Days
4 & 5 : Shimla At leisure. Shimla is ideal for walks and
life revolves around the busy Mall in the centre of town. One can visit
the mock tudor Library, the Christ Church, the Gaiety Theatre and the
Viceregal Lodge.
Day 6 : Palampur Drive
to Palampur for 2 nights at the Taragarh Palace, a period property set in
mango orchards. Palampur has beautful snow views and is surrounded by tea
plantations. It is a popular place for walking. The same car and driver
will remain with you from today till departure from Chandigarh.
Day 7 : Palampur Visit the local sights including
the Neughal Khad, a 300 metres chasm in the Bundla River.
Day 8 : Dharamsala Drive to Dharamsala, current
home of the Dalai Lame, and check in at the Clouds End Villa, a very well
run period hotel with excellent views of the valley, for 2 nights.
Dharamsala is set along a spur of the Dhauladhar range, overlooking the
Kangra Valley and the Shiwalik mountains.
Day 9 :
Dharamsala Visit the headquarters of H.H. The Dalai Lama in
Mcleodganj and the Norbulingka Institute, centre for Buddhist teaching,
housing over a thousand painted images. You can also visit the Namgyal
Monastery, the Kalachakra Temple and the Bhagsunath Temple. Paintings by
Roerich can be seen in the Museum of Kangra Art.
Day
10 : Pragpur Drive on to Pragpur visiting the sights of
Kangra en route, including the Nagarkot Fort, perched on a steep rock
dominating the valley, and the Brajesvari Devi temple. Stay 2 nights at
the Judges Court, a heritage property where you enjoy traditional
hospitality of the royal family. Pragpur is a medieval "heritage" village
with cobblestone streets and slate-roofed houses.
Day
11 : Pragpur At leisure to explore the village.
Day 12 : Nalagarh Proceed to the delightful
Nalagarh Fort, another heritage resort offering very warm local
hospitality, for 2 nights. The fort commands beautiful views of forests
and orchards and the area is rich in birdlife.
Day 13
: Nakagarh At leisure to explore the village.
Day 14 : Delhi Drive to Chandigarh in the
morning. The planned city was designed by Le Corbusier and is built in
various sectors, with the Sukhna Lake and the Rock Garden being important
landmarks of the city. You can visit the city or Pinjore Gardens on the
outskirts, near Kalka. Take the midday Shatabdi Express from Chandigarh
back to Delhi, arriving early evening. Stay at the Park Hotel or Welcome
Marriott till departure, around midnight.
Day 15 :
Fly Out Fly out to international destination.
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