Splendid Himachal for 11 Days

10N/11D

Splendid Himachal for 11 Days

Himachal Pradesh: home to scenic mountains towns and resort towns as Dalhousie, Dharamshala- host to the Dalai Lama it has a strong Tibetan presence. Visit beautiful Manali a high altitude Himalayan town set on the river Beas and famous for its adventure sports at Solang Valley & trips to Rohtang pass. The lovely capital town of Shimla which was the summer capital of the British and the beautifully laid out city of Chandigarh designed by French architect Le Corbusier.

Itinerary

DAY 01 : AMRITSAR ARRIVAL

  • Today you arrive into the holy city of Amritsar and are met on arrival and transferred to the airport.
  • Checkin and later leave for sightseeing covering the Wagah Border retreat ceremony, later in the evening visit Jalianwala Bagh and Golden Temple . Spend some time browsing through the colourful local market with displays of the locally made phulkari work , jootis (traditional footwear) and spices.
  • Overnight  Amritsar.

 

Day 02 :  AMRITSAR TO DALHOUSIE ( 5 hours drive)

  • Today checkout and leave for Dalhousie a beautiful hill resort still reminscent of British colonial times overlooking the beautiful mountains.
  • Check in to Hotel Grandview Dalhousie and day at leisure to enjoy resort facilties.
  • Evening you can visit the Mall
  • Overnight  Dalhousie.

 

Day 03 : Dalhousie

  • After breakfast drive to Khajjiar via Bakrota hills, Lakkarmandi, Kala top reach Khajjiar also known as Mini Switzerland . Spend some time around the lake , enjoy a pony ride and lunch on own , later in the evening head back to Dalhousie.
  • Overnight Dalhousie

 

DAY 04 : DALHOUSIE- DHARAMSHALA ( 4 hours drive)

  • Today after breakfast you leave for Dharamshala famous as the abode of the Dalai Lama.
  • Dharamshala is  the principal township  of the Kangra Valley region and is magnificently set to the background of the Dhauldhar mountains.
  • Later leave for sightseeing of  Mcleodganj, Dalai Lama temple, Bhagsu water fall, Naddi. Return to hotel.
  • Overnight  Dharamshala.

 

DAY 05 : DHARAMSHALA-MANALI ( 7-8 hours)

  • Today morning after breakfast you leave for Manali .Your drive is via Bilaspur, Mandi and Kullu alongside the awe inspiring Himalayas and the meandering Beas River.
  • En route have lunch and visit the Kullu Shawl Factory where you may buy shawls, sweaters and other woolen products.
  • Arrive at Manali and checkin to your hotel and evening at leisure
  • Overnight Manali.

 

Day 06 : Manali Local Sightseeing

  • Today morning after breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour covering the ancient Hidimba Temple, where you can enjoy a yak ride and get some photographs in the traditional Himachali outfits, later visit  Manu Mandir, Manali Club House and Vashist Hot Water Springs.
  • Lunch on own and you leave for Solang Valley famous for its summer and winter sports. The giant slopes of Solang Valley make it a popular ski resort in winters. Activities and common sports are parachuting, paragliding, skating, zorbing and all are optional. Return to hotel.
  • Overnight Manali.

 

Day 07 : Manali Rohtang Pass on own (51kms)

  • Today after an early breakfast you leave for Rohtang Pass – 13450 ft above sea level.
  • This place is very popular with trekkers/ bikers and the only place where you can see clearly the snowcapped Himalayas and also touch snow.
  • There are a host of adventure activities as riding, skiing, sledging etc available. En route pickup overcoats, gloves and boots ( all optional) . The excursion to Rohtang Pass has to be done on own and you have to take a local taxis as per the prevalent laws in Manali.Return to hotel.
  • Evening you can visit the market and numerous Tibetan shops to pickup some local souveniers and mementos.
  • Overnight Manali.

 

DAY 08 : MANALI- SHIMLA  ( 7 hours drive)

  • Today morning after breakfast you proceed to Shimla.
  • Checkin to your hotel either in main Shimla or in the calm hills away from the hustle & bustle of the main town.
  • Evening free to enjoy the resort facilities
  • Overnight Shimla

 

Day 09 : Shimla Sightseeing

  • Today morning after breakfast you leave for sightseeing covering Mashobra/ Kufri and main Shimla.
  • Enjoy the heady combinations of chill mountain air, orchards and colonial charm. Walk around the mall road which is the lifeline of Shimla and visit the Jakhu /Hanuman Temple, Suicide Point, the Christ Church.
  • Evening return to resort
  • Overnight Shimla

 

Day 10 : Shimla – Chandigarh ( 3 and half hours)

  • Today after an early breakfast you checkout and drive to Chandigarh.
  • Checkin to your hotel and evening visit the famous Rock Gardens, Pinjore Gardens and drive past Sukhna Lake .
  • Overnight Chandigarh.

 

Day 11 :  Chandigarh Departure

  • Today morning after a leisurely breakfast, you can drive through the beautifully laid out city of Chandigarh designed by the French architect Le Corbusier.
  • Drive through the Capitol Complex and High Court Secretariat, Assembly etc and visit the local markets.
  • Later you are dropped off to the airport for your Return flight

Inclusions

  • 10  nites & 11  days accommodation in 3/4/5/ star hotels as per package chosen
  • Daily breakfast and dinner throughout in all hotels
  • Transportation and sightseeing in private air-conditioned vehicle throughout tour
  • 2-3 pax in a medium car ie sedan/ 3-5 pax in a toyota Innova /5-10pax in an AC 10 seater vehicle
  • Sightseeing with private local guides
  • All DA/Toll/ Parking/ hotel and transport taxes/GST included
  • Daily 1 bottle of mineral water per person in vehicle

Exclusions

  • Any airfares or rail fares
  • Monument entry fees
  • Any additional excursions/  boat rides/ anything not specified in inclusions
  • Tips or gratuities
  • Travel Insurance

Additional Information

  • A current valid passport and visa is required during travel in India. Please make sure you have all your required travel documents
  • Travel duration mentioned is approximate and depends on traffic conditions
  • Avoid any clothing that is too revealing especially whilst visiting the Golden Temple at Amritsar & it is advisable to carry a head scarf too. Shimla / Manali/ Dharamshala/ Dalhousie are hill stations and recommended to carry a light jacket in summers for the evenings and woolens in winter
  • The tour includes accommodation with a daily breakfast and dinner. Lunch is on own and you can either use the hotel restaurants or try a local eatery at the drivers recommendation
  • The tour begins and ends at Amritsar airport and finishes at Chandigarh airport. Please do inform us at the time of booking your exact arrival and departure details
  • Tipping / Gratuities during the tour are not included and are recommended
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