Package # HP 07
special tour of Himanchal with Chandigarh
(09 Nights / 10 Days)
Manali - 03 Nights, Shimla - 02 Nights, Dharamshala - 01 Night, - Dalhousie - 02 Nights, Chandigarh - 01 Night
Day 01 : Delhi - Shimla (350 kms / 07 hrs)
On arrival at Delhi airport or railways station, pick up and drive straight to Shimla. Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and well know hills station. On arrival at Shimla check in hotel. Take a rest and overnight stay at hotel
Day 02: Shimla - Kufri - Shimla (20 kms one way)
After breakfast today we have a full day excursion to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park and situated at 2633 meters. Khufri is also known as the highest point in distric Shimla hence famous for treaking and mountaineering. Take a Poney ride to reach at the top of Kufri snow point. One can enjoy the Yak Ride also. Endless Himalayan Panorama can be seen from Kufri, Drive back to Shimla in evening. Visit Christ church, Ridge ground, Jakhu Temple, The Scandal Point and Advance studies. Late evening enjoy the heritage walk at The Mall. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Shimla - Manali (280 kms /10 hrs)
After morning breakfast drive to Manali. En-route visit Pandoh dam on river Byas in Mandi district. On arrival at Manali, check in hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04: Manali
After morning breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Manali covering the 450 years old temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, which has some excellent woodcarving, Tibetan Monastery, club house. Enjoy the rafting in river byas at rafting point. Also visit Kullu Shawl factory in Kullu. In evening enjoy the heritage walk at The Mall. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: Manali - Solang valley/Rohtang Pass - Manali
After early morning breakfast proceed to visit the Solang Valley, which offers fine views of glaciers and snow, capped peaks. A place not to be missed is Rohtang Pass, 51 km from Manali at an altitude of 3978 meters (subject to weather conditions and government permissions). Also visit Hot Spring in Vashishth. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 06: Manali - Dharamshala (265kms,/ 9 hrs)
After Breakfast drive to Dharamshala and en-route visit to Kullu, ,Pandoh Dam,Vaidyanath Shiva Temple, baijnath and Chamunda Devi Temple at Chamuda. On arrival at Dharamshala check in and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07 : Dharamshala - Dalhousie (125 kms./ 3 hrs)
After breakfast visit to Dalai Lama and bhagsu Nag. Also enjoy the heritage walk at Mecleodgunj. After lunch drive to Dalhousie. Check in on arrival and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08 : Dalhousie - Khajjiar - Dalhousie (22kms / 01 hr/each way)
After morning breakfast enjoy the full day excursion to Khajjiar. Khajjiar is also known as mini Switzerland and is one of the most scenic saucer shaped Plateau and is surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests, its beauty has further been enhanced by a small lake in the center with a floating island and 9-hole golf course here are the other interesting places to cover. In evening return back to Dalhousie and overnight stay.
Day 09 : Dalhousie - Chandigarh (300 kms/6 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Chandigarh. On arrival at Chandigarh check in and visit Sukana Lake, ROse Garden and Rock Garden. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Chandigarh - Delhi (350 kms/6 hrs.)
After morning breakfast transfer to Delhi and drop at evening at railway station or Airport.