| Day
1 |
Singapore
Q Delhi
|
(Meals
On Board) |
| Arrive
Delhi airport, meet your Indian Tour Leader. Transfer to hotel
for your overnight stay. Overnight at Sunstar Grand or similar
3* hotel. |
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| Day
2 |
Delhi
- Amritsar
v Dharamsala
[200 km, 5-6 hrs drive] |
(Breakfast
/ Lunch) |
Transfer
to railway station to board on fast Shatabedi train
No.2029 (except Sun)
leaving New Delhi station at 0720hr and arriving 1300hr at
Amritsar. Upon arrival tour around
Amritsar – the holy town of Sikhs, has grown
from a sacred village pond into a spiritual temporal centre
of Sikh culture. The city gets its name from the pool –
Amritsar (Pool of Nectar), which was constructed by the fourth
religious preceptor of the Sikh faith. Visit Golden
Temple or Darbar Sahib is the most
sacred temple for Sikhs. It is a symbol of the magnificence
and strength of the Sikh people all over the world. Its architecture
includes symbols associated with other places of worship.
An example of the spirit of tolerance and acceptance that
the Sikh philosophy propounds.
Thereafter, drive to Dharamsala upon arrival,
transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Asia Health Resort or similar. |
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| Day
3 |
Dharamsala
(Excursion) |
(Breakfast/Lunch) |
| A
day to walk around in Dharamsala and Mcleod Gang – also
known as Little Lahsa (capital of Tibet), full of Tibetans,
Tibetan monasteries, colourful Tibetan handicraft shops and
small restaurants run by young Tibetan entrepreneurs. There
are some Tibetan Research Institutes and small factories producing
Tibetan herbal medicines here. Afternoon, drive to visit Dalai
Lama’s Norbulinga Institute – known for its various
schools of Tibetan paintings and handicraft training. Evening
– free to walk around Dharamsala. |
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| Day
4
|
Dharamsala
v Manali
[260 km, 6-7 hrs drive] |
(Breakfast/Lunch) |
Early
morning drive to Manali visiting the Town
of Shiva – Baijnath and visit the 13th
century Shiva temple.According to legend the Demon king of
Lanka Ravana (Who have got 10 head) as per epic Ramayana offered
his nine head to Lord Shiva for the boon of immortality. But
the Shiva was not impressed, finally he decides to offer his
tenth head and Lord Shiva was pleased with his willingness
to sacrifice his heads and blessed him with a Shivlinga. The
moment when Ravana rested the Shivling on the ground at this
place it became so heavy that he couldn’t manage to
carry it and take it to his kingdom Lanka, so he constructed
a temple dedicated to Shiva at the present site. The same
Shivling is in this temple till date.
After visiting Baijnath drive to Chamuda
Devi temple dedicated to Goddess Kali (Goddess
of War) on the bank of Baner River. Religious lore has that
the Devtas (Gods) were harassed by two demons Chanda and
Munda. A Shakti (Power) emerged as the result of prayer
of Lord Brahma (Generator) by the Devatas in the form of
Goddess Kali, who killed the demon in fierce battle. You
can also discuss with your tour leader to stop at few more
interesting locations along the way like Tashi Jong Monastery
or Shanan Hydel project. On arrival transfer to Hotel.
Near
Manali we stop at Naggar to visit Rorich Art Gallery
and Naggar Castle. Rorich Art Gallery displays
the artwork of both Professor Nicholas Rerich and his son.
Naggar was the old capital of Kullu state before it was
shifted to Kullu town in 1660. Overnight stay at Silmog
Garden or Sojourn Cottage or similar.
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| Day 5 |
Manali (Excursion) |
(Breakfast/Lunch) |
| Drive
around Manali to visit some Buddhist monasteries.
Thereafter, visit Hidimba Devi Temple –
constructed in the middle of pine forest. Hidimba is the family
Goddess of the royal family of Kullu. There are locals offering
hiring of the local dress and photography on yak-ride in the
premises of the temple.
Next, drive to Manu Temple. Manali is named
after Manu Temple, which was traditionally called Manu-Alaya;
which means "House of Manu". Later, it was pronounced
as Manali. According to Hindu mythology, human and nature
have cycle of development and when it reaches its peak, it
was destroyed by some natural calamity and only very few people
survive in this cycle. In the last destruction of the world,
Manu was leader of the people who survived and he started
the world from Manali. We will also visit the Tibetan
monasteries and mountaineering institute. Afternoon,
free at own leisure for shopping and own activities.
OPTIONAL TOUR:
MANALI – SOLANG TREKKING (4 hours)
Trek 4 hours to Solang passing through old Manali, Gushal,
Shanag and Burua villages along the way. After arriving at
Solang, you can enjoy paragliding with pilot as an optional
activity. These twin-seater paragliders are foot launched
and you stay in air for around 400 metres, but the feeling
is like you have stayed in air for a longer time due to excitement
and the height that you fly.
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| Day 6 |
Manali (Excursion) |
(Breakfast/Lunch)
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| Morning,
drive to Solang [102 km] to enjoy paragliding
or skiing (Optional).
Continue to Snow Point which is the maximum approachable road
towards Rohtang Pass depending on the snow condition (3,978m).
Between July to October, you can arrive on top of Rohtang
Pass and view the peaks, mountains and glaciers of Chandra-Bhaga
range. Most of the peaks in CB range are above 5,000m and
covered with snow all round the year. |
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| Day 7
|
Manali v
Shimila [270 km, 7-9 hours drive] |
(Breakfast/Lunch)
|
| Early
morning drive to Shimla. This journey offers
dramatic changes in nature from Lower Himalayas to Shivalik
Himalayas and then again to the lower Himalayas. You will
be driving from a hilltop to different valley structures and
sometimes driving along different rivers. We will be stopping
at 8th century stone constructed Brijeshwar Mahadev Temple
and Himachal Photo Gallery at Mandi. On arrival, transfer
to hotel for overnight stay at Willow Bank or Hotel Comber
mere or similar. |
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| Day 8
|
Shimila
v Chandigarh [170
km, 5-6 hours] - Delhi
[3hr 10min] |
(Breakfast/Lunch) |
| Drive
to Advance Studies Institute. After visiting
the Advance Studies institute drive to Jakhu Temple
and walk down to the Mall Road – lined with English
looking houses as Shimla was the Summer Capital of India during
British rule and most of the buildings are constructed by
Britons.
After lunch transfer to train station to board on toy
train to enjoy 40 minute short journey to Taradevi.
On arrival drive to Chandigarh and transfer
to train station to board on fast Shatabedi train to Delhi
leaving 1820 hour and arriving 1940 hour. Dinner served on
board. On arrival, transfer to hotel for your overnight stay.
(Option for additional night
extension @ Shimla, for more detail pls check with us) |
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| Day 9 |
Delhi Q
Singapore |
|
| Morning
be transfer to international airport to board on your scheduled
flight back to Singapore. Arrive home with fond memories and
a wonderful experience of a great holiday with Asia~Euro
Holidays. |
| **Itinerary
is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances,
e.g. weather, to ensure the safety and/or smooth running of
the tour.** |
**Land High Season Surcharge**
20Dec to 5th Jan:
S$ 100/- per person
Shimla additional night high season surcharge from
20Dec to 5Jan'09:
S$ 20/- per person**
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| Package
Includes |
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Return
Airfare on Indian Airlines; |
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Daily
sightseeing & meals as per itinerary (Muslims meal can be
request) |
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English
Speaking local Guide |
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8 nights
accommodation at hotels specified or similar |
| Package
Excludes |
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Guideline
for tipping - USD4 per person per day, including children 4
years and above. |
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Tourist
Visa Fee: Download
the Visa Application Form |
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S'pore
Passport: S$80 Wz 2 Colour Photo |
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Others
passport: S$130 wz 2 Colour Photo |
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Others
passport: S$170 wz 2Colour Photo (USA) |
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Any
expenses of personal nature |
