MANALI BY VOLVO &  AGRA ( TAJ DARSHAN)
Kullu, Manali, Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel, Manali & Agra
Agra (1N), Manali (2N) & Overnight Journey (2N)
6 Days / 5 Nights

Arrival Port: Indira Gandhi International, New Delhi
Exit Port      : Indira Gandhi International, New Delhi
IATA CODE : DEL

ITINERARY

Day 1
Delhi – Manali Departure by Volvo Bus

Evening, report at Delhi Volvo Stand to connect Volvo Bus to Manali.
Overnight Journey (580kms, 14-16hrs drive approx).

Note
# Arrival Transfer from Airport / Railway Station to Volvo Stand is additional service, chargeable.
# Distance 580 kms, 14-16hrs journey, depends on traffic conditions
# Volvo Operators will stop vehicle for Dinner, fresh n up in fixed places.
# No meals included during journey

Day 2
Manali Arrival & Half Day Local Sightseeing

Manali Arrival. On Arrival, pickup and transfer to Hotel, later half day sightseeing of Manali by non AC Local Vehicle. Note – Early check in is subject to availability of rooms, as standard check in time is 1200hrs.

Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in northern Himachal. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It’s also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass. A favorite destination for honeymooners & leisure.

Manali local sightseeing includes Hadimba Devi Temple, Vashisht Hot springs and Tibetans Monastery. Later, you are free to explore the Mall Road & IBEX Market of Manali. Overnight stay in Hotel in Manali.

Day 3
Manali / Solang Valley / Rohtang (optional) / Atal Tunnel

Breakfast is taken at Hotel. Later, sightseeing of Solang Valley; half day activity; and Atal Tunnel. Optional Service to Rohtang pass, subject to whether condition and permission from authority. Later return to Manali for overnight stay in Manali.

Solang Valley derives its name from combination of words Solang and Nallah. It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal, 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass, and is known for its summer and winter sport condition. Solang Valley is famous for adventure activities in Manali. Enjoy activities like snow scooter, skiing, tube slide (in winter season) paragliding, Cable Car Ride, Horse riding, mountain bike etc (your own cost, all activities subject to availability at the time of your visit).

Atal Tunnel (also known as Rohtang Tunnel) is a highway tunnel built under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway in Himachal Pradesh at a length of 9.02 km. It is the longest tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the world and is named after former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. With the existing Atal Tunnel and after the completion of under-construction Shingo La Tunnel, which is targeted to be completed by 2024, both the Leh-Manali Highway and the Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road routes will become all-weather road. After Solang Valley, if time permits, visit Atal Tunnel. Later, return to Manali for overnight stay in Manali.

Rohtang Pass (optional services on request) is a high mountain pass on the eastern end of the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh. Confirmation of Rohtang Pass trip is subject to weather condition.

Day 4
Raison, Kullu Valley & Overnight Journey to Delhi.

Morning after breakfast; visit Raison; Kullu Valley Sightseeing. Kullu ( Raison) is famous for white water rafting (optional, payable directly ). Evening return to Delhi by Volvo Bus.
Overnight Journey to Delhi (580kms, 14-16hrs drive approx).

Kullu Valley is a broad open valley in Himachal, formed by the Beas River between Manali and Largi. This valley is famous for its temples, beauty and its majestic hills covered with pine and deodar forest and sprawling apple orchards.

Raison, famous for white water rafting, is a stopover, which has vast camping grounds maintained by Himachal Tourism.

Day 5
Delhi Arrival & Transfer to Agra

On Arrival in Delhi Volvo Stand, you will be received and transferred to Agra

Distance (240kms / 4-5hrs approx., one way)
Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Friday

Agra, the erstwhile capital of India under the great Mughals and home to Taj Mahal, has always fascinated the Indians as well as foreigners alike. Most of Agra is on the west bank of Agra with the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal at its nucleus.

On Arrival, check in at hotel.  After Fresh n up, proceed to visit the world famous Taj Mahal (closed on fridays), the eternal and extravagant monument expressing the enduring love of Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj took 22,000 laborer’s from Central Asia and India were employed.

Later, if time permits, visit Akbar’s magnificent Agra Fort, which dominates the center of the city and Itmad-ud-Daulah tomp built by Nur Jahan in memory of her parents.  Overnight stay in Agra.

Important Note:
Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

Day 6 :
Departure Transfer
Note: Most of the Monuments in Delhi are closed on Monday

After breakfast in hotel, drive back to Delhi.
On arrival, if time permits, city tour of Delhi, covering Red Fort, India’s largest mosque – Juma Masjid (optional) and Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat.  Later, transfer to Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey
End of our Services

Important Note :
Transport : A/C will be switched off during hill drives. Any increase in taxes or imposition of new taxes shall have to be borne by the customer. Vehicle is available as per the itinerary and will not be at disposal unless mentioned in the package inclusions. Charges applicable on any extra kilometers or hours can be paid directly to the transport vendor.

Important Note:
 Transport: A/C will be switched off during hill drives.
 Travelling Time: Time taken to reach destination depends upon the traffic conditions and will not be held responsible for delay in reaching destination due road condition or traffic blocks, under any circumstances.
 We would not be held responsible for any vehicle breakdown, if vehicle meets with any accident or due to any other technical difficulties.
 Prior confirmation of Vehicle details, Seats in the Volvo, are subject to change, due to load, frequent change of vehicle and allocation of seats without prior intimation.
 Guests should be prepared to travel in any seats / vehicle allotted at the time of actual travel time.
 No refund due to traffic block or timely transfers to Volvo stand due to delay of arrival flights / train.
 No refund due to cancellation of Volvo Services / delay in reaching destination, subsequently causing cancellation of departure flights.
 Hill stations sightseeing are subject to climate / weather conditions.
 No refund towards cancellation of services due to natural calamity.
 Any increase in taxes or imposition of new taxes shall have to be borne by the customer.
 Vehicle is available as per the itinerary and will not be at disposal unless mentioned in the package inclusions.
 If local taxi provided to you is unable to take you to the designated places due to weather condition, guest may need to hire Gupsy or 4 wheeler on additional payment.
 No refund is permitted at such cases, Gypsy / 4 Wheeler services are optional, additional payment, to be negotiated directly.
 Charges applicable on any extra kilometers or hours can be paid directly to the transport / local vendor/supplier.
 Distance 580 kms, 14-16hrs journey, depends on traffic conditions
 Volvo Operators will stop vehicle for Dinner, fresh n up in fixed places.
 No meals included during journey

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