TOUR CODE NGS HP09 Shimla Holiday Packages
REFRESHING HIMACHAL
DURATION: 09 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS Shimla Holiday Packages
DAY 01: ARRIVE CHANDIGARH—Transfer to Shimla Shimla Holiday Packages
Pick up from Chandigarh airport and drive to Shimla, via Pinjore gardens, also known as Yadavindra Gardens, is a historical garden located at Pinjore village in Panchkula district of Haryana state. Spreads over an area of 100 acres, Pinjore Garden is built in the typical Mughal style. Built on a slope, the entire garden is decorated with numerous fountains. There is a channel that runs in the middle of the garden. There are walkways on the sides of the channel which are beautifully lined with lush green trees. Arrive Shimla by evening and check into hotel. Overnight at hotel. Shimla Holiday Packages
DAY 02: SHIMLA – KUFRI – CHAIL – SHIMLA
Post breakfast excursion of Chail, Kufri. Chail is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is a small hamlet with natural setting free from fast life, pollution and concrete jungles. Visit Chail palace in Chail. Kufri is popular for its trekking trails and hiking. The pine scented air and the beautiful views around, are attractions of this serene hill resort. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park. Himalayan National Park at Kufri has several animals of the area, including bears and musk deer. Horses and yaks are there for rides. By afternoon, we return to Shimla and visit various places in and around. Shimla mosques built in (1830), Viceregal Lodge built in (1885), Christ Church built in (1844), The Gaiety Theatre- the first beauty contest of world was supposed to start (1887), The Grind lays Bank (1912) – the world wide bank started by Robert Melville Grind lay, The Scandal Point, Jakhoo Temple – Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, this temple is at an altitude of 2,455m near the highest point of Shimla ridge. It offers a fine view over the surrounding valleys, out to the snowcapped peaks, and over the town itself. The temple is a 45-minute walk from the Mall. Jakhu is a vantage point for witnessing the changing skyline as the sun rises or sets. Evening explore the famous Shopping Plaza of the North. Return to hotel for night stay. Shimla Holiday Packages
DAY 03: SHIMLA – DALHAUSIE (325 KMS)
After breakfast, we check out and drive for Dalhausie. Arrive by late afternoon and check into hotel. Evening free at leisure and shopping at the mall Road Shopping Complex or Subash Chownk. Overnight at hotel. Shimla Holiday Packages
DAY 04: DALHAUSIE
Breakfast at hotel. We will start local sightseeing tour and visit Panjpulla, Daikund and Kalatop. Pajpulla water fall is about 3kms from centre, visit the memorial built in the memory of Sardar Ajit Singh, freedom fighter and uncle of Sardar Bhagat singh. There is a small lake also with boating facility. Next we will visit Daikund, which is also known as valley of flowers, is located at a height of 2740m above sea level and providing breathtaking views of the surroundings. We can also visit a small temple known as Pholani Devi Temple. This hill region is also known as the singing Hill as the sound of wind gushing through forests creates a musical sound. Shimla Holiday Packages
Next we will visit Kalatop wild-life sanctuary. This offers a view or snow capped Pir Panjal and is surrounded by dense pine and spruce forests. This is a gem and abounds Ibex, deer, bears and leopards, but they mostly hideaway and rarely come out to the buffer areas. However, pheasants and serow are sighted frequently.
DAY 5: DALHAUSIE – KHAJJIAR – DALHAUSIE
After leisurely breakfast we will leave for Khajjiar, known as mini Switzerland of India.
The lush green meadows are surrounded by thick pine and cedar forests. Grazing herds of sheep, goats etc offer decent pastoral scenery. There is a small lake in the center of the saucer shaped meadow, the lake has degenerated into slush but still Khajjiar offers delightful views.
We will also visit the temple of Khajji Nag belonging to 12th century. AD. We can see the images of the Pandavas and the defeated Kaurvas hanging from the roof of the circumambulatory path. The sanctum of the temple has been beautifully carved from wood.
Return to Dalhausie by late afternoon or evening and relax. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 6: DALHAUSIE – DHARAMSHALA – MCLEODGANJ
After breakfast check-out and drive for Dharamshala. Arrive Dharamshala by afternoon and check into hotel at Mcleodganj.
Mcleod Ganj is full of residential buildings, restaurants, antique and curio shops, together with famous Tibetan institutions have lent importance to McLeod Ganj. Visit the Budha temple, the present abode of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama and is worth a visit, We also visit The Tibetan Institute of performing Arts (TIPA) which is 1km. walk from McLeod Ganj and preserves a number of musical dance and theatrical traditions of Tibet. Time permitting visit Tibetan handicraft center situated at McLeod Ganj. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Shimla Holiday Packages
DAY 7: DHARAMSHALA
Today enjoy the sightseeing of Dharamshala. We will visit War memorial, St. John’s church, Dharamkot Village, Dal lake, Naddi Village, Bhagsunag falls,
War Memorial is set amidst beautiful surroundings and built to commemorate the memory of those who fought valiantly for the defense of the motherland. The memorial has three huge panels of black marble, with the names of martyrs who laid down their lives guarding the motherland in the operations of 1947-48, 1962, 1965, 1971 and in various peacekeeping missions. Dal lake & Naddi Village. Dal Lake is a scenic spot surrounded by the forests of Deodar. Besides serenity, it is also a place of religious importance; you may visit the temple of Durveshwar Mahadev by the side of the lake. Naddi is also a starting point for trek to Kareri Lake, Guna Devi temple and Triund. Visit Bhagsunag, which has a temple dedicated to lord Shiva with a fresh water spring. The view of water gushing out of the water fall and the mist emanating from the fall about 20 feet is indeed a delighting experience. Rest of the time at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Shimla Holiday Packages
DAY 08: DHARAMSHALA-PALAMPUR (2HRS)
VIA TEA GARDEN, BIR AND HISTORICAL TEMPLE OF BAIJNATH
After breakfast check out and drive Palampur (50 KM, 1-2hrs). We will visit tea gardens en-route. Arrive Palampur and check into hotel. P.M. visit Baijnath, which is one of the ancient temple of 09th century built in stone. Dedicated to lord Shiva, Baijnath is a fine blend of sculpture and architecture. Shimla Holiday Packages
We will visit Bir (1400 m) which is a sort of amphitheater of low hills, this is best for Para-gliders. There are some Buddhist monasteries as well, and fine Tibetan handicrafts are also produced here. Billing (2290 m) is the take-off site and Bir (1400 m) village is the landing site. The road distance between the two is 14 km. Bir is a beautiful village surrounded by tea gardens and spectacular scenery.
DAY 09: PALAMPUR – KASAULI (265 KMS)
Post breakfast drive to Kasauli. Arrive by late afternoon and check into hotel. Visit the highest point in Kasauli called Monkey point, providing an excellent view of the distant plains of Chandigarh region. In evening return back to hotel. Stay Overnight in Kasauli.
DAY 10: KASAULI – CHANDIGARH
After breakfast leave for Chandigarh, if time permits visit Chandigarh, THE ROCK GARDEN An unpretentious entrance leads to a magnificent, almost surrealist arrangement of rock fossils, broken chinaware, discarded fluorescent tubes, broken and cast away glass bangles, building waste, coal and clay – all juxtaposed to create a dream folk world of palaces, soldiers, monkeys, village life, women and temples, than visit Chandigarh Museum, Rose Garden and Leisure Valley. If time permit visit The Capitol Complex, The Legislative Assembly, The High Court, The Secretariat, later drop at airport to board flight to onward destination Shimla Holiday Packages