Best of North India
To know the colourful side India, you should book your North India with us. We take you to all the breath taking destinations that you will definitely want to come back for more. The Northern part of India possesses diverse landscape which are perfect destinations for those seeking thrill and adventure. Being surrounded by the mighty Himalays in the North and the Ganges in the south, the rugged landscape of North India brings top you a wide array of places, irrespective of what your interest is. Because North India Tourism has something for every traveler! Want to climb the snow capped freezing mountain or raft along the white water rapids of the Ganges in Rishikesh Well, North India Tourism is what you need. But this is not all. As you book your North India Tourism, you will also come across innumerable fascinating array of shrines, temples, palaces. You can also indulge yourself in attending numerous fairs and festivals that will give you a clearer picture of the culture and tradition of India. Know the fascinating culminations of the wonderful multi-cultural society of India. his region witnessed the evolution of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. The sacred rivers Ganga, Brahmaputra and Yamuna along with numerous other rivers originate from the North. The Himalayas stretching from Himachal Pradesh to Arunachal Pradesh cut India off from the rest of Asia and safeguard the country. Another dominant geographical feature of Northern India is the vast Indo Gangetic Plain.
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Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival Amritsar
Arrival at Amritsar Airport, meet & greet by our rep. and transfer to hotel for check in
Amritsar is a city in the north-western part of India. It is the spiritual centre for the Sikh religion and the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar district in the state of Punjab
Later visit Jalianwala baug
A historical monument that tells the sad story of mass killing during the independence movement in India. Jallianwala Bagh is now a public garden site of Massacre which houses a memorial, established in 1951, to pay homage to the thousands of people, who were killed in the incident
Evening service at Golden Temple
The holiest abode of the Sikhs all over the world, the Golden Temple at Amristar is popularly called as the Sri Harmandir Sahib. The idea behind this sacred shrine was conceived by Guru Arjan Sahib, who himself designed the structure of the temple. The gurudwara is considered as an architectural wonder which showcases a magnificent blend of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture
Dinner & overnight at Amritsar - Day 2
Amritsar - Sightseeing
Morning service at Golden Temple
Transfer back to hotel for breakfast
Later proceed for Wagha Border for change of guards ceremony, etc
Attari Wagah Border is the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan. Often known as Berlin wall of Asia, this border lies on the Grand Trunk Road between Amritsar and Lahore. On this border, a retreat ceremony called 'lowering of the flags' is held every evening, since 1959
Dinner & overnight at Amritsar - Day 3
Amritsar to Dalhousie
After breakfast, drive to Dalhousie [200 kms – 5 hours to drive]
Dalhousie is a high-altitude town spread across 5 hills near the Dhauladhar mountain range in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh
On arrival check in at hotel
Later proceed for local sightseeing
Visit Natural Springs : Satdhara & Subhas Baoli
The exquisite Satdhara Falls in Dalhousie region of Himachal Pradesh is filled with scenic beauty and serene ambience making it one of the most popular sightseeing attractions
Named after the famous freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose, Subhash Baoli is a perennial spring which has medicinal properties and believed to have cured the freedom fighter of his ill health
Dinner & overnight at Dalhousie - Day 4
Dalhousie - Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed to visit Khajjiar
The bowl-shaped, pine-ringed meadow at Khajjiar is a major tourist draw, 22km down the Chamba road from Dalhousie. It's touted as a 'mini-Switzerland' and would be attractive if it weren't constantly thronged by holidaymakers and horse-ride hawkers
Dinner & overnight at Dalhousie - Day 5
Dalhousie to Dharamshala
After breakfast, drive to Dharamshala Enroute visit Kangara Fort, Jain Temple
The Kangra Fort was built by the royal Rajput family of Kangra State which traces its origins to the ancient Trigarta Kingdom, mentioned in the Mahabharata epic. It is the largest fort in the Himalayas and probably the oldest dated fort in India
On arrival check in at hotel
Dharamshala is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile
Rest of the day at leisure
Dinner & overnight at Dharamshala - Day 6
Dharamshala - Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for Dharamshala sightseeing
Visit Talnu View Point, Dal Lake, Bhagsunath, Market, Mcleodgang, etc
Dal lake is 11 km from lower Dharamsala and lies in between hills and deodar trees. This is a starting point for trekking and excursion , which is covered around the lake to make the walk memorable
Bhagsunath temple is located at a height of 1770 m above sea level. Surrounded by beautiful pools and lush greenery, this temple attracts a lot of devotees and tourists throughout the year
This is the place where the Dalai Lama resides. This complex has a monastery, various stupas and temples, bookstore and a cafe'''' which will attract devotees from all over the world and serve tourists as well
Dinner & overnight at Dharamshala - Day 7
Dharamshala to Chandigarh
After breakfast, drive to Chandigarh [250 kms – 5 to 6 hours to drive]
Chandigarh, the capital of the northern Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, was designed by the Swiss-French modernist architect, Le Corbusier. His buildings include the Capitol Complex with its High Court, Secretariat and Legislative Assembly, as well as the giant Open Hand Monument
On arrival check in at hotel
Later proceed for Chandigarh city tour
Visit Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh Museum & Art Gallery, Rose Garden, Leisure valley
Chandigarh's Rock Garden is unique: it's the surreal fantasy of the much-missed Nek Chand (1924–2015), a local transport official who, starting in 1957, spent almost 20 years personally creating more than 2000 sculptures using stones, debris and other discarded junk that was left over from the 50-odd villages destroyed in order to build the city of Chandigarh
Fulfilling the leisure objective of Le Corbusier's urban master plan, this landmark artificial lake is a popular rest and recreation stop for Chandigarh's resident families
You'll find a fine collection of artworks and treasures at this impressive state museum, including trippy paintings of the Himalaya by Russian artist Nicholas Roerich, elegant carvings from the Buddhist Ghandara civilisation, phulkari (embroidery work) and Sobha Singh's much-reproduced portrait of Guru Gobind Singh
The most pleasant of the parks and gardens that dot Chandigarh is perhaps the Rose Garden, which contains over 1500 rose varieties
A continuum of various theme gardens to take care of the body and spirit of the city. Le Corbusier retained the eroded valley of a seasonal rivulet on the original site of the City and sculptured it into a Linear park now over 8km long .It starts from Sector 1 in the north and leaves Chandigarh at its southernn most edge in sector 53
Dinner & overnight at Chandigarh - Day 8
Departure Chandigarh
After breakfast, transfer to airport for onward flight
Hotels
Tour Inclusions [Best of North India]
- 2 nights Amritsar
- 2 nights at Dalhousie
- 2 nights Dharamshala
- 1 night Chandigarh
- Chauffer driven AC vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary inclusive of fuel, toll, parking, taxes, allowances, etc.
- Daily breakfast & dinner
Notes on itinerary
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