| When most people think of India, they envision the | | | | travel to Chandigarh India's famous architectural city |
| bustling crowds and metropolis of Calcutta. Or they | | | | designed by Swiss Architect le Corbusier - which is |
| envision the majestic Taj Mahal. What most people | | | | how Himachal Pradesh got the name the "Switzerland |
| forget is that North India is home to the Himalayas in | | | | of India". Your next stop will be Dalhousie, one can |
| Himachal, also known as the Switzerland of North India. | | | | have a great view of the valleys crossed by rivers |
| The Himalayas not only are one of the most splendid | | | | Chenab, Ravi and Beas and snow-capped peaks of |
| sites in North India that a visitor should see, but a place | | | | the Himalayas. Dalhousie was previously the recreation |
| that any naturalist, climber or outdoors person will want | | | | center of the British and now, many Tibetans have |
| to visit at least once in their lifetime. | | | | emigrated here. Many of the highlights of the Himachal |
| Himachal is one of the most beautiful states in India | | | | Pradesh tour is a trip to Chamba which lies at the foot |
| and has some of the finest scenery. You’ll be in | | | | of the Himalayas, and Khajjiar, where you will get to |
| awe at the presence of the snow-covered peaks of | | | | see the Khajjiar temples. While in Dharamshala, you will |
| the Himalayas, the flower-laden valleys that sit | | | | visit important spiritual spots like the residence of the |
| between the mountains, and the resplendent blue skies | | | | Dalai Lama. Then it’s on to Manali, also known as |
| of Himachal. You’ll also travel to Pradesh where | | | | the "Queen of the Mountains". While in Manali, you’ll |
| you’ll have another view of the soaring Himalayas. | | | | visit the old Hadimba Devi temple, the Vashist sulphur |
| During your Himachal Pradesh tour you’ll also have | | | | bath and the Tibetan monastery. Next stop: Shimla, |
| a chance to visit some of North India’s ancient | | | | Himachal Pradesh' capital state. This is where you |
| temples, monuments and other sites. | | | | want to buy up some of the handmade items that are |
| The 10-night, 11-day tour program of Himachal Pradesh | | | | ideal gifts to take back home. You’ll also have time |
| will start in Delhi, home to architectures that rival those | | | | to visit the beautiful surrounding cities of Kurfi and Chail |
| in Athens, Rome and Istanbul. From Delhi you’ll | | | | before travelling back to Delhi. |