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Golden Temple and The Himalayas

Golden Temple and The Himalayas

Head to the historical city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab to visit the Golden Temple, the most important spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh religion. The tour will carry on to Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, where you will explore Shivalik & Dauladar ranges, and Kangra Valley. Shimla, the summer capital during the British Raj and Manali are other highlights of this tour.

Tour Nights

Amritsar: 2 nights
Dharamshala: 2 nights
Manali: 3 nights
Shimla: 2 nights
Chandigarh: 1 night

Tour At a Glance

Sojourn the divine city of Amritsar & pay a visit to the Glistening Golden Temple
Witness the Closing ceremony at the only road border crossing between Pakistan and India
Explore the beautiful city of Dharamshala with its distinctive Tibetan culture
Visit Dalai Lama's residence
Enjoy a joyous toy-train ride through the beautiful hill station of Shimla
Stay in the beautiful city of Chandigarh

Tour code: STI18
Accommodation Grade
Private Tour

12 Days / 10 Nights Guide Price from £1829 pp

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Golden Temple and The Himalayas Itinerary details

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Day 1 UK to Amritsar

UK to Amritsar
Fly to Amritsar.
Day 2 Amritsar

Amritsar
Meet and assist on arrival and transfer to your hotel for two nights.
Day 3 Amritsar

Amritsar
Morning tour of the city visiting the famed Golden Temples complex, the most important shrine of the Sikhs, Jallianwala Bagh and the Ram Bagh Gardens. Evening visit to the India/Pakistan border at Wagah to see the spectacular joint retreat ceremony by the security forces of India Pakistan.
Days 4-5 Amritsar to Dharamshala

Amritsar to Dharamshala
After breakfast leave for Dharamshala, set along Shivalik Dauladar ranges overlooking Kangra valley. Dharamshala is an amalgam of many cultures. Visit McLeod Ganj, a Tibetan Buddhist settlement and home to exiled Dalai Lama. Also visit Norbilingka Institute, dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan culture.
Day 6 Dharamshala to Manali

Dharamshala to Manali
A scenic drive to Manali,situated on banks of the Beas River in the central Himalayan ranges, en route explore lush green beauty of Palampur, the 'Tea Capital of North-West India', famous for its speciality teas. Visit to a Tea Room / Caffee is rewarding. Stay for three nights.
Days 7-8 Manali

Manali
Manali is a lush green hill resort surrounded by mountain ranges and gushing streams. At leisure to relax or explore the town. Places of interest are the 1000 years old four storey Hidamba Devi Temple with its pagoda shaped roof. Nearby Solang valley is spectacular. Vashisth hot sulphur springs are believed to have medicinal properties. Activities like Paragliding, Zorbing, Cable car Ropeway, Quad biking ride, Rafting and Camping are available.
Days 9-10 Manali to Shimla

Manali to Shimla
Leave for the scenic mountain drive to Shimla visiting Kulu Valley en route and following the raging torrents of Beas River. Shimla, the summer capital of the British Raj, is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. At leisure to explore the town, the Vice-Regal Lodge, State Museum, Library and the famous Mall.
Day 11 Shimla to Chandigarh

Shimla to Chandigarh
A scenic drive to Chandigarh. Designed by the Swiss architect Le Corbusier, it holds many architectural delights. Afternoon tour includes a visit to the Botanical Garden and the famous Rock Garden made from the rock fossils, coal, clay and art objects fashioned from industrial and urban waste.
Day 12 Chandigarh to UK

Chandigarh to UK
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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01 Nov - 29 Nov

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On a busy road in a commercial area, this understated hotel is 3 km from Amritsar Junction train station. It’s also 4 km from both Jallianwala Bagh, a memorial garden, and Gobindgarh Fort.

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