AMAZING HILLS
Places covered: Shimla, Manali
Tour Duration: 05 Night/06 Days
Itinerary
Day 1 - Chandigarh - Shimla (113 km / 3 hours 38 minutes)
After your arrival at the Chandigarh airport/railway station, transfer to
Shimla by a private cab and check in to the hotel on arrival. Freshen up and
relax for a while. Later in the evening you can go shopping on Mall Road on your
own. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 - Shimla local sightseeing and Kufri
After a delicious breakfast, leave for your excursion tour to Kufri and
Shimla. Visit the Indian Institute of Advanced Study in Shimla, followed by the
Jakhoo Temple, which has the world's highest statues of Lord Hanuman. Then visit
Christ Church, the Gaiety Theatre and the Grindlays Bank. Proceed to Kufri,
which is Shimla's lesser known counterpart. In the evening, take a stroll on the
Mall Road and the Ridge and indulge in some shopping. Head back to your hotel,
have a sumptuous dinner and retire for the night.
Day 3 - Shimla - Kullu - Manali (208 km/ 5 hours 20 minutes - 41 km/1 hour
10 minutes)
Have scrumptious breakfast at the hotel and then leave for Manali. En
route pass by places like the Beas Sutlaj Link Project, Sundernagar Lake, Pandoh
Dam, Beas River and the Kullu Valley. Check in at the hotel once you arrive in
Manali. Spend the evening at leisure. Call it a day and have a pleasant night's
stay at the hotel.
Day 4 - Manali - Solang Valley - Rohtang Pass
After breakfast, visit the Solang Valley, which is well known for
adventure sports like parachuting, skiing and paragliding. Few ski agencies also
offer courses and equipment, but are active only in winter. Later, head back to
Manali. Note: Rohtang Pass (closed from Nov - May) is subjected to NGT
guidelines and availability of permit, so it is at customer's own cost.
Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 5 - Manali sightseeing
After having breakfast, proceed for local sightseeing of Manali. Visit the
Hidimba Devi Temple, the Club House and the Manu Temple. Later, proceed to
Vashisht village, which is known for its hot springs, followed by a visit to the
Tibetan Monastery near Van Vihar. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight
stay.
Day 6 - Departure to Chandigarh
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Chandigarh airport
/railway station for your journey back home. Your trip ends here.