Unseen Colours of Himachal
Overview
You could also call it "an abode of heavenly spirits."
or you might simply use the phrase "a beautiful vista of mother nature."
Tourists are familiar with the places like Kullu, Manali, Shimla, etc. as summer vacation spots, but did you know that our own culture and heritage are hidden in the tranquil valleys of Himachal?
Several ancient kings and some of the rich merchants seemed to have a keen interest in the mysterious regions of the Himalayas. So, they built some of the finest structures away from all the affluent and majestic kingdoms.
This journey will concentrate on these peculiar sites nestled away in the Himalayan Mountain ranges and offer insights into an undiscovered past.
So why wait any longer? A spectacular adventure through Himachal with its heritage is waiting for you!
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Himachal …
You may call it "a paradise on earth"!
You could also call it "an abode of heavenly spirits."
or you might simply use the phrase "a beautiful vista of mother nature."
Tourists are familiar with the places like Kullu, Manali, Shimla, etc. as summer vacation spots, but did you know that our own culture and heritage are hidden in the tranquil valleys of Himachal?
Several ancient kings and some of the rich merchants seemed to have a keen interest in the mysterious regions of the Himalayas. So, they built some of the finest structures away from all the affluent and majestic kingdoms.
This journey will concentrate on these peculiar sites nestled away in the Himalayan Mountain ranges and offer insights into an undiscovered past.
So why wait any longer? A spectacular adventure through Himachal with its heritage is waiting for you!
DETAILED ITINERARY
Take off for Dharamshala at midnight. Reach Dharamshala early in the morning. Upon arrival at the hotel, unwind.
Take a trip to McCleod Ganj and the Dalai Lama Temple.
Stay in Dharamshala
Meals : B + L + D
Highlights
- McCleodganj Market
- Dalai Lama Temple
Prepare for a new day. After breakfast, proceed to Baijanath temple and Masroor monolithic temples. Arrive at the hotel in the evening and relax.
Stay in Dharamshala
Meals : B + L + D
Highlights
- Baijanath temple complex
- Masroor monolithic temples
- Dharamshala Cricket Stadium
It’s time to depart Dharamshala. Take a drive to Chamba after breakfast. As you get to Chamba, fill your stomach with delicious Himachali food then visit the craft center.
Have a relaxing evening.
Stay in Chamba
Meals : B + L + D
Highlights
- Champavati Temple
- Hariray Temple
Prepare to discover Chamba and its surrounds. Following breakfast, depart for a Chamba sightseeing tour. Explore a few of the town's undiscovered temples. Return to the hotel by evening and relax.
Stay in Chamba
Meals : B + L + D
Highlights
- Chamba Sightseeing
Let’s explore some more uncharted territory. Leave Chamba and travel to Bharmour, also known as Brahmapura in the past. In addition to housing some of Himachal's oldest temples, this town served as the district capital of Chamba in ancient times.
We depart for Bharmour sightseeing after settling into the hotel, and we'll be back by sunset.
Stay at Bharmour
Meals : B + L + D
Highlights
- Chaurasi Temple
- Yamraj Temple
- Narsimha Temple
Check out of the hotel in the morning and explore some of Bharmour's unexplored areas. After the sightseeing, depart for Dalhousie. En route, halt at Khajjiar, also referred to as mini-Switzerland…! Why compare when we have a paradise that is ours?
Arrive at Dalhousie in the evening and relax.
Stay at Dalhousie
Meals : B + L + D
Highlights
- Khajjiar Lake
- Khajji Nag Temple
Drive to Amritsar after checking out. pay a visit to Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar's renowned golden temple. Relish the delicious Panjabi Sarso da sag te Makke di roti with a Patiala glass of mouth-watering Lassi
Then, board a late-night flight to Pune and return home with lovely memories to treasure.
Meals : B + L + D
Highlights
- Golden Temple
INCLUSIONS
- Local Transport by 2 x 2 AC coach(Depends on group size, seating capacity will be variable)
- Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels on twin sharing.
- All meals. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening Tea- set menu)
- Entrance fees of all sightseeing.
- 1-liter water bottle per person per day.
- Expert fees
EXCLUSIONS
- To and Fro air/train transport
- Govt. taxes of 5% over and above the tour cost.
- Any implementation of new taxes by the government.
- Cost of insurance
- Cost of Pre/Post tour accommodation
- Any extra expenses such that porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set menu.
- Any extra expenses incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization of an individual.
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the inclusions.
FEW POINTERS
- If any sightseeing mentioned is not done due to any unforeseen circumstances then an alternate sightseeing will be done.
- The unpredictable weather in Himachal Pradesh could make sightseeing difficult. If any additional costs arise in these situations due to any unanticipated events, the cost required to survive such instances are to be borne by the guest.
- A traveler may please note that for domestic and international flights, the baggage allowance will be as per respective airline’s baggage policy and weight regulations. Travelers are requested to carry their luggage in accordance with the regulated baggage allowance. Excess baggage will be chargeable and the same is not included in the tour cost. It has to be borne by the traveler.
- Air tickets issued at special rates are normally NON REFUNDABLE and traveler will need to bear the cancellation charges. If a traveler needs an air booking with the refundable option then he/she will need to bear extra fare specified by airline operator.
PAYMENT POLICY
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Tour Cost |
Payment |
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Below package cost ₹ 20, 000 per person |
Full payment at the time of booking |
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Above package cost ₹ 20,000 per person |
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At the time of booking |
40% of the package cost |
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30 days prior to departure |
Remaining 60 % amount |
- Payment can be done via cheque, Demand Draft, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, Credit Card/ Debit Card or UPI gateway. Cheque/Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “ANCIENT TRAILS”.
- In case of payment made by cheque, a booking confirmation will be given subject to cheque clearance.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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Cancellation received no. of days prior to departure |
Cancellation charges applicable per person |
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0-10 |
100% |
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10-20 |
50 % |
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20-30 |
30 % |
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30 and above |
10% |
- For cancellation procedure, a traveler will need to give an application in writing along with an original receipt of booking.
- Please note that if air ticket booking is done with NON-REFUNDABLE airfare then cancellation charges to be borne by the customer and the remaining amount will be refunded as per above cancellation policy.
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