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Luxury Resort experience at 8350 feet in the magnificent Himalayas! Wildflower Hall is a picturesque 45-minute drive over a 13 km distance through forested hills from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Enjoy the beauty of the mountains and valleys with leisurely walks through the winding trails of pine forests. For the adventurous, there is mountain biking, rafting, horseback riding in these spectacular surroundings. Enjoy a half day city tour of Shimla - one of the few places in the world where an enormous amount of history and heritage has been distilled into such a small place in so short a time. Also included is a ride in the joyful “toy-train”, one of the marvels of engineering skills.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Shimla
Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking Representative.
Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). This Shimla property is situated in the mountains, and close to both Christ Church and State Museum. Another attraction in the area includes Viceregal Lodge. Guestrooms have minibars, complimentary newspapers, and direct-dial phones; bathrooms include bathrobes, bathroom phones, and hair dryers. Wildflower Hall, In the Himalayas provides a restaurant, an indoor pool, a health club, and a bar/lounge.
Shimla is in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj. A popular tourist destination, the city is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills". Located in north-west Himalayas at an altitude of 2,130 metres (6,988 ft), the city of Shimla, draped in forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak, experiences pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters. The city is famous for its buildings styled in tudorbethan and neo-gothic architecture reminiscent of the colonial era. Shimla is connected to the city of Kalka by one of the longest narrow gauge railway routes in India.
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Wildflower Hall |
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Day 2
Shimla
Full day city tour visiting Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies, Sankat Mochan Temple and Jakhu Temple, Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Wildflower Hall (5*).
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Vice-Regal Lodge: Indian Institute of Advanced Study |
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Day 3
Shimla
"Toy Trains' is a galvanizing experience as one passes through the breathtaking landscapes of majestic Himalayas, tunnels/ bridges and lush green valleys embellished with pine, oak trees, leaving a long lasting memory of rhapsody and triumph.
The train is one of the most unique railway tracks of the world. It is said that this railway line has been first sketched in November 1847, almost 50 years before, it was actually constructed. This magnificent train was inaugurated by the British viceroy, Lord Curzon in November 1903, almost covering the distance of 96 km from Kalka through the curving tracks, up to Shimla hills- the summer capital of colonial India. The toy train trek from Kalka to Shimla is adorned with resplendent panorama of the valley and the picturesque stations along the way. The train passes through 103 tunnels, 969 bridges, 919 curves and 20 railway stations in its entire journey. "
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Wildflower Hall (5*).
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Toy Train Ride |
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Day 4
Shimla
Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking Representative.
Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.
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Trip Includes
Service of an English speaking professional guide - All ground transport in a private car with driver and trains- Guaranteed departure - Airport transfers as per the itinerary - Meal plan as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner) - Specialised and personalised services - All entrance fees to include local government taxes - Flights where indicated as per the itinerary.
Trip Excludes
Laundry - Tips - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages including mineral water - International airfare - Visas - Optional activities/extras - Vacation insurance (purchase at www.kensingtontours.com/insurance.cfm )
Trip Terms & Conditions
Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
The price shown is per person, and does not include international air fare to/from the trip start point
Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes. We will endeavour to confirm final hotel bookings as soon as possible.
Cancellations 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund less any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms.cfm
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India & Area
'98.33 Client Satisfaction Rating'
