Destinations Covered: Delhi – Shimla – Manali – Dharamshala
Day 01: Delhi- Shimla (350 Km/9-10 hrs)
On arrival at Delhi Airport/ Railway Station you will be met assisted and drive to Shimla. It will take around 9-10 hrs. to reach Shimla by surface from Delhi. A century ago the British selected Shimla as their summer capital using it as a retreat from the blistering heat of the plains. Called the abode of the high and mighty Himalayas, it is spectacularly set at 2154 metres with the snow-capped Himalaya as a backdrop and with beautiful promenades graceful colonial buildings wooded ravines and evergreen forests. On arrival check in to hotel.
Overnight Stay at Shimla.
Day 02: Shimla – Kufri & City Tour
Morning post breakfast visit for excursion to the green valleys of Fagu and Kufri. {Optional: Visit Kufri Adventure resort (Guest can enjoy various rides & activities at their own cost)}. Explore the Kufri Winter Sports Capital Indira Bungalow and Himalayan Zoo.
Post lunch drive back to town to visit Indian Institute of Advanced Study (formerly known as Vice Regal Lodge closed on Monday) The Christ Church Jakhu Temple (Via rope Way) Gaiety Theatre Scandal Point & Lakkar Bazzar, The Mall Road and The Ridge.
Overnight stay at Shimla.
Day 03: Shimla – Manali (270 Km/8-9 hrs)
Morning drive from Shimla to Manali. Its an 8–9-hour long journey. Manali is named after the Sanatan Hindu lawgiver Manu. The name Manali is regarded as the derivative of ManuAlaya which literally means The abode of Manu. Legend has it that sage Manu stepped off his ark in Manali to recreate human life after a great flood had deluged the world. Manali lies in the North of Kullu Valley. The valley is often referred to as the Valley of the Gods. Old Manali village has an ancient temple dedicated to sage Manu. En-route passes by Sunder Nagar Lake Pandoh Dam Beas River Sutlej River Hanoi Mata temple and Kullu Valley. On arrival you will move into the hotel in Manali and retire for the night.
Overnight stay at Manali.
Day 04: Manali -Solang valley & Half day city tour – Manali
Morning Post breakfast proceed for day excursion to Solang Valley- A splendid valley between Solang village and Beas Kund which offers the view of glaciers and snowcapped mountains and peaks which has fine ski slopes. If you are an adventure enthusiast then you can try activities like trekking skiing and mountaineering (at your own) evening at leisure. Adventure activities available on extra cost (as per availability):
Cable Car Ropeway
Amateur Skiing
Snow Scooter
Zorbing
Paragliding
River rafting
Later proceed for the sightseeing tour of Manali including visit to Vashisht Hot Water Springs and Temple Hidimba Temple Manu temple and Tibetan monastery. Later in the evening explore Manali mall road and drop at hotel.
Overnight stay at Manali.
Day 05: Manali -Dharamshala (220 Km/7-8 hrs)
Morning drive from Manali to Dharamshala. Its an 8–9-hour long journey drive to Mcleodganj (Dharamsala). Dharamsala literally means a spiritual dwelling and in loose translation as a shelter or rest house for pilgrims and travelers. Dharamsala came on the world map in 1959 with the arrival of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in Exile. Currently it is a very popular hang-out for foreigners backpackers and students of Buddhism. A large proportion of the population is Tibetan rather than Indian and the whole town feels totally different to anywhere else in India for this reason. Behind the town to the north runs a ridge of mountains part of the foothills. On arrival check in to hotel.
Overnight stay at Dharamshala.
Day 06: Dharamshala Local Sightseeing
Post breakfast proceed for the sightseeing tour of Dharamshala. The main city centre is a charming Tibetan settlement with bustling bazaars that sell carpets handicrafts and delicious Tibetan food. The Dalai Lama resides in McLeod Ganj and this afternoons tour begins by visiting His Holiness the Dalai Lamas monastery Mcleodganj. From the outside the monastery resembles a simple brick and mortar building but inside it is beautifully carved and contains paintings murals and other artefacts that give a great insight into Buddhist life. Your tour also includes visit to St. John Church Bhagsu Nag temple Bhagsu Nag Waterfall Naddi Dal Lake Dharamshala Cricket Stadium, War Memorial and Mall Road at Mcleod Ganj.
Overnight stay at Dharamshala.
Day 07: Dharamshala – Delhi (470 Kms/9-10 hrs)
To Delhi and drop at Delhi airport/railway station respectively.
Return home with wonderful memories of your tour!!
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Destinations Covered: Delhi – Shimla – Manali – Dharamshala
Day 01: Delhi- Shimla (350 Km/9-10 hrs)
On arrival at Delhi Airport/ Railway Station you will be met assisted and drive to Shimla. It will take around 9-10 hrs. to reach Shimla by surface from Delhi. A century ago the British selected Shimla as their summer capital using it as a retreat from the blistering heat of the plains. Called the abode of the high and mighty Himalayas, it is spectacularly set at 2154 metres with the snow-capped Himalaya as a backdrop and with beautiful promenades graceful colonial buildings wooded ravines and evergreen forests. On arrival check in to hotel.
Overnight Stay at Shimla.
Day 02: Shimla – Kufri & City Tour
Morning post breakfast visit for excursion to the green valleys of Fagu and Kufri. {Optional: Visit Kufri Adventure resort (Guest can enjoy various rides & activities at their own cost)}. Explore the Kufri Winter Sports Capital Indira Bungalow and Himalayan Zoo.
Post lunch drive back to town to visit Indian Institute of Advanced Study (formerly known as Vice Regal Lodge closed on Monday) The Christ Church Jakhu Temple (Via rope Way) Gaiety Theatre Scandal Point & Lakkar Bazzar, The Mall Road and The Ridge.
Overnight stay at Shimla.
Day 03: Shimla – Manali (270 Km/8-9 hrs)
Morning drive from Shimla to Manali. Its an 8–9-hour long journey. Manali is named after the Sanatan Hindu lawgiver Manu. The name Manali is regarded as the derivative of ManuAlaya which literally means The abode of Manu. Legend has it that sage Manu stepped off his ark in Manali to recreate human life after a great flood had deluged the world. Manali lies in the North of Kullu Valley. The valley is often referred to as the Valley of the Gods. Old Manali village has an ancient temple dedicated to sage Manu. En-route passes by Sunder Nagar Lake Pandoh Dam Beas River Sutlej River Hanoi Mata temple and Kullu Valley. On arrival you will move into the hotel in Manali and retire for the night.
Overnight stay at Manali.
Day 04: Manali -Solang valley & Half day city tour – Manali
Morning Post breakfast proceed for day excursion to Solang Valley- A splendid valley between Solang village and Beas Kund which offers the view of glaciers and snowcapped mountains and peaks which has fine ski slopes. If you are an adventure enthusiast then you can try activities like trekking skiing and mountaineering (at your own) evening at leisure. Adventure activities available on extra cost (as per availability):
Cable Car Ropeway
Amateur Skiing
Snow Scooter
Zorbing
Paragliding
River rafting
Later proceed for the sightseeing tour of Manali including visit to Vashisht Hot Water Springs and Temple Hidimba Temple Manu temple and Tibetan monastery. Later in the evening explore Manali mall road and drop at hotel.
Overnight stay at Manali.
Day 05: Manali -Dharamshala (220 Km/7-8 hrs)
Morning drive from Manali to Dharamshala. Its an 8–9-hour long journey drive to Mcleodganj (Dharamsala). Dharamsala literally means a spiritual dwelling and in loose translation as a shelter or rest house for pilgrims and travelers. Dharamsala came on the world map in 1959 with the arrival of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in Exile. Currently it is a very popular hang-out for foreigners backpackers and students of Buddhism. A large proportion of the population is Tibetan rather than Indian and the whole town feels totally different to anywhere else in India for this reason. Behind the town to the north runs a ridge of mountains part of the foothills. On arrival check in to hotel.
Overnight stay at Dharamshala.
Day 06: Dharamshala Local Sightseeing
Post breakfast proceed for the sightseeing tour of Dharamshala. The main city centre is a charming Tibetan settlement with bustling bazaars that sell carpets handicrafts and delicious Tibetan food. The Dalai Lama resides in McLeod Ganj and this afternoons tour begins by visiting His Holiness the Dalai Lamas monastery Mcleodganj. From the outside the monastery resembles a simple brick and mortar building but inside it is beautifully carved and contains paintings murals and other artefacts that give a great insight into Buddhist life. Your tour also includes visit to St. John Church Bhagsu Nag temple Bhagsu Nag Waterfall Naddi Dal Lake Dharamshala Cricket Stadium, War Memorial and Mall Road at Mcleod Ganj.
Overnight stay at Dharamshala.
Day 07: Dharamshala – Delhi (470 Kms/9-10 hrs)
To Delhi and drop at Delhi airport/railway station respectively.
Return home with wonderful memories of your tour!!
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