| DAY 01 DELHI – CHANDIGARH – SHIMLA |
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Chandigarh.
Meet & assist on arrival at Chandigarh airport & drive to Shimla
Shimla
Shimla is in the enriched state of Himachal Pradesh which boasts of nature’s generous bounty, reflected in its beautiful landscape, comprising of exotic valleys, snow-capped mountains and crystal blue lakes set amidst lush rolling hills, rich with the fragrance of pine and cedar. Discover intriguing private gardens in the richly forested foothills of the Himalayas, set around fine old houses, redolent with the echoes of a colonial past
Upon arrival check in at Hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities
Overnight: Hotel
| DAY 08 IN SHIMLA |
Buffet breakfast at hotel
Morning: Transfer to Shimla railway station for a toy train ride
Enjoy a short ride on the renowned Kalka-Shimla toy train. Built in 1903, this track is an engineering marvel, with 103 tunnels and 700 non-girder bridges in a distance of only 96 kilometers and more than two-thirds of the entire track on curves, some as sharp as 48 degrees. It is also distinguished as one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The toy train chugs along the line, whistling through the deodar, pine, ficus, oak and maple woods at a speed of 22 kilometers an hour. As the journey begins, one is taken in with the change in vegetation, and the majestic glory of the railway stations and Gothic-style bridges en route. After an exciting short toy train ride, you shall disembark at Solan and drive back to Shimla
Toy-train Journey
Depart: Shimla At: 10:30 hrs By: 52456 Himalayan Queen
Arrive: Taradevi At: 11:20 hrs (operates daily)
On disembarking the train at Taradevi drive back to Shimla (Approx 53 kms/ approx 1 hrs)
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Shimla, visiting The Mall, the main promenade that runs along the top of the ridge, a busy shopping area with old colonial buildings, souvenir shops and restaurants. At the top end of the Mall is Scandal Point, a large open square with a view of the town. Overlooking it is the elegant Christ Church with its fine stained glass windows; Visit vice regal lodge (formerly the residence of the British Viceroy); the Himachal State Museum (closed on Mondays), which has a modest collection of stone statues and local handicrafts from different parts of Himachal Pradesh.
Following sightseeing tour, return back to hotel
Overnight: Hotel
| DAY 09 IN SHIMLA |
Buffet breakfast at hotel
Full day at leisure for independent activities (No vehicle at disposal)
Overnight: Hotel
| DAY 10 SHIMLA – CHANDIGARH – AMRITSAR |
Morning drive to Chandigarh railway station to board train for Amritsar.
Situated on the northwestern border of the country, Amritsar means the “Pool of Nectar”, the name derived from a pool constructed at a sacred site gifted by Akbar to Guru Ramdas in the 6th century. This 400-year-old city has been the center of Sikh religion and culture since the time of its inception and is famous for the Golden Temple.
Life in Amritsar is deeply influenced by the holy shrines of the Golden Temple and the Durgiana Temple, plus the sources of the city’s wealth-agriculture, commerce and industry. Even though most people are very religious, they are also extremely fun loving and full of life. They have earned their money by sheer hard work, and they spend it lavishly on the good things of life.
Meet & assist in arrival at railway station & transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
| DAY 11 IN AMRITSAR |
Morning after breakfast proceed for city tour of Amritsar.
Golden Temple Located in the heart of the city is the Golden Temple, the most visited tourist attraction of Amritsar. Characterised by its four entrance doors (called deoris) in all four directions and the tastefully decorated shrines, in terms of art and architecture, the Golden Temple welcomes everyone regardless of the religion or faith one follows. The stunning sanctum, shimmering in the water of the holy tank, flanked by spotlessly clean marble walkways and pavements makes it breathtakingly beautiful.
Jalianwala Bagh : A historical monument that tells the sad story of mass killing during the independence movement in India, Jalianwallah Bagh is another must visit in Amritsar. Here lies the memorial of the martyrs of the 1919 massacre by British General Dyer. Presently the place also has a park. The Martyr’s Gallery is open from 9 am to 5 pm in summers and from 10 am to 4 pm during winters.
Wagah Border : One of the many nearby places to visit from Amritsar is the Wagah Border. Located on the Indo-Pakistan border, Wagah is 28 kilometres from the Amritsar main town. A good number of visitors come to this place to see the change of guards ceremony and the flag hoisting and lowering activities which are done with great skill and precision by the border security forces of both the countries. A site you cannot afford to miss.
Overnight at Hotel.
| DAY 12 AMRITSAR – DELHI & FLY OUT |
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to international terminal to connect flight for onward destination.
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