On arrival at the New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city's bustling streets or wander its wide tree-lined boulevards to get your first taste of India. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Itinerary
- Verken de Nationale Hoofdstad van India - Delhi, die al sinds de 6e eeuw voor Christus bestaat.
- Bezoek de wereldberoemde plaatsen op de werelderfgoedlijst van UNESCO in Agra: Taj Mahal en Agra Fort.
- Verken Shimla - de zomerhoofdstad van India tijdens de Britse overheersing.
- Verken Manali - een hooggelegen vakantieoord in de Himalaya en een populaire huwelijksreisbestemming.
Tour program
Aankomst in New Delhi
Start point
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd., New Delhi, Delhi, India
In Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing of Delhi. The National Capital of India, Delhi has been in existence since the 6th century BC. Start your sightseeing from the Rajghat, the memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later, visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. Later, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi. Afterwards, drive past President House, and India Gate in Edwin Lutyen's Delhi. Thereafter, visit Humayun's Tomb, built in 1562, commissioned by Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Delhi - Agra - Delhi (enkele reis 220 km - 3.30 uur rijden)
Early in morning leave for Agra "The City Of The Taj Mahal". Upon arrival visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, Agra Fort, and the Taj Mahal. Later in the evening, our representative will transfer you back to Delhi for overnight stay.
Delhi - Kalka (Per trein) - Shimla (90 Km/3 Uur)
Early morning our representative will transfer you to the New Delhi Railway Station from where you will board a train to Kalka. Upon arrival at Kalka railway station, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel in Shimla.
Shimla is one of the most popular hill station and a town situated in North India at an altitude of 6810 ft and is capital of an India State, Himachal Pradesh. Initially Shimla was chosen as a sanatorium for invalid European officers, but soon developed into a big hill town and became the summer capital of the India. Upon arrival check in to the hotel for overnight stay.
In Shimla (Plaatselijke Bezienswaardigheden & Trip naar Kufri)
After breakfast at the hotel, head out to explore Shimla, visit Jakhu Temple, feel the magic of nature from the beautiful stained-glass-windows of Christ Church, which was built in the 1850. Later in the afternoon leave for Kufri, a beautiful place surrounded by dense forest and snow capped mountains where one can completely relax in the lap of nature. Evening is at leisure or you can indulge yourself in shopping at the mall road in Shimla. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Shimla - Kullu - Manali (250 Km - 7.30 uur rijden)
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Manali through Beas river, Sutlej river, Kullu Valley (surrounded by Shivalik Ranges of Himalayas is famous for Apple Trees). Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure, spend the rest of the day at Mall Road, a famous shopping destination in Manali. Overnight stay at the hotel.
In Manali
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing of Manali, visit Buddhist Monastery, Hadimba Devi temple (A small temple situated in the dense forest), and Vashisht - an extremely picturesque little place clinging to the steep hill side, famous for its hot baths where a natural sulphar spring is piped into a modern bath-house. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
In Manali (Excursie naar de Rohtang Pas)
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for "Rohtang Pass" for a full day excursion. Rohtang Pass, is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.979m (13,054ft) above the sea level, located on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km from Manali. Its one of the most spectacular destinations in the entire Kullu region. Tourists can enjoy various kinds of adventure activities at Rohtang Pass Snow Point such as mountain biking, snow scooter, ski ride, and skiing (In case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall. Come back to Manali). Later drive back to Manali for overnight stay.
Manali - Chandigarh (300 Km - 8 uur rijden)
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Chandigarh. On arrival check-in at the hotel. If time permits, you can indulge yourself in shopping at sector 17 market - the most popular market in Chandigarh. Later drive back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Chandigarh - Delhi (Per trein) & Vertrek
After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer you to Chandigarh Junction to board an express train to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi railway station, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the IGI Airport in New Delhi to board the flight to your home or onward destination.
End point
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd., New Delhi, Delhi, India
Tour Details
accommodation
9 nachten accommodatie in 3 sterren deluxe hotels op basis van twin of double sharing.
- 3 nachten verblijf in Delhi.
- 2 nachten verblijf in Shimla.
- 3 nachten in Manali.
- 1 overnachting in Chandigarh.
Hotel Check-in (Tijdstip): 1400 uur
Hotel Check-out (Tijdstip): 1200 uur
Vroeg inchecken en laat uitchecken zijn afhankelijk van beschikbaarheid.
flights
- Internationale of binnenlandse vluchten zijn niet inbegrepen.
guide
- Engelssprekende lokale gidsen in Delhi, Agra en Shimla.
insurance
meals
- Dagelijks ontbijt in de hotels (9 ontbijten).
others
- Assistentie bij aankomst en vertrek.
- Riksja-rit in Old Delhi.
- Express trein van Delhi naar Kalka.
- Express trein van Chandigarh naar Delhi.
- Excursie naar Rohtang Snow Point (november tot half mei gesloten vanwege zware sneeuwval).
- 1 fles mineraalwater per persoon per dag.
- Alle van toepassing zijnde belastingen inclusief GST.
- Opmerking: Gidsen voor specifieke talen, Italiaans, Duits, Frans, Spaans, Portugees, Russisch, Chinees en Nederlands, zijn ook beschikbaar op aanvraag tegen extra kosten.
- Visumkosten (indien van toepassing).
- Alle soorten fooien, persoonlijke uitgaven, wasserij of telefoonkosten.
- Toegangsprijzen voor monumenten en camera's.
- Alles wat niet vermeld staat in de Inclusies.
transport
Ophalen en wegbrengen van en naar het vliegveld, alle bezienswaardigheden en transfers per privévoertuig met airconditioning volgens het reisschema (Non-AC tijdens hill drive).
- 1-2 personen - sedan auto met airconditioning zoals Etios/Dezire of vergelijkbaar.
- 3-4 personen - MUV auto met airconditioning zoals Toyota Innova of vergelijkbaar.
- 5-10 personen - minibusje met airconditioning zoals Tempo Traveler of vergelijkbaar.
Good to know
Currency
Indian Rupee
India