Himachal Pradesh it has the maximum number of hill stations and beautiful towns with some breathtaking views of the Himalayas. It’s a famous for lush green hills, magnificent mountains, gushing streams, orchards ripe with fruit, snow-capped peaks and beautiful views as well as adventure activities, such as treks, paragliding, skiing, camping, River Rafting etc. It is a popular holiday destination with people of all age groups, be it young friends, honeymooners, families and adventurers.
Arrival at Chandigarh Airport / Railway station and Shimla: Former summer capital of British India & now a capital of Himachal Pradesh set amidst the snow-capped shivalik mountain ranges offering some stunning views of the mighty Himalayas; it is surrounded by pine deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Shimla offers a variety of shopping, sport and entertainment activities. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Today morning after breakfast visit the Kufri a 30 Minutes’ drive from Shimla, an exotica of nature as a place surrounded by dense forest and snow caped mountains amidst virgin peaks and natures flora and fauna where one can completely relax and tune oneself for natural beauty, situated at an altitude of 2500 meters and a very popular ski resort during the winter months. Later take a walking tour of Shimla &, visit the Jakhoo hills which, offers panoramic views of the Shimla town, “Vice-regal lodge” “Mall road” ”Lakkar Bazaar” &“Ridge” later in the evening back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Shimla.
Today drive to Manali. Enroute visit Kullu, Kasol and Manikaran. 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. It is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. A staging point for a number of treks and sports such as white-water rafting, Rohtang pass which is main attraction near
Manali. Arrive at Manali and check in the hotel. :
After breakfast visit to city tour. Visiting “Hadimba temple”, the 450 years old Hadimba Devi Temple, the oldest temple in Manali, “Vashisht Temple” “Van Vihar” “Club House” Tibetan market & Mall Road. Overnight stay at hotel.
Today proceed for excursion to Solang Valley or Rohtang Snow point. Famous for Skiing and adventure sports like paragliding, zorbing. Overnight stay at Manali. Please note : Tourist vehicle is not allowed for Rohtang snow point due to local restrictions. Cost is not included for the same.
After breakfast check out from hotel, drive for Dharamshala - known as the Little Lahsa, is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. Check in into hotel. Later proceed for visit to Mcleodganj, St. John in the Wilderness Church, Dalailama Temple, Bhagsunath Temple, Dal Lake.
Overnight stay hotel.
Today after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Dalhousie – a popular hill station in Himachal Pradesh is situated at a height of 1,970 meters above sea level, famous for its meadows, dense jungles and waterfalls. Established in 1854, it was named after Lord Dalhousie and this hill station was one of the favorite summer destinations of the Britishers during the colonial era. On arrival check in to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Today after morning breakfast proceed for visit to Khajjiar: Widely known as 'mini-Switzerland of India', Khajjiar is a small town located around 26 km from Dalhousie, known for its picture perfect grassy meadows. There is a small lake in the middle of the meadows. There are plenty of day activities like paragliding, zorbing, and horse-riding at Khajjiar to make your day pleasant. Evening back to Dalhousie. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Amritsar . Check in at the hotel. After freshening up visit to Wagah Border - Wagah border is a road border between India and Pakistan. It is a famous tourist spot nowadays because of the famous beating retreat ceremony that is held every day before sunset. Almost 5,000 people visit the border to be a part of this ceremony. The flag ceremony is conducted by the Indian Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers. Wagah Border in Amritsar is the only road border between India and Pakistan. The border lies on the Grand Trunk Road between the cities of Amritsar, India and Lahore, Pakistan. The border is located at a distance of 22 km from Lahore and 28 km from Amritsar. There is a ceremony that happens every day before sunset and people visit to see the ceremony with great patriotism. Visit the Golden Temple The legendary Golden Temple is actually just a small part of this huge gurdwara complex, known to Sikhs as Harmandir Sahib. Spiritually, the focus of attention is the tank that surrounds the gleaming central shrine – the Amrit Sarovar, from which Amritsar takes its name, excavated by the fourth Sikh guru, Ram Das, in 1577. Ringedby a marble walkway, the tank is said to have healing powers, and pilgrims come from across the world to bathe in its sacred waters. Visit the Jallianwala Bagh - Jallianwala Bagh is a public garden in Amritsar in the Punjab state of India, and houses a memorial of national importance, established in 1951 by the Government of India, to commemorate the massacre of peaceful celebrators including unarmed women and children by British occupying forces,on the occasion of the Punjabi New Year on April 13, 1919 in the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Colonial British Raj sources identified 379 fatalities and estimated about 1100 wounded. Civil Surgeon Dr. Smith indicated that there were 1,526 casualties. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Today after breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Amritsar Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey!
Cities
Manali, Sarchu, Leh, Nubra, Pangong, Tso moriri