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8 - 19 Sep 2012 (12 days) India Autumn Himachal
Cost Rm2580 (8 pax group), Rm2530 (10 pax group), RM2430 (14 pax) & Rm2230 (16 pax group and above)
(EXCLUDES AIR FLIGHTS KL-Delhi-KL)
Update 3 April 2012- We received very good response on last 2012 & Mac 2012. Air Asia suspended fligh to Delhi since April 2012, hence we will use MH or other airlines whichever fare is reasonable. Kindly confirm your seats ASAP to secure group flight lower fare. Please email rachelheng123@gmail.com
Update 9 Aug 2011- We received very good response on last Himachal April 2011 and upcoming Mar 2012. As such, we will organize 2nd trip in 2012 in Autumn time. In this time temperature in Manali is superb and the air is colorful now. You can also visit the panoramic rhapsody mixed with cultural legacy and hilly sights of the dramatically heart stirring place in such amusing climatic settings. We also can extend your return flight if you opt to visit other places like Golden Triangle, Agra and Jaipur. . Hari Raya Holiday falls in these traveling date, expected air fare will be higher. Hence, please confirm your as soon as possible, so that everyone can grab lower fare. Kindly email rachelheng123@gmail.com or contact her at 012-352 0868 for registration. Somehow Air Asia Flight schedule uptodate is until Aug 2012 (below is based on Sept 2011, we will update the flight schedule once out.
Depart
8 Sep 2012 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Delhi (DEL)
MH172
Depart 0840AM Arrive 1140AM
Return
18 Sep 2012 Delhi(DEL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Depart 1100PM Arrive 0645 (+1 day)
(NOTE : Arrive KLIA on next day early morning 0645AM on 19 Sep)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This is meant to be a "free and easy" trip. Participants should be with a good sense of humour, and above all, have the right attitude for close travel with others through possibly some trying times. Most definately, this is not a trip for prudes, whiners, fuss-pots, and other similarly assorted types! We had a couple of those before and it was not pleasant for us or them. Although every effort will be made to stick to the given itinerary, ground conditions may change and cause some disruption and/or deviation from the norm. Otherwise, have fun!
Autumn/Paraglading at Manali
Day 1 Sep 8 Fly to Delhi: Depart KL(KLIA) on MH172 at morning flight 0840AM arriving Delhi local time 1140PM. We will wonder around Delhi town. Transfer to hotel. Overnight (ON) Delhi.
Day 2 Sep 9 Delhi-Chandigarh-Shimla: Early morning transfer to train station to board on morning Shatabedi train leaving 0740 hour and arriving 1100 hour at Chandigarh. On arrival drive 130 km, 4 hours to Shimla including one hour lunch stop along the way. Evening drive to Jakhu Temple and then easytrek™ 1.5 km, 45 minutes down to the Mall to enjoy shopping in pollution free Mall Road, where no vehicular traffic is allowed. Shimla was the Summer Capital of India during British rule and most of the buildings are constructed by Britain. O/N Shimla.
Golden Temple at Amritsar
Day 3 Sep 10 Shimla: After breakfast transfer to train station to board on World Heritage Kalka – Shimla Railway (KSR) train leaving 1030 hour for short 45 minutes ride to Taradevi. On completion drive to the Mall and enjoy your lunch in one of the selected restaurant. After lunch around 1400 hour, we start our easytrek to Indian Institute of Advanced Studies. This institute is housed in the Viceregal Lodge, which was built in 1884-88 during the British times. It has spacious gardens and is ringed by beautiful pine trees. All is calm and serene just the right atmosphere for a student of literature or politics. A round trip will cover approximately six kilometers passing by lots of interesting historical sites along the route. O/N Shimla
Day 4 Sep11 Shimla-Karsog-Manali : After breakfast drive from one of the most scenic roads in the Himalayas to Manali 2050m. This route first takes us down from Shimla 2130m to Satluj river at Tatapani 680m (Hot Water Springs) and then slowly we drive up to Rohanda 2205m and then again to Pandoh 800m and finally drive 85 km along the Beas River to Manali at 2050m crossing one of the longest road tunnel in Himachal just before Aut. This journey offers a dramatic changes in nature from Lower Himalayas to Shivalik Himalayas and then again to the lower Himalayas. The views from Chindi where we will enjoy our lunch at Himachal Tourism Restaurent are spectacular with range of snow capped Himalayas all around and orchard with new leaf and flowers below. You will be driving form a hilltop to different valley structures and sometimes driving along different rivers. Our last interesting stop is at Bajaura to visit Basheshar Mahadev temple with fine stone carvings and sculptures is believed to have been built in the mid 8th century. On completion drive to Manali. O/N Manali
Kulu Valley
Day 5 Sep 12 Manali : A day to explore Manali, the queen of the hill stations. Our day starts slowly after breakfast with a easytrek™ from hotel to a 500 years old wooden carved “Hidimba Devi Temple”. The stroll or drive continues further to Old Manali village, which is known after the great Hindu sage Manu. We further walk up to the next village of Goshal and cross our way through River Beas to a very spectacular water fall called Jogni Fall. Next village is Vashishat, where you can see or enjoy the hot sulpher in the springs. If you feel tired of walking, take a tuk tuk ride to the down town. Those who wish to drive can also going to drive from Manu Temple to Vashist Hot Springs. Free evening for own activities. O/N Manali
Day 6 Sep 13 Manali-Solang-Snow Point-Manali: Morning drive to Solang to enjoy paragliding or skiing (Optional). Continue to Snow Point which is the maximum approachable road towards Rohtang Pass depending on the snow condition (3978m). Between July to October, you can arrive on top of Rohtang Pass and view the peaks, mountains and glaciers of Chandra-Bhaga range. Most of the peaks in CB range are above 5000m and covered with snow all round the year. On arrival at the maximum point we start our easytrek™ further 1.30 hours to reach higher to get better view of the Himalayas. After lunch at the highest point we reach, we trek down to our vehicle and drive back to Manali. O/N Manali.
Day 7 Sep 14 Manali Dharamsala: Early morning drive 260 km 8-9 hours to Dharamsala (including visiting places) stopping at the Town of Shiva – Baijnath and visit the 13th century Shiva temple. According to legend the Demon king of Lanka Ravana (Who have got 10 head) as per epic Ramayana offered his nine head to Lord Shiva for the boon of immortality. But the Shiva was not impressed, finally he decides to offer his tenth head and Lord Shiva was pleased with his willingness to sacrifice his heads and blessed him with a Shivlinga. The moment when Ravana rested the Shivling on the ground at this place it became so heavy that he couldn’t manage to carry it and take it to his kingdom Lanka, so he constructed a temple dedicated to Shiva at the present site. The same Shivling is in this temple till date. O/N Dharamsala.
Day 8 Sep 15 Dharamsala: We will visit Baijnath drive to Chamuda Devi temple dedicated to Goddess Kali (Goddess of War) on the bank of Baner River. Religious lore has that the Devtas (Gods) were harassed by two demons Chanda and Munda. A Shakti (Power) emerged as the result of prayer of Lord Brahma (Generator) by the Devatas in the form of Goddess Kali, who killed the demon in fierce battle. we also can stop at few more interesting locations along the way like Tashi Jong Monastery or Shanan Hydel project. O/N Dharamsala.
Dharamsala/Toy train in Shimla/ Solang Valley
Day 9 Sep 16 Dharamsala-Amritsar: After breakfast drive to visit Norbulinga Institute known for its various schools of Tibetan paintings and handicraft training. Return back to Mcleaodganj for Lunch and visit Dalai Lama monastery and Tibet Museum. The Tibet museum was established with the aim of presenting Tibet’s history and visions for its future through texts, photographs, videos and installations. The main exhibition features, "A long look homeward". It is divided into two sections: the first floor presents the Chinese occupation of Tibet and its results, and the second one displays Tibet’s past and hopes for its future. After lunch drive 4-5 hours (200km) to Amritsar. Amritsar - the holy town of Sikhs, has grown from a sacred village pond into a spiritual temporal center of Sikh culture. The city gets its name from the pool - Amritsar (Pool of Nectar), which was constructed by the fourth religious preceptor of the Sikh faith. Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib is the most sacred temple for Sikhs. It is a symbol of the magnificence and strength of the Sikh people all over the world. Its architecture includes, symbols associated with other places of worship. This is an example of the spirit of tolerance and acceptance that the Sikh philosophy propounds. O/N Amritsar.
Day 10 Sep 17 Amritsar-Delhi :Early morning transfer to railway station to board into the fast Shatabedi train to Delhi leaving 0510 hour and arriving Delhi 1115hour. Breakfast served on board. On arrival visit Akshardham Temple. Then back to Delhi hotel. O/N Delhi
Day 11 Sep 18 Delhi-Fly Home :Free and Easy or do final shopping around Delhi. Check out and affter early dinner, transfer to airport. We will catch night flight MH191 at 2300PM back to KL.
Day 12 Sep 19 Home : Reached KL 0645AM Morning (19 Sep)
Different view of the beauty architectual of Akshardham Temple
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