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DAY 01: ARRIVE NEW DELHI- Arrive New Delhi International Airport. Welcome on arrival. You will be met and assisted for your transfer to the hotel. Overnight in New Delhi.
DAY 02: NEW DELHI / SHIMLA BY SURFACE (350 KMS/8 HRS DRIVE APPROX: After breakfast drive to Shimla. Shimla is the former summer capital of British India, set amidst the snow capped Shivalik Mountains, offers some of the most stunning views of the mighty Himalayas. On arrival in Shimla check in at the hotel. Overnight in Shimla.
Day 3 Shimla – Kufri – Shimla (16 KMS ONE WAY) : After breakfast proceed for sightseeing in and around Shimla along with day visit to Kufri. At an altitude of 2,622 meters, Kufri is famous for its trekking and hiking trails, and snow-covered slopes for skiing and tobogganing. Afternoon take a walking tour of Shimla, visit the Jakoo hills that offer a panoramic view of the town, Visit Vice Regal Lodge and walk down the Mall Road. Overnight in Shimla.
Day 4 Shimla – Manali By Surface (274 Kms) : After breakfast drive to Manali. Enroute keep your cameras on to take pictures of scenic spots such as Beas River, Kullu valley, Dashehra Maidan etc. On arrival check in at the hotel. Manali is a picture-perfect hill resort at an altitude of 1,929 meters Set amidst snow capped peaks, the beauty of Manali is enhanced by the Beas river with its clear water, meandering through the town. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight in Manali.
Day 5 Manali : After breakfast proceed for local sightseeing of Manali, visit the 450 years old temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, which showcases some excellent woodcarving. Also visit Manu temple and Vashisht Kund, known for its hot sulphur springs. Evening free for shopping at local Tibetan market. Overnight in Manali.
Day 6 Manali : After breakfast proceed for snow point on Rohatang road. En route stop at Solang Valley. Rohtang Pass (altitude 3940 meters) is 51 kms. From Manali, but due to heavy snow covering the road, this pass is not accessible for almost 8 months of the year. Evening back to Manali and time free for individual activities. Overnight in Manali.
Day 7 Manali – Chandigarh (272 KMS) After breakfast drive to Chandigarh. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Chandigarh.
Day 8 Chandigarh – Delhi (250 Kms/5 Hours Drive Approx): After breakfast drive to New Delhi. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 9: Departure from New Delhi: After breakfast proceed for Full Day City Tour of Old and New Delhi. This fascinating city has been in existence since the 6th century BC and has seen ups and downs from the rule of the Pandavas right up to the British Raj. Visit Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. The courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers. Drive past Red Fort, President House, India Gate and several other government buildings in Edwin Lutyen’s modern Delhi before you head to Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi that marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Thereafter, visit Humayun’s Tomb, commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562. It was the first garden tomb built in the Indian sub-continent where the Persian architect used red sandstone on a large scale. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, which is the tallest brick minaret in the world; it was commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi.
Later departure transfer to airport to connect onward flight connection. END OF OUR SERVICES. |
HOTELS ENVISAGED OR SIMILAR
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City |
A |
B |
C |
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New Delhi |
Hilton Janak Puri |
Vikram |
Regent Continental |
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Shimla |
East Bourne |
Wood Ville Palace |
Ashiana Regency |
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Manali |
Club Mahindra |
Quality Inn River Country Resort |
Manali Heights |
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Chandigarh |
Taj Chandigarh |
Shivalik |
Marc Royale |
VALIDITY - From 01 April / 30 September’2011
COST PER PERSON IN US$
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Cost |
1 Pax |
2 Pax |
3 Pax |
4 Pax |
Child with Extra Bed |
Child without Extra Bed |
Single Room Supplement |
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A |
1799 |
933 |
760 |
768 |
417 |
129 |
540 |
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B |
1643 |
831 |
696 |
666 |
419 |
88 |
439 |
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C |
1236 |
619 |
475 |
455 |
185 |
78 |
289 |
VALIDITY - From 01 Oct’11 /31 March’12
COST PER PERSON IN US$
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Cost |
1 Pax |
2 Pax |
3 Pax |
4 Pax |
Child with Extra Bed |
Child without Extra Bed |
Single Room Supplement |
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A |
2030 |
1052 |
930 |
873 |
453 |
231 |
621 |
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B |
1768 |
950 |
813 |
772 |
339 |
200 |
460 |
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C |
1280 |
646 |
525 |
467 |
209 |
73 |
276 |
*** RATES ARE NOT VALID FROM 20 DEC/10 JAN’12
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Includes: 1. Accommodation in base category room as per above hotels or similar. 2. Daily Buffet breakfast at coffee shop 3. Dinner is also included in Shimla and Manali. 4. All transfers, sightseeing by Air-conditioned vehicle and NAC on Hills. 5. Assistance during arrival and departure in New Delhi, Shimla and Manali. 6. English speaking local guide for sightseeing as per above itinerary. 7. Welcome Kit / Garland on arrival. 8. All currently applicable taxes including Govt. Service Tax. |
Excludes: 1. International / Domestic airfares / airport tax. 2. Any items of personal nature viz. laundry charges, telephone bills, drinks, shopping etc. 3. Any compulsory meal supplements for festive occasions. 4. Monument Entry Fees. Supplement cost @ US$ 20Nett per person. 5. Any item that is not mentioned under Includes header.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
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* Hotel check-in/out time varies between 1200 – 1400 hours (Indian Standard Time) for almost all the hotels including for Taj and Oberoi/Trident hotels and check-out time is 1200 hours (Indian Standard Time). Any early check-in or late check-out will be subject to availability and will be charged as per hotel policy. * Child below 6 years is complimentary sharing with parent’s room but without extra bed. But there will additional charges for breakfast, monument entry fee, elephant and jeep ride and the amount for same is mentioned under the bracket of Child Without Bed. Extra bed is compulsory for Child of age between age group of 6-12 years and cost will be same as in triple occupancy as in above. * The extra bed which is also called as roll-over bed will be subject to availability at the time of check-in. The hotels provide extra bed/ roll-over bed only on first cum first serve basis OR as per the occupancy level. In case the extra beds/ roll-over beds are not available on the day of check-in, Extra mattress (on floor) will be provided to the third person sharing the same room. Hence please keep clients informed of this. * Mandatory festive supplements will be charged additional and payable at the time of booking * The above costs are irrelevant of circumstances that are beyond our control. Situations such as road blockade due to strike or agitation, earthquake, natural calamity, sickness evacuation, delay or cancellation of train or flight etc. are beyond our control. * Road Conditions in India change through out the year, due to monsoon rains and extreme weather patterns journey time can vary enormously at all times of year, which is beyond the control of Tamarind Tours. |