India 2020-22 Brochure

28 For more information or to book, call 020 8423 3000 or contact your travel agent. Spirituality & Nature 2 nights Amritsar – 2 nights Dharamshala – 2 nights Manali – 2 nights Shimla – 1 night Delhi 9 nights from: £2370 Discover delightful towns, beautiful hill resorts and sacred temples, surrounded by verdant valleys and spectacular mountains. Spirituality & Nature Shimla Delhi 1 Manali 2 What’s Included: ✯ Flights with all transfers ✯ Sightseeing and excursions based on use of exclusive vehicle ✯ Services of local English-speaking guide ✯ 9 breakfasts ✯ Toy Train ride from Shimla to Taradevi ✯ Shatabdi Express Train from Kalka to Delhi ✯ Amritsar Sightseeing: Evening visit the Golden Temple and witness the Palki ceremony and see the Golden Temple illuminated at night. Next day second visit to the Golden Temple. Visit the Jalianwala Bagh. Afternoon visit the Wagh border to see the beating retreat ceremony. ✯ Dharamshala Sightseeing: Visit Bhagsunath and Mcleod Ganj. Bhagsunath has an old temple, a spring, slate quarries and a small yet beautiful waterfall, a popular picnic spot. The Buddha temple is situated opposite the present abode of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Mcleod Ganj is worth a visit to see the Tibetan monasteries and nunnery. ✯ Manali Sightseeing: Visit Vashisht to see the hot water springs, the Hadimba temple and walk along Mall Road and see Naggar Castle. ✯ Shimla Sightseeing: Perhaps the most famous temple of Shimla – the ancient Jakhu temple, is dedicated to Hindu Deity Hanuman, there is a steep but worthwhile hike of 1.2km to visit the temple. Also visit the second oldest church in North India, situated at the ridge and The Viceroy Lodge. In the evening stroll along Mall Road, the most happening place! This is a private tour based on 2 sharing. This itinerary can be tailor-made to your own specifications with a choice of alternative accommodation, and duration, please call our friendly and helpful team on 020 8423 3000 or email india@somak.co.uk Why not extend your tour to the beautiful beaches of Goa or Kerala. Day 1 Overnight flight UK to Amritsar. Day 2 Amritsar Met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Hyatt Amritsar Day 3 Amritsar Sightseeing of Amritsar with time at leisure. Overnight: Hyatt Amritsar. Day 4 Dharamshala Drive to Dharamshala through the narrow mountain roads. A beautiful and serene hill town that shot to fame after His Holiness, the Dalai Lama took shelter here. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Fortune Moksha Day 5 Dharamshala Day of sightseeing of Dharmshala to immerse yourself in the spirituality. Overnight: Fortune Moksha Day 6 Manali Almost a full day drive to Manali, named after the sage Manu to whom a temple is dedicated in the old town. The valley is known as the “Valley of the Gods”. Overnight: ManuAllaya Resort and Spa Day 7 Manali Sightseeing of Manali. Overnight: ManuAllaya Resort and Spa Day 8 Shimla Drive to Shimla, the capital and the best city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is home to a number of buildings that are styled in the Tudorbethan and neo- Gothic architectures dating from the colonial era, as well as multiple temples and churches. Overnight: The Oberoi Cecil Day 9 Shimla – Toy Train Enjoy the lovely sights of Shimla today with a journey on the Toy Train. Overnight: The Oberoi Cecil Day 10 Kalka – Delhi Drive to Kalka and board the Shatabdi Express Train to Delhi. Overnight: Holiday Inn Aerocity Day 11 Depart Transfer to the airport for flight home. Manali 2 2 Amritsar 2 Dharamshala