Journey through the Himalaya n
Description:
A journey through the Himalayas.
Route: Delhi Chandigarh Shimla Revalsar Valley Kullu (Manali, Vasht, Naggar, Kullu, Solan)-Delhi
Briefly what we'll see/do:
Delhi: let’s see the capital – its terrible narrow streets and wide avenues with English buildings of colonial times. We will visit all the best attractions of Delhi.
Chandigarh: India’s smart city is the cleanest and most organized city. The famous stone garden, which is second in attendance after the Taj Mahal. Tea with Indian relatives.
Next Himalayas: we will see nature, get acquainted with interesting Himalayan culture and relax. We will try Tibetan mo-mo and tukpa, drink beautiful Himachal fruit wine.
British narrow gauge: in the mountains we will climb on the old railway toy-train. The road is considered one of the most beautiful in the world, and in itself is a landmark.
Shimla: The former summer capital of the British. Beautiful colonial architecture against the backdrop of mountains and huge pines.
Revalsar: Tibetan-Buddhist settlement. Services in monasteries, bark around the sacred lake in the company of Tibetans, meditation and enlightenment for those who wish JJ
Kullu - the capital of the ancient Himachal principality and the valley of the same name - one of the most beautiful in Himachal.
Vasht/Manali: Here we will relax surrounded by mountains and apple orchards. We will see the Himachal temples, similar to the ancient Russian therems, go to the local “bath”, organized on the sacred hot springs right inside the temple, walk through the pine forests, climb to the waterfall, go to mini-tracks or go to the Solang valley, so similar to the Alps, climb the rope.
Naggar: Roerich’s places with his estate and museum. And in addition - an ancient castle of mountain princes, unique temples and rest in a quiet natural place.
Delhi Chandigarh Shimla Revalsar Valley Kullu (Manali, Vasht, Naggar, Kullu, Solang)-Delhi
Day 1. Delhi.
Meeting at the airport, transfer to the hotel, check-in.
In the morning begins the first part of the tour of Delhi.
The center of Delhi is Rajpati Avenue, India Gate, Presidential Palace and Parliament.
Lodi Gardens with Tombs of Muslim Rulers
Qutub Minar is a historic site with an ancient mosque and the highest minaret
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Walk the streets around Maine Bazar. Buying a backpack?
2 nights at a hotel in Delhi (including arrival night)
Day 2, Delhi Chandigarh.
We get to Delhi by car, leave for Chandigarh for a transfer the next morning on the train to the mountains.
The city is called smart-city - it is the most organized, modern and clean in India. It is the capital of Sikhs (Punjabis). In Chandigarh we watch the famous Garden of Stones, a lake, visit Indian relatives for tea.
Hotel night in Chandigarh.
Day 3: Chandigarh-Kalka-Shimla
Early in the morning we go to the mountain railway station in the city of Kalka. Moving to Shimla on the old British narrow gauge toy-train. The road is considered one of the most beautiful in the world - in itself is a landmark. At lunchtime we are at a hotel in Shimla.
Walk through the center of Shimla, the former colonial capital of the British in the Himalayas. Many beautiful buildings, a special atmosphere.
Night at a hotel in Shimla.
Day 4. shimla
We visit the Himachal Museum, the temple and the statue of Hanuman on the hill, go to the surrounding area by car, see nature.
Night at a hotel in Shimla.
Day 5. Shimla Revalsar
Moving in the morning by car to the town of Mandi, transfer to the local bus to Revalsar.
We settle in the guesthouse at the monastery of Revalsar. We spend the evening calmly - a walk by the lake, tea in the café of the monastery. Tibetans and other Buddhists go to bed early.
Night in the guesthouse at the monastery in Revalsar.
Day 6, Revalsar.
We visit monasteries, gurudwara of Sikhs, Hindu temples, make a kora (circle) around the lake, climb to the sacred cave.
Night in the guesthouse at the monastery in Revalsar.
Day 7. Revalsar-Kullu
We move to Mandi and from there to Kulla - the capital of the ancient Himachal principality and the valley of the same name - one of the most beautiful in Himachal.
Walking around Kull.
Night at a hotel in Kullu.
Day 8, Kullu.
Walks/trips around the neighborhood.
Night at a hotel in Kullu.
Day 9. Kullu - Manali/Vasisht
Moving. We stay in a hotel with beautiful views of the mountains and apple orchards.
Walk along Vasist: 2 ancient temples, one of them with hot holy springs, in which a bath is arranged, apple orchards, waterfall.
Night at a hotel in Vasht.
Day 10. Manali/Vashishta neighborhood.
1 day of trekking or a trip by car to the Solang Valley and climbing on the cable car (we will discuss on the spot).
Night at a hotel in Vasht.
Day 11. Vasht-Naggar.
We leave the main luggage in Vasht, we go light for 1 night.
Roerich’s estate, ascent to Krishna’s temple, walk through the village.
Night in the guesthouse or camping in Naggar.
Day 12. Naggar-Washisht.
Visit the old castle and ancient temples.
After lunch, return to Vasht.
Night at a hotel in Vasht.
Day 13. Vasht-Manali night bus in Delhi.
Moving to Manali at lunchtime. See the city, the old park, the famous temple of Hadimba.
We're going to Delhi.
Day 14. Delhi
We arrive in Delhi in the morning. We check into a hotel, rest.
Continuing our inspection of Delhi:
Lotus Temple is a futuristic temple of all religions, a place for meditation, a visiting card of Delhi.
Humayun's tomb is a prototype of the Taj Mahal.
Visit the temple-palace of Akchadram with beautiful sculptures and an evening laser show of fountains.
Transfer to the airport at the time of your departure.