Flamboyant Punjab
Chandigarh | Patiala | Amritsar
- Punjab
- 6D/5N
- 25-30 March
₹29,400
About the tour
Are you in for the hot Aalu puris and garma-garam Kachoris? The chatpata chats or to gulp down glass full of lassi? Or trot through the markets that shine with the myriad colours of ‘Phulkari’ suits and dupattas or just stop by to admire the eye-catching danglers and bangles. Not only this we’ll also visit the places that Punjab is proud to have other than offering our obeisance to the Gurudwaras and temples that are highly revered and recognised by the people of Punjab. If yes, then Punjab is here for you! Pack you bag and roll in with us!
The very mention of the name ‘Punjab’ brings a wide grin to my face and I’m sure it brings to all who vibes with its flambouyance. The spread of yellow crops swaying in the fields, the farmers working, the colourful suits of the women, the smiling face of the people and the amount of warmth and hospitality they offer is simply unmatched. In this trip we’ll have stopovers at Chandigarh, Patiala and Amritsar. The trip is specially curated to experience the high and energetic life of Punjab, hop around and savour the delicacies through the street vendors while while moving around the bustling city that displays a variety of knick knacks, fashion etc. Or how about strolling in the evening at the banks of Sukhna lake? A day trip to the sculpture garden founded by Nek Chand, spread over an area of around 40 acres is a delight to the eyes. Not to forget the blooming roses in various shades and sizes that serves as a treat to the heart. The Rose Garden is a must visit and if we are lucky enough, we’ll get to see a variety of it.
Punjab is historically rich with countless religious sites, forts, intricately designed buildings, picturesque surroundings, calm atmosphere, amusement parks, and many more tourist attractions that coexist harmoniously. The architectural designs in Patiala, the royal city of Punjab is worth seeing while enjoying the chatpata street food, lassi and jalebis on and off. Apart from the food and shopping, this vibrant land takes us to the lanes of history to have a close encounter with the historical facts that lay inscribed in the Jallianwala Bagh and Partition Museum at Amritsar. The sojourn of the patriotic feeling eventually marks its height with the loud and thumping sound of our Indian heroes who stand against Pakistan at the Attari border. In addition, the feel of spiritual satiety after the visit of Harmandir Sahib or the Golden Temple is something that cannot be summed up in words. This power-packed trip to Punjab is one of its kind that covers all major spots, the richness of history and culture. When there are places and beauties like these waiting for your eyes to appreciate and your hearts to feel, connect with us.
Itinerary
Pick up points: Chandigarh junction railway station and Chandigarh airport (Time will be shared once we have the final list of all the arrivals. If you reach too early and wish to have a private pick up without waiting for ours, your transfer to the hotel could be arranged at an extra cost.)
Please note: Outstation participants are requested to kindly land latest by 11.30 am.
- Check-in and freshen up at the hotel.
- Have lunch and enjoy your afternoon siesta.
- Group orientation one hour after lunch.
- A tour to the famous Sukhna lake of Chandigarh. You can either roam around and explore the various eateries and knick knacks or can participate in the activities available there by paying a minimal cost.
- Dinner at one of the most happening dhabas of Chandigarh, savoring the mouth watering dishes of Punjab
- Breakfast & check-out
- Zakir Hussain Rose Garden at sector 16 which is home to over 1600 different rose species (Wear some comfortable footwear, preferably walking shoes)
- Rose Garden
- Lunch enroute to Patiala.
- Check-in at Patiala hotel.
- Visiting Moti bagh and Qila Mubarak
- Enjoy the Patiala local market and the mouth watering streetfood that it is famous for.
- Back to hotel. Relax and enjoy the evening.
- Dinner.
- Breakfast and check out.
- Sightseeing tour of the historical monuments that echoes with the royal saga of Patiala.
- Visit to the famous Kali Mata Temple and Gurudwara Shri Dukhnivaran Sahib.
- Lunch, enroute to Amritsar.
- On reaching Amritsar, check-in and freshen up.
- Exploring the Amritsar streets and market.
- To Golden temple for its mesmerizing night view, inside out.
- Dinner at the langar.
- Back to hotel.
- Breakfast and check out
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Partition Museum
- Lunch at the Golden Temple
- Way to Attari Border/Ramteerath Ashram
- Check in and freshen up
- Enjoy a lazy evening
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- A tour of Sadda Pind
- Wagah border
- Back to hotel, pack your luggage
- Dinner
- Breakfast and check out
- Drops at Chandigarh airport/railway station
Important Points
Please note: Outstation participants are suggested to keep sufficient time in hand while booking their flights/trains to and fro. If in case any participant due to any unpredictable circumstances misses flight or train, Hills & Vales will not stand liable for it.
Tariff Plan
Regular tariff: 30,400 INR +5% GST
EBD (1-5 seats): 29,400INR + 5% GST
(6-10 seats): 29,900 INR + 5% GST
Bookings
For bookings contact:
Note: No other booking confirmations under the banner of Hills & Vales are accepted other than from the contact provided below.
Whatsapp/Call : 8273047788
Email: travel@hillsvales.com
- 25% of the payment is to be made a month before the trip at the time of booking your seat.
- Balance payment is to be paid 20 days prior to the trip starting date in case of trips within India and 30 days prior in case of any trips outside India.
- 100% of the amount is to be paid if the booking is made 20 days or less than it, prior to the commencing of the trip.
(Please note : The cancellation of booking is subject to the cancellation policy which is based on full payment and not on the token amount.)
Other Info
Stays for this trip would be a combination of hotels (3star or above) and boutique homestays.
- All transfers from Chandigarh to Chandigarh by private AC Coach.
- Stay at a hotels (3star or above) and boutique homestays on a twin-sharing basis.
- Day 1: Lunch
- Day 2: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3: Breakfast, Dinner (at Langar)
- Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch (at Langar)
- Day 5:Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 6: Breakfast
- Expenses of local guides
- Cost of all entry fee as per itinerary
- Group leader in all the days.
- Cost of train/bus/air travel to/from Chandigarh.
- All meals not listed in inclusions.
- Any expense on any items/services which are personal such as driver’s tip, medicines, toiletries, snacks, laundry, phone bills, beverages etc.
- Any expenses incurred due to delays arising from bad weather condition or any unanticipated or uncontrollable conditions like strikes or political unrest has to be paid by individuals as per actual.
- Any medical expenses.
- Any other expenses of any nature not included in the inclusions section.
- Day 1 Lunch and day 6th Breakfast only.
- Other days Breakfast and one meal, either Lunch or Dinner is included as per the itinerary mentioned.
- Meals provided in trips can be either À la carte or buffet.
- By default, all meals provided are vegetarian
- Any preference for non- veg dishes / alcoholic beverages can be added at an additional cost.
- Any meals not included in the inclusions will be at an additional cost, payable directly during the trip.
- The group size will be limited to a maximum of 16 people: 15 participants + 1 group leader or a minimum of 6 people: 5 participants + 1 group leader.
- We do not provide water bottles or any snacks during the trip. We therefore recommend you to carry your own water bottles and snacks like dry fruits/energy bars etc to nibble on during journeys.
- On day 4th after breakfast, participants will be dropped at Chandigarh railway station or Chandigarh airport as per the group timings keeping in view everyone’s departure schedules. Any private transfers can be arranged at an extra cost.
- If you prefer to reach Chandigarh a day early we can assist you with your stay.
- Sanitizers and mask (please carry extra masks in case you lose one).
- Comfortable walking shoes/sports shoes. Sightseeing calls for some amount of walking tours
- Indoor flip-flops/slippers, so that you do not have to roam around bare footed.
- Basic toiletries
- Small hand towel/ wet tissues
- Light warm clothes (optional)
- Sunglasses/ sunscreen/ hats/headgears
- Neck pillow
- Snacks for munching. You’ll need energy to keep going and to enjoy around.
- Refillable water bottles.
- Any prescribed medication.
- Small bag-pack to be used as a day-pack.
- Some amount of currency in cash. So that if the network fails or the ATM ditches, you do not have to worry.
- Most importantly, do not skip carrying your valid government approved Identity proof. No ID cards of institutions/organisation you work for is accepted during entries and other govt. official formalities.
Cancellation Policy
In case of cancellation of the tour from your end for whatever reasons might be, Hills & Vales must be intimated through an email. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive your writing, and the cancellation charges would be applicable on the total trip tariff and not on the token/ advance amount paid. The token/ advance amount paid is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- 51-60 days before the trip- 90% refund.
- 50-41 days before the trip- 70% refund.
- 40-31 days before the trip- 50 % refund.
- 30-21 days before the trip- 20% refund.
- Less than 20 days before the trip- no refund.
Note: However, in case if the trip is cancelled by Hills & Vales or finds itself in a situation where the trip cannot be executed, due to either any emergency that might affect the itinerary, the trip would be rescheduled or your payment refunded with the amount you paid. You remain assured that once you paid your money to us, it becomes our responsibility.
Written cancellation will be accepted on all working days, except Sunday, Any cancellation sent on Saturday / Sunday or public holidays will be considered on the next working day.
Includes & Excludes
- All transfers Chandigarh to Chandigarh an AC coach/car
- All meals
- Expenses of local guides
- Cost of all entry fee as per itinerary
- Group leader in all the days
- Stay at homestays or 3 star hotels on sharing basis
- Cost of train/bus/air travel to/from Punjab
- All meals not listed in inclusions
- Any medical expenses
- Any other expenses of any nature not included in the inclusions section
- Any personal expenses
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Any expenses incurred due to delays arising from bad weather conditions or unexpected incidents.