LGBT - Love and Honor in the Himalayas

Travel to India, arrive at the busy bustling Delhi, move to Holy city of Amritsar and step up to Himalayas from McLeod Ganj, the home to the Tibetan government-in-exile. Continue through the lower western Himalayan valleys to the middle one in Manali & then drive towards the Colonel’s time town of Shimla – you have plenty of things to do & to cherish. You are also visiting monument of love - the Taj Mahal. And with all that, gaze the mighty Himalayan peaks, know about the Indian culture & traditions and appreciate its unity in diversity. This tour is all about love & honor your life in the biggest dimension on earth Himalayas..

The amazing contrasts between Old & New Delhi.
Taj Mahal visit in sunrise glimpse.
Exploring the pink city ‘Jaipur’
Hawa Mahal & Jal Mahal visit
Exploring the colorful markets of India
Railway Experience – India
Toy Train Ride – A Unesco Site
Colonel Walk in Shimla

Day 01 - Arrive New Delhi
Welcome to the capital of Republic of India “New Delhi”. Meet & greet on arrival and transfer to designated hotel for relaxing overnight stay after a long flight journey.

Day 02 - Exploring New Delhi & Old Delhi
Morning after breakfast get ready to explore one of the metropolitan in India – Delhi. It will be a guided tour. Visit Red Fort (Drive pass)
The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India, which served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Every year on the Independence day of India, the Prime Minister hoists the Indian "tricolor flag" at the main gate of the fort and delivers a nationally broadcast speech from its ramparts.
Qutub Minar (Stop – 90 Minutes)
The Qutab Minar, also spelled as Qutub Minar or Qutub Minar, is a minaret that forms part of the Qutub complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India. Qutub Minar is a 73-metre tall tapering tower of five stories, with a 14.3 meters base diameter, reducing to 2.7 meters at the top of the peak.
Humanyu Tomb (Stop – 120 Minutes)
Humayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her.
Jama Masjid (Stop – 90 Minutes)
The Masjid e Jahan Numa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656 at a cost of one million rupees, and was inaugurated by Imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan.
And Drive pass to Parliament house, Parliament house & India Gate.
Overnight at the same hotel in Delhi.

Day 03 : Delhi / Amritsar morning train (0720 / 1345 Hrs)
After breakfast early in the morning, transfer you to Delhi railway station to board a first class train to Amritsar which will depart at 0720 Hrs & arriving Amritsar at 1345 Hrs. Welcome on Amritsar railway station. On arrival transfer to hotel. Check-in & relax.
Indo-Pak Border Closing Ceremony
Later we will be the part of city tour with our local guide by visiting driving the the India-Pak border to witness the evening border gate closing ceremony.
Putting to bed ceremony
Later in the evening excursions to Golden Temple to witness “Putting to Bed Ceremony” – It is impressive Holy Book putting the bed ceremony, where Holy book will shifts from temple to the bed in a private room. The Harmandir Sahib “Golden Temple” is the best in the night when It’s illuminated & the central bridge which is leading to the temple beautify with candles. Chanting beings in the ceremony, the Holy book “Guru Granth Sahib” being placed upon an embroidered pillow and carried to private room “Akal Takht”. Your guide would be happy to tell you about the ritual being performed here. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Amritsar / Dharamshala drive
Today you have five to six hours scenic driving (205 Kms) to reach the home of His Holiness The Dalai Lama at Dharamshala. While crossing the Punjab region & suddenly footing down at Himalayan region, you will see the Himalayan peaks gazing in the skyline. It feels amazing to see Dhauladhar mountain range of Himalayas guarding the Kanga valley all around. On arrival in Dharamshala which is a major town in Kangra valley, you will be transferred to designated hotel.

Day 05 : McLeod Ganj & Dharamshala Sightseeing
Morning your guide will take you for a sacred Kora walk, It’s a clock wise walk which will start from Dalai Lama official residence in Mecleodganj. Walk will go through beautiful pine forest where the five colours Tibetan prayer flags beautifying the entire course. After sacred Kora walk, we will visit Dalai Lama Temple & where we get to know about Tibet Buddhism (if Tibet museum will be open then we will also going to visit). Later we will proceed for Government-in-Exile walk where you will be seeing & knowing about Tibet Government which is running from McLeodGanj & working for “Free Tibet” campaign. We will also visiting Norbulingka. Overnight at same hotel.

Day 06 : Dharamshala / Toy Train Ride / Palampur – Sherbaling Monastery, Baijanth & many more
Today after breakfast we will check-out from hotel & drive to board a toy train for a short ride in the mountains.
Later we will proceed for Palampur – a destination located in the shadow of Dhauladhar mountain range of Himalayas & popular for its tea garden set-up by British a long time ago. We will check in at a nice tea garden lodge today. Later in second half we will be visiting Baijnath Temple.
Overnight at tea garden based lodge there.

Day 07 : in Palampur
Today breakfast & leisure in Palampur. Later we will drive to visit amazing Sherbaling Monastery.
Rest of the day will be free to relax. You can take a long walk in the mountains or at the tea garden.
Overnight at the same lodge.

Day 08 : Palampur / Manali drive
Take another five to six hours drive (180 Kms) to another destination. Manali – a truly Himalayan town sandwiched between Pir Panjal & Dhauladhar Mountain Range of Himalayas. You will love today’s drive as you entire lower to middle range of Himalayas. Beas river along the way will welcome you at Manali. On arrival in the evening check in at resort/hotel.

Day 09 : Manali & Solang Valley Visit
Today we are exploring Manali by visiting Mall Road, Solang Valley, Vasishtha Temple & Hot Water Spring, Old Manali & Mannu Temple. It will be a complete fun day in Manali. Overnight at the same hotel.

Day 10 : Jana Waterfall & Naggar Castle Sightseeing
Today after breakfast leisure. We are in Manali. We will drive to visit Jana Waterfall, Naggar Castle & Roerich Art Gallery. These places are beautiful & still quite unexplored. Overnight at the same hotel.

Day 11 : Manali / Shimla drive
Morning after breakfast check-out from hotel in Manali & drive to Shimla. Shimla – once the summer capital of British popular known as the queen of hills. As a matter of fact, with the increment in population & traffic a few part of Shimla has lost its charm but still there are huge patch as The Mall, Ridge, Lakkar bazaar & surroundings which reflects the British Raj. On arrival in Shimla, transfer to hotel.

Day 12 : Shimla Sightseeing
To know more about Shimla & it’s beautifully crafted past, one has to take a stroll on the old walk road. You will listen the stories from your guide. You will get to know why Shimla was once the summer capital of British. On the passage, you will visit gaiety theater, church, ridge, The Mall, Indian institute of advance study, vice regal lodge. This walk is amazing in many ways. Later in afternoon lunch at any nice local restaurant. Later a hike to Jakhu hill where on the top, you will see a big statue of Hindu God Hanuman. (be aware of monkeys during hike – they are thief).

Day 13 : Shimla / Kalka to Delhi train (1745 / 2155 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast leisure. Later we will drive down to Kalka. From Shimla to Kalka drive will take nearly 4 hours or more. Later reaching at Kalka railway station board the first class train to Delhi which will depart at 1745 Hrs & reach Delhi at 2155 Hrs. On arrival in Delhi transfer to hotel.

Day 14 : Delhi / Taj Mahal / Delhi
Morning after breakfast we will be driving to Agra (220 Kms) but through Agra Express Highway, the drive will be fast & comfortable. Reaching there, you will meet your guide who will take you to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Agra Market tour. Later lunch at good restaurant in Agra & drive back to Delhi via same route. Overnight at same hotel in Delhi.

Day 15 : Depart Morning after breakfast leisure. Later transfer you to Delhi airport.

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