Foothills of Himalayas Tour

Duration:

12 Nights / 13 Days

Destination Covered:

Delhi-Amritsar-Dalhousie-Dharamshala-Manali-Mandi-Shimla-Chandigarh-Rishikesh-Delhi

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
  • Nature and culture of Beyond with Sri Lanka I wanted to thank you for all your help in assisting with planning our India Beyond with Srilanka journey. We had a fantastic time in this tour package and our complaint is that our time in Sri Lanka was too short !!! we really enjoyed our holiday, once again thank you for all your help. Emir Avdic, Australia October 2014
  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
    Also a very big compliment for Shiva, our driver. He was someone we could fully rely upon
    As a summary we were extremely satisfied with the travel and the organization from Shanti Travel.
    Thank you very much for your support, give her our warm regards. Claudia Reinhardt, German, September 2014
  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
  • Golden Triangle India “Awesome experience! Everything was taken care of & I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations always !” Miriam, Spain, July 2014
Tour Description

Overview

Foothills of Himalayas Tour covers the most prominent and oriental destinations of North India Himalayas location. The Himalayas have deeply formed the cultures of India. Several Himalayan peaks are holy of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.  Foothills of Himalaya Tour also take you to the best travel and tourism destinations of North India, you can travel with Amritsar - A popular tourism destination for Sikh and Hindu devotee, Dalhousie - A favorite hill station for tourists, Dharamshala - Abode of Dalai Lama, Manali is a decent hill station, Riwalsar is a sacred place of Buddhist, Shimla is a queen of hill stations, Rishikesh is a scared place for all Hindu pilgrims to take bath in the Ganga water. We have also available the customized Foothills of Himalayas Tour with our skilled staff always ensure the safe and perfect journey of guest.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Delhi (By flight)

View points: Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat, President House, Redfort, Jama Masjid, Humayuns Tomb, Lotus Temple & Qutub Minar

On arrival at Delhi International Airport, our representative will greet and welcome you with our Indian tradition after your arrival. You will be escorted to your confirmed accommodation. Check in and take rest after your long flight journey. After that our representative will show you our tour itinerary catalogue as you planned. Then we will proceed for Delhi sightseeing. In the afternoon, take your lunch and continue for remaining sightseeing of Delhi. After the end of the tour we will return back to hotel.

Note: Red Fort & Lotus Temple closed on Every Monday

Evening Optional Tour: - Sound & Light Show at Red Fort with dinner at Chor Bizarre

Overnight at New Delhi

Day 02:  Delhi Half Day Tour - Amritsar (By Satabdi Train)

View points: Akshardham Temple, Lodhi Garden and India Gate.

Have an early morning breakfast we will proceed for half day Delhi sightseeing. After that check out from the hotel and transfer to the Railway station to Amritsar. On reaching Amritsar, check in to the hotel and relax.  

Overnight at Amritsar

Day 03:  Amritsar sightseeing

View points: The Golden Temple, Central Sikh Museum, Jallianwala Bagh, Durgyana Mandir, Wagah Border, Wagah Border Ceremony

Have an early morning breakfast and then we will proceed for Amritsar sightseeing. In the afternoon, take lunch and continue for remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour we will return back to hotel.

Overnight at Amritsar

Day 04: Amritsar - Dalhousie (By road 190 kms approx)

View points: Khajjiar Lake, Kailash View and Horse Riding

Have an early morning breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Dalhousie. It will take 4-5 hrs approx. On reaching Dalhousie check into the hotel and relax. Then we will proceed for Dalhousie sightseeing. In the afternoon, take lunch and after that continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour we will return back to hotel.

Overnight at Dalhousie

Day 05: Dalhousie - Dharamshala (By road 150 kms approx)

View points: War Memorial, Tibet Museum, Jwalamukhi Temple, Hanuman-ka-Tibba

Have an early morning breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Dharamshala. It will take 3- 4 hrs approx. On reaching Dharamshala check into the hotel and relax. Then we will proceed for Dharamshala sightseeing. In the afternoon, take lunch and after that continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour we will return back to hotel.

Overnight at Dharamshala

Day 06: Dharamshala - Manali (By road 240 kms approx)

View points: Manu Temple, Vashisht Village, Tibetan Monastery, Kothi, Hadimba Temple

Have an early morning breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Manali. It will take 5-6 hrs approx. On reaching Manali check into the hotel and relax. Then we will proceed for Manali sightseeing. In the afternoon, take lunch and after that continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour we will return back to hotel.

Overnight at Manali

Day 07: Manali

View points: Rahala Falls, Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley

Have an early morning breakfast we will drive for Manali sightseeing. In the afternoon, take lunch and after that continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour we will return back to hotel.

Overnight at Manali

Day 08: Manali - Mandi (By road 150 kms approx) - Riwalsar - Mandi

Have an early morning breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Mandi. It will take 3 hrs approx. En-route visit to Riwalsar. On reaching Mandi check into the hotel and relax. In the afternoon, take lunch and after that continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour we will return back to hotel.

Overnight at Mandi

Day 09:  Mandi - Shimla (By road 160 kms approx)

View points: Shimla Ridge, Jakhu Temple, Christ church & St. Michaels Cathedral, Tara Devi Temple

Have an early morning breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Shimla. It will take 3- 4 hrs approx. On reaching Shimla, check into the hotel and relax. Then proceed for Shimla sightseeing. In the afternoon, take lunch and after that continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour we will return back to hotel.

Overnight at Shimla

Day 10: Shimla - Chandigarh (By road 136 kms approx)

View points: Rock garden, Botanical Garden

Have an early morning breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Chandigarh. It will take 3hrs approx. On reaching Chandigarh, check into the hotel and relax. Then proceed Chandigarh sightseeing. In the afternoon, take lunch and after that continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour we will return back to hotel.

Overnight at Chandigarh

Day 11: Chandigarh - Rishikesh (By road 260 kms, 6hrs approx)

View points: Attend the evening Aarti

Have an early morning breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Rishikesh. It will take 6 hrs approx. On reaching Rishikesh, check into the hotel and relax. Today free for leisure.

Overnight at Rishikesh

Day 12: Rishikesh

View points: Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Swarga Ashram, Evening Aarti

Have an early morning breakfast and then proceed for Rishikesh sightseeing. In the afternoon, take your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour we will return back to hotel.

Overnight at Rishikesh

Day 13: Rishikesh - Delhi (By road-240 kms approx) Departure (By flight)

Have an early morning breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi. It will take 6 hrs approx. On arrival Delhi, transfer to the airport and on reaching Delhi, transfer to the Delhi International Airport according to the fight schedule for onward journey. We wish you a safe journey onwards.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation for 12 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.

3. Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals,  All arrivals, departures, sightseeing and inter-city rive as per the itinerary.                                                                                                                         

4. Services of English speaking guide as per the itinerary above.

5. Services of  representative on all arrivals and departures.

6. Elephant ride to Amber Fort, Jaipur.

7. Morning Sightseeing of Taj Mahal by sunrise, Agra.

8. Complimentary mineral water bottles during drives and sightseeings.

9. Boat cruise on Ganges river in Varanasi

10. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge

11. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Cost does not Includes:

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8.  Service Tax as per government.

9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

 

Where Stay

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested:-

Destinations

 Deluxe  Hotel   

Premium Hotel

Luxury Hotel

Delhi

Hotel Grand Sartaj/ Similar

Hotel Royal Plaza / Similar

Hotel The Park / Similar

Amritsar

Hotel C J International /Similar

Best Western Merrion/Similar

Hyatt Amritsar/Similar

Dalhousie

Hotel Grace Mount / Similar

Hotel Mountain View /Similar

Amode Dalhousie /Similar

Dharamshala

Hotel Sahiba/similar

Asia Health Resort/similar

Hotel Aveda/similar

Manali

Hotel Whispering Valley / Similar

River Crescent Resort

Manali Resort  / Similar

Mandi

Munish Resort/Similar

The Regent Palms Hotel, Mnadi

The Regent Palms Hotel, Mnadi

Shimla

Fairmount Shimla/Similar

Hotel East Bourn Resort and Spa / Similar

Radisson Jass Shimla / Similar

Chandigarh

The Fern Residency/Similar

Sarovar Hometel/ Similar

Park Plaza Chandigarh/Similar

Rishikesh

Anand Lok/similar

Atali Ganga/Similar

Hotel Ananda in the Himalayas/Similar


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