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Himalayan
Leisure – Adventure Safaris – Entry to the Barren Himalayas
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April - Himachal Jeep
Safari (Original & Jeep Safari Sit back and Relax also go
on off beat trail to get the best of leisure and Rear Himalayan
views)
This Trip is designed to show case the various faces of Mother
Himalayas. There is a mix blend of good resorts ,Off Beat Retreats
,a desire to see the different faces of Himalayas as the entire
set up keeps changing as we progress to different altitudes,
seeing is believing f vast Ravine Gorge to Desert Himalayas
.A few pictures attached will speak for itself. |
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April
2009 Himachal Jeep Safari |
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| Date |
Destination
& Sightseeing |
Meals |
| April
2009 |
Himachal
Jeep Safari |
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| April
19 |
Day
01 Arrive Delhi and Transfer to the Hotel
Rest of the day is free
Over night in Delhi |
L/D |
| April
20 |
Day
02 Delhi Sightseeing
India Gate,
Red Fort, Qutub Minar
Over night in Delhi |
B/L/D |
| April
21 |
Day
03 Delhi Transfer to the railway station for
Express Train to Chandigarh at approx 07 am arriving
Chandigarh approx 10.00 am ( time may change) Arrive Chandigarh
Meet and Greet Sightseeing of Rock Garden
in Chandigarh proceed to Shimla a 2 hrs drive route halt
at Pinjore Garden they are similar to
gardens in Kashmir Arrive Shimla Check into Off Beat Retreat
in the wilderness.
Over night in Shimla |
B/L/D |
| April
22 |
Day
04 Shimla Sightseeing tour Institute
of Advance Studies, Sankat Mochan, Taradevi Temple and
Himachal State Museum.
Over night in Shimla |
B/L/D |
| April
23 |
Day
05 Shimla to Narkanda 4 hrs safari drive
Morning we depart Shimla for our onwards journey
Narkanda
at a Glance Situated at an altitude of 2708 meters
on the Hindustan Tibet road (NH-22), Narkanda offers a
spectacular view of snow ranges. This is an ideal
retreat for the tourists who seek only seclusion in mountains. It
commands an unique view of the eternal snow line the fertile
potato growing area and desire forests.
Visit
HATU PEAK (3300m): 8 kms
rough Jeepable road from Narkanda, the Jeepable road is
surrounded by pine and spruce trees. On the top
of the hill, ancient Hatu Mata temple is located.
The peak offers spectacular views of the entire Himalayan
Range snow clad mountains and in the depths are the dense
forests, green fields and apple orchards.
Over
night in Narkanda/Thanedar |
B/L/D |
| April
24 |
Day
06 Thanedar (1830m) Sightseeing tour (Walking
Trail through Apple Orchards and an encounter with Himalayan
Village life Himachal’s Horticultural heartland
and famous for apple orchards. Stocks Farm is located
here. Stocks came to India on a trip and while on
a summer visit to Shimla, fell in love with its environments,
which included the charming hill folk and settle down
in Kotgarh, and started the apple farm which soon renown
with its Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Royal Delicious,
apples
We also Visit the beautiful ancient Church and KUMARSAIN
(1250m): Raja's Palace is still exists in Kumarsain
village mostly in ruins.
Over night in Narkanda/Thanedar |
B/L/D |
| April
25 |
Day
07 We proceed on the Himalayan Jeep Safari to Shoja via
the Himalayan Jalori Pass
Cross the Jalori Pass in Seraj Valley
the experience of the Himalayan Jeep Safari, Jalori pass
at over 3100 Mt is not the highest but will surely thrill
you with an exhilarating experience.
We will halt at Jalor Jot from where we shall do a long
country side walk to see Serolsar Lake Walk to Serolsar
Lake
The most beautiful walk, going through thick jungles,
sound of dead leaves crushing beneath your steps, narrow
lanes, leading to the Serolsar Lake, a very quiet, soulful,
beautiful place. 10 km trekking (people who don’t
want to Trek can relax in the Chai shop and enjoy the
beauty) The Trek is really worth it. lots of greenery
n mountains.
Over night in Shoja/Banjar Valley
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B/L/D |
| April
26 |
Day
08 Shoja and Banjar Valley Sightseeing Tour Shoja at a
Glance the thick Silver Oak forest along the
road is full of Blue Iris
Shoja,
a small village at an altitude of over 8000 feet. The
access to Shoja winds through thick forests, alpine trees
which provide an untouched habitat. We do a sightseeing
tour of the Banjar and Tirthan Valley.
Over night in Shoja/Banjar Valley |
B/L/D |
| April
27 |
Day
09 drive to Manali 04 hrs and enjoy at the Resort
Over night in Manali ( Resort) |
B/L/D |
| April
28 |
Day
10 Manali Sightseeing Hadimba
Temple, Jhakoo Temple, Nagar Castle, Roreick Art Gallery,
Vashishth Kund
Over night in Manali ( Resort) |
B/L/D |
| April
29 |
Day
11 Journey to the Trans Himalaya 5 to
6 Hrs drive
Depart Manali early in the morning our first halt is Marhi
A barren landscape offering extensive views of the valley
and the mountains. We proceed to Rohtang Pass 3790 M is
most popular with visitors, being one of the highest road
point and gateway to LAHAUL and SPITI valleys. Pass remains
closed during winter due to heavy snow from November end
to May end. Visitors can drive upto MARHI below ROHTANG
with similar high altitude topography, forest of Birch,
Fir and Spurce. Once we cross the Rohtang Pass border
we are in the Barren Himalayas with the landscape completely
changing Khoksar is the first village and gate way to
Lahaul. We enter the The valley of Lahoul is situated
to the south of Ladakh. For this very reason this place
derived its name “Lho-Yul” meaning "Southern
Country". From Lahaul Spiti Valley to its south is
situated the beautiful valley of Kullu across the Rohtang
Pass (3195Mtrs) which we have already crossed and the
Bara Bangahal (Kangra) across the “Asakh”
pass (5051Mtrs) .To its north situated the valleys of
Zanskar and Ladakh across Shingola (5090 Mtrs) and Baralacha
la (5450 Mtrs) respectively. Its eastern and south eastern
boundaries coincide with those of Spiti and Western Tibet
across the Kunzom Pass (4500 Mtrs). Arrive the Camp are
and retire. Enjoy the Bliss of Himalayan Ranges
We are camping on the other side of the Hampta Pass and
strategically located overlooking the Chandra river. Camping
across the river.
Over night in Camp
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B/L/D |
| April
30 |
Day
12 Chattru or Chotta Dara Camp to Kaza (5 to 6 Hrs drive):
Travel by jeep from camp to Batal to Kaza by
jeep over the Kunzam Pass (4558 m). Batal is situated
at the foot of Kunzum pass, which provides the main approach
to Spiti from Lahaul. The panorama as viewed from the
top of the pass is enthralling and inspiring. On the way
is Bara Shigri glaciers. Bara meaning big and Shigri meaning
glacier in Lahauli dialect. The view of the Shigri Stream
emerging from beneath a huge iridescent archway of solid
ice is a never-to be forgotten sight. Behind the archway
lies the Shigri glacier climbing up to dizzy height. The
glacier is mountainous mass of solid ice, more than a
kilometer wide and extending over a distance of ten kilometers.
Nice view and experience of speeding wind. KUNZUM PASS
provides chief access to Lahaul valley by the great Kunzum
range. The lofty Shigri Glacier is seen in front in all
its grandeur. The crest of the pass has been marked by
a chorten of stones erected ages ago. The Panorama as
viewed from the top of the Pass is enthralling and inspiring.
There is a temple dedicated to Kali, known as Kunzum Devi.
Rahul was the son of Buddha and the name Lahaul is drived
from Buddha’s son Rahul. Proceed To Kaza
Overnight
in Village Retreat at Kaza |
B/L/D |
| May
01 |
Day
13 KI KIBBER Excursion Tours:
Morning visit the Ki monastery, 12 kms from Kaza. These
centuries – old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and
corridors. It houses valuable thangkas and offers a panoramic
view of the area. Also visit the small gompa at Kibber,
9 kms further ahead. Kibber at 4205 m has the distinction
of being the highest permanently inhabited village of
the region. In the afternoon, travel to Tashigong village
to see the Chao Chao Kang Nilda peak.
Overnight
in Village Retreat at Kaza |
B/L/D |
| May
02 |
Day
14 Excursion Tours Kaza - Dhankar - Tabo
- Kaza:
Visit the Dhankar and Tabo monasteries. Tabo monastery
is more than a thousand years old and is famous for its
wall paintings and murals. It is also known as the Ajanta
of the Himalayas. Return back to Kaza in the evening.
Overnight in Village Retreat at Kaza |
B/L/D |
| May
03 |
Day
15 Kaza drives back to Manali 7 to 8 hrs drives.
Over night in Manali |
B/L/D |
| May
04 |
Day
16 Manali to Dharamshala 4 to 5 hrs drive
perfect place to explore the many facets of Tibetan
Buddhism. Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas Visit
the Dalai Lama Temple
Over night in Dharamshala |
B/L/D |
| May
05 |
Day
17 Dharamshala Sightseeing
sightseeing’s include Kangra Art Museum
at Kotwali Bazaar – it includes a gallery of Kangra’s
famous miniature paintings and a representative collection
of sculptures, pottery and anthropological items. Also
visit War Memorial full of landscaped lawns and a web
of narrow paths fill a pine grove. St. Johns Church –
a memorial has been erected over the body of the British
Viceroy, Lord Elgin who died at Dharamshala in 1863. Also
visit Mcleodganj - the residence of His
Holiness Dalai Lama. The Tibetan Government-in-exile has
been here for over three decades Kangra Jain Temple
Kangra, situated in the idyllic surroundings
of Shivlik hills in the present day Himachal Pradesh in
India was not only an important Jain Centre in the olden
days but also an important place of pilgrimage for Jain's
from all over India. This was on account of a legendary
Jain Temple dedicated to Lord Adhinath, the first Jain
Teerthankara and proceed to Amritsar 3 Hrs drive
Over night in Amritsar |
B/L/D |
| May
06 |
Day
18 Amritsar sightseeing Golden Temple,
Jallianwallah Bagh, Wagha Border
Over night in Amritsar |
B/L/D |
| May
07 |
Day
19 Amritsar to New Delhi by train
Over night in Delhi |
B/L/D |
| May
08 |
Day
20 Transfer to the Airport Tour Ends |
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| Cost
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USD
2530 per person on twin sharing
USD 2300 per person on twin sharing based on min
04 persons
Single Room supplement 40 % of per person package cost
Rate is per person valid for 02 persons booking
together |
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| Accomodation in below mentioned Hotels/Similar |
| CITY |
Hotels /Similar |
No. of Nights |
| Delhi |
Metro Link / Good Times /
White House |
02 |
| Shimla |
Park Woods / Oak Woods /
Potters Hill |
02 |
| Narkanda/Thanedar |
Hotel Hatu / Thanedar Retreat |
02 |
| Shoja |
Shoja Retreat |
02 |
| Manali |
Manali Resort / Apple Country
/Quality Inn |
02 |
| Chatru/Chota Dara |
Camp |
01 |
| Kaza |
Kaza Retreat |
03 |
| Manali |
Apple Country / Manali Heights |
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| Dharamshala |
Asia Health Resort |
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| Amritsar |
Ritz Plaza |
02 |
| Delhi |
Metro Link / Good Times /
White House |
01 |
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| Inclusions & Exclusions |
OUR COST INCLUDES:
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* Accommodation in above mentioned Hotels / Similar on Double
Occupancy
* Daily Breakfast. lunch .Dinner ( At times of sightseeing,excursions,
Journeys packed lunch provided)
* Transportation in chauffeur driven vehicle (SUV) with professional
driver for sightseeing, Transfers, excursions, intra city travel,
Safari Tours.
* Local Guided Tours Along with English Speaking Guide
* All Toll ,Taxes ,Parking ,Driver Allowance and gas
* Air Conditioned Train Delhi to Chandigarh and Amritsar to
Delhi
* Entry Tickets to Monuments
* All Inner line Permit Charges
* (Official Govt. Staff if traveling have to obtain permits
on own from your country consulate in New Delhi)
THE ABOVE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: -
* Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone
/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at
monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
* Any Insurance
* Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
* Road Closure/Land Slides / any Geographical factors that will
affect the tour and any cost increase due to the same the cost
has to be beared by travelers.
SPECIAL NOTES:-
* Hotel Check-In, Check-out time 12:00 NOON
* Prices are subject to change with any increase in the cost
and you will be informed you make a reservation.
* Rates include only those items specified in your itinerary.
* In case on any currency fluctuations or amendment in local
Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to
adjust the tour price accordingly before you make a reservations.
* Once you have made a reservations on confirmed basis price
increase is not applicable.
* Rate quoted in USD is only for information on approx basis
final is as per the INR amount.
* The Safari can be operated on any other date ( Flexible Date)
* To convert INR into your local currency please call your bank
and check the latest information.
* Booking form has to be filled by each participant. |
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