Dharamshala by Volvo

5 (10 Reviews)

05N / 06D

Himachal Pradesh

highlights

Dharamshala, located in the picturesque state of Himachal Pradesh in India, is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning natural beauty, Tibetan culture, and spiritual atmosphere. Here are some highlights of a Dharamshala tour:

McLeod Ganj: This vibrant suburb of Dharamshala is the residence of the 14th Dalai Lama and the center of the Tibetan exile community. McLeod Ganj offers a unique blend of Tibetan culture, Buddhist temples, monasteries, and handicraft markets. Visitors can explore the famous Tsuglagkhang Complex, which includes the Namgyal Monastery, the Dalai Lama's residence, and the Tibetan Museum.
Triund Trek: Adventure enthusiasts can embark on a trek to Triund, a popular hiking destination near Dharamshala. The trek is relatively easy and offers breathtaking views of the Dhauladhar mountain range. At the top, you can witness stunning vistas of the Kangra Valley and camp overnight in the scenic meadows.
Bhagsu Waterfall: Located in the village of Bhagsu, near McLeod Ganj, this enchanting waterfall is a must-visit attraction. Surrounded by lush greenery and serene landscapes, it is an ideal spot for relaxation and rejuvenation. You can take a dip in the cool waters or simply enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.
St. John in the Wilderness Church: Situated amidst deodar forests, this historic church holds immense architectural and cultural significance. Built in 1852, it features Gothic style architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church's serene ambiance makes it a peaceful place for meditation and introspection.
Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA): TIPA showcases the rich cultural heritage of Tibet through various performing arts, including traditional music, dance, and theater. Visitors can attend performances and witness the vibrant Tibetan arts and culture come to life.
Dal Lake: Located a few kilometers away from McLeod Ganj, Dal Lake is a serene and picturesque lake surrounded by deodar trees. It is a popular spot for picnics and boating, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the town.
Kangra Fort: For history enthusiasts, a visit to the Kangra Fort is highly recommended. Situated on a hilltop overlooking the Kangra Valley, this ancient fort is one of the largest forts in the Himalayas. It has a rich history dating back to ancient times and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.
Dharamshala Cricket Stadium: If you are a cricket fan, you can visit the picturesque HPCA Cricket Stadium in Dharamshala. Situated amidst the majestic Himalayas, this stadium is one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world and has hosted numerous international matches.

These are just a few highlights of a Dharamshala tour. The town also offers opportunities for meditation retreats, yoga classes, and exploring nearby nature trails. The serene beauty, cultural richness, and spiritual atmosphere of Dharamshala make it a truly captivating destination.

Overview

Transfer from Delhi to Dharamshala by AC Volvo Bus -Overnight journey - (495 kms)

Welcome onboard to start your wonderful journey to Dharamshala. Lying in the Shadow of mighty Dhauladhar range, the beautiful town has everything to offer you.

Mcleodganj serves as the Capital of the Tibetan Government in exile. Often referred to as “Little Lhasa”, the vivid character of the city attracts many visitors from all parts of the world. Overnight drive to Dharamshala in the Bus.

Inclusions:

Accommodation on twin / Triple sharing basis in hotels mentioned or similar
Breakfast & Dinner (Katra is with Breakfast only)
Transfers and Sightseeing by Sedan / Innova / Tempo traveller or similar Vehicle as per the booking suitable to the number of passengers travelling together.

Exclusions:

Govt service tax (GST) as per prevailing rates
Additional / personal use of vehicle.
Any personal expenses, room service and special orders, mineral waters, beverages, porterage, tips, phone calls, laundry etc.
Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the above specified itinerary.
Entrance fees, Camera fees, Heater Charges, Guide Charges
Any incidental and other expenses which are not specified in the inclusions.
Unforeseen Expenses because of the weather conditions.
Any up gradation in hotel room category.
Cost of Insurance.
Any extra expense such as route change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour.
Any services or activity charges other than those included in the tour itinerary/ Holiday Package Offer

Vehicle Classification:

01 – 03 Pax Sedan

04 – 06 Pax Innova

07 – 12 Pax Tempo Traveller

Sedan: Maximum 3 Pax including Child

SUV (Innova): Maximum 6 Pax including Child

Tempo Traveller: Maximum 12 Pax Including child

In Volvo Packages for Prices is based as below

01 – 04 Pax Sedan

05 - -6 Pax Innova

Hotel Classification:

Standard: Basic 3* Standard Equivalent.

Deluxe: 3*** Equivalent.

Super Deluxe: Basic 4**** Standard Equivalent.

Luxury: 4**** Equivalent.

Transfer from Delhi to Dharamshala by AC Volvo Bus -Overnight journey - (495 kms)

Welcome onboard to start your wonderful journey to Dharamshala. Lying in the Shadow of mighty Dhauladhar range, the beautiful town has everything to offer you.

Morning reach Dharamshala and driver will meet you and transfer into your hotel. Check-in at the hotel. Later day is free.

In the afternoon Visit Dal Lake, St John Church, Bhagsu Nath Temple, waterfall and Dalai Lama Temple Dal Lake Located at the height of 1775 mtr above the sea level, the Dal Lake is a small yet picturesque lake surrounded by rugged mountains and towering deodar trees and is a marvelous place to be at. Your Next stop is St. John Church is this Anglican church lies in the forest near Forsythe Gunj. This neo—Gothic stone church was built in 1852 and has some fine Belgian stained-glass windows. Later drive to Bhagsunag: This ancient temple is 2 kms from Mcleodganj. Close to this temple is a beautiful waterfall. The waterfall is present at a walkable distance from the Bhagsu temple and a perfect place to revel in the glories of nature and spend some quiet moments in peace and serenity. Your last destination is the Dalai Lama Temple: It is the residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The Tibetan Government in exile has been here for almost four decades. The impressive monastery has larger than life images of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avalokteshwara.

Now time is free to enjoy the Mcleodganj Market- Grab some souvenirs like Singing bowls, Jewelry, Buddha statues, Prayer flags, Prayer wheels, rugs, Handcrafted diaries, Local Tibetan handicraft, paintings, etc from the local market.

Later, a drive back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After Breakfast enjoy your Dharamshala City tour. Visit International Cricket Stadium, State War Memorial (Entrance payable directly).

The picturesque Cricket Stadium is unique in India as it is situated at an altitude of 1,457 m above the sea level and has the snow-capped Himalayan mountains in the background. The War Memorial is located near Stadium and in the pine forest of Dharamshala it was built to commemorate the memory of those who fought valiantly for the honor of their motherland.

Later, a drive back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, Day free at leisure.

Or Optional Day Excursion to Masrur Rock Cut Temple and Kangra (At Extra Cost)

After Breakfast Visir Masrur Rock Cut Temple. The Masroor Temples, or Rock-cut Temples at Masroor, is an early 8th-century complex of rock-cut Hindu temples in the Kangra Valley of Beas River in Himachal Pradesh. The temples face northeast, towards the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas. They are a version of North Indian Nagara architecture style, dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, Devi and Saura traditions of Hinduism, with its surviving iconography likely inspired by a monotheistic framework.

The temples were carved out of monolithic rock with a shikhara, and provided with a sacred pool of water as recommended by Hindu texts on temple architecture. The temple has three entrances on its northeast, southeast and northwest side, two of which are incomplete.

Your next stop is Kangra Fort (Entrance directly) and Shri Bajreshwari Devi Temple

The ancient Kangra Fort was built by the royal Rajput family of Kangra state (the Katoch dynasty), which traces its origins to the ancient Trigarta Kingdom, mentioned in the Mahabharata epic. It is the largest fort in the Himalayas and probably one of the most ancient forts in India. The fort of Kangra resisted Akbar’s siege in 1615. However, Akbar’s son Jehangir successfully subdued the fort in 1620, forcing the submission of the Raja of Chamba (the greatest of all the rajas in the region). Mughal Emperor Jahangir with the help of Suraj Mal garrisoned with his troops.

After Kangra fort drive to Bajreshwari Devi (or Kangra Devi) Temple in Kangra. Maa Brajeshwari Devi, also called Vajreshvari Temple is located in Kangra town, Himachal Pradesh, India. According to Hindu mythology, when the burnt body of Devi Sati was cut into pieces, then the body’s breast part fell at this place. Some devotees cut off their tongue as a sacrifice to Goddess. It is also believed that the chopped-off tongue gets healed surprisingly. This is the popular sacred place dedicated to Goddess Sati (Parvati). The offerings to Goddess are divided into three parts each for Mahalakshmi, Mahakali and Mahasaraswati.

Later in Evening back to Dharamshala. Overnight stay at hotel

Depart Dharamshala (Overnight journey)

After breakfast. Day free to explore the city on your own. In the evening we will drop you at Volvo bus stand for your journey back home. Overnight journey by Volvo to Delhi.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Prices valid from to 15^th April 2023 – 15^th July 2023 (Except Long Weekend / Holidays)
25% advance to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation.
Balance 75% before 10 days from the Tour Starts.
Check In / Check out time at all the properties would at 1400 Hrs & 1100 Hrs
All rates are per person rates on twin / triple sharing
Rooms holding shall be for a period of 72 hours only.
The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only
Any amendment and cancellation in the booking before 10 days RS.500 Per Person are chargeable as communication charges.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER AND NOTE:

Tour-programme is subject to change depending upon circumstances. Vehicle is not at disposal - means it is for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
A/C will not work in Vehicle during your journey in Hills
Due to any unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances incurred during the tour such as Road Blockage, Route change, vehicle unable to move due to snow in road, hotel shut operation, Protest etc and required to arrange extra vehicle or hotel, will be on extra charges and Guest has to pay directly.
Check in at 1400 hrs and check out 1100 hrs (Early Check in & Late checkout are subject to availability)

Names of hotels mentioned in the proposed hotels only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey such confirmation to you. We reserve the right to change the same due to availability issue with the hotel, or unavoidable circumstances. In that case we may provide alternative, similar accommodation and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
Our offer is based on usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise) and if this category of rooms is not available, we shall try to confirm accommodation in next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.

MEALS:

The menus are pre – set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions and exclusions as committed at the time of confirmation. In standard/Budget category of hotels the meals preferences are veg meals, unless specified and in Deluxe/Super Deluxe and Luxury category of hotels/resort the meals are mixture of veg and non veg preferences.

Mostly buffet meals are served during the tour, but depending upon the less occupancy and group size Ala Carte meals may be served by the hotels. No claim can be made for the meal which guest has missed and not utilized.

ITINERARY CHANGES:

For the comfort and convenience of guests, there could be some changes or amendments in the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments, prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In

the event if guest misses on any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on his part, he will not be entitled to claim refund of the same.

The timings mentioned in Day schedule in the itinerary may vary depending upon the road conditions, particular destination visits, en route meals, climatic conditions, particular health conditions of the guests and timings of sightseeing places and monuments.

CONDITION OF TRAVEL

Please note the readymade packages are made on the basis of destinations to be visited, sightseeing’s/excursions and activities to be done during the tour, keeping in view the time, cost and other factors while designing the package. The guest has to strictly follow the Tour itinerary. Any additional sightseeing’s and excursions apart from the suggested itinerary will be on supplement cost. Any additional transfers/ pickups/drops apart from the proposed itinerary shall be subject to additional charges payable apart from the package quote.

In case where a guest along with his family is unable to join or continue the tour due to any reason whatsoever including illness, death or loss of any travel documents, flight/train delays or cancellation no claim shall be entertained for refund of unutilized services, his booking shall be treated as 'no show' on the tour and 100% cancellation charges will be levied.

TRANSPORT

We normally use A/C Sedan such as Etios/Desire, Innova/Tempo Travellers/2X2 A/C Coaches for our tours depending upon the group size and preferences of the travel. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day, rest period per day etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case, any of the sightseeing schedules is missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances. Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.

IDENTITY PROOFS:

It is mandatory to carry the Photo identity Proof during travel and have to be presented at the time of Check Inn in all hotels for security reason.

OPTIONAL TOURS

Price for many tours like Rohtang Pass, visit to Atal tunnel, Chamba, Kangra etc are not included in price and Guest has to pay extra for any optional sightseeing they need to visit.

CANCELLTION POLICY: