9 Nights / 10 Days : Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie & Chandigarh
OVERVIEW
With our nine nights Himachal Holidays Package, you are tendered an opportunity to explore the natural richness of this Northern State of India. Right from a sightseeing tour in Shimla, to an adventure tour in Manali; from a spiritual visit to the Buddhist Monastery at Dharamshala to a nature walk in Dalhousie, a complete tour of Himachal Pradesh is rendered in this package.
ITINERARY
Day 1:
ARRIVAL DELHI | DRIVE TO SHIMLA (342 KMS/APPROX. 7 HRS 30 MIN
On arrival at Delhi Airport / Railway station you will be transferred to Shimla. On arrival check in to your Hotel.
Overnight in Shimla.
Day 2:
IN SHIMLA
After Breakfast Excursion to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and One can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri, after lunch sight seeing of various places in and around. Shimla mosques built in (1830), Vice regal Lodge built in (1885), Christ Church built in (1844), The Gaiety Theatre- the first beauty contest of world was supposed to start (1887), The Grindlays Bank (1912)- the world wide bank started by Robert Melville Grindlay, The Scandal Point and The famous Shopping Plaza of the North The Mall.
Overnight in Shimla
Day 3:
SHIMLA ONTO MANALI (248 KMS/APPROX. 7 HRS 20 MIN
After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Manali on the way visit Sunder Nagar, Pandoh Dam, Hanogi Mata Temple, Kullu Valley.
Overnight in Manali.
Day 4:
IN MANALI
After breakfast sightseeing of places in and around Manali, Like Hadimba temple,Manu temple, Vashisht Bath, Van Vihar and evening shopping at the local market.
Overnight in Manali.
Day 5:
IN MANALI
After breakfast excursion to Solang Valley and back to Hotel.
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Excursion to Rohatang Pass till snow point (Excursion to Rohtang Pass (Guest Own on direct payment & Subject to Permit). Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and 51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass – the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It affords a wide panoramic view of the mountains. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendour. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley. Evening at Leisure. (Closed on Tuesday)
Note: Rohtang Pass Closed from Nov to May Month due to snow.
Overnight in Manali.
Day 6:
MANALI ONTO DHARAMSHALA (219 KMS/APPROX. 6 HRS 49 Mins)
A distance of 260 kilometers on the way stopping at Baijnath known for its Shiva Temple and further at Palampur famous For Tea Garden. Dharamshala is a hill-station lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar Mountains about 18 kms north-east of Kangra, It is known for its scenic beauty set amidst high pine and oak trees. Since 1960, when it became the temporary headquarters of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Dharamshala has risen to international repute as “The Little Lhasa in India”.
Overnight in Dharamshala.
Day 7:
DHARAMSHALA - DALHOUSIE (121 KMS/APPROX. 3 HRS 42 Mins)
After Breakfast drive from Dharamshala towards Dalhousie after doing the local sightseeing of Places which includes, His holiness Dalai lama residence at Mc Leodgunj, War memorial, Bhagsunath temple and Dal Lake. Reach Dalhousie in the evening.
Overnight in Dalhousie
Day 8:
IN DALHOUSIE
Dalhousie has been named after the British Governor – General of the l9th century, Lord Dalhousie. Surrounded by varied vegetation – pines, dodders, oaks and flowering rhododendron. Local sightseeing of Dalhousie includes visit to Panjipula, Subhash Baoli and excursion to Khajjiar 24 km from Dalhousie surrounded by thick Deodar forest. Drive from Dalhousie to Khajjiar is awesome
Overnight in Dalhousie.
Day 9:
DALHOUSIE - CHANDIGARH (312 KMS/APPROX. 6 HRS 51 Mins)
Check out from the hotel drive to Chandigarh around 8 hours drive. Evening at Leisure at Chandigarh. visit Chandigarh Sightseeing Rock Garden, Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake is subject to time availability
Overnight in Chandigarh.
Day 10:
CHANDIGARH- DELHI (245 KMS/APPROX. 4 HRS 32 Mins)
After breakfast sightseeing of places in and around Chandigarh and later drive to Delhi and drop at railway station/Airport.
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