The Himalayan Beauty 8N/9D
The Himalayan Beauty
Day 1 - Shimla
On arrival at the airport /railway station in Chandigarh, you will be met and transferred to the hotel in Shimla.
Shimla is a beautiful hill town in the lap of nature, surrounded by pine and deodar forests. The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities. Overnight in Shimla.
Day 2 – Shimla
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a half-day excursion to Kufri (2500mts). Visit Indira Bungalow the Himalayan Zoo. You can also take a hike or a take a Pony up to Mashu Peak. Afternoon: Guests will be dropped at the Shimla Mall road to explore by themselves. Attractions of the mall road include Shimla Church, Scandal Point, Gaiety Theatre, Town hall shopping. Evening, the guests shall be transferred to their respective hotels for overnight stay. Note: Pony ride at Kufri are on direct payment basis
Day 3 Shimla - Manali (240 kms/7-8 hours)
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Manali. Drive past Beas-Sutlej Link project, Pandoh Dam Kullu Valley. Lunch shall be en-route on a direct payment basis. Check in to your hotel on arrival for an overnight stay.
Day 4 Manali - Half-day excursion to Solang Valley
Start your day early morning, and head out to take an excursion to Solang Valley. You can also opt for adventure sports like paragliding, zorbing, and skiing (All activities are subject to weather conditions) (Direct Payment Basis). After an exciting day of sight-seeing and adventure sports, return to Manali. Enjoy a pleasant overnight stay at the hotel in Manali. Note: All the adventure sports at Solang Valley and Snow Suits at Snow point are on direct payment basis. Also, if you would like to visit Rohtang Pass, then we will take you till the local taxi stand from where you can get the local taxi on direct payment basis. Please note: Government has restricted the number of vehicles entering Rohtang on a daily basis. Rohtang visit will be on direct payment basis as per the availability of Permit & weather condition and can be booked locally at Manali.
Day 5 Manali
This morning, proceed for a full-day tour of Manali, visiting the 450 years old temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, Jagatsukh and Vashist Kund. After this, visit the Tibetan Monastery, handicraft center and walk to the nearby picturesque village of Vashist, known for its hot sulfur springs. After enjoying these sights, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 6 Manali to Dharamshala (240 Kms/7-8 Hrs)
Transfer from Manali to Dharamshala/Mcleodganj, where His Holiness Dalai Lama lives in exile. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7 Dharamshala
In the morning, set out on a city tour of Dharamshala visiting Dalai Lama temple complex, Bhagsunag Temple & Fall, Church of St. John, War Memorial, Kangra Art Museum, Cricket Stadium, and Norbulingka Institute. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 Dharamshala - Amritsar (207 Kms/5-6 Hrs)
Today, Check-out from the hotel and drive to Amritsar. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. In the evening, visit Wagah Border and Golden Temple. Return to your hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 9 Amritsar
Check out from hotel & Transfer to airport to catch flight for your onward journey.