Duration:07 Nights /
08 Days
Places Covered:Delhi - Chandigarh- Dharamsala -Shimla -Manali-
Delhi
Day 01 : Delhi / Chandigarh
Today at 0800 hrs you will be picked up from your hotel and then driven to
Chandigarh and Check In at hotel Afternoon: at 1400 hrs you will be taken for
half-day sightseeing tour of Chandigarh visiting Rock Garden, Rose Garden,
Sukhana Lake and Pinjore Garden.
Overnight: Mount view, Chandigarh.
Day 02 : Chandigarh / Dharamshala
Today morning at 0800 hrs Check Out of your hotel for your drive from Chandigarh
to Dharamsala covering some of the most beautiful and breathtaking views of
the Dhauladhar range. A camera for this portion is a must! This journey of
approximately 8 hours crosses the small village of Himachal Pradesh like Una,the
Kangra Valley and Palampur before entering into Dharamsala at about 1630 hrs.
You will stop for your lunch (to be paid directly by you to hotel) at a highway
motel between Chandigarh / Dharamsala. Evening free to relax and rest after
the long day drive enjoying the overlooking high mountains covered with silent
snows and deep boulder strewn gorges.
Overnight: India House, Dharamsala.
Day 03 : Dharamshala
This morning, wake up to the call of the Dhauladhar range of mountains! At
0900 hrs you will be taken for full day tour of Dharamsala covering Dalai Lama's
village - popularly knows as the Tibetan children's village, Mcleodganj area,
Bhagsunath Temple, St. John's Church, Dal lake and Talnoo - which is the highest
point in Dharamsala from where the best view of the Dhauladhar range is possible.
Overnight: India House, Dharamsala.
Day 04 : Dharamshala / Manali
Today morning Check Out of your hotel for your drive at 0800 hrs from Dharamsala
to Manali. This journey will take around 7 hours of the day arriving Manali
at about 1500 hrs. You will stop for your lunch (to be paid directly by you
to hotel) at a Highway Motel between Dharamsala / Manali. Evening free to relax
and do your own activity. We suggest you to go for a short walk exploring the
Mystics of Himachal and local villages with the typical Himachali people dressed
up in the most colourful and traditional style.
Overnight: Snow Crest Manor, Manali.
Day 05 : In Manali
This morning at 0900 hrs you will be taken for full day tour of Manali
covering Hadimaba Devi Temple (built in 1553), Vashishth (well known for its
hot springs), Jagarsukh, Solang Valley, which has good ski slopes and picnic
spots. It has the glacier closest to Manali and the famous Rohtang pass.
Overnight: Snow Crest Manor, Manali.
Day 06: Manali / Shimla
This morning after you Check Out, drive Manali to Shimla, which is 270 kilometers,
arriving Shimla at about 1300 hrs. Afternoon after a short rest, we suggest
you walk down to the famous Mall Road, dominated by tourists at all time throughout
the year.
Overnight: Spring fields, Shimla.
Day 7 : In Shimla
Today at 0900 hrs you will be taken for full day tour of Shimla covering the
06 points of Interest like Indian Institure of Advance Study (popularly known
as the Viceroy's hall - this is the Museum where British conducted their meetings
during the summers in India!), Kufri(16 kilometers away, this is famous for
its wide views and skislopes), Fagu - famous for its enhancing views, Jakhoo
Hill, St. Michael's Cathedral, Naldhera (the nine hole golf Course).
Overnight: Spring fields, Shimla.
Day 8: Shimla / Delhi
Today you will be occupied travelling in one of the most interesting train
journey. You will be transferred in time to Shimla Railway Station to connect
with your train to Kalka Depart Shimla 256 Shimla Kalka Express 1040 hrs Arrive
Kalka "Chair Car" 1605 hrs.