Best of Himachal

Chandigarh, Shimla, Manali, Dharamsala, Dalhousie, Amritsar

Duration: 10 nights 11 days

Description:

Day 1: Delhi to Chandigarh
On arrival in Delhi drive to Chandigarh. Check in the hotel and proceed to sightseeing tour of Chandigarh including Rock Garden, constructed almost entirely out of city garbage; Rose Garden 30 landscaped acres containing a variety of 1600 roses; Museum & Art Gallery housing a good collection of sculptures and paintings.

Day 2: Chandigarh to Shimla
After breakfast proceed to Shimla by Road. Situated at a panoramic location, this hilly town is surrounded by green pastures, snow-capped peaks, romantic mists and golden hillsides. Arrive at Shimla & check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is free. Overnight stay at SHIMLA.

Day 3: Shimla
You depart for the winter sports capital - Kufri, where you can photograph yourself in hired Pahari or Himachali outfits, enjoy horse riding or yak riding (on own). Proceed to Naldhera, 23kms - under a skyline etched with conifers, Naldehra offers a well-groomed nine hole golf course. Later in the evening you can visit the famous Mall Road of Shimla, where you could shop or just stroll around the Ridge. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Shimla to Manali (260 km)
Shimla
Arrive Manali and check-in at your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Manali
Morning proceed for Manali visiting Hadimba Devi Temple - built in the tranquil and serene woods, Vashist Bath, Tibetan Monastery, and Roerich art Gallery. In the afternoon half day tour of Naggar Castle and local Bazar Ping. Return to the hotel for Overnight stay in Manali.

Day 6: Manali
Full day tour of Rohtang Pass -. From the crest of the pass, one can take in a sweeping panorama of mountain ranges, pinnacles, precipitous cliffs, ridges, huge glaciers, moraine and deep ravines. Return to your hotel in the evening through Rahalla falls, Solang Valley and Nehru kund. Overnight in Manali.

Day 7: Manali to Dharamsala
After breakfast drive to Dharamshala. Arrive Dharamshala and check in at hotel. Later visit Baijnath - the oldest existing Shiva temple in the country, War Memorial, Kangra Art Museum, Dall Lake, McLeodgnj, St. Johns Church etc. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 8: Dharamsala to Dalhousie
After breakfast depart for Dalhousie by Road. Arrive Dalhousie full day is at leisure for shopping and individual activities OR take an optional excursion to Chamba valley known for its 8th century Laxminarayan temple and Bhuri Singh Museum to have a look at the rare collection of Kangra Pintings. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9: Dalhousie
Full day sightseeing to Khajjiar, 18 kms from Dalhousie. Its one of the most scenic saucer shaped Plateau and is surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests, its beauty has further been enhanced by a small lake in the center with a floating island and 9-hole golf course. Return to Dalhousie and overnight stay at the hotel in Dalhousie.

Day 10: Dalhousie to Amritsar
Arrive Amirtsar and check in at hotel. Later visit the Golden Temple for Darshan and Pooja also visit Jalianwala Bagh.Also visit the India - Pakistan border at Wagah to view the Border Retreat Ceremony. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 11: Departure
Today drive to airport / railway station for onward journey.