check out Dalhousie hotel, you will proceed towards Manali (345.Kms from Dalhousie). Manali (235.Kms from Dharamshala). Manali is Nestled in between the snow-capped slopes of the Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar ranges, Manali is one of the most popular hill stations in the country. With jaw-dropping views, lush green forests, sprawling meadows carpeted with flowers, gushing blue streams, a perpetual fairy-tale like mist lingering in the air, and a persistent fragrance of pines and freshness - Manali has been blessed with extraordinary scenic beauty. From museums to temples, from quaint little hippie villages to bustling upscale streets, river adventures to trekking trails, Manali has ever a reason to be the tourist magnet it is, all year round. Enroute Enjoy Sightseeing of Palampur Tea Garden, Baijnath Temple, Hanogi Mata Temple & Kullu Shawal Factory. Take an optional rafting trip in river Beas at Kullu (subject to weather condition and on direct payment basis) On arrive in Manali check in hotel fresh up rest of the day & personal activities. Dinner and overnight stay at Manali hotel
Day - 5 : Manali-Solang Valley Sightseeing-Manali
Morning after breakfast you will proceed towards Solang Valley which simply offers panoramic view of mountains rising far above the clouds & which are breathtaking. Visit most beautiful Solang Valley (Adventure Valley) where numbers of Adventure activities is conducted. Later return back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Manali hotel
Day - 6 : Manali Local City Tour
Morning after breakfast, you will proceed half day sightseeing of Manali which includes Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Club House and Van Vihar. Evening is free to explore the local market of Manali and you can also enjoy a nature walk on The Mall Road of Manali. Later return back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Manali hotel
Day - 7 : Manali to Shimla
Morning after breakfast Check out Manali Hotel, you will proceed towards to Shimla (265.kms from Manali), Shimla “the Queen of Hills”, as Shimla was fondly called by the British, is one of the famous hill station in the Himalayan foothills. The capital town of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla was 'discovered' by the British in 1817. It is situated at 2213 meters above sea level. Shimla derives its name from Goddess Shyamala, an incarnation of Goddess Kali. Its commanding position on the crest of a ridge, cool air and lust countryside quickly made it a favourite summer resort. By 1864, when it was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India, the 'Queen of Hill Stations' had become the epitome of everything British. The town is busy, lively and nostalgically 'English', with quaint Raj-era hotels and buildings. Sprawling over seven hills by dense forest and mountains, the hill station offers many pleasant walks through Himalayan Mountains thick with oak, deodar cedar, and pine trees. Arrival Shimla and check in hotel fresh up rest of the day & personal activities. Dinner & overnight stay at Shimla hotel
Day - 8 : Shimla-Kufri Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast, you will proceed towards 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. Dinner and overnight stay at Shimla hotel
Day - 9 : Shimla to Chandigarh
Morning after breakfast check out Shimla hotel, you will proceed towards Chandigarh (110.kms 04:30 hrs from Shimla), Chandigarh, the dream city of India's first Prime Minister, Sh. Jawahar Lal Nehru, was planned by the famous French architect Le Corbusier. Picturesquely located at the foothills of Shivaliks, it is known as one of the best experiments in urban planning and modern architecture in the twentieth century in India. Chandigarh derives its name from the temple of "Chandi Mandir" located in the vicinity of the site selected for the city. The deity 'Chandi', the goddess of power and a fort of 'garh' lying beyond the temple gave the city its name "Chandigarh-The City Beautiful". Enroute Pinjore Garden Sight seeing. Arrival Chandigarh and check in hotel. Fresh up rest of the day After fresh up visit Chandigarh local sightseeing Rose Garden, Rock Garden & Sukhna Lake. Dinner and Overnight stay at Chandigarh hotel.
Day - 10 : Chandigarh Airport / Railway station Drop
Morning after breakfast check out Chandigarh Hotel, you will proceed towards Chandigarh Airport / Railway station Drop and return Journey with Memories of Amritsar with Himachal (Amritsar, Dalhousie, Kullu, Manali, Shimla, Chandigarh) Package & Sight seeing