6D5N Northern Hills India
“Delhi, Shimla, Chandigarh & Agra”
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival, after clearing your immigration & customs you will be met by our airport facilitation staff carrying placard of your name in visitor’s hall. You will be greeted and transferred to your hotel with necessary assistance.
Overnight at hotel. (Hotel Check-in time 1400 hrs )
Day 02 Delhi / Shimla (342 kms 7½ hrs approx)
Following breakfast, you will be driven to Shimla. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.(B/L/D)
Day 03 Shimla
Morning visit Shimla: The Mall: All visitors to Shimla inevitably walk down 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.
Narrow cobble-stoned paths wind down to the middle and lower bazaars where tribal’s from the hills around gather to sell their quaint and colorful artifacts. At the top end of the Mall is the
Scandal Point, a large open square with a view of the town – a favorite rendezvous for visitors and the local people.
St. Michael’s Cathedral: Situated on the Ridge, it is regarded as the second oldest church in north India and is known for its fine stained glass windows.
Jakhoo Temple (2600 m): 2 km east of the city on the Jakhoo Hill is the small Jakhoo Temple. A top the highest point in Shimla, it keeps the visitors in constant company of the playful monkeys, who inhabit the environs of this Hanuman temple in hundreds.
Overnight at Hotel (B / L/D)
Day 04 Shimla / Chandigarh (115 kms 3½ hrs approx)
After leisurely breakfast, you will be driven to Chandigarh. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.
Afternoon proceed for city tour of Chandigarh city: There are not many sites of historical importance in Chandigarh as this is one of the most modern cities in the country. A most important site in the city is the Rock Garden, the place that has been captured by millions of cameras. Rose Garden is another important landmark and a part of Leisure Valley, a garland of gardens that ornaments the city.
Overnight at hotel (B / L/D)
Day 05 Chandigarh – Delhi – Train
Delhi – Agra (205 kms/4hrs approx)
Following breakfast, transfer to railway station in time to connect train for Delhi.
Leave Chandigarh at : 0653 Hrs ( Kalka Shatabdi Express )
Arrive Delhi at: 1020 Hrs
Assistance on arrival and drive to Agra. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 06 Agra / Delhi (204 kms / 04 Hrs approx)
Following breakfast, visit Agra with Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal –This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal “the lady of the Taj”. It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child.
Agra City :Agra is not only famous for Taj Mahal but the impressive Mughal Red Fort known as the Agra Fort. The story of the Mughal Empire in stone. Built by Emperor Akbar and successively enriched with places and marble pavilions
Later, you will be driven to Delhi International airport in time to connect your onward flight back home.
End Of Services…(B)
Our Package Quotation Includes:-
- Accommodation in sharing double room (05 night’s accommodation) basis hotel / category mentioned above or similar.
- Stay on full board – Meals starting Breakfast on Day 02 ending with Dinner on Day 06.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary. (B-Breakfast. L- Lunch. D-Dinner).
- Assistance and all transfers/airport/hotel/airport.
- Services of Anantaram Holidays facilitation staff.
- Air conditioned transportation as per itinerary.
- Air conditioned Chair seat in Train Shatabdi from Delhi to Chandigarh.
- Entrance fee to the monuments as per itinerary
- Our quotation is valid for the above mentioned period.
- Current government taxes.
The Cost does not include:
- Any personal expenses such as laundry bills, telephone bills, alcoholic beverages, and airport tax, tips, and other such cost which is to be paid to the driver, guides, porters etc.
- Any airfare
- Any Ride
- Anything other than mentioned in the inclusion section
- Services of English speaking Private Guide as per itinerary
Note:
Following are the monuments where clients will be making a visit-
- Chandigarh – Rose Garden, Rock Garden
- Manali – Hidimba Temple, Vashishth Ashram, Nagar, The Mall, Kullu
- Shimla – The Mall, The Ridge Road, St. Michael’s Cathedral , Scandal Point, Jakhoo Temple, Shimla State Museum
Tour Tips:-
- We recommended USD 5 per person per day for Driver & Guides
- Hotel USD 2 per room at the time of checks in and check out.
Extra bed at Hotel:
Please note hotels place roll away mattress or folding make shift bed in the double rooms in form of extra bed.
