Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days

Routing:Delhi – Shimla – Palampur – Dharamshala – Paragpur – Nalagarh – Delhi

Tour Highlights

Shimla	Toy Train Experience from Kalka to Shimla
Palampur	Visit to the Tea Gardens
Dharamshala	Visit To Dall Lake of Dharamshala, a perfect picnic spot
Pragpur	Walk through the Heritage Village to know living as lifestyle of locals people.
Nalagarh	Picnic spot at Orchard Machaans
Delhi	Sound & Light show at Red Fort

Attractions:

Shimla	The State Museum, ViceRegal Lodge, The Prospect Hill, The Jakhu temple, and Summer Hill, The Ridge as well as The Lakad Bazaar
Palampur	Tea gardens, Rice paddies, Church of St. John, Bunslamata & Chamunda Devi Temple, Neugal Khad, Gopalpur (Dhauladhar Nature Park).
Dharamshala	Kunal Pathri, War Memorial, Dal Lake, Bhagsung falls
Pragpur	Heritage Villages
Nalagarh	Natural beauty, Gobind Sagar Lake, Gambar River and the Sutlej Barrage
Delhi	Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, President House, Laxmi Narayan Temple

Day 01: Delhi Arrival
Welcome Greetings from Swati Tours & Travels!!!
On arrival in Delhi Airport, our company’s representative will Meet, Greet and Assist you, later you will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel for check-in and night stay.
Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02: Delhi – Kalka (by morning Shatabdi Train)
Kalka – Shimla (By Connected toy Train)
Today morning you will be timely transferred to Delhi Railway station to board the Shatabdi Train for Kalka. Shatabdi Trains are super fast trains and offer facilities for quick and comfortable travel. Breakfast on board. On arrival at Kalka Railway station, proceed to board the next connected train for Shimal. On arrival at Shimla Railway station, our company’s local representative will assist and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel for check-in.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Shimla
Full Day Sightseeing
Today morning after breakfast, we will proceed to explore the city by visiting the most interesting places of Shimla, which attracts the tourists through out the year. We will visit here The State Museum, ViceRegal Lodge, The Prospect Hill, The Jakhu temple, and Summer Hill. There are many local markets decorated with small as well as congested stalls. Shimla is perfect place in winters for Honeymooners and Lovebirds. Walking on the Ridge is the most deliberate experience for any visitor. Visitors with strong bargaining skills may also visit Lakad Bazaar of Shimla near Ridge, established on the steep hill path side market.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04: Shimla – Palampur (approx. 6 hrs)
Today morning after breakfast, we will drive to Palampur - a pleasant little town surrounded by tea plantations. Palampur has countless streams and brooks criss - cross the landscape and in their intricate mesh, hold tea gardens and rice paddies and Church of St. John in the wilderness, temple of Bunslamata Neugal Khad, Gopalpur (where forest dept. has set up a zoo known as Dhauladhar Nature Park) and Chamunda Devi Temple.
On arrival at Palampur, transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 05: Palampur (Excursion to Dharamshala) (approx. 1 hrs each way)
Morning after breakfast, take a day return trip to Dharamshala, the high seat of His Holiness, The Dalai Lama. Dharamshala is the district hqr. of Kangra district. This is a hill station lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar range about 18 kms north east of Kangra town. Hill station is wooded with oak and conifer trees and snow capped mountains enfold three sides of the town while the valley stretches in front.
Later in the evening we will return to Palampur for overnight stay.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 06: Palampur – Paragpur (2-3 hrs drive)
This exciting morning after breakfast, we will check-out the hotel and drive to Paragpur. The core area of Pragpur is known as Heritage Village. The site chosen for Pragpur lies in the shade of the Dhauladhar mountains - the white ranges - and is said to be so located as to receive the astral benefic influence of prayers that have been offered for thousands of years at three nearby ancient SHAKTI (Primordial Energy) Temples of Bajreswari (Kangra), Jwalamukhi and Chintpurni. Founded about 3 centuries ago Pragpur has held onto the essence of an earlier era - unchanged shops, cobbled streets, ornamental village tank, mud plastered and slate roofed houses.
On arrival at Paragpur, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 07: Paragpur
In the morning, post leisurely breakfast, we will proceed to visit the Paragpur village and nearby places.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08: Paragpur – Nalagarh (approx. 8 hrs drive)
This morning after breakfast, we will check-out the hotel and drive to Nalagarh. On arrival at Nalagarh, transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Relax for the rest of the day at the hotel.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 09: Nalagarh
Today morning after breakfast, we will proceed to explore the Nalagarh - one of those places that soothe the eyes as much as it calms the soul. The retreat is an ideal place to unwind from the heat and dust of the overcrowded Indian cities. There is plenty to explore by way of nature walks in the lush green surroundings of Nalagarh. One can enjoy a picnic lunch in the Royal Orchards under the shades of the trees or in the Machaan. The famous Mughal Gardens at Pinjore are only 35 km away. In season, fishing enthusiasts can look forward to exciting times at the Gobind Sagar Lake, Gambar River (22 km) and the Sutlej Barrage (22 km).
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 10: Nalagarh – Delhi (approx. 7 hrs drive)
Today early morning post breakfast, we will drive back to Delhi. On the way to Delhi during your long drive, you may halt at “Authentic Dhabas” to have some snacks or lunch. Later continue your drive to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight. Relax for the rest of the day at the hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 11: Delhi
Today morning after leisurely breakfast we will proceed for the full day sightseeing of Delhi. Half day City Tour of Old Delhi
Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658, Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648, Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
Half Day City Tour of New Delhi
Later in the afternoon, proceed to visit Humayun’s Tomb, built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture, India Gate, President House, The tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple. Later drive back to hotel for overnight stay.
Optional: Dinner with Sound and Light show at Red Fort
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 12: Delhi Departure
Check-out time 12 noon.
Today morning enjoy your breakfast. Later check-out the hotel and you will be timely transferred to Delhi airport to board the flight for your onward journey to next destination.