ITINERARY IN DETAIL Day01 Arrive Shimla Welcome to Shimla, on arrival at the Shimla airport or Shimla railway station, begin your tour of 'Shimla - Holi Special '. Proceed on a picturesque drive to the charming hill station of Shimla, derives its name from "Goddess Shyamla", avatar of Goddess Kali. Shimla can be visited any time during the year. Summers being warm with cool and pleasant evenings while winters bone chilling. On arrival, check into your hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight in Shimla Day02 Shimla - Excursion to Kufri and Chail (23 kms / approx. 1 ½ hour drive) Today, proceed on a wonderful excursion to Kufri and Chail. In Kufri, enjoy a walk through the thick cedar woods to Mahasu Peak for an amazing view of the mighty Himalayas. Breathtaking views, stunning locales and tranquil surroundings - this is what Kufri hill station is all about. Popularly known as Switzerland of the East, the spell binding beauty of Kufri hill station of Shimla will definitely enchant you.the best thing about Kufri is the skiing and hiking that should be absolutely tried once, if you are visiting. The snow-clad hills of Kufri provide the ideal locale for trying your hand at skiing. In winters, Kufri is literally filled with tourists who come here to seek adventure, Evening visit to Mall Road, Lakkar Bazar, Jhooku Temple The Chail hill station is located at a high altitude and is covered with thick deodar trees, which give the hill station the look of a wonderland. Chail is also famous for the world's highest cricket ground that is located at a height of 2444 meters above sea level. Rest of the day is at leisure. You can go to the most popular place for shopping i.e Mall road in Shimla on your own and find small souvenirs and knick-knacks here along with handicrafts and other artifacts and wollens such as the famous Himachali caps, woolen shawls, colorful gloves, sweaters and socks. Overnight in Shimla (B) Day03 Depart Shimla Today, bid farewell to your 'Shimla - Holi Special ' tour, as you are transferred to Shimla airport / railway station for your onward journey. Please do give us your valuable suggestions on feedback@coxandkings.com (B) 1/5 1/5
INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS Holiday Price Includes 1. Accommodation in the hotels listed or similar hotels. 2. Meals - Daily buffet breakfast at all places as per the itinerary. 3. Transport : Transfers / Sightseeing by air-conditioned Indigo for (1-3 adults) & air-conditioned Innova for (4-5 adults) or similar as per the itinerary. 4. Please Note - AC will work only in the plains and will be switched-off during hill drives. 5. The vehicle is not at disposal 6. All current applicable taxes except 3.09% Govt Service Tax. Holiday Price Excludes 1. Any transport to / from Shimla. Your tour price starts Ex Shimla. 2. Air, Train or Bus fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified. 3. Any meals / enroute meals unless specified. 4. Any rides, safaris, boating charges, additional sightseeing tours other than the mentioned in the inclusions. 5. Items of personal nature viz, tips, porterage, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages, phone calls, room heaters, horse rides, rafting, skiing, skating, additional sightseeing tours & excursions not included in the itinerary, still or video camera fees etc. 6. Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra and interstate taxes etc, the tour price will be amended in accordance. 7. Entrance fees and guide charges, where ever applicable. 8. Any items / services not specifically mentioned in the 'Tour Price Includes' column. 9. Supplements for Long weekends and festivals. 10. 3.09 % Govt. Service Tax extra. 2/5 2/5
PRICE / DATES Ex - Shimla Valid From - 20th, March 2013 Valid To - 30th, March 2013 Economy Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis 5699.00 On Triple Sharing 4549.00 Cost per person on twin sharing basis ( 04 Pax) 4799.00 Child Between (5-12 Yrs) with extra bed (or mattress) 2199.00 Child Between (5-12 Yrs) with no bed (or mattress) 1349.00 Per Person on Single Occupancy with family 5749.00 On Single Occupancy 10649.00 Standard Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis 6999.00 On Triple Sharing 5599.00 Cost per person on twin sharing basis ( 04 Pax) 6049.00 Child Between (5-12 Yrs) with extra bed (or mattress) 2849.00 Child Between (5-12 Yrs) with no bed (or mattress) 2099.00 Per Person on Single Occupancy with family 8699.00 On Single Occupancy 13549.00 Note : Cox and Kings Terms and conditions apply. Arrival into and departure from Shimla would be on your own arrangements. Supplement for Mandatory Travel Insurance will be applicable Please contact our sales staff to give you best flight deals. Water supply in the hills during the peak season is restricted due to shortage and water is supplied area wise at specific times. Please co-operate with the hotel on same. Do carry comfortable walking shoes. The hotel confirmed will be as per the brochure or an alternate hotel of similar category. All sightseeing is subject to weather conditions, political conditions in the destination. All the prices are for Indian Nationals only, unless specified. It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card). 3/5 3/5
4/5 SHIMLA - HOLI SPECIAL DEPARTURE DATES Shimla 21 Mar 2013 22 Mar 2013 23 Mar 2013 24 Mar 2013 25 Mar 2013 26 Mar 2013 27 Mar 2013 28 Mar 2013 29 Mar 2013 30 Mar 2013 4/5
5/5 SHIMLA - HOLI SPECIAL HOTEL INFO Economy City Hotel Name No of Nights Shimla Hotel Q. Inn Himdev Or Similar 02 Standard City Hotel Name No of Nights Shimla Kufri Holiday Resort Or Similar 02 5/5