Himalayas tour with Indian family homestay

Pick up in Delhi - the airport or another central location. In the morning visit Old Delhi: the 400-years-old Jama Mosque (the largest in India) and local market. Later visit Red Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). In the afternoon enjoy drive through Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President's Palace) and India Gate (a war memorial arch built in honor of Indian soldiers who lost their lives in World War –I). Explore the famous Humayun's Tomb (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Qutab Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site- the tallest brick minaret in the world, at 238 feet). Overnight stay at the hotel. ...more ...less

Early morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Rishikesh by a private vehicle. Later enjoy sightseeing after arrival. Rishikesh is the place where people from across the India visit for pilgrimage and to take a holy dip into the holy river Ganges. Take a walk to the Laxman Jhula bridge and local temples. Overnight at the hotel.

Early morning before breakfast meet yoga instructor and learn about breath awareness exercise and stretching exercises. After relax breakfast, enjoy sightseeing of Rishikesh. Rishikesh is one of the holy cities in India. Rishikesh is located in the foothills of the Himalayas. Rishikesh is gateway to the Himalayas. The spectacular River Ganga is like pert of the city. Rishikesh is a place visited by several yogis and sages. They lived and practiced hard penance here. Rishikesh is world-famous as Yoga capital of the world. Visit Ram Jhula, Swarg Ashram, Bharat Mandir and the Beetles ashram. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Early morning again start your day with yoga and meditation classes. After the classes breakfast is planned and next sightseeing of Haridwar. Haridwar is an ancient city and it is one of the most sacred cities in India. The diverse nature of the Hindu religion has attracted foreign visitors from all around the world. Here you can closely experience India's complex culture and various Hindu rituals. Haridwar is also one of the four cities where Kumbh Mela is organized. Visit Mansa Devi temple by cable car. Later visit Har Ki Pouri (Ganga Ghat) for famous Ganga Aarti, and continue your drive to Rishikesh. Overnight at the hotel.

Early morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Shimla. Shimla is famous for its natural beauty and tranquillity. Shimla is one of the most picturesque towns in north India. Shimla is characterised by show-clad hills, lush green valleys, rivers, dense forest and cool pleasant weather. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning after relax breakfast, enjoy full day sightseeing of Shimla. Enjoy the cool atmosphere of Shimla. Visit Taradevi Temple, Jakhu temple, Chandwick waterfalls, Mall, Ridge, Lower Bazaar and famous Kali Temple. Apart from this regular sightseeing you can also just relax your self. You can enjoy little walk in the jungle. Feel your self close to the nature. You can explore pahadi culture of Shimla. Meet the local people and know their lifestyle and culture.

After breakfast at the hotel check out and drive to Manali. On the way to Manali you will visit Sundernagar Lake, Pandoh dam, Vaishno Devi Temple &Kullu Valley. On arrival check in to hotel. Dinner & overnights stay at hotel.

After Breakfast at the hotel drive to towards Rohtang Pass or Snow Point (54 km 4 hours journey) from Manali. You will Visit Solang Valley and enjoy may enjoy Paragliding & Ropeway activities there by your own cost. Overnight stay in Hotel. Solang Valley (Nala): SolangNala (Valley) drives its name from combination of words Solang (Nearby village) and Nullah (water stream). It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass, and is known for its summer and winter sport conditions. Local sightseeing of Manali – Tibetian monastery and the main road – Mall road. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast travel to Jughar countryside (20 km from Dharamshala) to enjoy one of its kind Indian family stay. This unique attraction will give you an opportunity to find out more about Indian customs and taste local Indian food with friendly and hospitable Indian people. During this lovely stay you will have a chance to take part in cooking classes organised by a landlady, take a stroll on the countryside mountain paths up to the river and tea plantations. On your request, the driver will take you to the place - Bir Billing valley where paragliding can be done. There is also included a local sightseeing of nearby temples - Bejnath temple situated among the mountains, tea plantations in Kangra district and beautiful river and dams.

After breakfast travel to Jughar countryside (20 km from Dharamshala) to enjoy one of its kind Indian family stay. This unique attrraction will give you an opportunity to find out more about Indian customs and taste local Indian food with friendly and hospitable Indian people. During this lovely stay you will have a chance to take part in cooking classes organised by a landlady, take a stroll on the countryside mountain paths up to the river and tea plantations. On your request, the driver will take you to the place - Bir Billing valley where paragliding can by done. There is also included a local sightseeing of nearby temples - Bejnath temple situated among the mountains, tea plantations in Kangra district and beautiful river and dams.

After breakfast at Indian family guesthouse you will be taken for local sightseeing of the nearby surroundings. You will be shown places like a famous Shiva temple surrounded by river - Bejnath temple. You will also admire a picturesque Buddist Monastery Tashi Jong. On the way stop at tea fact and tea plantation in Kangra valley, see also Jakhani Mata temple. Overnight at Indian family homestay.

Early morning check you will have to say goodbye to Indian family and travel to Amritsar. Visit to Wagah Border – the spectacular ceremony of closing India and Pakistan border. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel

After breakfast local sightseeing of the city. Visit famous Golden Temple the most important Sikh shrine also known as Harimandir Sahib and Darbar Sahib. Then visit Jallianwala Bagh- the place that reminds every Indian of the brutal and hearless massacre by British general Dyer. Visit Durgiana Temple - The temple complex houses Shree Laxmi Narayan Mandir with a huge pond on its periphery. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum and Panorama in Ram Bagh The landscaped garden with summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the center.The Maharaja later named it Ram Bagh. It has a museum with relics of Mughal era and hand drawn sketches and portraits of the ruling Sikhs and Jaliawalan Bagh. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, check out and travel to Delhi where you will be dropped off to your hotel/ Delhi airport or another central location.