North India Tour to Amritsar, Dharamsala, and Kashmir

Arrival in Delhi, Upon arrival you will be welcomed according to a beautiful Indian tradition with a flower necklace to welcome you. Transfer to the hotel according to the arrival time, relax at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Departure by road to Rishikesh , arrival at the hotel, check-in. Rishikesh is a city in the state of Uttarakhand, in northern India. Located at the foot of the Himalayas, this city is at an altitude of 350 m and runs along the Ganges. Being thus close to the source of the Ganges , the city has a sacred character. During the Yatra period, many pilgrims come there to perform religious activities in the numerous temples and on the banks of the ghats. The number of sadhus is very high. Ashrams are scattered throughout the city, among these we can note the Swarg Ashram, the Sivananda Ashram or the Kailas Ashram Brahmavidyapeetham. These institutions have seen eminent personalities pass through. Several temples are located in the city, including the Neelakanta Maha Deva Temple at the foot of the bridge. Since 1968, the city has become world famous following the Beatles’ visit to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram.

The famous band’s White Album is partially derived from the work done during their ashram retreat. Visit the Bharat Temple, Triveni Ghat, Ram & Laxman Jhula Ashram and the Ghats. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast drive to Chandigarh which is located near the foothills of the Himalayan range in North West India.
A modern and well-planned city. Le Corbusier, French architect and urban planner (born in Switzerland), produced plans for Chandigarh in the 1950s that were in line with modern city planning principles of the Congrès International d’Architecture Moderne. Chandigarh is known for its high literacy rate of 97%; its Rock Garden, built by Padam Shri Nek Chand from salvaged objects; the Rose Garden in Sector 16. Sukhna Lake in Sector 1. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to Manali, located at the northern end of the Kulu Valley , on a very ancient site. The landscape is magnificent with its snow-capped peaks, pine forests, tiny meadows, orchards and the clear Beas River flowing through the city.
Arrival and rest at the hotel.

In the morning, excursion to Vashist, a pretty little village on the bank of the Beas and famous for its hot thermal springs and temples. The stone pyramid temple is dedicated to the sage Vashist Muni and the God Rama . The naturally hot, sulfurous thermal springs, with two separate pools for men and women, are very popular. Afternoon at leisure. Night in Manali

Full day dedicated to local sightseeing, Naggar Castle, Jagatsuk temple and Hadimab Maata temple. Rest of free time in the local market. Night in Manali.

After breakfast, transfer to Dharamsala , Dharamsala is a city in northern India, located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is sometimes called Little Lhasa because it is the homeland of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, currently in exile from Tibet. For many years, Buddhism has been the main religion of the region, Arrive and relax. Night in Dharamsala.

After breakfast, visit this old colonial town located at the foot of the majestic Dhauladar range, called ” Little Lhasa ” and actually mainly frequented by Tibetans, Buddhist pilgrims, and Western tourists in search of mysticism. Evening stroll to blend into the Indo-Tibetan crowd in the streets of Mac Leodganj . Night in Dharamsala.

Full day dedicated to local sightseeing ” Chunga Lakaha ” HH Dalailama Monastery, Bhagsu Nag Temple, Dal Lake, TCV refugee school and Norbulinga Institute of Tibetology with an excellent library. Rest of free time for individual activities or relax. Overnight in Dharamsala

Departure by road to Amritsar : from the Panjabi words Amrit (nectar) and sar (pool). It is a city located in the northwest of the Indian state of Punjab. It is home to the Harmandir Sahib, also called the Golden Temple, the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh community. Built by the 4th of the gurus of Sikhism, Guru Ram Das. They began in 1573 by digging the sacred pool that gave its name to the city. In 1601, the Golden Temple was completed and three years later the Sikh holy book, also considered the last guru of Sikhism, the Adi Granth, was installed. Visit the Golden Temple during the “Book Ceremony”. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, visit the Golden Temple in the morning, visit Jaliyawala Bag and in the evening see the Waga Border ceremony . Night in Amritsar.

After breakfast transfer to the airport to board the flight to Srinagar . Arrive Srinagar and transfer to a houseboat for relaxation.
Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Breakfast, free morning then lunch. In the afternoon, ride aboard a traditional boat (Shikara) on Lake Dal, through the lotus gardens, water lilies and floating vegetable gardens, bordering the city located in the heart of the Kashmir Valley , spread out on both sides of the Jhelum River. Dinner and overnight on board.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the great crossing of the state of Kashmir . Your first stop will be Sonamarg. Its name means ” Golden Meadow “. This small town is nestled in a magnificent site in the heart of a wooded valley. Lunch at your leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Free day to enjoy the atmosphere. Dinner and overnight at the hotel

After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport (90 km/2 hours) for flight to Delhi. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Delhi.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for return flight