BEAUTY OF HIMANCHAL
Places Covered: Kasauli, Shimla, Kufri, Chail, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie
Tour Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi - Kasauli
Arrive Delhi Airport /Railway Station & Transfer by road to Kasauli (324
kms / 7 hrs), a gateway to the Himachal.Arrive & check in hill resort and Rest
of the day at leisure. Night stay in Kasauli.
Day 02 : Kasauli - Shimla
Morning proceed to Shimla (110 kms / 2 hrs) a charming hill station,
surrounded by the green pastures and snow capped hills. Later in the afternoon
take a walking tour of Shimla, climb the Jakoo hills ,visit the temple of lord
Hanuman ,Viceregal Lodge, which once served as the seat of power and enjoy some
panoramic views of Shimla later take a stroll down the Mall Road. Night stay in
Shimla
Day 03: Shimla - Kufri - Chail - Shimla
Morning proceed for a full day excursion tour of Kufri & Chail, Kufri a
popular ski resort in winters, which offers some stunning mountain views , Later
drive to Chail and visit the Palace of former Maharaja of Patiyala. Return to
the Hotel Evening free at leisure, Night stay in Shimla
Day 04: Shimla - Manali
Early Morning transfer by road to Manali (285 kms/7 – 8 hrs), located in
the ancient Kullu valley, surrounded by towering peaks at an arm length. Arrive
and check in the hotel,Rest of the day is at leisure to visit the local markets,
Night stay in Manali
Day 05: Manali
Morning proceed to visit the Rohtang Pass (51 kms / 2 hrs) , the highest
point in Manali at a height of 4,112 m, which simply offers panoramic view of
mountains rising far above the clouds & which are simply breathtaking. Late
afternoon return back to Manali & rest of the evening is at leisure, Night stay
in Manali.
Day 06 : Manali
Morning proceed to Visit the 450 years old Hidimbadevi Temple, the oldest
temple in Manali, Tibetean center & monastery, Vasisth village, known for its
hot Sulpher springs. Rest of the day is at leisure for shopping and individual
activities, Night stay in Manali.
Day 07: Manali - Dharamshala
Morning proceed by road to Dharamshala (280 kms / 6-7 hrs), magnificently
set to the background of the Dhauldhar mountains and the seat of his Holiness,
the Dalai Lama, the leader of the Tibetans, since 1960. Arrive and check in to
hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure Night stay in Dharamshala
Day 08: Dharamshala
Morning proceed to visit the Baijnath temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
Later visit the Tibetan monastery in Maclodganj (upper Dharamshala) a seat of
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. Rest of the day is at leisure or explore
local Tibetan markets at the Maclodgunj, Night stay in Dharamshala
Day 09 : Dharamshala - Khajjiar
Early Morning check out from the Hotel & transfer by road to Khajjiar (220
kms/6 hrs) popularly known as the mini Swiss for its snow capped mountains and
pine trees. Arrive & check in resort .Rest of the day is at leisure. Night stay
in Khajjiar
Day 10: Khajjiar - Dalhousie
Morning check out from the Hotel & then proceed by road to Dalhousie (40
kms/ 1 hr) sprawled over five hills ranging from 1,600 – 2,400 meters offering
breathtaking vies of the Dhaladhar mountain ranges. Rest of the day is at
leisure to take leisurely walks on the mall road Night stay in Dalhousie
Day 11: Dalhousie
Morning proceed for a scenic walk to the Satdhara (seven springs) said to
contain mica and medicinal properties (4 kms/1 hr) ,Martyr’s memorial at
Panchpula (five bridges), Return back to hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure
Night stay in Dalhousie
Day 12: Dalhousie - Pathankot
Morning free at Leisure. Later Transfer to railway station / airport for
your onward destination.