Himalaya with Taj

DURATION: 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS
DELHI – SHIMLA – KUFRI – KULLU –MANALI – DELHI – AGRA – DELHI

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI / SHIMLA (320 KM / 8 HRS)
On arrival at Delhi Airport / Railway Station meet and drive to Shimla en route visit to Pinjore Garden. The garden is in the village of Pinjore lie 22 km from Chandigarh on the Ambala-Shimla road. The Gardens were designed by the Nawab Fidal Khan. He was an architect and foster brother to Aurangzeb upon arrival Check-in at your Hotel for night stay.

DAY 02: SHIMLA SIGHTSEEING
Morning after breakfast excursion to Kufri, Kufri is famous for Himalayan National Park, Pony and Yak Ride and one can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri, after lunch sightseeing of various places in and around. Shimla mosques built in (1830), Vice regal Lodge built in (1885), Christ Church built in (1844), The Gaiety Theatre- the first beauty contest of world was supposed to start (1887), The Grind lays Bank (1912)- the world wide bank started by Robert Melville Grind lay, The Scandal Point and The famous Shopping Plaza of the North The Mall & Overnight stay.

DAY 03: SHIMLA – KULLU – MANALI (265 KM / 08 HRS)
After morning breakfast check out hotel depart for Manali. On the way visit Pandoh Dam, Hanogi Mata Temple, Kullu Market, on arrival check in hotel for night stay.

DAY 04: MANALI LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
After morning breakfast leave for sightseeing of places in and around Manali, Like Hadimba temple, Manu temple, Vashisht Bath, Van Vihar, Tibetan Monastery, Club House and evening shopping at the local market Mall Road. Overnight stay Hotel.

DAY 05: MANALI – ROHTANG PASS (SNOW POINT) (AT OWN COST)
Morning excursion to Rohatang Pass, Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and 51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass – the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It affords a wide panoramic view of the mountains. Take a sledge ride down the slopes, try your luck climbing the little snow hills. You can halt at the Rahalla falls and Solang Valley. The Magnificent views and natural beauty are a never-ending source of delight. Also halt at Marhi, Ralha falls, Nehru Kund, Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendor. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley. Dinner at hotel’s/N/S

DAY 06: MANALI – DELHI (550 KMS / 13 HRS)
Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi. Upon arrival check in your hotel, overnight stay Delhi.

DAY 07: DELHI – AGRA – DELHI (200 KM / 4 HRS)
Morning after breakfast proceed for Agra visit TAJ MAHAL – Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.

AGRA FORT – Fort built in red sandstone with its magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and the beautiful gardens. This is where Emperor Shah Jahan was kept under house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from across the river Jamuna. Evening we return back to Delhi.

DAY 08: DELHI / DROP
In Morning after breakfast, in time transfer to Airport/Railway Station for your onward destination.