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Legacy of British Raj
Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destination Covered : DELHI - SHIMLA - CHAIL - KASAULI - DELHI
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival in Delhi at International airport you will be met by our representative, displaying placard addressed to your name, you will be welcomed with traditional Indian Hospitality with flowers & beautiful stroll. Our representative will escort you to your Hotel and there you can discuss your programme in detail and clear your doubts
Delhi - Capital of the modern India. Many dynasties and rulers have flourished on its regal soil over the last 3000 years. The legacy still survives in many monuments varying from the 13th century mausoleum of the Lodi Kings to the buildings of British India's imperial past like the Parliament House and the Presidential Estate. In the afternoon, commence a sightseeing tour of New Delhi, visiting the Qutub Minar, a 72 m high tower built in the Persian style and Emperor Humayun’s Mausoleum. Continue the tour to visit the Mutiny Memorial where a huge ammunition dump was blown up by British soldiers to prevent it from falling into the hands of rebel Indian forces, The St James’ church, which is Delhi’s first Church. The tour ends with a drive through Lutyen’s Delhi, along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and President's Estate
Day 02: Delhi
Morning combine sight seeing tour of Old and New Delhi which includes visit to Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Raj Ghat, India Gate, President's House. Evening to shop around the illuminated streets of Connaught Place. Overnight at Hotel
Day 03: Delhi - Shimla ( 340 kms / 10 hours)
Morning transfer to Railway station to board train for Kalka.
Reception on arrival at the Railway Station and drive to Shimla. On arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at shimla.
Shimla - The capital of modern India’s mountainous State of Himachal Pradesh is known as the queen of India’s hill stations. Set at an elevation of 2213 m in the pine-forested Shivalik Hills, this was once the summer capital of the British administration in India from 1864 to 1939. This hill station still retains a very colonial character in its architecture, especially around the main street called The Mall.
Day 04: Shimla
Morning visit Sankat Mochan Temple, Jakhu Temple etc. Afternoon free to stroll in the famous Ridge and The Mall which is the heart of Shimla, dotted with shops, restaurants and clubs.
Overnight at shimla
Day 05: Shimla - Chail (From Shimla via Kufri the distance is 45 km )
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure to explore Chail and surrounding areas.The clouds, the hills, and the sprawling greens-all these signify Chail, a honeymooners’ paradise. It turns you poetic, transforms your honeymoon into dream and a piece of land on earth into paradise. Located in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, the small hamlet called Chail is a place where time stands still.
Wildlife (3km):
The Chail Sanctuary has "Choral", "Kakkar, "Sambhar" red jungle fowl and "Khalij" and "Cheer" pheasants. Machan-like sighting posts have been built near blossom and at Khariun.
Overnight at Hotel in Chail.
Day 06: Chail -Kasauli (80 Km) Breakfast at the hotel. This small hill-station seems to live in a time warp that belongs to the 19th century. The narrow roads of Kasauli (1951 m) slither up and down the hillside and offer some magnificent vistas.
Places of Interest in and Around Kasuali Monkey Point :
3 ½ Km from Hotel Ros Common a hill which derives its name from Rishi Man-ki who used to worship an idol of Lord Hanuman ji and later the summit is crowned with a small temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman and presently being looked after by the personnel of Air Force, stationed here.
Other Attractions : An ancient Church is worth seeing located on the Upper Mall Road. A little above this place, there is a Central Research Institute established in 1906 by Dr. Sample, It prepares vaccines for treatment of typhoid, cholera, smallpox, and snake-bite and is only of its kind in Asia.
Baba Balak Nath Temple :
3 km. On the Graner Hill top is a famous temple of Sidh Baba Balak Nathji. It is believed that Baba Balak Nath ji one night appeared in dreams to a local resident named Vijay Kumar and told him to built a temple at the place, where the present temple is located. This temple is of its own kind where many issueless couples visit to be blessed with a child, whose baptism ceremony is also performed in the same very temple.
Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir :
Built in 1989 by Sai Sudha Trust is a famous temple located half km away from Garkhal. The idol of Sai Baba was built at Jaipur and the burning flame in this Temple Signifies the divine power of Sai Babaji of Shirdi.
Lawrence School :
5 km : Situated on the top of the hill is a famous Lawrence School. Sir Henry Lawrence was the founder of this School. He also built the first cottage in Kasuali known as Sunny side in 1848.
Overnight at Hotel in Kasauli.
Day 07:Kasauli - Delhi
Morning transfer to Railway station of Kalka to board train for Delhi.
Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. Rest of the free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Delhi.
Day 08: Delhi - Aboard
flight to onward destination.
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