Day 01: Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi Airport/railway station and transfer to hotel.
Delhi: is one of the most important cities of India, as it is the National Capital Territory, which is also the location of the major administrative and legal offices of the country. It is a popular destination amongst tourists, who wants to have a look at the heritage of India and the cultural ethnicity, though you will also get to see the traces of an emerging economy, and business state Later visit to half day sightseeing tour of Delhi covering Laxmi Narayan Temple, Qutab Minar, India Gate, President house.later back to hotel,free for leisure ,overnight stay at hotel in Delhi
Day 02: Delhi Agra Delhi (230kms.- 5hrs)
After early Breakfast drive for Agra .
Agra: The uniqueness and importance of Agra are essentially the two factors that make this stunning city stand out, incomparable to the rest of the world. Agra is home to the famous Taj Mahal, one of the top tourist destinations and buildings in the entire world. Its immense amount of history doesn’t stop there, though! Agra also contains two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. The grounds of the Taj Mahal and Agra in general are completely jaw dropping and awe-inspiring. There is nothing like this city in the rest of the world, and it has been known to change lives. The unique aspects are profound, such as the great stories behind the beautiful buildings existing today.
Arrive agra and proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra.
TAJ MAHAL- Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal.This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
AGRA FORT- Fort built in red sandstone with its magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and the beautiful gardens. This is where Emperor Shah Jahan was kept under house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from across the river Jamuna
Later drive back to Delhi , Arrive and transfer to hotel. overnight stay at hotel at Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi – Shimla (380kms – 8hrs)
After breakfast check out from hotel, drive to Shimla:former summer capital of British India & now a capital of Himachal Pradesh, set amidst the snow capped shivalik mountain ranges offering some stunning views of the mighty Himalayas ,it is surrounded by pine deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Towards the north lie the snow-covered high-ranges, while the valleys breathe whispering streams and swaying fields. Shimla offers a variety of shopping, sport and entertainment activities.
Arraive Shimla check in to the hotel.Later in the afternoon visit to local Shimla, climb the Jakoo hills ,visit the temple of lord Hanuman, Viceregal Lodge, which once served as the seat of power and enjoy some panoramic views of Shimla later take a stroll down the Mall Road. Then back to hotel, free for leisure, overnight stay at hotel at shima.
Day 04: Shimla - Kufri - Chail (45kms.) - Shimla
After breakfast visit to excursion tour of Kufri & Chail,
Kufri :a popular ski resort in winters, which offers some stunning mountain views , Later drive to Chail :The Chail Palace is well known for its architecture. The cricket ground and a polo ground which is there at an altitude of 2,444 m was owned by erstwhile royal family of Patiala. It is the world's highest cricket ground. In 1891, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala incurred the rage of Lord Kitchener. It led to the restriction of his entry into the summer capital, Shimla. This incensed the Maharaja and he vowed to build a new summer capital for himself. So he rebuilt the place (Chail) as per his requirements. There we willvisit the Palace of former Maharaja of Patiyala. Later back to hotel.Overnight stay at hotel at Shimla
Day 05: Shimla - Manali(280 kms 8 hrs)
After breakfast check out from hotel ,drive to Manali,
Manali : at the northern end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, is a hill station situated at a height of 2050 m (6398 ft) in the Himalayas. Situated on the Beas river (Vyaas in Hindi) and near its source, it is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. A staging point for a number of treks (Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass) and sports such as white-water rafting, Manali is also on the road to Ladakh via the valley of Lahaul and Spiti and rohtang pass which is main attraction near manali. Arrive at Manali and check in the hotel,Rest of the day is at leisure to visit the local markets overnight stay at hotel at Manali
Day 06: Manali-Rohtang Pass (Snow Point)
After early breakfast visit to excursion visiting Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Upto Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall) Carry warm clothes like hand gloves, muffler, sweater, shawl, socks & sports shoes etc. Enroute overcoats and shoes are available on hire. Please note that Rohtang Pass (altitude 3940 mts.) is actually 51 kms. far from Manali, due to heavy snow covering the road, this pass is not accessible almost for 8 months leave for Snow Point,and Sollang Valley. Later back to hotel.evening free for leisure ,overnight stay at hotel at Manali
Day 07: Manali
After breakfast visit to city tour. Visiting Hadimba temple, the 450 years old Hidimbadevi Temple, the oldest temple in Manali, Vashisht Temple, Manu temple and picturesque Naggar Valley.Evening you can enjoy at mall road, later back to hotel. free for leisure.overnight stay at hotel at Manali.
Day 08: Manali – Chandigarh (276 kms/7-8 hrs).
After breakfast check out from hotel, drive to ChandigarhEnroute visit Kullu valley, celebrated as the valley of Gods.
chandigarh: Picturesquely located at the foothills of Shivaliks, the Union territory of Chandigarh serves as the capital of Punjab and Haryana. The city derives its name from the temple of ""Chandi Mandir"" located in the vicinity of the site selected for the city. The deity 'Chandi', the goddess of power and a fort 'garh' beyond the temple gave the city its name ""Chandigarh-The City Beautiful"".Known internationally for its architecture and urban planning,
Arrive at Chandigarh,check in to hotel, take rest.free at leisure. overnight stay at hotel at Chandigarh.
Day 09: Chandigarh - Delhi(256 kms/5 - 6 hrs)
After breakfast check out from hotel and Visit Rock Garden, Rose Garden And Sukhna Lake,Later drive towards Delhi. Evening arrive Delhi. Drop at railway station/airport for onwards journey
