British Capital Trail - Chandigarh, Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala & Delhi (All Inclusive Tour with Trains)
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The tour starts at 10 AM in the morning. If you happen to be arriving in the morning on the tour starting date our representative will come and pick you up at the airport. Otherwise we could pick you up from your hotel in Delhi too.
Arrival in Delhi, after the customs formalities, meet with MTA representative. Our representative will be waiting for you outside the gate number 5 with your name placard.
Start your day with the visit of old Delhi also called Shahjahanabad. Visit the world famous Jama Masijd, the biggest Friday mosque of India, which can host up to 20,000 worshippers. After the visit take a ride on pedal rickshaw through the narrow alleys of famous Chandni Chowk market. Proceed towards Rajghat – the tomb of Mahatma Gandhi called the father of the nation. In the afternoon visit colonial Delhi monuments. Drive through Rajpath to view the Parliament House, the President’s house and India Gate. End your day with the visit of Qutub Minar, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Proceed towards the hotel. Check in and overnight in Delhi.
Inclusions: Accomodation, Transport, Tour Guide, Rickshaw Ride, Monuments Entrances.
Highlights: Jama Masjid, Ride in Chandani Chowk, Raj Ghat, President House, Parliament, India Gate. Qutub Minar.
Please Note: Hotel check in would be after the sightseeing.
After breakfast, morning transfer to the railway station to board the train to Chandigarh. On arrival meet with our representative outside your coach and proceed to the hotel for check in, afternoon panoramic tour of the city, visit of the famous Zakir Hussain Rose Garden and Rock Garden, a garden designed fully out of junk. Later visit Sukhna Lake. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Inclusions: Train, Accomodation, Transport, Tour Guide, Monuments Entrances.
Highlights: Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake.
After breakfast, transfer to Shimla. Shimla was the summer capital of India in British times. Its colonial heritage includes grand old buildings which portray a unique architecture of British era. Shimla is a place where the glory of nature is accompanied by the distinctive infrastructure of colonial times. Upon arrival check in. In the evening enjoy a walk on the bustling mall road which is a major attraction of Shimla. Overnight.
Inclusions: Accomodation, Transport, Tour Guide, Monuments Entrances.
Highlights: Bustling Mall road of Shimla
Breakfast at the hotel and excursion trip to Kufri. Kufri, a jewel in the Himalayas, is a beautiful hill station. The spectacular view of dense forests, deep valleys and high mountains will leave you mesmerised. Visit the Himalayan Nature Park. You can also take part in various sport activities. Return to Shimla and overnight.
Inclusions: Accomodation, Transport, Tour Guide, Monuments Entrances.
Highlights:The valley of Kufri, Himalayan Nature Park.
After breakfast, transfer to Manali - renowned as the 'queen of valleys'. The splendid landscape, snow clad mountains, dense forests, beautiful orchards and deep valleys make Manali an ideal place to spend the holidays. Besides natural beauty, Manali also has a religious importance. Manali is named after Manu who was the first man on earth according to Hindu mythology. There are many religious sites in Manali to vist. Arrival, check in and overnight.
Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, Tour Guide, Monuments Entrances.
Highlights: Manali-Queen of Hills
Morning excursion trip to Rohtang Pass. Situated at an height of 3978 m above sea level, it is considered as one of the highest motorable roads in the world. This glacial paradise is frequented by hordes of travelers from across the globe every year. If you are an adventure seeker, then you can indulge in different snow activities, such as paragliding, skiing and mountain biking over here. Otherwise, you can enjoy the stunning views of the snow-clad peaks, glaciers and scenic vistas of this pass. Return to Manali. On arrival visit the Hadimba Temple and Vashisht. In the evening visit the mall road, which is lined with several shops, offering items like traditional handicrafts. Overnight.
Inclusions: Accomodation, Transport, Tour Guide, Monuments Entrances.
Highlights: Rohtang pass, Hadimba Temple, Vashisht, Mall Road
After breakfast, transfer to Dalhousie, another glittering destination. A mesmerising hill station in Himachal Pradesh, Dalhousie is positioned across five hills (Potreys, Tehra, Kathlog, Bakrota and Balun) at an elevation of 2036 m above sea level. A famous summer retreat for British officers and bureaucrats, this hill station was established in AD 1854.
The town has been named after Lord Dalhousie, the then Governor General of British India. Dotted with snow-capped mountain peaks, grooves of pines, deodars and oaks, this town is full of colonial charm that is quite visible in its bungalows and charming churches. On arrival check in and overnight.
Inclusions: Accomodation, Transport, Tour Guide, Monuments Entrances.
Highlights: Dalhousie
After breakfast, transfer to Dharamshala, located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, a beautiful city divided into two parts- lower Dharamshala and upper Dharamshala. On arrival check in, afternoon dedicated to visit the city. Visit the Tibetan Medical Centre, where patients are treated with the use of rare Tibetan medicine and visit the Buddhist monasteries all around the city. Overnight.
Inclusions: Accomodation, Transport, Tour Guide, Monuments Entrances.
Highlights: Tibetan Medical Centre, Buddhist Monasteries
Morning transfer to Chandigarh railway station to board the train for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, meet with our representative outside the coach and transfer to the hotel for check in and overnight.
Inclusions: Train, Accomodation, Transport, Tour Guide, Monuments Entrances.
After breakfast, morning transfer to Delhi international airport for departure.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Transport
Please note that you will be dropped off at the airport or any other location of your choice. Please plan your onward journey accordingly.