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North India Hill Tour
Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Amritsar - Pragpur - Dharamshala - Kullu
- Manali - Shimla - Chandigarh - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi
- Next Destination
Day 01 Delhi.
Meet and assist by our representative upon your arrival at the Airport / Railway
station. Then drive to your hotel with your driver and car.
Delhi
Delhi - The political and administrative powerhouse of the world largest
democracy is a mixture of ancient and modern character.
Old Delhi or Shah Jahanabad (the ‘7th City’) , was built by the
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the first half of the 17th century. Focusing
on his great Red Fort and Jama Masjid, this old city is still a dense network
of narrow alleys and tightly packed markets and houses.
The new cities Immediately to the south is the British built capital of New
Delhi, a self - conscious attempt to match the imperial grandeur of the
Mughal capital, while post independence Delhi has dramatically accelerated
its suburban expansion.
Places of Interest: India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, Birla
Mandir, Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar, Jama Masjid.
Overnight will be in Delhi
Day 02 Delhi - Amritsar.
Amritsar
Amritsar is named after the sacred pool in the Golden Temple, the holiest
of Sikh sites. The original site for the city was granted by the Mughal Emperor
Akbar who also visited the temple and it has been sacred to the Sikhs since
the time of the fourth guru, Ram Das.
Now Punjab’s second largest town, Amritsar was a traditional junction
of trade routes. The different people, Yarkandis, Turkomans, Kashmiris, Tibetans
and Iranians, indicate its connection with the Old Silk Road.
Places of Interest :
The Golden Temple - The spiritual nerve centre of the Sikh faith, every
Sikh tries to make a visit and bathe in the holy water. It is immensely powerful,
both spiritual and welcoming.
Also visit the local market. Locally manufactured woolen blankets and sweaters
are good value. Old city is a good shopping area.
Overnight will be in Amritsar.
Day 03 Amritsar - Pragpur - Dharamshala.
Pragpur
It is a medieval heritage village with cobbled streets and slate - roofed
houses which has a 300 years old country home by an ornamental pond. Located
at an elevance of about 1800 fts in Kangra valleys, it nestles below the majestic
Dhauladharas-the white ranges.
Dharamshala
The hill station was established by the British between 1815 and 1847, but
remained a minor town until the Dalai Lama settled here after Chinese invasion
of Tibet in October 1959. There is an obvious Tibetian influence in McLeodganj.
It is this ‘Upper’ and more attractive part of the town that attract
the bulk of visitors.
Places of interest :
Visit art museum , church of st.John,and walk through the forests to the residence
of His holiness Dalailama.
Overnight will be in Dharamshala.
Day 04 Dharamshala.
Full day sightseeing includes to upper and low Dharamshala, monasteries, and
library for tibetian studies.
Overnight will be in Dharamshala.
Day 05 Dharamshala - Kullu - Manali
Kullu
The kullu Valley: The Valley of the Gods.
Kullu Valley,205 Km from shimla, is famous for its beautiful scenery, apple
orchards, and lively tribal music and dances.
Places of interest : Visit the jagannathi Devi temples , enjoy the beauty
of the valleys rich with apple orchards.
Manali
Manali Occupies the valley with the once unspoilt Old Village to the north
and Vashisht , up on the the opposite hillside across the river.
Places of interest : Hidimba Temple, The Manu Temple etc.
Also visit Rohtang Pass. It is an imposing pass at height of 13800 feet and
most of the time covered in snow.
Overnight will be in Manali.
Day 06 Manali
Full Day at leisure with car at disposal.
Overnight will be in Manali.
Day 07 Manali - Shimla.
Shimla
The former summer capital of the British Indian empire is a beautiful place
to visit.
It sprawls along a 12 Km long ridge and 2200 m high in the north west Himalayan
foothills.
Places of interest : Jhaku Temple, The State Museum, Rastrapati nivas.
Overnight will be in Shimla.
Day 08 Shimla.
Full day at leisure to admire the natural beauty of Shimla.
Car at disposal.
Overnight will be in Shimla.
Day 09 Shimla - Chandigarh - Agra (by train)
Today you will leave for Agra via chandigarh. Reach Agra and check into your
hotel.
Overnight will be in Agra.
Day 10 Agra
Agra
Agra stands on the right bank of river Yamuna. Two great Mughal monarchs,
Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting
second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat (seat
of the emperor). Agra is the Medieval Mughal city of the famous Taj Mahal,
the creation of a dynasty that dedicated its spoils to building architectural
master pieces.
Places of interest:
Visit Sikandara the tomb of the great emperor Akbar.
Later visit the tomb of Itmad ud Daulah the finance minister of the Mughals
and the father of Noor Jehan: Jehangir’s wife. It is the first mughal
building built out completely of marble. In many contexts it is referred to
being the predecessor of the Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal visit the wonder monument. The Taj Mahal is the most photgraphed
monument in the world. The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Shah
Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Overnight will be in Agra.
Day 11 Agra - Jaipur.
Jaipur
Jaipur (city of Victory) was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II. Jai
Singh loved mathematics and science. A brilliant Brahmin scholar, Vidhyadhar
Bhattacharya from Bengal helped him to design the city.
Places of interest:
City Palace is another beautiful landmark that was built by Kachchwah Rajput
rulers of Jaipur. The City Palace is a classic example of Mughal and Rajput
architecture. A part of the palace today is museum that houses a collection
of rare manuscripts, weapons, Mughal carpets and costumes, and Mughal and Rajasthani
miniatures.
Jantar Mantar makes another wonderful sight to visit. Built in 1718 by Sawai
Jai Singh, Jantar Mantar Observatory is one of the five observatories that
were built by the king. The observatory was built to study the movement of
stars. The observatory is built in stone and marble.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
Day 12 Jaipur.
Sightseeing tour of Jaipur will cover
Amber Fort is another famous tourist attraction in Jaipur. The Amber Fort
was built by Raja Man Singh in the 16th century and was completed by Sawai
Jai Singh in the 18th century. The fort offers magnificent views of the surrounding
area. The fort is a mix of Mughal and Rajput architecture and is built in
red stone and white marble.
Hawa Mahal is one of the most common and popular tourist attractions in Jaipur.
Hawa Mahal was basically used as a veil by the royal women folk to watch the
proceedings on the road below. Today it is the one of most visited monuments
in Jaipur.
Post afternoon time is free to visit the local market.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
Day 13 Jaipur - Delhi - Next destination.
Leave Jaipur and reach Delhi. After reaching Delhi you will be transferred
to a local restaurant where you meet your Tour Manager for a tour debrief
and FAREWELL DINNER.
After dinner proceed towards airport for flight with sweet memories of India.
Tour Includes:
- Daily breakfasts.
- Overnight stay in the hotels.
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur.
- Air conditioned car with chauffeur.
- All applicable taxes.
- Rickshaw ride in the old city of Delhi
- English speaking guide wherever required.
- All entrances.
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