The Land Of Dalai Lama

Reception at the airport, transfer to the hotel, and if the time available allows it, short visit of the capital of India, a city of large avenues, vast gardens and imposing palaces, divided into two parts, 'Old' and 'New Delhi', where the architecture of the old part contrasts with the formal splendor of the new one. Stop at the Raj Ghat, built in honor of Mahatma Gandhi, at the Jama Masjid mosque, the most opulent symbol of the Mughal empire, at the Qutb Minar, a splendid Persian tower.

Transfer to the station for departure by train to Chandigarh. Transfer to Nalagarh (60 km, about 1 hour and a half), hotel accommodation and time to enjoy the green charm of the town, the ancient capital of the kingdom of Hindur in medieval times, and its fragrant orchards. A totally relaxing alternative? A swim in the pools, a game of golg or badminton, a massage or a purifying steam bath in the health club.

Transfer to Paragpur, the first "heritage" site in India, rich in evidence of the past: countless small monuments, beautiful landscape, idyllic atmosphere, ideal for relaxing walks.

In the early morning we move to Bharwain, a very pleasant Montana station, the starting point for a hike: the landscape is enchanting and only with a slow walk can the set of gentle hills, terraced crops, the houses now be enjoyed with a hammer. Forsaken Brahmins. In case of disagreement, the program of this day can be canceled.

Transfer to Dharamshala, one of the best resorts since the English temples due to the cool climate and shady forests of conifers and oaks, and today known above all for the presence of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government here in exile from 1959/60 . Check-in at the hotel and, later, visit the Dalai Lama's house and the center of Tibetan medicine.

Visit of the center of Buddhist culture, of Mcleod Ganj, the administrative heart of the Tibetan government, and of all the major points of interest of the town and its surroundings, including the splendid Kanghra valley dotted with orchards and green terraces: famous for the magnificence of the temple and for the development of the arts, and home to a pictorial school known for its valuable miniatures.

Moving to Amritsar, the sacred city of the Sikhs whose name has the poetic meaning of "pools of the nectar of immortality" and refers to the revered lake in the center of which the Golden Temple was erected. Check-in at the hotel. Free time.

In the morning visit to the suggestive Golden Temple: here the spirituality and energy are almost tangible, expanded by the quiet and strengthened by the proverbial friendliness and sense of hospitality of the Sikhs. Arches, minarets, shrines, domes, decorations, sacred texts, marbles, gold and precious stones for a place of pure beauty and particular atmosphere. Continuation of the visits with Jallianwala Bagh park, a few minutes' walk from the temple, which commemorates a crucial episode in the Indian struggle for independence and the terrifying massacre caused by British troops.

Return to Delhi by train and transfer to the airport to coincide with the onward flight.