The Essence of India 🇮🇳 with a Local TripLeader

Day 1️⃣ : We arrive at Delhi 🛬 the national capital region & check in to our hotel rooms. Relax your day out,get to know other trip mates 🤝🏻✌🏻& have meals together 🥘 . We can head out to some local markets or sightseeing in the evening if all the the trip mates have arrived. Otherwise only visit party places 🍾or just hit out a spa for the rejuvenating ayurveda experience🧖‍♀️🧖‍♂️. Our hotel will be situated in midst of the city charm sharing vibes with the lively culture🎊 of Delhi surrounding us with historical monuments ,markets & food. Everyday after finishing with our dinner 🍲 we can have a small meeting where we can gather and discuss our itinerary for the following day and take suggestions from everyone just to ensure we are moving with ease and peace of mind for everyone. Day 2️⃣ : After having a scrumptious buffet spread for our breakfast 🥐🧀🍳we embark on our journey filled with excitement & adventure of discovering India🇮🇳To begin with we head out to ‘Red Fort’ on an Indian tuk-tuk 🛺 . Red Fort 🏰 : The Red Fort or Lal Qila is a historic fort in the Old Delhi neighbourhood of Delhi, that historically served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors🤴. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12th May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. Originally red🔴 and white⚪️, its design is credited to architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who also constructed the Taj Mahal. The fort represents the peak in Mughal architecture under Shah Jahan and combines Persianate🇮🇷palace architecture with Indian traditions. After the excursion of Red Fort we move towards ‘Jama Masjid’. Jama Masjid 🕌 : This religious monument was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656, and inaugurated by its first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari. Situated in the Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad (today Old Delhi), it served as the imperial mosque of the Mughal emperors until the demise of the empire in 1857. The Jama Masjid was regarded as a symbolic gesture of Islamic ☪️power across India, well into the colonial era. It was also a site of political significance during several key periods of British rule. It remains in active use🧎, and is one of Delhi's most iconic sites, closely identified with the ethos of Old Delhi. After walking through the minarets of Jama Masjid we take our lunch break 🥘at one of the oldest and most famous restaurants using authentic techniques of the Mughal era to cook food with love & perfection. After having a delicious meal🍽 we move towards the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace): It is the official residence of the President of India🫡🇮🇳. It was formerly known as Viceroy's House and constructed during the zenith of British Empire. Rashtrapati Bhavan may not refer to only the 340 room main building that has the president's official residence, including reception halls, guest rooms and offices, also called the mansion; it may also refer to the entire 130-hectare (320-acre) Presidential Estate🏯 that additionally includes the presidential gardens, large open spaces, residences of bodyguards and staff, stables, other offices and utilities within its perimeter walls. In terms of area, it is the 2nd largest residence of any head of state in the world after Quirinal Palace in Italy. We also attend the change of guards 💂‍♀️🔀💂ceremony which is highly recommended and reach on to our next destination ‘Raj ghat & Gandhi museum’. Raj Ghat & Gandhi museum ⚱️: Raj Ghat is a memorial complex. The first memorial was dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi where a black marble platform was raised to mark the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948 and consists of an eternal flame 🔥 at one end. The National Gandhi Memorial Museum 🏣is a museum showcasing the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi. The museum first opened, shortly after Gandhi was assassinated🔫 in 1948. After paying our tributes to the father of the nation we take our next steps to reach ‘India gate’. India gate ⛩ : It stands as a memorial to 84,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died between 1914 and 1921 in the First World War, in France🇫🇷 , Flanders🇧🇪, Mesopotamia 🇮🇶, Persia🇮🇷, East Africa, Gallipoli and elsewhere in the Near and the Far East, and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. 13,300 servicemen's names, including some soldiers and officers from the 🇬🇧 , are inscribed on the gate. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the gate evokes the architectural style of the ancient Roman triumphal arches🏛 such as the Arch of Constantine in Rome, and later memorial arches; it is often compared to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Usually in the evenings India gate is surrounded by the local public and vendors offering you a variety of street foods 🍝🥟and savouries🍥 to relish on which are perfect for a short snack break and provide us some energy ⚡️for covering up our next destination for the day ‘National museum’. National museum of India 🏢🎟: It is one of the largest museums in India. Established in 1949, it holds a variety of articles ranging from pre-historic era to modern works of art. It functions under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. After viewing all the prehistoric and vintage artefacts🗿 from India we walk through the buzz of a local market. After buzzing through the market we stop at at one of the most famous 🍲Punjabi food restaurants of Delhi for our dinner 🍽. After the dinner we head back to our hotel to relax after a tiring day🏨. Day 3️⃣ : We check out & meet for the lovely breakfast in morning☀️ & take our journey forward with first visiting the stunning ‘Lotus Temple’ 🚐. Lotus Temple 🪷: It is a Baháʼí House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its lotus-like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Bahá’í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion🕉✝️☪️🔯 or any other qualification. The building is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad "petals" arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, with nine doors opening onto a central hall with a height of slightly over 34 meters and a capacity of 1,300 people. The Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards🏆 and has been featured in many newspaper and magazine articles. After attending a prayer session we hop on to ‘Humayun’s Tomb’. Humayun’s Tomb 🕌: The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's (Mughal emperor) first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum👸 under her patronage in 1558, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian🇮🇷 architects chosen by her. After seeing this beautifuly designed tomb we move towards ‘Qutub minar’. Qutub Minar🗼 : It is a minaret and "victory tower" ✌🏻 that forms part of the Qutb complex, which lies at the site of Delhi’s oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs. It is a UNESCO 🌎 World Heritage Site. Started in 1199 by Qutb ud-Din Aibak / completed in 1220 by his son-in-law Iltutmish. After completing the tour of Qutub minar, we take a lunch 🥙 break at a very highly rated & famous café serving delicious continental food🍹🍔🧁. After a hearty meal we head over to the Akshardham Temple. Akshardham Temple🛕 : It is a Hindu temple, and spiritual-cultural campus constructed in 2005 spread across 8,021.4 sq. m (86,342 sq. ft) The complex displays millennia of traditional and modern Hindu🕉 culture, spirituality, and architecture. Also holds interesting exhibitions, The exhibitions are displayed in three large halls, each with a unique display style. A source of education, information and inspiration, they are a fourfold combination of art🎭, science🔬, culture and spirituality✡️. Artistically mesmerizing, scientifically stunning, culturally moving, and spiritually elevating, the exhibitions create amazing environments capable of transporting viewers to ancient India. After the spiritual and cultural experience at Akshardham. We move towards some exciting themed marketplace filled with shops and restaurants. Flea market🛍 : The DILLI HAAT provides the ambience of a traditional Rural Haat or village market, but one suited for more contemporary needs. Here one sees a synthesis of crafts🧵, food🍱 and cultural activity💃. This Food and Craft Bazar is a treasure house of Indian culture, handicrafts🎎 and ethnic cuisine, A unique bazaar, in the heart❣️ of the city, it displays the richness of Indian culture on a permanent basis. Step inside the complex for an altogether delightful experience by either buying inimitable ethnic wares, savouring the delicacies of different states or by simply relaxing in the evening with the entire group. After having a flavourful multicuisine dinner 🥗🫔🥠🍢at Dilli Haat. We move towards the New Delhi Railway station to catch our first train🚈 journey in India from Delhi to Jaipur. The journey is about 5 hours & the trains are generally very comfortable😴🚻🍱.

Day 4️⃣ : Jaipur📍 : Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” 🌸. On our first day at the Royal state of Rajasthan 👑 we get down from the train at night and check in to our hotel🏨 rooms, get some sleep 🛌 and be ready in the morning for breakfast🥞 followed by the royal adventures the city has to offer. Our first destination in Jaipur is ‘The City Palace’. City Palace Museum🏯 : It is a royal residence and former administrative headquarters of the rulers of the Jaipur. Construction🔨 started soon after the establishment of the city of Jaipur under the reign of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727. Jaipur remained the capital of the kingdom until 1949—when it became the capital of the present-day Indian state of Rajasthan-with the City Palace functioning as the ceremonial and administrative seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur🤴. The construction of the Palace was completed in 1732 and it was also the location of religious and cultural events, as well as a patron of arts, commerce, and industry. It was constructed according to the rules of vastushastra☯️, combining elements of Mughal and Rajput architectural styles. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family🤴👸🫅. The royal family has around 500 personal servants. The palace complex has several buildings, various courtyards, galleries, restaurants, and offices of the Museum Trust. After visiting the royal city palace we move towards ‘Hawa mahal’ as our next destination. Hawa mahal🏩 : It is a palace in the city of Jaipur. The structure was built in 1799 by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of the city of Jhunjhunu in the state of Rajasthan. Built from red ❤️and pink💖 sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana or women's chambers. After taking a few snaps📸 at the very photogenic Hawa Mahal we take our lunch break🍽 at a renowned restaurant in the city which serves some of the finest Indian and continental dishes🍛. After a wonderful feast we head out to the local markets for a shopping spree where you can buy unique souvenirs, traditional wears, jewellery,etc.. Local markets 🛍🛒: 1. Johari Bazaar 💎: This is one of the numero uno market in Jaipur for shopping, offering arguably the biggest collection of jewelry💍 in the country. This is a market that is extremely popular for its collections of jewelry and apparel along with precious stones. The handmade and delicate jewelry products will naturally get you hooked in a trice! You can buy jewelry, precious gemstones and handcrafted necklaces📿 here at great rates. 2 Chandpole Bazaar🌙 : This bazaar is one of Jaipur’s most traditional markets for shopping and you will love browsing through the vibrant handicrafts🪆 here along with marble carvings and a wealth of other products🏮. The Khazanewalon ka Rasta is where you can snap up top picks like handicrafts, shoes👞 , stone and wooden sculptures, turbans, carpets and more! 3. Nehru Bazaar : Nehru Bazaar is one of the most intriguing and colorful 🎉places in Jaipur for shopping that you will fall in love with! This is where you can discover some of the most alluring garments and textiles👗🥻that you’ve ever seen while the jootis (shoes 🥿) are the traditional tourist favorite here! Get yourself one in a vibrant and multicolored hue for special occasions. These jootis are best purchased after some enjoyable bouts of bargaining🤑with the vendors (even they enjoy it as much as you do!) and you can get some great deals indeed. After shopping🛍 we get back to our hotel 🏨 take some rest and get ready for a memorable evening where we are going to visit a place filled with cultural shows👯‍♀️, games, camel rides🐪, traditional dances💃 and much more followed by a royal Rajasthani dinner served with utmost grace and hospitality which makes you nonetheless feel like a king🤴 or queen 👸 . Day 5️⃣ : Jaipur (Amer) : Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi) located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Jaipur. Today we have breakfast at hotel, do our packing🧳 and checkout from our hotel by noon 🕛 and move towards ‘Amer fort’. Amber Fort/Amer Fort 🏰 : It was built in 1592 by Man Singh I, a UNESCO world🌎 heritage site. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction. Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake🐟, which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace. After visiting the magnificent Amer palace we stop by the ‘Hand printing museum’ located near the fort. Hand printing museum🪬 : The creation of the 💮Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing🐾was the initiative of Rachel Bracken-Singh and her husband Pritam Singh. Pritam’s father, John Singh, purchased the dilapidated 16th century Chanwar Palkiwalon ki Haveli mansion in the late 1970s and began a 3 year renovation project in 1989. With the guidance of architects📐, the building was restored to its original grandeur. By demonstrating the feasibility of using indigenous materials, time-honoured construction methods and skilled local craftsmen, the preservation project earned a UNESCO award🏆for ‘Cultural Heritage Conservation’ in 2000. After visiting the ✋🏻hand printing museum, we have our lunch break at a popular 🌈multi cuisine restaurant in Amer. Followed by which we head over to the railway station🚉 in the evening and catch an 🌠overnight train to Jaisalmer. Day 6️⃣ : Jaisalmer : Jaisalmer🏜is a former medieval trading center and a princely state in Rajasthan, in the heart of the 🐪Thar desert . Known as the "Golden City," it's distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. We arrive early in the morning and check in to our hotel rooms. Take a little rest & get ready for the local breakfast🧇 . After having some tasty local breakfast we take our next steps👣 towards ‘Jaisalmer Fort’. Jaisalmer fort 🏰 : Jaisalmer Fort is the second oldest fort in Rajasthan, built in 1156 AD by the Rawal (ruler) Jaisal and stood at the crossroads of important trade routes (including the ancient Silk route). It is believed to be one of the very few "living forts"in the world (such as Carcassonne, France🇫🇷 ), as nearly one fourth of the old city's population still resides within the fort. For the better part of its 860-year history, the fort itself was the whole city of Jaisalmer. The first settlements outside the fort walls, to accommodate the growing population of Jaisalmer🏜, are said to have come up in the 17th century. After exploring the majestic Fort we move futher towards 'War museum & memorial'. War museum & memorial ⚔️: It was conceived by Lieutenant👮‍♂️ General Bobby Mathews, General Officer Commanding, Desert Corps and constructed by the Desert Corps of the Indian Army. The Museum displays war exhibits which include vehicles🚛 and equipment🔫 captured during the course of operations in 1965 and 1971. After a salute 🫡 to the real heroes we take our Lunch break for the day at a fancy restaurant🍽 situated inside the mighty Jaisalmer Fort. After lunch we continue our tour to 'Patwao ki haveli'. Patwao ki Haveli🏯 : In the city of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan a classical architectural marvel stands, known as the Patwon ki Haveli. Situated near the Patwa valley, this haveli comprises of 5 different palaces, and is also known as the house of the brocade merchants, because it was built by a wealthy brocade merchant and jeweler💎. The 5 mansions are meant for 5 Patwa brothers. Inside the mansion, there is a museum and shop for antique furniture. The mansion is made of yellow sandstone with brown gateway. The walls are adorned with exquisite mirror works and beautiful paintings🖼. Also, each of its arches is created with a distinctly unique style. Series of early-1800s palaces, now a museum featuring intricate carvings, furniture & artwork. After the excursion of these beautifully designed mansions we move towards 'Gadisar Lake', where we can enjoy the lake on a self driven pedal boats. Gadisar lake🛶 : It was built by the founder of Jaisalmer, King Rawal Jaisal in 1156 AD and later rebuilt by Gadsi Singh Bhati around 1367 AD. This lake is an artificial lake. The lake is located about 1.5 km from Jaisalmer Fort. The lake sits just outside the city walls and was once the sole reservoir💦 that controlled the entire supply of water to the arid city of Jasialmer. Day 7️⃣ : Jaisalmer 🐪 : On our second day at Jaisalmer, we have breakfast at hotel and checkout from our rooms by noon. Its gong to be an exciting day where we will be spending our time adventuring through the desert safari camp. Our first destination for the day is a 9th century Temple🛕 located in the ruins of Lodhruva. Jain Temple 🪬: It was established as the capital by Rawal Deoraj, the Bhati clan, in 8th−9th century CE. The temple🛕 was constructed in the 9th century along with city of Lodhruva. Rawal Jaisal, a famous prince of the Bhati clan🗡, moved his capital from Lodhruva to Jaisalmer in 1156 CE. The temple was also plundered by Mahmud of Ghazni and Muhammad of Ghor🤺. This led to temple being destroyed in 1152 CE. In 1615 CE, the temples undergone repairs and renovations⚒️. The temple remains the only standing structure in the ruined city of Lodhruva. After visiting the temple we check in to our camp where we have our 🎪luxury tented rooms waiting for us to arrive & enjoy their hospitality & events. Desert safari camp activities 🏜🏕🔥 : This camp has some of the best luxury tents in Jaisalmer, complete with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. At the camp, you will get authentic Indian dinner, along with continental and Indian breakfast. Another major attraction is the camel ride that takes you to the sand dunes where you can watch a spectacular sunset. In the evening, there are Rajasthani folk dancing and music performances that let you experience the rich culture of Rajasthan. The camp crew is quite hospitable and they will light a fire for you and prepare tea and snacks as refreshments. After checking in to the camp we have our lunch at the designated restaurant and go out venturing into the ‘desert national park’ on a jeep safari 🛻. Desert national park🌵 : It is situated near the towns of Jaisalmer and Barmer. This is one of the largest national parks, covering an area of 3162 km². The Desert National Park is an excellent example of the ecosystem 🦎🐍of the Thar Desert🐫. Sand dunes form around 44% of the Park. The major landform consists of craggy rocks🪨 and compact salt lake bottoms, intermedial areas and fixed dunes. After the jeep safari of the national park we head back to our camp where a chain of events is waiting for us. Our dinner🥘 is hosted at the camp. We spend the night partying and dancing💃 🕺🏻 around the bonfire🔥 and attending different local dance & music performances by local artists. Day 8️⃣ : After finishing with the breakfast we checkout from the camp🏕 and catch a sleeper bus to Jodhpur. 🚞 Jodhpur 💙 : Jodhpur is a city in the Thar desert. Set on on a rocky outcrop, the fort overlooks the walled city, where many buildings are painted the city’s iconic shade of blue. We arrive to Jodhpur from Jaisalmer and checkin to our hotel rooms , freshen up🛀 and start exploring the city. With our first destination being the grand ‘Mehrangarh fort’🏰. Mehrangarh Fort 🏰 : Mehrangarh Fort covers an area of 1,200 acres (486 hec). The complex is located on a hilltop around 122 metres above the surrounding plain,[1] and was constructed c. 1459 by Rajput ruler Rao Jodha🤴, though most of the existing structure is from the 17th century. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards, as well as a museum housing various relics. A winding road leads to and from the city below. The imprints of the impact of cannonballs☄️ fired by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. After exploring the grand Fort we move towards the magnificent ‘Umaid Palace’. Umaid Bhawan Palace🏢🏦🏢 : It is one of the world's largest private residences. With its foundation laid in November 1929 by Maharaja Umaid Singh and the construction work completed in 1943. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels🏨 . The palace has 347 rooms and is the principal residence of the former Jodhpur royal family🤴👸🫅. A part of the palace is a museum. After adoring the magnificent palace we take our lunch break🥫🫕 at a very famous restaurant serving variety of local dishes. After which we move to an ancient step well. Toorji’s step well : An ancient well, it holds water💧 300 feet deep, with steps descending to the well. Built in 1740 AD, by a queen👸 of Marwar – Raani Tawarji, consort of Maharaja Abhay Singh of Jodhpur, the stepwell resembles those from the queen’s home Kingdom in Patan, Gujarat. Carved with Jodhpur’s characteristic rose red🌹 sandstone, in Rajput architecture, the walls of the stepwell are engraved with carvings of dancing elephants🐘 , mediaeval lions🦁 & cows 🐄 ; and niches that hold sculptures of deities revered in those times. After touring Toorjis well we move to the local markets🛍 from where people source their inventories throughout Rajasthan. Followed by the shopping area we stop for a relishing dinner at a very famous restaurant🍴before finally heading back to our hotel🏨 Day 9️⃣ : Jodhpur 💙 : We wake up at our own convenience as the day is free at leisure, we can be relaxing, swimming🏊‍♂️ , shopping, playing games & trying different cuisines. We catch an overnight train🚊 to Agra to get the sight of the marvellous Taj 👑 Mahal.

Day 🔟 : Agra : Agra is the city to one of the most beautiful monuments in the world, “Taj Mahal”🕌. We arrive in Agra by morning, head over to one of my personal favourite breakfast place & check in to a hotel and head towards sighting the ‘Taj Mahal’ afterwards. Taj Mahal : The Taj Mahal 'Crown of the Palace')👑 is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna🏞 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (r. 1628–1658) to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb🪦 of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens💐 bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall. After viewing the mystics of the Taj Mahal, we head over to a famous multicuisine restaurant in the city for our lunch. After lunch, we continue our excursion to ‘Agra Fort’. Agra Fort🏰 : It is a historical fort in the city of Agra, and also known as Agra's Red Fort🔺, spread across 94 acres. Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned at this fort. It was later renovated by the Mughal emperor Akbar from 1565 and the present-day structure was completed in 1573. It served as the main residence of the rulers of the Mughal dynasty 🤴 until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. It was also known as the "Lal-Qila" or "Qila-i-Akbari". Before capture by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas. In 1983, the Agra fort was inscribed as a UNESCO 🌎World Heritage Site because of its importance during the Mughal Dynasty. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city. It was later renovated⚒️ by Shah Jahan. After completing the tour of Agra Fort🏰 we head back to the hotel get some rest and me time & head over to the famous “eat street” of Agra for our dinner where you can find different kind of cuisines from all around the world🌎 . We check out after our dinner and catch a train🚈 to Delhi.

Day 11 : We will be catching a night train from Agra to Delhi followed by a bus🚌 from Delhi to Himachal Pradesh. The journey has spectacular views🏞⛰and has various stops in between for breakfast and using restrooms. We reach Himachal by morning. Day 1️⃣1️⃣ : Kasol 🌲 : Our first day in Himachal Pradesh🏔 begins at Kasol. From where we take a ‘short trek’. Short trek 🌿: After reaching Kasol we have our lunch break at the local restaurant and German bakeries 🍰🧁serving some delicious stuff. After the lunch we take a short trek to a hidden village where we spend rest of our day viewing the beauty of nature all around us. We have our dinner🍲 at the hotel we stay. Day 1️⃣2️⃣ Kheerganga -Long trek 🦯🎒: We move out of the village and have our breakfast 🍳 at Kasol and take a bus to the last stop from there we trek for 4hrs to reach Kheerganga in Parvati valley. The place is totally secluded from the outer world 🌎. It has hot springs and surrounded by spectacular views.🌿⛰ After reaching Kheerganga we checkin to a hotel 🏨 . We are going to spend the day walking into the nature, taking a bath in the hot springs, talking with locals 🗣and trying their food🍚. Our lunch and dinner will be arranged at the hotel or cafés nearby. Day 1️⃣3️⃣ : Today we have our breakfast, checkout from our hotel at Kheerganga, trek back to the bus stop 🚏 and head towards ‘Manikaran sahib’. Manikaran Sahib 🛕🕌: Manikaran is a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs. The Hindus believe that Manu recreated human life in Manikaran after the flood🌊, making it a sacred area. It has many temples and a Gurudwara. There are temples of the Hindu🕉 deities Rama, Krishna, and Vishnu. The area is well known for its hot springs where you can take a dip while viewing its beautiful landscape. After relaxing at Manikaran we take our lunch break at a café . After lunch we take a short trip on a 🚌 to ‘Manali’. Manali 🗻🏔: It is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking🎒 center. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing⛷ in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. After checking in to a hotel we head out to visit some local attractions📍 : Hidimba devi temple 🛕: Nestled amongst the beautiful cedar forest of Dungiri Van Vihar at the foothills of Himalaya, in the picturesque hill station of Manali, is a quaint temple dedicated to Hidimba Devi, The Hidimba Devi Temple was constructed by Maharaja Bahadur Singh in 1553 around a cave, It is a 16th-century edifice, whose architecture narrates a story that intertwines mythology with local folk culture. Himachal cultural & folk art museum🎟 : The Museum was established in 1998 to collect and exhibit cultural and folk art antiques of Himachal Pradesh. Traditional dresses, utensils, musical and ritual instruments, wood carvings and all other traditional articles used by the people of Himachal Pradesh are present and exhibited in the museum. All these above mentioned items are basically handwork of the people of Himachal Pradesh representing the rich handicraft era of the state. Mall Road Manali 🛣 : Bustling street flanked by numerous hotels, restaurants, cafés, booths, and shopping🛍 options, Mall Road is considered the soul of Manali. It’s full of many activities that will get you engaged throughout the day. The Mall Road embodies the charm of the hill town in all its glory. There is a tonne of boutiques and antique shops lined up in this well-known shopping street where you can find some excellent souvenirs.🏵 Our dinner will be at a known restaurant or cafe at Mall Road after which we head back to our hotel 🏨. Day 1️⃣4️⃣ : Manali : We check out in the morning ⛅️& meet for breakfast at hotel and begin our tour for the day. First we visit a Buddhist monastery☸️. Nyingmapa Buddhist monastery 🌼 : It is a Buddhist monastery located in Manali and one of the most famous monasteries situated in north India. Its religious significance is highly important for devotees, but tourists are also drawn for its architectural beauty and tranquillity in the environment. The most prominent feature of Himalaya Nyingmapa Buddhist Temple is the enormous statue or idol of Sakyamuni in a sitting or meditative posture. Right from the entrance, the divine and tranquil vibe⚡️of the monastery can be felt. After visiting the monastery🙏🏻, we move towards the mesmerising ‘Solang valley’. We check in to our hotel in Solang valley. Solang valley ⛰⛰: Solang Valley derives its name from combination of words Solang (Nearby village) and Nallah (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. The sports most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding, skating⛸ and zorbing. We have our lunch break🌮🍔 at a dhaba in Solang valley & move towards the 365 days snowy area of Rohtang la. Rohtang La/Pass ❄️ : Rohtang Pass is also known as Rohtang La, a very famous tourist destination near Manali and popular attractions of Himachal Pradesh. Found at an altitude of about 4000 meters from sea level, Rohtang is popular amongst tourists as a place to behold snow around the year🧤🧣. After spending the evening at Rohtang La we have our dinner at a local restaurant and head back to our hotel 🏨 in Solang valley. Day 1️⃣5️⃣ : Bir: We check out from our hotel in Solang valley & move to a decent breakfast place. After our breakfast we catch a bus 🚎 to Bir. Bir Billing 🪂 : Bir is a tiny hamlet in the west of Joginder Nagar Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Perched at an altitude of 5000 ft, Bir Billing almost touches the clouds⛅️. Travellers from all over the world visit Bir Billing to relax, meditate🧘‍♀️ , and experience adventure sports. We arrive at bir at about noon 🕛 and check in to our hotel rooms. After relaxing for sometime we head out for some tasty lunch🥙 . Once we are done with the lunch break, we will explore a few of the local monasteries including : 1. Chokling Monastery 🍁– The Chokling Monastery is the most famous one in Bir, and the most beautiful, too! 8 white pillars, ornately painted, sit upon red and blue rocks of all sizes, each with gold prayer chants illustrated on them, and from here itself, one can hear soulful prayers emanating from the inner chambers. 2. Tsering Dzong Monastery 🎋– It’s hard to say what’s more beautiful – the gardens bursting with flowers or the statues, mini shrines and prayer rooms in this pretty-as-a-picture monastery! 3. Sherabling Monastery 🐲– This one is 5 kms away from Bir, in the village of Bhattu, but is still the largest monastery in the area. A scenic route takes you past forests of pine trees until you enter its gates.⛩ After vibing through the monasteries we head over to the world 🌎 famous paragliding site in billing. Bir paragliding site🪂 : It is the Paragliding Capital of India and Asia’s second-best paragliding site. The place offers a perfect adrenaline rush as one can hop from one adventure sports to another. The paragliding sport launches from Billing and then glides down to the Landing Site at Bir. There is an altitude change of around 800 m and the two places are together called Bir Billing. After coming down to Bir we spend our last day of the tour enjoying 🥂🎊ourselves in midst of nature including a dinner at the local restaurant or café and then we head back to our hotel 🏨. Day 1️⃣6️⃣ : Bir to Delhi : End of our trip We have our breakfast at a famous local outlet & check out by noon 🕛. We take a bus🚌 back to Delhi. Our lunch break will be wherever the bus takes a stop on the way. We reach delhi by evening & check in to our hotels. After relaxing for a few hours we head out for a dinner at one of the great restaurants in Delhi. After dinner 🥘 we head back to our hotel. The Next day we meet for breakfast 🧇 at hotel which will be our last meal together & check out by noon after saying a good bye 👋🏻👋🏻to all the new friends you made on this wonderful trip.