No. 5- Hill O Himachal - Land Packages 2017 Tour

Welcome to your "Scenic Himachal" tour! On arrival at the Delhi airport or Delhi railway station (on your own), you will be drive to picturesque journey continues to Dharamshala. It is the principal township of Kangra district thich overlooks the wide spread of the plains with pine and deodar forests. On arrival check into your hotel.

After breakfast you will visit Baijnath - the oldest existing Shiva temple in the country, War Memorial, Kanga Art Museum, Dally Lake, Mclodeganj, St. Johns Church etc. The evening is at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Dharamshala : Stands at the foot of Dhauladhar and has a magnificent view of snowy peaks, deodar and pine forests, tea gardens and beautiful hills. The snow line is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamsala than any other hill station in India. Dharamsala now really has become international, with a number of Tibetan settlements and the residence of Noble Laureate the ‘Dalai Lama'. Dharamsala is divided into two distinct parts : lower Dharamsala the civil and business area with Courts and Kotwali bazaar and upper Dharamsala composed of places like Mcleod Ganj and Forsyth Ganj. 

Dharamsala”Little Tibet”:  'Nature is the art of God', if you want to get a glimpse of the author of this Universe, finish up in Dharamshala. Immerse yourself in the little Lhasa of India- the land of spiritualism! Dharamshala, the abode of Dalai Lama is simply out of the world! Nature has painted the holy town with breathtaking scenic views. 

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Today drive to Dalhousie. A little hill station that still retains its old British charm. Its marvelous forest trails overlook vistas of wooded hills, waterfalls, spring and rivulets. On arrival in Dalhousie, check into your hotel. In the afternoon visit the Martyr's memorial at Panchpulla; enroute visit Satdhara, said to contain mica and medicinal properties.

Dalhousie : -  Dalhousie is a quiet town, with a sense of enchantment. This hill station spreads over five low-level hills at the western edge of the Dhauladhar range, just east of the Ravi River. The picturesque town is interspersed with the colonial-era buildings, low roofed stalls and hotels. The pine-covered slopes around it are intersected with paths and treks, which are ideal for short undemanding walks. The gateway to the Chamba Valley, this colonial town was established in 1854 by Dalhousie. The British governor-general Lord Dalhousie. Covering an area of 14 sq.-km and surrounded by alpine vegetation, Dalhousie has charming architecture and panoramic views of both plains and the white capped views of the mountainous ranges.

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Drive to Khajjiar, a scenic spot set amidst a backdrop of dense pines, deodars and lush green meadow. Khajjiar is exquisitely nestled down in the foothills of the imposing Dhauladhar ranges of the Western Himalayas providing a panoramic and breathtaking view to the visitors. Over Night Stay at Dalhousie

Khajjiar “Mini Switzerland”:   Saucer-shaped plateau surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests, and is one of the 160 places throughout the world to have been designated Mini Switzerland. This emerald opening amidst the woods has a small pond at its center. There are two floating islands in the middle of the pond; they are sometimes hidden from view by the tall grass that grows on them.

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After Breakfast we checkout from Dalhousie and  proceed for Amritsar by road on arrival checkin at hotel and later visit Indo-Pak Wagah Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony- Wagah, an army outpost on Indo-Pak border 30 Kms from Amritsar where the daily highlight is the evening "Beating the Retreat" ceremony. Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags. As the sun goes down, nationalistic forever rises and lights are switched on marking the end of the day amidst thunderous applause. Return to hotel. Overnight stay in Amritsar.

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After breakfast. Start your full day city tour with the blessings of Golden Temple-the most important sikh shrine which is also called Mecca for the Sikhs is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs.
Then visit Jallianwala Bagh- where, on April 13, 1919, British and Gurkha soldiers opened fire on an unarmed forbidden gathering, killing hundreds of civilians. After lunch visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Summer Palace Museum- The summer place of Maharaja Ranjit Singh which is situated in the heart of Ram Bagh, Amritsar. Overnight at Amritsar.

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Today bid farewell to your "Himachal Escape" tour. Breakfast at hotel & proceed to Delhi lunch on the way to Delhi. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Delhi.

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