Glory of the Himalayas – Off the Beaten Himachal Tour

Delhi – Rishikesh – Shimla – Manali – Rohtang – Kaza – Chandratal – Manali – Kasol – Jibhi – Dharamshala – Amritsar – Delhi

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
You will be greeted on arrival at Delhi International airport by ITS representative, you will be transferred to your prebooked hotel in Delhi, a brief on your tour by our representative & exchanging of tour documents, relax & overnight in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel & start your sight seeing tour of Delhi at 1000 hrs, visit old Delhi covering the magnificent Red Fort, Jama Mosque, Chandni Chowk & Raj Ghat – the memoir of Mahatma Gandhi – Father of Nation. Enjoy rickshaw ride in Old Delhi an amusing experience. Afternoon take a sight seeing tour to cover New Delhi visiting The President House, India Gate, Humayuns Tomb & Qutub Minar. Evening visit the Lotus Shaped Bahai Temple & the famous Temple of Laxmi Narayan. Evening is kept free to explore the markets of Delhi if you wish too, otherwise relax at the hotel & overnight in Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi – Rishikesh (260 kms – 6 hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, checkout & drive to the Yoga Country of India to Rishikesh, on arrival transfer to hotel over looking the River Ganges. Rest of the day free to visit Ashrams where Yoga is preached free, evening visit the Bank of the Ganges to attend the rituals of floating litted lamps on the river – a beautiful sight. Overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 04: Rishikesh – Haridwar – Rishikesh
After breakfast visit BHaratmata Temple & Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh, later drive to Haridwar – half an hour drive from Rishikesh visit Hari Ki Pauri, Hari Ki Pauri is the centre of activity in Haridwar: piety and brisk business go hand in hand here at all times. There are thread ceremonies, tonsuring ceremonies, holy dips, and ash immersion ceremonies. However, it is at the time of the evening Aarti that the Ghats of Har-ki-Pauri command rapt attention from the onlookers. Chanda Devi Temple situated atop the Neel Parvat and the eight-storied Bharat Mata Temple that towers over the small town. Then there is Shanti Kunj, a spot famous for its Gayatri Temple housing 24 images of Gayatri just near the Saptarishi Ashram. The bazaars of Haridwar also hold their own unique importance. You will find rudraksh, kumkum (vermilion), & Ganga Jal. Later drive back to Rishikesh, evening visit the bank of River Ganges again to see the ritual. Overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 05: Rishikesh – Shimla (240 kms – 5 to 6 hrs)
After breakfast checkout & drive to Shimla, on arrival transfer to Hill Resort. Rest of the day free to relax & enjoy the serene surroundings of Shimla or visit the Mall Road to see the British Architectural buildings overlooking the Valley of Shimla, you can enjoy horse ride over here. Evening visit the mall road of Kasauli, overnight in Kasauli. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 06: Shimla
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Shimla visiting Jakhoo Hill, Glen, Summer Hill, Chadwick Falls, Navbahar, Tibetan Monastery, Dhengu Mata Temple. Later in the day visit Kufri Snow Point – round the year you will find snow at Kufri which is just 30 kms from here, highest point of Shimla you can try doing Skiing over here. Also visit the Zoo located in Kufri to see Himalayan Animals especially the Yak, musk Deer & the Mountain fox. Evening free to relax, overnight in Shimla.
Day 07: Shimla – Manali (280 kms – 6 to 7 hrs – Hilly Terrain)
After breakfast checkout & drive to Manali winding roads with River Beas flowing on your right hand side – an over all picturesque drive, on arrival transfer to your prebooked hotel. Rest of the day is free for relaxing after the drive. Overnight in Manali.
Day 08: Manali
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Manali visiting Hadimba Devi Temple, Vashist Kund – Hot water Springs & Tibetan Monasteries. After lunch visit Solang Valley here one can enjoy pony rides & paragliding. Later visit Rahla Falls for snow skiing. Evening free to relax, overnight in Manali.
Day 09: Manali – Rohtanga – Kaza (188 kms – 7 to 8 hrs)
Our Jeep will report at 0730 hrs in the morning at your hotel. After breakfast checkout & drive to Kaza the gateway to Spiti Valley. Drive to Kaza enroute visiting the mighty Rohtang Pass located at a height of 3980 meters. Later proceed to Kaza through Chandra River & Kunzum Pass, on arrival in Kaza transfer to Camps, evening free to explore or get acclimatized by relaxing, overnight in Kaza.
Day 10: Kaza
After breakfast Visit the Kye village about a half an hour drive and the Kye Gompa (Monastery), the largest monastery in Spiti. Drive up to Kibber village (another ½ hour drive away), which at 14,000 feet above sea level, is the road head for the trade route into Ladakh over the Parang La Pass. Continue the journey to the village of Gette and Tashigang (about 1 hour drive), high up in the mountains. Later drive back to Kaza, evening free to relax, overnight in Kaza.
Day 11: Kaza – Dhankar – Pin – Tabo – Kaza
After breakfast take an excursion tour to Tabo Monastery enroute stop over at the formidable Dhankar Monastery sitting high on a rock face overlooking the confluence of the Pin and Spiti Rivers. This was once a fort and palace of the Spiti lords. It’s almost like stepping way back into time. We reach Tabo by late afternoon. Over a 1000 years old (built in 996 AD) and situated at a height of 3500 metres this beautiful monastery has some of the most exquisite works of art in the West Himalayas. Comprising of temple complex of Tabo Chokhor Its structure blends well into the surrounding village of brown and white mud- and stone buildings. Later drive back to Kaza, evening free to relax, overnight in Kaza.
Day 12: Kaza – Batal (88 kms – 4 hrs) – Chandratal (14 kms Trek – 4 to 5 hrs)
After early breakfast checkout at 0700 hrs & drive to Baltal, if the road is open from Batal to Chandratal & Trek is maximum for 5 kms, than proceed to Chandratal or else you can stay at Batal, rest of the day free to explore Chandratal Lake with its changing colour as the day passes through, overnight in the Camps in Chandratal.
Day 13: Chandratal – Batal – Manali (80 kms – 4 hrs)
After breakfast trek to Batal, later drive from Batal to Manali, on arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free to relax, overnight in Manali. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 14: Manali – Kasol (80 kms – 2 hrs)
After breakfast checkout & drive through Kullu to Kasol located in Parvati Valley, on arrival transfer to hotel. Later in the day take an excursion tour to Pulga – 15 kms to see the Kheer Ganga Mountain Ranges & Also visit Jari which is 28 Kms from Kasol. Evening free to relax, overnight in Kasol.
Day 15: Kasol – Jibhi (30 kms – 1 hr)
After breakfast at the hotel in Kasol checkout & proceed to Jibhi, on arrival transfer to hotel. Though locations like Kasol & Jibhi the accommodation in basic with ensuite bath with hot & cold water, but the surroundings are amazing sights for the nature lovers. Later in the day hike to Chaini Fort – high towers built in yester years to keep a watch on the surroundings.
Day 16: Jibhi – Jalori Pass – Seolsar Lake – Jibhi
Enjoy breakfast early & drive to Seolsar Lake passing through Jaloir Pass (3500 Mtrs) on arrival visit the Holy Lake of Seolsar & also visit the Temple of Old Female Snake called Buddhi Nagin. One can enjoy hot tea over here out side the temple. Later drive back to jibhi. Rest of the day free for individual activities, overnight in Jibhi.
Day 17: Jibhi – Dharamshala (200 kms – 5 hrs)
After breakfast checkout & drive to Dharamshala, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free to walk into the Tibetan markets, overnight in Dharamshala. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 18: Dharamshala
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Dharamshala visiting Dalai Lama Palace & Monasteries, Mcleodganj, Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute, Bhagsunath, St. John’s Church, Kunal Pathri, Dal Lake and War Memorial. Later in the afternoon take an excursion tour to Triund – It is a beautiful picnic spot at a height of 2827 m. It is on the foothills of Dauladhar range, situated at 17-kms from Dharamshala. The snow line starts at Ilaqua, which is five kms from Triund. The magnificent view of the mountains and the valleys makes Triund a scenic place for tourist. Evening drive back to Dharamshala for overnight. Relax & overnight in Dharamshala. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 19: Dharamshala – Amritsar (200 kms – 5 hrs)
After breakfast checkout & drive to Dharamshala, on arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon take a sight seeing tour breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Amritsar there are a number of tourist attractions to visit in and around Amritsar. However, most of the places are of religious and historical importance. Golden temple which is located in the heart of the city, the Jalianwala Bagh which is a memorial of the martyrs of the 1919, the Durgiana Mandir that is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga, and Baba Atal Rai Tower are some of the main tourist attractions in Amritsar. Evening visit the Wagah Border to see the closing ceremony of Indian Border with Pakistan, overnight in Amritsar. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 19: Dharamshala – Amritsar (200 kms – 5 hrs)
After breakfast visit the Golden Temple again. Later in the afternoon checkout & transfer to railway station to board the train for Delhi at 1600 hrs.

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