Itinerary

Morning transfer to airport to connect flight / Train for Chandigarh .

Upon arrival at Chandigarh airport leave for  Shimla

Shimla

Shimla is in the enriched state of Himachal Pradesh which boasts of nature’s generous bounty, reflected in its beautiful landscape, comprising of exotic valleys, snow-capped mountains and crystal blue lakes set amidst lush rolling hills, rich with the fragrance of pine and cedar. Discover intriguing private gardens in the richly forested foothills of the Himalayas, set around fine old houses, redolent with the echoes of a colonial past

Upon arrival check in at Hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.

Buffet breakfast at hotel

Post breakfast sightseeing tour of Shimla, visiting The Mall, the main promenade that runs along the top of the ridge, a busy shopping area with old colonial buildings, souvenir shops and restaurants. At the top end of the Mall is Scandal Point, a large open square with a view of the town. Overlooking it is the elegant Christ Church with its fine stained glass windows; Visit vice regal lodge (formerly the residence of the British Viceroy); the Himachal State Museum (closed on Mondays), which has a modest collection of stone statues and local handicrafts from different parts of Himachal Pradesh.

Following sightseeing tour, return back to hotel

Overnight at Hotel.

Morning: Transfer to Shimla railway station for a toy train ride

Enjoy a short ride on the renowned Kalka-Shimla toy train. Built in 1903, this track is an engineering marvel, with 103 tunnels and 700 non-girder bridges in a distance of only 96 kilometers and more than two-thirds of the entire track on curves, some as sharp as 48 degrees. It is also distinguished as one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The toy train chugs along the line, whistling through the deodar, pine, ficus, oak and maple woods at a speed of 22 kilometers an hour. As the journey begins, one is taken in with the change in vegetation, and the majestic glory of the railway stations and Gothic-style bridges en route. After an exciting short toy train ride, you shall disembark at Solan and drive back to Shimla

Toy-train Journey

Depart: Shimla                        At: 10:30 hrs                                  By: 52456 Himalayan Queen

Arrive: Taradevi                      At: 11:20 hrs                                        (operates daily)

On disembarking the train at  Taradevi drive back to Shimla (Approx 53 kms/ approx 1 hrs)

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04                                                                         Shimla – Chandigarh - Amritsar

Morning drive to Chandigarh railway station to board train for Amritsar.

Situated on the northwestern border of the country, Amritsar means the “Pool of Nectar”, the name derived from a pool constructed at a sacred site gifted by Akbar to Guru Ramdas in the 6th century.  This 400-year-old city has been the center of Sikh religion and culture since the time of its inception and is famous for the Golden Temple.

Life in Amritsar is deeply influenced by the holy shrines of the Golden Temple and the Durgiana Temple, plus the sources of the city’s wealth-agriculture, commerce and industry.  Even though most people are very religious, they are also extremely fun loving and full of life.  They have earned their money by sheer hard work, and they spend it lavishly on the good things of life.

Meet & assist in arrival at railway station & transfer to Hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.

Morning after breakfast proceed for city tour of Amritsar. 

Golden Temple Located in the heart of the city is the Golden Temple, the most visited tourist attraction of Amritsar. Characterised by its four entrance doors (called deoris) in all four directions and the tastefully decorated shrines, in terms of art and architecture, the Golden Temple welcomes everyone regardless of the religion or faith one follows. The stunning sanctum, shimmering in the water of the holy tank, flanked by spotlessly clean marble walkways and pavements makes it breathtakingly beautiful.

Jalianwala Bagh : A historical monument that tells the sad story of mass killing during the independence movement in India, Jalianwallah Bagh is another must visit in Amritsar. Here lies the memorial of the martyrs of the 1919 massacre by British General Dyer. Presently the place also has a park. The Martyr's Gallery is open from 9 am to 5 pm in summers and from 10 am to 4 pm during winters.

Afternoon visit Wagah border.

Wagah Border : One of the many nearby places to visit from Amritsar is the Wagah Border. Located on the Indo-Pakistan border, Wagah is 28 kilometres from the Amritsar main town. A good number of visitors come to this place to see the change of guards ceremony and the flag hoisting and lowering activities which are done with great skill and precision by the border security forces of both the countries. A site you cannot afford to miss.

Evening see the Palki ceremony at Golden Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.

In time transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination

The Land cost includes -

• 5 nights’ accommodation on Twin share at the hotels mentioned above.
• Daily breakfast at the hotel as per the program.
• Transport using an air-conditioned MEDIUM CAR (Swift desire / Toyota Ethios) for 2 paying as per the itinerary.
• Services of English Speaking locally appointed guide during sightseeing as per the itinerary.
• Entrance fee to monuments as per programme.
• Train fare in a/c chair car for Chandigarh Amritsar
• Toy train tickets for Solan Shimla
• All presently applicable taxes.

The Land cost does not includes -

• Expenses of personal nature like personal gratuities, telephone charges, laundry, spa activities, drinks, etc.
• Any meals (Lunch & Dinner) not included in the program.
• Beverages during meals.
• Tipping to the guide, restaurants, driver and handyman.
• Any airfare, visa fee, airport tax and any kind of insurance.
• Any Camera / Video Fees at the monuments.