Himachal and Taj

Shimla, Manali, Chandigarh, Agra

Duration: 7 nights 8 days

Description:

Day 1: Delhi to Shimla (370 kms - 8 hrs)
On arrival in Delhi drive to Shimla. 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 2: 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, Naldehra - 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 SHIMLA.

Day 3: Shimla to Manali (260 km)
Arrive Manali and check-in at your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at MANALI.

Day 4: 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 at Manali.

Day 5: 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 6: Manali to Chandigarh (320 km)
Morning drive to Chandigarh. Arrive Chandigarh check in the hotel and now 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. Overnight at Chandigarh.

Day 7: Chandigarh to Agra (440 km)
After breakfast drive to Agra and visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight at Agra.

Day 8: Agra to Delhi (203 km)
Drive to airport / railway station for onward journey.