BEAUTIFUL HIMACHAL

DETAILS FOR BEAUTIFUL HIMACHAL – 11 NIGHTS / 12 DAYS

DAY 01 : Delhi – Kasauli (324 kms) – Arrive Delhi and transfer by road to Kasauli a gateway to the Himachal. Proceed to your hill resort and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 02 : Kasauli – Shimla (110 kms) – Breakfast at hotel. This morning you will proceed to Shimla a charming hill station, surrounded by the green pastures and snow capped hills. This afternoon take a walking tour of Shimla, climb the Jakoo hills visit the temple of lord Hanuman and enjoy some panoramic views of Shimla, visit the Viceregal Lodge, which once served as the seat of power, later take a stroll down the Mall Road, overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03 : Shimla – Kufri – Chail – Shimla – Breakfast at hotel. This morning you will proceed for a full day excursion tour of Kufri & Chail, visit 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. Evening is at leisure, overnight at the hotel.

DAY 04 : Shimla – Manali (260 kms) – Today after breakfast you will proceed by road to Manali, located in the ancient Kullu valley, surrounded by towering peaks at an arm length. Arrive and proceed to your hotel, rest of the day is at leisure to visit the local markets on your own, overnight at the hotel.

DAY 05 : Manali (51 kms) – Breakfast in hotel. This morning you will proceed for a excursion to visit the Rohtang Pass, 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, overnight at the hotel.

DAY 06 : Manali – Breakfast at hotel. Today you Visit the 450 years old Hidimbadevi Temple, the oldest temple in Manali, proceed to visit the Tibetean center & monastery, lastly visit the nearby Vasisth village, known for its hot Sulphar springs. Rest of the day is at leisure for shopping and individual activities, overnight at the hotel.

DAY 07 : Manali – Dharamshala (253 kms) – Breakfast at hotel and today you will proceed by road to Dharamshala, 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 proceed to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure, overnight at the hotel.

DAY 08 : Dharamshala – Breakfast at hotel, This morning you will proceed for half day excursion to visit the Baijnath temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Later this afternoon you will visit the Tibetan monastery in Maclodganj (upper Dharamshala) a seat of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. Rest of the day is at leisure explore local Tibetan markets at the Maclodgunj, overnight at the hotel.

DAY 09 : Dharamshala – Khajjiar (220 kms) – After breakfast Today you will be proceed by road to Khajjiar popularly known as the mini Swiss for its snow capped mountains and pine trees. Proceed to your resort and rest of the evening is at leisure, overnight at the hotel.

DAY 10 : Khajjiar – Dalhousie (40 kms) – Breakfast at hotel. Today you will proceed by road to Dalhousie 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, overnight at the hotel.

DAY 11 : Dalhousie – Breakfast at hotel. this morning you proceed on a scenic walk to the Satdhara (seven springs) said to contain mica and medicinal properties (4 kms/1 hr) continue your walk to the Martyr’s memorial at Panchpula (five bridges), Walk back to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure, overnight at the hotel.

DAY 12 : Dalhousie – Jammu/Pathankot – Today after breakfast you drive to Jammu (215 kms/4-5 hrs) or Pathankot (140 kms/2-3 hrs) as per your further schedule.