Dharamshala Tour
Visit the Home of the Dalai Lama   

August 10 to 21, 2006

Fly overnight to India, arriving in the late evening. Your tour leader will accompany you to your hotel in the heart of Delhi, followed by the Traditional Indian Welcome at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Hotel: Metropolitan Nikko Or The Oberoi Maidens Or Similar

Early morning, transfer to New Delhi Railway Station to catch Shatabdi Express at 7.10 AM for Amritsar, breakfast en route. Reach Amritsar at 13.00 Hrs. Transfer to hotel.

Hotel: M.K. International Or Ritz Plaza Or Similar (Meals - Breakfast & Dinner)

In the evening, visit Wagah Border, an interesting experience, especially at sunset while Retreat takes place when Indian & Pakistani border troops put up a coordinated and spectacular display, comparing favourably with London's changing of the Guard.

Afterwards, continue to Golden Temple, the Sikh shrine. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

  

After breakfast, visit Jallianwala Bagh, which is an important monument dedicated to hundreds of martyrs of a massacre in 1919. Afterwards, leave for Dharamshala by surface. Reach Dharamshala in the evening. Transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Hotel: Surya Resort Or Similar (Meals - Breakfast & Dinner)

After breakfast, full-day sightseeing of Dharmasala. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Hotel: Surya Resort Or Similar (Meals - Breakfast & Dinner)

Dharamshala is now the home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso), after his exile from Tibet in 1959. Today Dharamshala has become the synonymous with the Tibetan government in exile.

One of the principle towns of Kangra valley. It is set in the backdrop of snow-clad peaks of Dhauladhar Mountains. Dharamshala over looks the plains and is surrounded by dense pine trees and Deodar forests. A nearby snowline with numerous streams and cool healthy atmosphere makes the surroundings very attractive. Among the peaceful environment grows an ever-alive population of Dharamshala. The Dalai Lama of Tibet has chosen this place to be the headquarters of his exiled government.

    

After breakfast, see Dalai Lama (subject to availability). His Holiness will give a teaching on Chapter 9 on The Perfection of Wisdom from A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life (chodjug) along with a teaching on The 37 Practices of A Bodhisattva (lak-len so-dun-ma). His Holiness will probably give teachings every morning from 09:30 hrs to 11:30 hrs and in the afternoon from 13:30 hrs to 15:30 hrs. Rest of day free for your own activities. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Hotel: Surya Resort Or Similar (Meals - Breakfast & Dinner)

Dharamshala can be divided in two parts: the lower Dharamshala and the upper Dharamshala. Mcleodganj and Forsythganj form the suburb of this small town. Dharamshala is dominated by the Tibetan community but it still retains the colonial lifestyle and British fervour that had rediscovered the place.

This busy bazaar town was established as the travelers base camp that come to explore the nearby mountains. The Kotwali Bazaar provides all the colour and idiosyncrasies of a small town, which is mixed with the simple life style. The colorful temple and Gompas which reflect the culture of Tibet adds attraction for the visitor. The Kangra museum gives an overview of the rich past of the region and on the other hand there are institutes, which have been established to preserve the Tibetan art, cultures and traditions. And how can one forget the ample opportunities of adventure sports which the mountains and valleys offer and call visitors to explore them.

        

After breakfast, leave for Nalagarh by surface. Reach Nalagarh in the evening. Transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Hotel: Nalagarh Fort (Meals - Breakfast & Dinner)

   

After breakfast, leave for Delhi by surface. Reach Delhi & transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Hotel: The Park Or The Oberoi Maidens Or Similar (Meals - Breakfast & Dinner)

Early morning transfer to IGI Airport and tour terminates.

Dharamshala Tour
Visit the Home of the Dalai Lama   

August 10 to 21, 2006

PRICES:

Sharing a double room US$ 1695 per person
Single room US$ 2395 per person

The price includes:
-accommodation share double room on bed and breakfast
as per the hotels listed
-all transfers, sightseeing and excursions by private air-conditioned
vehicle with local English speaking guides
-train tickets in an air-conditioned Chair Car
-interstate permit fee, toll tax, passenger tax, drivers
allowance and parking fee
-assistance on arrival and departure

The price does not include:
-meals other than breakfast
-all personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, drinks,
tipping and camera fee
-entrance fee to the monuments
-and all other items not mentioned above