Main Info
Experience the serene retreat at the most captivating hills of the state comprising Shimla, Manali, Palampur, Dharamshala and Dalhousie. Often referred to as the Honeymooners delight the destinations are no less a place for leisure travellers and adventure lovers as well.
Duration | 11 nights/12 days |
Best Season | Throughout The Year |
Maximum Altitude | 3978 metres |
Included | Accommodation on Double sharing basis at the hotels mentioned or similar.
Daily breakfast and dinner on fixed menu at all destinations except stated otherwise. Arrival/Departure transfers, all sightseeing as per tour programme by Air-conditioned transportation: A/C Medium Car [for 02 pax]; A/C Toyota Innova { for 04 -06 Pax } & A/C Tempo Traveler { for 08-12 Pax}. Volvo bus tickets wherever applicable. |
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Note : | * Quotation is based on minimum 12 Pax travelling together * Quoted rate is per Pax with standard amenities. * Quoted rates are valid till 15th April * Rates quoted are indicative and are subject to change as per travel date. T&C Apply |
Itinerary
Arrive Chandigarh airport/ railway station. Pick up and travel to Shimla by surface, the former summer capital of British India and now capital of Himachal Pradesh. Set amidst the snow capped Shivalik mountain ranges it offers some stunning views of the mighty Himalayas. Upon arrival check in at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel .
After breakfast proceed for excursion tour of Kufri, a popular ski resort in winters, which offers some stunning mountain views. Visit Indira Tourist Park at Chini Bunglow & Himalayan Wildlife Zoo. Afternoon return back to Shimla and proceed for half day sightseeing tour of ‘City beautiful’ covering Jakhoo temple, Himachal State Museum & Library and Indian Institute of Advance studies (IIAS). Evening visit to Christ Church, Scandal Corner, Mall road & Ridge. Overnight stay at Hotel.
After breakfast proceed from Shimla to Manali by surface enroute crossing Kullu town. On arrival check in at hotel. Manali is located in the ancient Kullu valley, surrounded by towering peaks at an arms length. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning proceed to visit the Rohtang pass (Up to Snow line during winter/due to heavy snowfall), which simply offers panoramic view of mountains rising far above the clouds. Afternoon visit Solang valley (a famous picnic spot & ski resort in winter). Enjoy Skiing, Snowboarding (in Winters), Rope way ride and Paragliding (at your own/ extra cost). Overnight stay at hotel.
**Rohtang / snow point visit Subject to prior permission and weather conditions ( Nov to April Closed)
Morning, after breakfast proceed to visit the Naggar Castle and Roriech art Gallery. Afternoon return back to Manali and visit the 450 years old Hadimba Devi Temple, the oldest temple in Manali, Club House, Tibetan monastery and Vashisht village, known for its hot Sulpher springs. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast proceed from Manali to Palampur. On the way see Jogindernagar Valley and visit Baijnath temple. Evening arrive Palampur and check in at hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast Proceed from Palampur to Dharamshala by surface enroute visiting Chamunda devi temple. On arrival check in at hotel. Dharamshala, also known as little Lahsa, has been the seat of his Holiness, the Dalai Lama, the leader of the Tibetans, since 1960.
Afternoon leave for Sightseeing covering Mcleodganj, Dal Lake, Dalai lama temple, Bhagsu Nag, Naddi & Church. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after Breakfast proceed from Dharamshala to Dalhousie by surface. On arrival check in at hotel. Dalhousie, in western Himachal is full of old world charm and holds lingering echoes of the Raj era.
Afternoon proceed for local sightseeing tour of Dalhousie. The place is named after the British governor General of the 19th century, Lord Dalhousie. Dalhousie has charming colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. Visit Punjpula, Subhash Baoli, St. Francis Church and St. John's Church. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after buffet breakfast at the hotel, you will proceed for a full day tour of Chamba & Khajjiar. Khajjiar, often called India's Switzerland has the exquisite glade of circumference of about 5 km. along its fringes. Thick forests of deodar climb the slopes and the snow-line rests above these woods.
After visiting Khajjiar drive to Chamba town. As a former princely State, it is one of the oldest in the area and dates back to the sixth century. Visit Laxmi Narayan Temple, the Chowgan: Chamba's wide concourse, Bhuri Singh Museum; Named after Raja Bhuri Singh of Chamba and St. Andrew's church. Evening return back to Dalhousie. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after Breakfast Proceed from Dalhousie to Amritsar. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon proceed to Wagah border for flag down ceremony. Evening return back to Amritsar and visit the revered Golden temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning visit Jalianwala bagh and Durgayana temple. Later depart from Amritsar to Chandigarh. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening visit Rock garden and Sukhna lake. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after Breakfast in time drop to Chandigarh airport or railway station for onwards journey. End of our services.