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KASHMIR TOUR-07
DALHOUSIE DHARAMSHALA WITH GOLDEN TEMPLE AND VAISHNO DEVI
Duration:08 Nights 09 Days
Amritsar (Arrive) - (01 Night Amritsar)- Dharamshala(02 Night)- Dharmashala - (02 Nights)Dalhousie (02 Nights) Katra- Jammu / Drop
Route
Access-Prefered Arrival: Amritsar // Prefered Departure: Jammu
Distances
Amritsar to Dharamsala -189 kms (4 hrs) / Dharamsala to Dalhousie -120 kms (4 hrs) / Dalhousie to Katra -230 kms (6.5 hrs)
Katra to Jammu -50 kms (1.5 hrs)
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive at Amritsar.
Visit Golden Temple, Jalianwalabagh and Wagah Border Arrive at Amritsar. Visit Golden Temple, the most revered pilgrim centre for Sikhs, one of the five Takhts and a renowned tourist attraction. Also, visit Jalianwala Bagh and the evening beating retreat ceremony at Wagah Border (36 kms).
Day-2 Amritsar - Dharamshala.
Visit Norbulingka Institute. Proceed to Dharamsala (3500+ ft asl, 190 kms - 5 hrs). Visit Norbulingka Institute, a must-visit for any visitor to Dharamsala for a Tibetan cultural heritage experience and St Johns Church. Time permitting, visit war memorial at Dharamsala, which commemorates martyrs of the area.
Day-3 Mcleodgunj Visit and options visits around Dharamsala
Morning visit to Mcleodgunj (6500+ ft asl, 10 kms), visit Dalai Lama Monastery and Bhagshunath Temple (3 kms from Mcleodgunj). Visit local street market for Tibetan artefacts. Naddi Area near Cantonment (8 kms from Mcleodgunj) has one of the best Himalayan views of the area. In the evening time permitting, Pilgrimage oriented travellers may head for Chinmaya Tapovan, an ashram complex established by the late Swami Chinmayananda (10 kms from Dharamsala). Guests who can do a bit of walking can head for Kunal Pathri Temple, a 3 km walk from Dharamsala is a rock temple dedicated to Goddess Kapaleshwari. Guests also have an option to head for Naam Art Gallery, a renowned art gallery.
Day-4 Dharamsala - Dalhousie.
Visits around Dalhousie Proceed to Dalhousie (7000+ ft asl - 120 kms - 3.5 hours). Time permitting visit local markets and local places to visit such as Churches in Dalhousie, Panchpula / Sat Dhara (confluence of 7 streams said to have medicinal effect).
Day-5 Khajjiar, Chamba, Chamera Lake excursion Full Day excursion to Khajjiar Meadows (22 kms), Chamba (riverside pilgrim centre at 44 kms from Dalhousie can be visited with Khajjiar) and Chamera Lake (large lake with watersports centre). Enroute visit Barkota hills. Back by late evening.
Day-6 Kalatop Excursion / Walk
Explore Kalatope Wildlife Sanctuary (The sanctuary is home to a variety of species including black bears and barking deer, abundant variety of bird life), Dainkund peak etc. Kalatope is an 8 km moderately uphill walk through pine forests. The hilltop offers excellent views of the area around and snow peaks. Paragliding is offered here in Summer. Guests looking to relax and not do walking may just enjoy snow peak views of Dalhousie and relax.
Day-7 Dalhousie - Katra
Proceed to Katra (230 kms - 6.5 hrs). Enroute visit Raghunath Temple at Jammu, time permitting.
Day-8 Vaishnodevi Darshan
Early morning start for Vaishnodevi climb (Total 13 kms walk to the temple that takes about 4-5 hours). Enroute stops at Adhkwari Temple and darshan at Baba Bhaironath Temple is recommended). During Summer and peak travel season it may be advisable to start the climb previous evening. Once queue tickets are purchased the wait period could be half an hour to 3 hours depending on the rush. During season Yatra Parchi (entry tickets required to beging the uphill walk), it is recommended to purchase in advance to avoid delays. Guests looking for Helidarshan (Helicopter ride, darshan and back), morning flights are recommeded for best weather and least uncertainity. Return by late evening.
Day-9 Departure Depart for onward journey.
After Breakfast you will be dropped at Jammu Railway Station or Jammu Airport
TARIFF-2024
Rates effective upto December-2024
Hotel Used Upto 3 star Categories ( Rates Per Person)
Vehi-cle / Pax / Room Stan-dard Deluxe Super Deluxe Lux-ury Pre-mium Elite
Ac Indigo 02 Pax (01 Room) INR 47168 INR 51511 INR 52689 INR 61193 INR 68915 INR 95313
Ac Etios / Ac Dzire 02 Pax(01 Room)INR 47165 INR 49608 INR 59186 INR 63490 INR 71214 INR 77672
Ac InnovaxMin 02 Pax (01 Room) INR 53613 INR 57256 INR 62634 INR 66938 INR 73661 INR 101119
Ac InnovaMin 04 Pax (02 Rooms) INR 37319 INR 40962 INR 46340 INR 50644 INR 58366 INR 84824
Ac InnovaMin 06 Pax (03 Rooms) INR 31635 INR 35530 INR 40908 INR 45212 INR 51936 INR79393
Extra Bed INR 15080 INR 17290 INR 19550 INR 22980 INR 24160 INR 39953
Child W/o Extra Bed INR 7110 INR 8510 INR 8230 INR 10660 INR 13003 INR 20820
Hotels Up to 3 star
Shimla
Stan-dard Package- Hotel Shimla Reg-ency / Hotel Rahat Reg-ency ( Deluxe Room)
Supe-rior Package-Hotel De Park / Hotel Wood-rina ( Lux-ury Room / Cot-tage Room )
Deluxe Package -Snow Lotus Resort / The Royal Reg-ency ( Deluxe Room)
Manali
Stan-dard Package- Hotel Vik-rant Inn / Hotel Ocean Blue (Deluxe Room)
Supe-rior Package-Khu-shboo Resort / Hotel Hima-layan Snow Heights ( Deluxe Room / Stan-dard Room )
Deluxe Package -Royal Park Resort / Pris-tine Inn (Deluxe Room)
Amrit-sar
Stan-dard Package- Grand Hridey ( Deluxe Room)
Supe-rior Package-Narula Aurram / Hotel 42 The Mall (Deluxe Room)
Deluxe Package -Hotel Ritz Plaza ( Deluxe Room)
Chandi-garh
Stan-dard Package- Silky Resort ( Deluxe Room)
Supe-rior Package-Hotel Pal-mdale ( Corpo-rate Room)
Deluxe Package-Hotel Mand-arin ( Deluxe Room)
Dhara-mshala
Stan-dard Package- Sky Heaven Resort / Anupam Resort ( Deluxe Room / Stan-dard Room )
Supe-rior Package-Hotel Bobs n Barley / Nan-dini Resi-dency ( Deluxe Room / Deluxe Room Valley View )
Deluxe Package -Hotel Bobs n Barley / Nan-dini Resi-dency ( Super Deluxe Room / Deluxe Room Non View )
Hotels above 3 star
Shimla
02 B'fast, 02 Dinner
Dbl Deluxe - Hotel CK Intl / Hotel Fair-mount ( Deluxe Room) -
Super Deluxe - Havens Resort / Gol-den Fern ( Deluxe Room)
Luxuary - Radi-sson Hotel ( Supe-rior Room)
Manali
03 B'fast, 03 Dinner
Dbl Deluxe - Manali Hei-ghts / The Sere-nity Resort & SPA ( Deluxe Room / Deluxe Room )
Super Deluxe -The Holi-day Villa Resort & Spa / Re-nest River Coun-try ( Jun-ior Room / Deluxe Room )
Luxury - Manu Allaya Resort & Spa / The Anant-maya Resort ( Gar-den Room / Villa Room )
Chandi-garh
Dbl Deluxe - Velvet Clarks Exo-tica / Cla-rion Sevi-lla ( Supe-rior Room / Del-uxe Room )e Room )
Super Deluxe --Re-genta Al-media ( Deluxe Room)
Luxury --Holi-day Inn ( Supe-rior Room)
Amritsar
Dbl Deluxe - Best Wes-tern Mer-rion / Gol-den Tulip ( Del-uxe Room )
Super Deluxe --Holi-day Inn / Ramada ( Stan-dard Room)
Luxury --Radi-sson Blu / Holi-day Inn ( Supe-rior Room / Del-uxe Room )
Dharmashala
Dbl Deluxe - Hotel Shivani Intl / Villa Para-diso ( Pre-mium Room / Stan-dard Room )
Super Deluxe --Angel Inn Resort / Villa Para-diso ( Exe-cutive Room / Pre-mium Room )
Luxury --Blos-soms Vill-age Resort / Angel Inn Resort ( Supe-rior Room / Pre-mium Room )
Note:- Cost for Budget package is available on request
Indigo/Dzire/Etios = 03 Pax Seating Capacity.
Innova = 06 Pax Seating Capacity.
PACKAGE COST INCLUDES
Assistance on Arrival & Departure / Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis as per Plan
Exclusive a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. Please brief to guest that vehicle will not be at disposable it will available to guest as per itinerary only.(Note: Ac will be switch off during hill journey)
PACKAGE COST DOES NOT INCLUDES:
Air Fare/Train fare. / Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips. Liquor & joy rides.
Guide Charges & Entrance Fees./ Goods & Service Tax 5% /Tour prices are valid for All Nationals only.
Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Minimum Cancellation is 10% or INR 3000 whichever maximum Per Person Per Tour
25% Between 45-30 Days Before Tour Departure / 50% Between 30-15 Days Before Tour Departure
75% Between 15-05 Days Before Tour Departure / 100% on the Same Day & No show & 05 Days remaining.
Cancellation charges as % of Total Tour Cost.
Note: -
As per the Government directive, you are requested to produce your photo identity document such as Driving License/Voter ID Card/Passport/Ration Card at the point of check in at the hotel. We appreciate your cooperation.
In case of non-availability of requested hotel / hotels, we will provide accommodation in a similar category hotel / hotels.
There will be no refund for unutilized services.