Wonders of Himachal

Day 01 – Delhi
Welcome on board at the Delhi airport/railway station you will be escorted by our tour representative and transfer to hotel . Delhi the capital and the third largest, state of India. The city stands at the west bank of the Yamuna River at the narrowest point between the Aravali hills and the Himalayas. This bustling city has a blend of the old and the new, the oriental and the western, the quiet and the congested. ‘Delhi’ the name brings the images of not just a city, it also spells splendour. It is a place where history is elegantly preserved by modernity. Later on move out for the local tour. Delhi consists of two parts mainly Old Delhi and New Delhi. Visit the most interesting places like the Red Fort – Shah Jahan’s elegant citadel constructed of red sandstone, Lahori Gate – the main gate to the fort facing towards Lahore, Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India, India Gate – a war memorial, Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Connaught Palace – the business and tourist center, Jantar Mantar, Rashtrapati Bhavan – official resident of the President of India, National Museum, Qutb Minar complex, etc. Later in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02 Delhi – Dalhousie:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Dalhousie . It is a pleasant hill resort in North India and is rightly been called as ‘The Healthy Farm of India’. It lays on the five hill slopes of the Dhauladhar range and was found by Lord Dalhousie. Its scenic beauty, quiet atmosphere, bracing environs, pleasant walks, bright and clear sunshine attracts the tourist from all over the globe. Dalhousie is the gateway to Chamba. Rabindranath Tagore wrote his first poem here. On reaching Dalhousie check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 03 Dalhousie:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of this beautiful city. Visit Gandhi Chowk, Satdhara popularly known as the seven springs, Panjpulla – the five bridges, Bakrota Hills, Kalatope, Bara Pathar, Dhanikund – the highest peak offering beautiful scenic beauty, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04 Dalhousie – Dharmashala:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Dharmashala which is the main hill station in the Kangra Valley. It is surrounded by forests of chir pine, rhododendron and Himalayan oak. The scenic beauty, lush terraces, wooded hills, manicured tea gardens and sparkling streams attracts the tourists. Dharmashala is built on a spur of the Dhauladhar – ‘the white mountains’. It is the best place for studies and research in Tibetan Buddhism, art and culture. Dharmashala is divided into two different parts. The upper part consists of suburbs and the lower part is a busy commercial area. On reaching Dharmashala check in hotel and spend  rest of the day at leisure or shopping.

Day 05 Dharmashala:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of the city. Visit the St. John’s Church, Bhagsu – a small village with spring, waterfall and an ancient temple, Dal Lake, Daramkot – nearby picnic spot, Kangra Art Museum, Chinmaya Jopovan trust – the ashram complex, Aganjar Mahadev Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple, Kunal Point – a rock temple, Triund, Naddi, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 06 Dharmashala – Palampur:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Palampur. It is a quite, Unspoilt town which is situated on a little plateau surrounded by tea estates and forests of pine and deodar on the upper slopes. On reaching Palampur check in hotel and relax for the rest of the day.

Day 07 Palampur:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour. Visit the Radha Krishna temple at Baroh, the Kali Nath temple, the Baglamukhi temple dedicated to goddess Durga, Chintpuri – the famous temple on the ridge, Pong dam, Pragpur also known as the ‘Heritage Village’, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 08 Palampur – Manali:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Manali. It lays in the snowcapped step pinnacles, cascading streams, pione and cedar woods. It is the gateway to the Rohtang Pass which is the twin valleys of Lahaul and Spiti. Manali is is well known for trekking and mountaineering. There are marvelous walks through dappled orchards and fairy tale forests of deodar. The city got its name after Manu, the Law Giver who arrived here by boat when fleeing from a great flood. On reaching Manali check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure at the hotel.

Day 09 Manali:
Morning after breakfast, drive out to visit the Rohtang Pass which is just 51 kms away from Manali. It is one of the best tourist destinations around Manali. The snow clad mountain ranges attracts the tourist from all over. One can view the panoramic mountain ranges, the ridges, huge glaciers and deep ravines. Spend most of your time in this beautiful place. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 10 Manali:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of the city. Visit the famous tourist places like Old Manali, Arjuna Gufa, Rahalla Falls – one of the famous falls here, Hadimba Devi temple, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 11 Manali – Kullu – Shimla:
Morning after breakfast, drive out to Shimla via Kullu originally called as Kulanthapitha which means end of habitable world. The charming Kullu valley – the adobe of the gods is full of picturesque spots. The lush fields and orchards of cherry, plum and apple line welcomes the visitors to Kullu valley. Kullu is famous for its fairs, festivals, temples and delightful long walks. The week long Dussehra celebrations which is held here is the main attraction. Visit the famous pagoda like Bijli Mahadev Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Basheshar Mahadev temple, and the Jagannath Devi Temple. Later on proceed to the sprawling township of Shimla. It is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and is one of the famous hill-resort. Shimla is considered to be the ‘Queen of the Hills’. It was once the part of the Nepali Kingdom and was called as Shyamala, another name for the goddess Kali. On reaching Shimla check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 12 Shimla:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of this beautiful city. It was earlier the summer capital of the British in India which later became a famous tourist destination. The cool climate and the beauty of nature attracts a large number of tourist throughout the year. This is the enchantment of nature’s generous bounty. On reaching Shimla check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Visit the famous tourist destinations like the Himachal State Museum and Library, Christ Church – the second oldest church in Northern India, The Glen – the former playgrounds of the British, Annandale, The Mall – the main shopping area, Viceregal Lodge also known as the Rashtrapati Niwas, Jhaku Hill – Shimla’s highest point, summer Hill,  Chadwick Falls, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 13 Shimla – Kufri – Shimla:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for a day’s excursion to Kufri which is just 16 kms away. It is a little hamlet well known as the best ski-resort in the state. It is situated at an altitude of 2500 metres high. A sparkling winter sport or the annual carnival is held every year in the month of February, which attracts a large number of tourists.  One can enjoy the view of the snow clad ranges of the Himalayas. Spend the day at Kufri and late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 14 Shimla – Delhi:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Delhi on arrival drop at Delhi airport/railway station to proceed towards your onwards destination.