Sojourn Tour
HIMACHAL SOJOURN TOUR
Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi - Shimla - Kullu - Manali - Dharamshala - Dalhousie - Delhi
Day 01: - Delhi IGI Airport - Shimla (Altitude 2397 Mtrs. 370 Kms 7-8 Hours Drive)
Arrival at IGI airport our RIE representative will meet & Greet you and drive towards Shimla, by A/C Vehicle Shimla known as the Queen of Hill Stations. Upon arrival at Shimla check into a Hotel/Resort rest & relax at evening walk towards local markets, Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel/Resort.
Day 02: Shimla - Kufri - Shimla
After breakfast leave for full day tour of Kufri and some other interesting spots. Late afternoon free for stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town - The Mall & the Ridge. Late evening return back to Hotel/resort Dinner & overnight stay
Day 03: Shimla - Kullu (1230 Mtrs.) - Manali (Altitude 2050 Mtrs. 275 Kms 5-6 Hours Drive)
Early Morning after breakfast at hotel, drive towards Manali, en-route visiting Kullu Valley, lush fields and orchards of cherry, plum and apple. The charming Kullu valley the abode of the God is full of picturesque spots .The town of Kullu is famous for its colorful Dussehra festival. & continue drive towards Manali (With its fertile valleys, imposing forests and fast flowing rivers set against the backdrop of high snow-clad mountains provides everything that a holiday maker desires.) On arrival at Manali check inn Hotel, Rest of the day is at leisure/Visit local market by walk, Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 04: Manali - Rohtang Pass (Altitude 3970 Mtrs.) - Manali 51 Kms 2 Hours Drive
Today full day excursion visiting Kothi Gorge (Is this scenic village below which the river Beas flows through a deep Gorge.) Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Upto Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall) and Sollang Valley, (A beautiful valley, surrounded by white crested mountains and tall deodar trees, Solang is known for adventure sports like Skiing, Paragliding, Trekking, Etc. Late evening return back to Hotel dinner and overnight stay.
Day 05: Manali City Tours
After breakfast leave for city tour Hadimba Devi Temple (Hadimba Devi or Dhoongri Temple as it is called, is one of the best shrine in the area built in 16th Century), Manu Temple (It is believed that this is the only temple of Manu in India, who was the creator of human race on this earth), Vashisht Village (Where visitors can drink the spring water or bathe in the hot sulphur spring water) and Tibetan Monastery (A New monastery built in the 1960 AD, it is an important gathering places for Buddhists from Lahaul, Spiti, kinnaur, Ladakh, Nepal & Tibet. The Gompa is famous for its wall painting, chortens and a large statue of Lord Buddha.) And return back from sightseeing to Hotel dinner and overnight Stay.
Day 06: Manali- Dharamshala (Altitude 1250 Mtrs. 225 Kms 7-8 Hours Drive)
Morning after breakfast leave for Dharamshala (Details: Dharamshala are the most gleaming jewels of Himachal Pradesh. Located in the lap of the snow capped mountains, you can explore the beauty of the snow capped mountains, refreshing natural beauty, cascading waterfalls, attractive bright green valleys, hills dotted with pine and gushing rivers & streams. Holidaying in Dharamshala is an irresistible rendezvous with Mother Nature.) On arrival at Dharamshala check inn Hotel and evening explore the local market return back to Hotel Dinner and overnight stay
Day 07: Dharamshala Tour
After breakfast leave for sightseeing of Dharamshala visit the places Tibetan Monastery, (Details: Often called the Little Lhasa, at 1770 Mtrs is the residence of His Holiness, The Dalai Lama. The Tibetan Government in exile has been head quartered here for over three decades. The impressive monastery has larger than life images of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloktwshwara) St. John's church in the wilderness, (Details: Under the shade of deodar branches, a memorial has been erected over the body of the British Viceroy, Lord Elgin who died at Dharamshala in 1863. There is a well tended old graveyard on these grassy sloped.) Trichund Peak, Odichi huts, and Dal Lake, (Details: The surrounded by deodar trees this is an enchanting and serene picnic spot.) late afternoon return back from sightseeing free for personal activities and dinner overnight stay at Hotel
Day 08: Dharamshala - Dalhousie (Altitude 2036 Mtrs. 144 Kms 3-4 Hours Drive)
After breakfast leave for Dalhousie drive into the charming and sylvan environs of Dalhousie. (Details: 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 the British governor-general Lord Dalhousie. Dalhousie has charming architecture and panoramic views of both plains and the white capped views of the mountainous ranges). On arrival at Dalhousie check inn Hotel, Evening try to catch the sunset across the mountain ranges dinner and overnight stay at Hotel
Day 09: Dalhousie - Khajjiar
Morning after breakfast leave for sightseeing to Khajjiar (Details: The beautiful little plain of Khajjiar is one of the favourite retreats for visitors. The saucer-shaped meadow, ringed by pines, has a lake set in the middle, complete with a floating bland. A little golden-spired temple of Khajjinag belonging to the 12th century and a picturesque golf course complete this pretty picture.)
Kalatope (Details: Kalatope is a pleasant getaway at altitude 8600 Fts, with a panoramic view, an enchanting palace walking along the secluded and forested road through upper Nakorota hills, one reaches Lakkarmandi. The home of Dogri families, Lakkarmandi is nestled between 8,600 feet high Dayan Kund peak on its right and Kalatope on the left. The little Kalatope Sanctuary has a variety of wildlife such as Ibex, Deer, Bears and Leopards) return back from sightseeing, late afternoon free for personal activities, dinner and overnight stay at Hotel
Day 10: Dalhousie - Delhi (555 Kms 10-11 Hours Drive)
After breakfast leave for Delhi on arrival at Delhi check inn Hotel rest and relax late evening free for personal activities return back to Hotel for Dinner and overnight stay
Day 11: Tour of Delhi
After breakfast leave for sightseeing of Delhi visiting the places
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jamia Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort once the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire.
Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jamia Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave, late evening return back to Hotel dinner and overnight stay
Day 12: Delhi at Leisure
After breakfast free for personal activities shopping and many other things to do in Delhi after we transfer to you IGI airport as per your flight timing to connect flight for onwards destination.
Tour Ends But Sweet Memories Remains Always