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Joost Zwaard
We hebben een mooie rondreis door Noord India gemaakt en we zijn dik tevreden ov... view more »

Rene en Thea
February 2010. Looking back on 8 days Agra, Jaipur, Puskar. Mandawa, Delhi and ... view more »

Rene en Thea
februari 2010. We kijken terug op een geweldige ervaring met de rond reis die j... view more »

Lefreda Williams, USA.
october 18, 2009 Ali and Hans, What a fabulous tour you arranged for me. From t... view more »

Peter, Walter, Koos, Leo
In augustus 2008 ontstond het idee bij mij om een motorreis te maken door de Him... view more »

Sofie, Nele, Sylvie, Victoria
You were not only our driver, but so much more.. singer, docter, 'husband', henn... view more »

Fred
Also my personal thanks for the unforgettable experience we have had in Rajastha... view more »

Fred, Jolande, Roosje, Guusje Nuijten
9 march 2009 We are also for the first time in India and travelling with our 2 ... view more »

Leo & Helene
august 2008 We spent more than 5 weeks with you. It was our first time in India... view more »

Hans & Wimla
11-01-2008 This is our third trip we are making with Ali and certainly not our ... view more »

Dana
You have made us feel very comfortable and at home in Rajasthan. We are very muc... view more »

James & Lauren
Dear friend Ali (Baba), Well, where do we start? You have driven us over 1000 k... view more »

11 days Golden Temple Tour (11 days/10 nights )

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	Day 1: Delhi – Chandigarh (driving distance around 5 hrs, 260 km). Chandigarh is known internationally for its architecture and urban planning, It is the first planned city of India. Chandigarh is home to numerous architectural projects of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret. Rock Garden is a sculpture garden also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden, after its founder, Nek Chand, a government official who started the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957. Today it is spread over an area of forty-acre (160,000m²). It is completely built of industrial & home waste and thrown-away items.



	Day 2: Chandigarh – Amritsar (Wagah Border) (driving distance around 5 hrs, 300 km). Amritsar is 32 kilometers east of Lahore, Pakistan and therefore, very close to India's western border with Pakistan. Wagah is the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan. Each evening, there is a retreat ceremony called 'lowering of the flags'. At that time there is a very energetic and thrilling parade by the Border Security Force India and the Pakistan Rangers soldiers.
It may appear slightly aggressive and even hostile to foreigners, but it really is just spectacular entertainment for the crowds with grandstands having been built on both sides. Troops of each country put on an entertaining show in their uniforms with their colorful turbans.

Day 3: Amritsar. Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple is the main attraction in the city, and the most important religious place to the Sikhs. It's a stunning complex, and always full of thousands of pilgrims from all over India, excited to be at a place that they usually only see on television. The excitement to be here is infectious, and many people will be more than happy to tell you all about their religion and customs, and show you around the temple itself. Cover your head, remove your shoes and wander around one of the most amazing places in India. The complex is open almost 24 hours (from 6 am until 2 am) and is worth visiting twice: once during the day, once at night, when it's beautifully lit up.

	Day 4: Amritsar – Dharamsala(driving distance around 6 hrs, 250 km). The town of McLeod Ganj in Upper Dharamsala is known worldwide for the teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama that take place here every year. It is also his residence. Dharamsala houses the headquarters of the Tibetan Government in exile.
Dharamsala is the closest one can get to Tibet while still in India. This quaint hill station is home to His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, the spiritual and political head of the Tibetan Buddhists. Once a British hill station, Dharamsala received an influx of Tibetan refugees after the Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1959. Today Dharamsala is a popular destination for Indian and foreign tourists, particularly those seeking spiritual salvation. The most important Buddhist site in the town is Tsuglagkhang, the Dalai Lama's temple. It has statues of Shakyamuni, Avalokiteshvara, and a statue of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche).

Day 5: Dharamsala. Full day sightseeing.

	Day 6: Dharamsala - Manali (driving distance around 6 hrs, 250 km). Manali, at the northern end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, is a hill station situated at a height of 2050 m (6398 ft) in the Himalayas. Situated on the Beas river (and near its source), it is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. Manali also offers hot springs, religious shrines and Tibetan Buddhist temples.It has become the favorite destination for honeymooners in last years. Manali is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries. With the highest concentration of Tibetan refugees in the entire Kullu valley, it is famous for its Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa, built in 1969.

Day 7: Manali. Full day sightseeing. Today you can visit: Hidimba Temple. An ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, a character in the India epic, Mahabharata. The temple is surrounded by a cedarr forest at the foot of the Himalayas. Around 3 km from Manali, across the Beas river is Vashisht, a small village with natural springs. Vashisht also hs a pair of old stone temples. Solang Valley popularly known as Snow Point, is 13 km northwest of Manali and famous for its 300 meter ski lift. It is a picturesque spot and offers splendid views of glaciers and snow-capped mountains.

Day 8: Manali – Rohtang - Manali. Rohtang (altitude 13,051ft, 3,978m), located about 40 km from Manali is one of the most famous snow points. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh.



	Day 9: Manali - Shimla (driving distance around 6 hrs, 250 km). Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the ‘Queen of Hills’.Located in the north-west Himalayas at an altitude of 2,128metres, the city of Shimla experiences pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters.

Day 10: Shimla The Mall is the main shopping street of Shimla. It also has many restaurants. The Gaiety Theatre is also situated there. The Mall is the main meeting place for everyone. The Ridge and Scandal point are the two main meeting points at the Mall. Situated on the Ridge, Christ Church is the second oldest church in Northern India. It has a very majestic appearance and inside there are stained glass windows. 2km from Shimla, at a height of 8000ft, Jakhu Hill is the highest peak and offers a beautiful view of the town and of the snow-covered Himalayas. At the top of the Hill is an old temple of Lord Hanuman, which is also the home of countless playful monkeys waiting to be fed by all visitors.

Day 11: Shimla – Delhi (driving distance around 8 hrs, 350 km). After breakfast back to Delhi.