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Day 01 Day 01
Delhi - Shoghi (350 kms / 7.5 hrs)
Pick up from Delhi airport and proceed to Shoghi.
If you are
looking for something slightly offbeat (no crowds or shopping!) but at
the same time comfort and novelty; this is the right
place to choose, a destination resort at Shoghi -
quaint cottage style rooms, forest-valley-Himalayan views, delectable
cuisine.
Park Woods Forest Retreat in Shoghi: For
nature lovers and / or adventure seekers, there is nothing to compare
with Parkwoods -
18 kms short of Shimla. Rustic, bamboo cottages
with all modern facilities in the middle of a pine
forest on a ridge. The
locale is surrounded by untouched countryside with panoramic views,
numerous village treks, jungle walks in pine, oak and rhododendron
forests. A perfect juxtaposition of comfort, safety and serenity. Also
on offer are numerous activities.
www.park-woods.com
In the afternoon,
laze around in the hammocks or
thatched sit-outs just taking in the splendor and beauty of nature all
around – verdant forested valleys, emerald rolling meadows, misty
mountains.
Enjoy hot tea
and cookies at Westend in Parkwoods from where you get to see mesmerizing
sunsets with the sky a
riot of blazing colors.
Overnight at
Parkwoods Hill Resort, Shoghi. |
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Day 02
Shoghi.
Early risers, after
morning tea, take a pre-breakfast nature
walk amongst the
Himalayan flora & fauna in the surrounding pine forest along our marked
trails. Here you get to see a lot birdlife –
blue tailed magpies, brown fronted woodpeckers, khalij pheasants and
many more.
The experience is absolutely meditative and invigorating.
Today is the day to loosen your limbs and test your physical and mental
strength. Our team of trained and certified
adventure instructors lead you through interesting activities
on the obstacle course like
tyre web, tree bridge, burma bridge, commando net, rope walk, cat walk.
Surprise yourself with how much more you can actually do than you ever
imagined!
Also surprise yourself by noticing how the pure mountain environment and
the activities have almost doubled your appetite.
After lunch, let the instructors make a mountaineer out of you. Reach
for the heights! Rock
climbing can be
interesting and you start appreciating simple things like stairs,
escalators and elevators so much more J.
Follow this with rappelling which
brings back your self-esteem to respectable levels!
A quick nap, and you are ready for the bonfire under the star
spangled sky.
Evenings are
reserved for soulful songs with moonlight spreading radiance thru' pines
adding to the inimitable ambience.
After dinner your snug cottages / tents await you for a well deserved
sleep.
Overnight at
Parkwoods Hill Resort, Shoghi. |
Day 03 Shoghi -
Shimla -
(18 kms / 45 mins). Start from Shoghi after a relaxed morning to Reach
Shimla by 1 P.M., with its lingering echoes of a bygone era. After
settling into the resort, late afternoon climb up 2 kms to Jakhoo Hill
near the highest point on the Shimla Ridge and visit Jakhoo Temple
(dedicated to Lord Hanuman). On the way back pick souvenirs and curios
at Lakkar Bazaar. Enjoy the evening at The Ridge / Scandal Point - the
hub of the town with its ice-cream vendors, pony rides and spectacular
Himalayan views. Later on, pamper yourself at the facilities of the
resort.
For those who love the hustle-bustle of the Mall Road and the action at
the Ridge, Shimla is the place to be with its lingering echoes of
a bygone era. It evokes a sense of nostalgia with its pretty gabled
cottages, half-timbered buildings and old churches.
Overnight at
Shimla. |
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Day 04 Shimla . Wake up to the invigorating mountain air.
After breakfast, explore the old colonial buildings, most famous amongst
them being the Viceregal Lodge. It once served as the seat of
British power, from a hillock west of Shimla. The imposing six-storey
edifice, with its manicured gardens is today the institute for advanced
studies. It overlooks the Shimla State Museum, which is a treasure trove
of Pahari art and sculpture.
Further move on to explore the scenic places around Simla – Naldhera
with its rolling meadows and a 9 hole golf course, Mashobra with
its pine forests offering lovely walks, specially the pathways from
Bekalty Road, Kufri's famed ski slopes views and the small zoo
and Chail with its romantic palace, deodhar forests, not to
forget its highest cricket pitch. The area has breathtaking views of
the Himalayan peaks foreshadowed by the terraced fields and verdant
forests.
In the evening soak in the ambience of this old world town, going
shopping on the the fashionable Mall - the main promenade that is agog
with elegant shops, splendid hotels, restaurants and bustling, gay
cosmopolitan crowds that give the appearance of being on a perpetual
holiday. Cobble-stoned paths wind down to the middle and lower bazaars.
Overnight at
Shimla. |
Day 05 Shimla -
Delhi
(350 kms / 8 hrs). After a leisurely breakfast, depart from the resort
at 10 A.M. Reach Delhi by 6 P.M.
Tour ends...but the memories remain !
ALTERNATE DESTINATIONS TO SHOGHI or SHIMLA.
Narkanda Resorts Tethys:
Nestled
in the majestic Himalayas at 9240 feet on Hindustan Tibet road i.e. N.H.
22,
Narkanda Resorts Tethys , 2
hours ahead of Shimla,
has been built to exacting standards with wood floors,
cosy furniture, crackling fires and an inviting ambience. Built at a
picturesque location the rooms offer splendid views of the Himalayas,
villages and valleys. Also offers jungle hikes, village visits, orchard
visits for cherry and apple picking in season, mountain biking, horse
riding and skiing in winters.
Kufri:
Only 16
km away from Shimla, Kufri has
long been famous for its ski-slopes and fineviews
of deep valleys and thick forests. Kufri
has a Himalayan Wild Life Zoo which hosts rare antelopes, felines
and birds
including Himalayan Monal, the state bird of Himachal Pradesh. During
winter a meandering path through the potato plantations turns into a
popular Ski track. |
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Tour Cost |
Bronze Package |
Silver Package |
Gold Package |
This Himachal Tour Cost includes: |
For 02 Adults in 1
room
and One Exclusive Car |
Rs.39,700/-
(Rs.19,850/- per person). |
Rs.44,400/-
(Rs.22,200/- per person). |
Rs.59,800/-
(Rs.29,900/- per person). |
Accommodation as per package.
Meals: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Dinner.
Surface Transport:
By an exclusive (non-shared) chauffeur driven vehicle ex-Delhi all
inclusive - fuel, driver and his daily allowance, state tax, toll
tax, parking, sightseeing as per itinerary, airport / railway
station transfers in Delhi.
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For 04 Adults in 2 rooms
and One Exclusive Vehicle |
Rs.70,600/-
(Rs.17,650/- per person). |
Rs.79,600/-
(Rs.19,900/- per person). |
Rs.95,000/-
(Rs.23,750/- per person). |
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Hotel Offered in
Shoghi |
Parkwoods Hill Resort, Shoghi (Swiss Tent) |
Parkwoods Hill Resort, Shoghi (Bamboo Cottage) |
Parkwoods Hill Resort, Shoghi (Deluxe Pinewood Cottage) |
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Hotels Offered in Shimla |
Landmark Hotel Shimla, Kufri Holiday Resort |
Willow Banks, Woodville Palace |
Jass
Radisson,
East Bourne Resort. |
Vehicle Offered for
02 People
(A/c operational only in plains) |
A/c Tata Indica |
A/c Tata Indica |
A/c Toyota Innova |
Vehicle Offered for
04 People
(A/c operational only in plains) |
A/c
Toyota Innova |
A/c
Toyota Innova |
A/c
Toyota Innova |
Note:
1) Cost
for packages more than 04 people can be furnished on request.
2) Cost
for extra adult / child sharing room available on request. |
3) Special
Honeymoon Package inclusions are available at extra cost.
4) Service Tax @ 3.09% extra.
Packages are valid upto 31st
March, 2013. |
