Stay : Discovering North India and the Himalayas
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MANNAT VOYAGES
13 days
From 800 € to 1500 €
Detail of the stay : Discovering North India and the Himalayas - 13 days
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Steps: Delhi
Namaste, welcome to India! Your private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Sightseeing in Delhi according to your arrival time.
Day 2: Flight from Delhi to Dharamshala
Steps: Mcleod Ganj - Dharamsala
Transfer to the airport to catch your flight from Delhi to Dharamshala. You will be met by your new driver and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the drive to admire the view of the magnificent Dhauladar range. Free time for sightseeing.
Day 3: Visit Dharamsala
Steps: Mcleod Ganj - Dharamsala
Dharamshala is a magnificent region at the foot of the Himalayas. This makes it a perfect destination for adrenaline-seeking sportsmen and women who like to climb mountains, but also for beginners looking for easy trekking. For those who don't like hiking, don't worry, Dharamshala will also have something to surprise you. On the religious side, Dharamshala is a region with a strong Buddhist influence. This is explained by the Dalai Lama's exile here many years ago. Visit the Dalai Lama temple and monastery, the Norbulinka Institute and its Japanese gardens, as well as Hindu temples such as Bajinath, Chamunda Devi... During your visit to the temples, you'll pass through the tea plantations of Dharamshala, breathtaking scenery set against the backdrop of the Himalayan range.
Day 4: Dharamsala to Amritsar (4 or 5 hours drive)
Steps: Amritsar
Spend the morning strolling around town or taking a short walk in the mountains before heading for the city of Amritsar. Check-in at your hotel.
Day 5: Visit Amritsar
Steps: Amritsar
Amritsar is proud to be home to the Golden Temple, a spiritual center for the world's Sikh population. It is the epicenter of Sikhism, a recent Indian religion. The city seems to be woven around the Temple. Indeed, Amritsar takes its name from "Amrit Sarovar", which means "the sacred pool of nectar" or the pool around the temple. Today you'll visit the city's temples, including the Golden Temple, where you'll witness a unique sunset over the Temple!
Day 6: Amritsar to Chandigarh ( 4 OR 5H drive)
Steps: Chandigarh
In the morning, you'll leave for Chandigarh, a city of architectural and urban heritage designed by the famous French architect Le Corbusier. Check-in at your hotel and visit the city center.
Day 7: Chandigarh to Shimla (3 OR 4 H drive)
Steps: Shimla
Chandigarh takes its name from the deity Chandi (a Hindu temple in the neighboring district) and from Garh, the "fort". The city was designed by the famous French architect Le Corbusier, with flat roofs, green streets and concrete houses... It's a modern city on a human scale for India. The city has no road communications, making it a pedestrian paradise. It's not a historic city, but you won't be bored. Enjoy the parks, a stroll through the Rose Garden or the Perfume Garden, a walk by Lake Sukhna. Visit the Parliament, the Secretariat and the Court of Justice. Come and see the city's emblematic "Open Hand" sculpture, symbolizing peace and brotherhood. In the afternoon, drive to Shimla.
Day 8: Visit Shimla
Steps: Shimla
Located at an altitude of around 2,200 m, Shimla is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh. With its Victorian architecture, it is a popular resort for Indians during the summer months. Visit the Mall, a long modern pedestrian street lined with stores of all kinds, restaurants and cafés. The Théâtre de la Gaieté, designed by Henry Irwin in 1887 in Victorian Gothic style. The half-timbered town hall, built in 1908. The Jakhou temple with its 33-metre-high Hanuman statue and the Kali Bari temple. Christ Church, built in 1857 to plans by French colonel Boileau. The Vice-Regal Lodge, also known as the Rashtrapati Niwas, former summer residence of the British Viceroy of India. And so many other beautiful places to see that will make your visit to Shimla memorable.
Day 9: Shimla to Rishikesh ( 7 OR 8 H drive)
Steps: Rishikesh
Morning departure for Rishikesh. This city on the banks of the Ganges, with the Himalayas in the background, is unique
Day 10: Visit Rishikesh
Steps: Rishikesh
It's one of the 7 sacred cities of Hinduism, but it's also where yoga found its roots. As a result, it has been named the Yoga Capital of the World. Visit the ancient city with its many temples on the banks of the Ganges. Don't miss the evening ritual of Ganga Aarti at dusk. Hindu priests chant incantations to the glory of Mother Ganga and make offerings of lights. Visit the ghats along the river. Visit the holy ashrams of religious gurus.
Day 11: Rishikesh to Haridwar (1H drive)
Steps: Haridwar
Take advantage of your day to go hiking in the surrounding area. It's the perfect place for it, and you'll be surprised. Late afternoon, departure for the town of Haridwar.
Day 12: Haridwar - Delhi (By train)
Take a stroll along the ghats to soak up the energy before transferring to the station to catch your train to Delhi. On arrival, a driver will meet you at the station to take you to your hotel.
Day 13: Delhi - Departure
Transfer to the airport for your international flight. END OF OUR SERVICES.
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