Dalhousie Dharamshala Manali Chandigarh Tour
Day 1: Arrive Amritsar
Morning Arrive Amritsar, transfer to hotel, and check-in. After visiting the Golden Temple and later visiting the massacre of Jallianwala Bagh. Afternoon little free time to rest and in the evening around 3 PM drive to Wagah Border to see the Closing Ceremony, event starts exactly by 5:30 PM every day. Border closing 'lowering of the flags' ceremony is a daily military practice that the security forces of India and Pakistan. This ceremony takes place every evening before sunset at the Wagah border, which as part of the Grand Trunk Road was the only road link between these two countries before the opening of the Aman Setu in Kashmir in 1999. The ceremony starts with a blustering parade by the soldiers from both sides and ends up in the perfectly coordinated lowering of the two nations' flags, it is called the beating retreat border ceremony on the international level. One infantryman (Jawan) stands at attention on each side of the gate. As the sun sets, the iron gate at the border is opened and the flags are lowered. The flags are folded and the ceremony ends with a retreat that involves a brusque handshake between soldiers from either side. Return to Hotel and Overnight.
Day 2: Amritsar - Dalhousie - Local Sightseeing
Morning leave for Dalhousie. Arrive and check-in at Hotel. Proceed for local sightseeing in Dalhousie. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 3: Dalhousie Local Sightseeing
After Breakfast proceeds sightseeing. Flow-through is a mesmerizing experience. The vast emerald green meadow of Khajjiar with its thick forested slopes of deodars, the stupendous mountain views from Lakkar Mandi. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Dalhousie - Dharamshala
Check out and drive to Mc Leodganj (Dharamsala), magnificently set to the background of the Dhauldhar mountains and the seat of his Holiness, the Dalai Lama, the leader of the Tibetans, since 1960. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening visit Dal Lake, Church, Bhagsu Nag Temple, and Tibetan Monastery. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Dharamshala - Manali
Morning after breakfast drive to Manali. Arrive at Manali and check into the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Manali - Local Sightseeing
After breakfast local sightseeing of Manali “HADIMBA TEMPLE” Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway. “CLUBHOUSE” The Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar, and a restaurant makes a wonderful outing for the day.” Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar, and “VASHIST” are Well known for their hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama.
Day 7: Manali - Excursion to Rohtang Pass
Today enjoy an excursion to Rohtang Pass also called Snow point- enjoy the beauty of year-round snow capped mountains. Overnight Manali. Note: Rohtang Pass will be closed on Tuesday. ( Rohtang Pass Sightseeing is not included from 15th May 2015 onwards. It will be chargeable extra payable directly by the guest)
Day 8: Drop Chandigarh
Early morning check out and drop at Chandigarh Rly. Stn ./ Airport for onward journey.
