Himachal Trail with Vaishno Devi
Himachal Trail with Vaishno Devi
Itinerary
-
Day1
Arrival in Amritsar
On arrival at Amritsar Airport or Railway Station, Meet and Greet the Tour Representative and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Founded in 1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das, Amritsar is home to the spectacular Golden Temple, Sikhism's holiest shrine and one of India’s most serene and humbling sights. The hyperactive streets surrounding the temple have been calmed to some extent by recent urban landscaping, including graceful pedestrianized walkways, but duck into any side alley and you’ll soon discover Amritsar’s fantastically frenetic old-city bazaars, sheltering a sensory overload of sights, sounds and smells. On arrival in Amritsar proceed to Wagha Border. After visiting Wagah Border, return to the hotel and check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Amritsar Hotel.
-
Day2
Amritsar - Dharamshala (Approx. 210 Kms / 5½ Hrs)
After Breakfast, check out of the hotel and start your city tour visit Golden Temple also called Harmandir Sahib or Swarn Mandir, the most important sikh shrine. Visit Jallianwala Bagh where hundreds of unarmed, defenseless Indians were killed by a senior British military officer, on 13 April 1919. Later Proceed to Dharamsala. It is a place that is profuse with picturesque locations and amazing vistas. You will get a great peace of mind after visiting this place. Dharamshala (also spelled Dharamshala) is known as the home of the Dalai Lama, but the untidy market town where the buses pull in is Lower Dharamshala. The Tibetan spiritual leader is based 3km up the hill in Upper Dharamsala, also known as McLeod Ganj, and that's where most visitors are heading. When people locally talk about Dharamsala, they usually mean Lower Dharamshala. Overnight stay at Dharamshala Hotel.
-
Day3
Dharamsala sightseeing
After the lip-smacking breakfast, get yourself ready for the local sightseeing in Dharamshala as you visit Church, Bhagsu Nag Temple, Dalai Lama Monastery (Tsuglagkhang) and Cricket Ground (subject to Operation). Later visit the local market. Overnight stay at Dharamsala Hotel.
-
Day4
Dharamsala - Dalhousie (Approx. 120Kms / 4Hrs)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Dalhousie. With its plunging pine-clad valleys and distant mountain views, Dalhousie is another of those cool hill retreats left behind by the British. Today it survives as a relatively staid escape for honeymooners and families from the plains. Enroute visit Satdhara Falls and Panchpula. The word Panchpula means five bridges and it is the place where a descending stream flows and feeds several pools. Panchpula is the mainstream that supplies water to the cities of Dalhousie and Balloon. A monument has been built where several streams meet at Panchpula in the memory of Sardar Ajit Singh, who was a freedom fighter and uncle of Bhagat Singh. On the way to Panchpula is Satdhara, a union of seven tiny springs. Upon arrival at Dalhousie, transfer and check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Dalhousie Hotel
-
Day5
Dalhousie - Khajjiar - Dalhousie
After breakfast visit Khajjiar. Khajjiar, a hill station in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, is touted as a 'mini-Switzerland'. Khajjiar was probably a glacial bowl formed during the last Himalayan ice age and left with the high-altitude Khajjiar Lake which is surrounded by cedar forest. Khajjiar is part of the notified Kalatop-Khajjiar sanctuary. One can also enjoy various activities like Zorbing, horse Riding etc (at own cost). Overnight stay at Dalhousie Hotel.
-
Day6
Dalhousie - Katra (Approx. 222Kms / 7Hrs)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Katra, Check into the hotel and relax. The evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay at Katra Hotel.
-
Day7
Katra – Vaisnodevi Darshan – Katra
After breakfast, start your Journey to Mata Vaisnodevi Darshan. Mata Vaishno Devi temple is one of the Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti and is the second most visited religious shrine in India after Tirupati Balaji Temple. Trek to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine (14 km), ponies can also be arranged by self (at your own cost) for the trek, and return to Katra Hotel late in the evening/night. Overnight stay at Katra hotel.
-
Day8
Departure: Katra - Jammu (Approx. 50 Kms / 1½ Hrs)
After breakfast check out of Katra Hotel and proceed to Jammu. On arrival in Jammu, transfer to Jammu Railway Station to board the train to home town or next destination with lots of memories to cherish for a lifetime. TOUR ENDS.....
Inclusions
| Destination | Included Hotel or Similar | Room Type | No of Nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amritsar | Hotel Makkhan Residency // Sawera Grand | Standard Room | 1 |
| Dharmshala | Hotel Anupam Resort | Standard Room | 2 |
| Dalhousie | Hotel Dalhousie Valley | Standard Room | 2 |
| Katra | Maa Trinayani Palace | Standard Room | 2 |
| Vehicle | Description | No Of Days |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | as per litinerary including parking, toll, driver allowance, interstate permit (Ac will not be working on Hills) | 8 |
| Meals | |
|---|---|
| Meals | Breakfast |
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| PACKAGE COST FOR 1 PERSON(S) | ₹ 44400 + GST = ₹ 46620 |
| TOTAL PACKAGE COST - 2 Adults, 0 Child( 1 Room ) | ₹ 88800 + GST = ₹ 93240 |
Exclusions
- Any meals other than those mentioned in inclusion.
- Any Airfare/Train fare.
- Any transportation which is not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to the amusement parks & boating charges.
- Any portage at Airports and Hotels, tips, insurance, beverages, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, political disturbances, etc…
Terms & Conditions
- Adults (12+yeas)
- Child With Bed(5-11yeas)
- Child Whitout Bed
Cost per person
₹ 44400
Hotel Gallery
Travel Tip
- The mall in Shimla
- Solang Vlalley, Manali
- Rohtang Pass, Manali
- Namgyal Monastery, Dharamshala
- Khajjar, Dalhousie
- Veg: Mitha Bhat, Sidu, Dham, Aktori, Madra, Tukdiya bhath, Mash Dal
- Non–veg: Khatta meat, Cha Ghost
- Toy train ride from Kalka – Shimla or vice versa
- Paragliding at Solang Valley or Khajjar
- Skiing at Rohtang Pass
- Shopping at The Mall in Shimla/ Manali
- Rugs and carpets
- Kullu shawls, woollen wear
- Apples, jams, pickles
- Silver and turquoise jewellery
- Embroidered clothes
- Dry fruits
- Buddhist paintings
- Carry all your ATM and credit cards, and take care of your ready money also.
- If visiting a temple, it is advised to adhere to the code and conduct of the temple.
- Dispose of all litter carefully. Plastic bags are banned in Himachal
- Dispose of biodegradable/non-degradable waste properly while you are exploring the Himalayas.
- Avoid eating while travelling to a higher altitude to avoid nausea/ vomiting.
- Avoid travelling or driving late at night due to low visibility and safety issues
- Some monuments may require special permissions for photography or filming.
- Tourists intending to take adventure activities are advised to seek necessary permissions if required
- Vehicular traffic is restricted in certain areas
- Water may freeze in high-altitude areas, thus, a thermos is recommended
- Keep heavy woollen clothing, rubber-soled shoes, gloves, torch, food (energy bars, dry fruits, packaged food etc.), water, and some instrument to light a fire (matchbox/ lighter etc.) handy
- It is highly advised to not stand near the cliff or on the bolder or near the bank of the river or step into the river for photographs etc. since water currents in rivers of Himachal Pradesh are very strong
- For summers, full sleeves t-shirts to sweatshirts should be carried but for winters, heavy woollen clothing is recommended.
- Windcheaters
- Sunblock & moisturizing lotion
- Mineral Water
- Dark polarized Sun glasses with retainers
- Medication as required to get rid of Altitude sickness/ motion sickness
- Natives of Malana, also known as the village of taboo consider themselves the successors of Alexander- the Great and choose to remain isolated from the rest of the world. They consider all non-Malanis to be inferior and even untouchable.
- The capital state of Himachal houses a natural ice skating rink!
- There is a mini – Israel in Himachal; Kasol since the maximum tourists visiting this place are of Israeli origin
- On your way to Viceregal Lodge, there is a stretch of old wooden houses known as Yarrows where Muhammad Ali Jinnah once lived
- In a little village called Gue, in Himachal's Spiti district, lays the remarkably well-preserved 500-year-old mummy of Sangha Tenzing, a Buddhist monk from Tibet
- World’s highest cricket ground is situated in Chail
