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Abroad - New Delhi. Reception at the airport by our representative.
After refreshing yourself, proceed by car to Fort Nalagarh (12th
century), a beautiful Heritage Forthotel inside a village but on
top of a hill. 307km of very good road. Arrival by about 10am, for
breakfast. Overnight. |
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Nalagarh - Manali (250km). After B'fast drive to Manali through
beautiful forests of pine & cedar. Arrival late evening at Solang
Valley Resort, by the side of river Beas, in the Solang Valley.
Overnight. |
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Manali.
Full Day sightseeing to include visit to Hadimba Temples, built
in 1553 like a Buddhist Pagoda. In May the 'Doongri' festival is
held by hill women, when sacrifices are carried out. Nehru Kund
& Roerich Art Gallery. Overnight. |
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Manali
- Manikaran - Dharamsala (270km). After B'fast, leave
at 8.00am. On way to Dharamsala, visit Manikaran famous for the
hot springs & a Sikh temple. Arrival late evening at Dharamsala.
Overnight in Glenmore Cottages/Anupam Resorts.
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Dharamsala.
Full day sight seeing to include visit to Mcleod Ganj, Dalai Lamas
place of residence & Tebetan Govt. in exile; Norbulinka Institute,
Dolmaling Nunnery. Overnight. |
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Dharamsala
- Dalhousie (180km). Leave early after B'fast for Dalhousie.
Overnight in Hotel Shangrila/Alps Resorts. |
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Dalhousie
- Patnitop or Batote (210km). Take your B'fast & leave for
Patnitop/Batote. Arrival early evening, transfer to Forest Rest
House/Hotel. |
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Patnitop/Batote
- Srinagar (350km). After an early B'fast at 8:am leave for
Srinagar. Arrival early evening & transfer to a Houseboat on
Dal Lake. Dinner & overnight in Houseboat. Our representative
will look after you. |
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Srinagar. After B'fast, visit the famous Mughal Gardens,
built by emperor Jehangir in 1616. Shahjehan built the beautiful
buildings. Also visit Shankracharya Temple, believed to be built
in 2nd century BC by Asoka's son. Come back to Dal Lake for a Shikara
ride. Dinner & overnight in houseboat. |
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Srinagar - Gulmarg (50km). After B'fast, drive to Gulmarg
best known for the ski slopes. From surrounding vantage points you
can see the entire valley of Kashmir. You may visit Khilanmarg (5km)
by horses or a cable car. Dinner & overnight at Hotel Gulmarg.
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Gulmarg
- Kargil (245km). Overnight in Hotel Zozila. You shall pass
by Drass, the world's coldest region & scene of bitter fighting
between India & Pakistan in 2001. You will see the Pakistan
Army bunkers through your binoculars - but mercifully the shelling
has stopped & peace has arrived!
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Kargil
- Leh (231km). Drive to Leh. Overnight at Hotel Dragon. |
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Leh.
Complete relaxation. You will also go to the SDM's office &
take your inner line permits. Our representative in Leh will help
you in getting the permits. These are necessary for all travellers
who wish to go to Tabo & Kalpa regions. |
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Leh.
Full day sightseeing to Shey, Thiksey & Hemis monasteries. Overnight
in Hotel Dragon. |
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Leh
- Keylong (372km). Take your packed B'fast & leave for Keylong
at 6:00am. Arrival & overnight at Hotel Chandra Bagha, Keylong.
This is what is called the Himalayan Jeep safari, so very popular
with the English & Germans alike. The road takes you over the
highest passes in the world like the Tang-lang-la (5328mtr.) &
Baralacha-la (4883mtrs.), with breathtaking views of Glaciers &
rugged mountains. |
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Keylong
- Kaza (175km/8hrs/12000ft.). Take a packed B'fast & leave
for Kaza at 6:00am. The road carries you over the Kunzum Pass (4551mtrs).
Geologically & archeologically, Kaza is a living museum. The
mountains are devoid of any vegetation & erosion by wind, sun
& snow over thousands of years has laid the rocks bare. The
rugged & rocky mountain slopes sweep down to the riverbeds giving
the landscape a moon-like appearance. You may drive to Chandratal
Lake. The road takes you to about 02km of the lake, further on you
trek, return to your car & drive to Kaza. Overnight in Kaza
HPTDC hotel. |
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Kaza.
After B'fast, checkout & visit Ki & Kibber monasteries.
Ki Gompa is the largest in the valley & perched up a very steep
mountain. Fine murals & a valuable collection of Kangyur, ancient
Buddhist texts are its attractions. No photography is allowed inside.
Ki has a Buddhist festival in June & July. The Gompa was partially
damaged by an earthquake but has been restored. It also houses the
largest number of Buddhist monks & nuns. |
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Kaza
- Sangla (227km/9hrs./9000'). After an early B'fast, leave for Sangla
at 7:00am. Overnight at either a luxury campsite in the middle of
the valley or Hotel Monal. |
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Sangla
is a small village, surrounded by high mountains & well known
for trout fishing. The Kinner Kailash mountain peak tower over Sangla
valley. After a leisurely B'fast, proceed to the Batseri village.
Great hill architecture. The local 'devta' temple is a must see.
Afternoon free for individual activities. Dinner & overnight. |
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Sangla
- Shimla (240km/8hrs). After B'fast, leave for Shimla The road
passes through some breathtaking scenery & very high mountains
& a furious Satluj river. It is all awe inspiring - Mother Nature
at it's glorious best! Arrival late evening. Overnight & dinner
in Hotel Comber mere/Holiday Home. |
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Shimla.
Full day sightseeing to include visit to The Vice regal Lodge (1888),
built for Lord Duffrin & designed by Henry Irwin + Capt. HH
Cole in an Elizabethan or English Renaissance Style; The Christ
Church (1844), the oldest in India, designed by Col. JT Boileau
& consecrated in 1857 & later extended with the addition
of a clock + porch. Lockwood Kipling, father of Rudyard, designed
the original chancel window. Walking on the Mall, you come to the
library, designed by James Ransome. All the walks are lined with
magnificent pines & cedars, giving a beautifully fresh scent
to the air. |
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Shimla
- Ramgarh Fort via Chail (75km). After B'fast, leave for
Shimla, via Chail. Chail is a few hundred feet above Shimla &
a thickly forested hamlet. Maharaja of Patiala created it, after
he was expelled from Shimla in 1893, on account of "getting
overexcited". The highest cricket ground (2444m) is also built
here. You can see the Choor Chandni peak from one side of the cricket
field. Overnight at Fort Ramgarh. |
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Ramgarh
Fort - New Delhi. Transfer to International airport after dinner
& refreshing yourself. |
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Midnight
flight to next destination.
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