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Manali Volvo Package Manali volvo Package 03 Night-04 Days Route :- Delhi, Kullu, Manali, Delhi Meal Plan :- MAP Dev Bhoomi “Himachal” :- Himalayas in Himachal’ or one must say Himachal in Himalayas. ‘Him’ in Hindi literally means ice or snow and ‘alaya’ means home, which makes Himalayas ‘The Home of Snow’ and from there Himachal gets its name meaning ‘Land of Snow’. The Himalayas affect the climate of Himachal as well. Huge variations in the elevations of mountains (from 450m to 6500m) cause big differences in climatic conditions. Himachal Pradesh was one of the few states that had remained largely untouched by external customs, largely due to its difficult terrain. With the technological advancements, the state has changed very rapidly. Himachal Pradesh is a multireligional, multicultural as well as multilingual state like other Indian states. Himachal is well known for its handicrafts. The mountainous state with its diverse and beautiful Himalayan landscapes attracts tourists from all over the world. The region also has some of the oldest Buddhist Monasteries in Asia Shimla, the state capital, is home to Asia's only natural ice skating rink ` Approved By Himachal Pradesh Tourism Deptt. (Govt. Of India.) ITINERARY Delhi - Manali 560 KM (OVERNIGHT) Mode of travel by-A C Volvo Bus Guest has to reach by his own to Metro Station, at 04:30 PM. From there proceed for Manali by Volvo. This will be an Overnight journey (14 hrs Journey) DAY 01 : Manali Local Sightseeing On arrival at Manali Bus Stop our driver will take you to Hotel. After freshup in hotel (Check in time 12:00 Noon) visit Hadimba Temple, Van Vihar, Vashisht Spring, Club House, Tibetan Monastery. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Manali. *Early Check in subject to availibility. Day 02 : Rohtang Pass {Cost Excluded} and solang nala {Cost Included} Today morning after breakfast drive to sightseeing of Rohtang Pass & Solang Vally (up to snow line if Rohtang Pass is closed due to snow fall). On the way visit Gulaba, Kothi, Marhi & Rahala Fall. After that return back to Manali. Rohtang, translates to "a pile of corpses". Here you can have a magnificent view of Dhauladhar Range and Pir Panjal Range and high altitude mountain peaks i.e. Hanuman Tibba, Makar Way, Shikhar Way, Friendship peak and Shiti Dhar. Those peaks have their altitude at 6000m or above. Enjoy Skiing, Horse Riding, Yak Riding, Snow Scooter ride (on your own expenses). NOTE: ROHTANG PASS/GULABA/KOTHI/MADHI SIGHTSEEING COST EXTRS ` Approved By Himachal Pradesh Tourism Deptt. (Govt. Of India.) DAY 03 : Manali – Naggar Castel –Kullu Valley - Manali This morning after taking your breakfast drive towards Naggar castel. Manali to Naggar is 52 Km. Return back to Kullu town enroute visiting the famous Kullu Shawl Industry. Overnight at hotel. DAY 04 : Manali – Delhi Departure 560 KM This morning after breakfast Check out from the Hotel. Rest day will be free for Shopping and leisure own your own. You may have to reach back to the Hotel by 03:00 P.M so that our driver may give you a final drop at Manali Bus stop to catch onward Bus to Delhi. Manali to Delhi Bus timings are 04:30 P.M. You will reach Delhi Next day by morning 07:00 or 08:00 A.m. -END OF OUR SERVICES- THE PRICE INCLUDES: • Pick Up and Drop from Manali Volvo Station. • Volvo Tickets {Delhi To Manali / Manali To Delhi} • Welcome Drink on Arrival. • Inclusive all Tax • Accommodation on double sharing basis. • Sightseeing as per itinerary by individual cab i.e Alto. • Meal plan as per itinerary. • Neat and clean rooms. • Toll tax, Parking fee & Driver Expenses all included. • 03 Breakfast and 03 Dinner. ` Approved By Himachal Pradesh Tourism Deptt. (Govt. Of India.) THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: • Any other service not mentioned in "the price includes". • Room Service / meals except that is mentioned in Itinerary • Rohtang Pass Cab and Permit Fee. • Any personal expenses, such as phone calls, Heater, shopping, laundry, drinks, etc. • Any adventure activity like Rafting, Skiing & paragliding cost is not included • Any type of entrances, portage, and camera fee etc. • Airfare and train fare and Travel Insurance. • Any up gradation in Airline class or hotel room category. • Any extra expense such as route change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour. IMPORTANT NOTES • The price does not apply during any Festival time or on new year (22nd Dec. to 05th Jan.) • Hotel Check inn/Check out Time as per hotel Policies . • Early Check in is subject to availability. • Customers must carry the valid id proof of all the travelers. • Trans Himalaya Travels is not be responsible for any delay, Extra Payment or change in the route for natural situations, political strikes or premises, cancellation of flights or any other unforeseen circumstance. • These prices are based on all Government taxes and are subject to change. If the Government revises the taxes and fees then the current price will be charged. • Please note the Taylor Made packages are designed strictly on the detailed itinerary being attached any extra sightseeing and excursion is subject to a supplement cost as per the actual. • If there is no planned hotels availability, we will confirm other similar hotels. • All hotels are planned in room category basis. • Rohtang Pass Sightseeing is subject to availability and its is excluded from itinerary. • The number of vehicles to Rohtang Pass per day is restricted to 1000 /- out of which only 600 petrol engine taxis and 400 diesel taxis will be allowed. Due to this restriction customers have to wait as per availability. • Visit to Rohtang pass can be on individual / sharing by deluxe bus / Cab subject to availability. • Rohtang Pass Sightseeing is excluded from the itinerary and if guest wants to take it will depend on the availability of the permit and guest has to pay the Rohtang Pass Sightseeing Cost directly. ` Approved By Himachal Pradesh Tourism Deptt. (Govt. Of India.) FIT & GIT: Cancellation Policy:- In the event of cancellation of tour / travel services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason/s we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows: 30 days prior to arrival: 25% of the Total Package cost. 20 days prior to arrival: 50% of the Total Package cost. 10 days prior to arrival: 60% of the Total Package cost. 07 days prior to arrival: 75% of the Total Package cost. Less than 72 hours or No Show: No Refund In case of Special Trains Journeys and peak season hotel bookings a separate cancellation policy is applicable (which can be advised as and when required). Some cancellation and refund policies are out of our tender: Refund for hotel payment will follow the hotel’s cancellation policy Train tickets cancellations will follow the Railway’s policy Flight tickets cancellations will follow the airlines company policy In case you cancel the trip after commencement, refund would be restricted to a limited amount only which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers/ contractors we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation & missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund. * No refund will be made in case of mechanical trouble to the vehicle or natural calamities like, landslides, flood, earthquake, heavy snow fall or any natural climatic conditions. ` Approved By Himachal Pradesh Tourism Deptt. (Govt. Of India.) .
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