BEST OF HIMACHAL

09 Nights/ 10 Days

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Day 01:Arrive at Chandigarh & Drive to Shimla (120 kms / approx. 3-4 hours)

Arrive at Chandigarh Airport and proceed to Shimla. On arrival, check-in. Overnight in Shimla..

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Day 02:Shimla - Kufri - Shimla

Drive to Kufri after breakfast. You may hike on foot to the Mahasu Peak or pay for a mule ride up the hill. In the afternoon return to Shimla and visit Viceregal Lodge, Christ Church, St. Michael's Cathedral and Jakhu temple. In the evening, take a walk on Shimla’s famous boulevard, Mall Road. Overnight stay in Shimla..

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Day 03:Shimla – Kullu – Manali (240 kms / approx. 7-8 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Manali. On the way enjoy kullu sightseeing. Later proceed to Manali. Apart from temples, Manali is popular among adventure tourists coming for trekking, paragliding, rafting and skiing. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Overnight in Manali..

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Day 04: Manali Sightseeing

Today go on an adventurous drive to Solang valley. All above mentioned adventure activities can be availed here at Solang Valley. Later, today visit popular Hadimba Temple, Naggar Castle and Art gallery. In the evening, go for a walk along Mall Road. Overnight in Manali.

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Day 05: Manali - A day at leisure

After breakfast, enjoy full day at leisure in Manali. Alternatively, you may explore the destination offering numerous adventure sports and other places of interest. Overnight stay in Manali.

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Day 06:Manali – Dharamshala (220 kms / approx. 6-7 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Dharamshala. Upon arrival, check-in and spend the evening at leisure. You may rejuvenate yourself with yoga and meditation retreats available in Dharamshala (optional). Overnight in Dharamshala.

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Day 07: Dharamshala – Dalhousie (120 kms / approx. 3-4 hours)

After breakfast, visit Tsuglagkhang Complex - Centre of Tibetan culture, which includes a museum and the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama. Later, visit Tibetan medical center and the Church of St. John. Also, you may rejuvenate yourself with yoga and meditation retreats available in Dharamshala (optional). Later drive to Dalhousie. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Overnight in Dalhousie..

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Day 08: Dalhousie - Khajjiar - Dalhousie

After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to Khajjiar - the mini Switzerland of India . Visit lake and the temple of Khajji Nag. Later return back to Dalhousie & visit Bhulwani Mata Mandir at Bara Pathar and hike up the Bakrota Hills to see an impressive view of snow-clad peaks and visit St. John’s Church. Overnight in Dalhousie.

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Day 09: Dalhousie – Amritsar (200 kms / approx. 4-5 hours)

After early breakfast, drive to Amritsar. After check-in at the hotel, proceed to India-Pakistan border at Wagah. Watch the ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony where soldiers of both countries bring down their respective national flags in their unique styles. After returning, visit the iconic Golden Temple. If time permits you may visit Jalianwala Bagh. Overnight in Amritsar.

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Day 10: Amritsar – Chandigarh Departure (230 kms / approx. 5 hours)

Today go on an adventurous drive to Solang valley. All above mentioned adventure activities can be availed here at Solang Valley. Later, today visit popular Hadimba Temple, Naggar Castle and Art gallery. In the evening, go for a walk along Mall Road. Overnight in Manali.

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Inclusions

  • Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned in the above hotels or equivalent with the selected meal plan.
    • Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle. (Air conditioner in vehicles will not work in hilly areas)
    • Driver allowances, toll taxes, and Govt. Service Tax..
  • Exclusions

  • Air tickets and airport taxes
    • Entry Fee at the Monuments
    • Sightseeing of Rohtang Pass
    • Special activities as per itinerary
    • Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides/drivers, etc.
    • Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments
    • Any other not mentioned in inclusions