Himachal Paradise
Durations:- 12Night / 11Days
Places Covered:- Pathankot - Dharamshala - Dalhousie - Manali - shimla - chandigarh - Delhi
Day 01:- Jammu - Pathankot - Dharamshala (180kms/6hrs)
Arrive Jammu / Pathankot Railway Station & Transfer by road to Dharamshala the principal township of the Kangra Valley region and is magnificently set to the background of the Dhauldhar mountains. Arrive and transfer to hotel and Rest of the day is at leisure,Night stay in Dharamshala.
Day 02:- Dharamshala
Morning proceed to visit the Baijnath temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Later visit the Tibetan monastery (upper Dharamshala) a seat of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. Rest of the day is at leisure or explore local Tibetan markets at the Maclodgunj, Night stay in Dharamshala.
Day 03:- Dharamshala - Khajjiar (220kms/6hrs)
Early Morning check out from the Hotel & transfer by road to Khajjiar popularly known as the mini Swiss for its snow capped mountains and pine trees. Arrive & check in resort .Rest of the day is at leisure. Night stay in Khajjiar.
Day 04:- Khajjiar - Dalhousie
Morning check out from the Hotel & then proceed by road to Dalhousie (40 kms/ 1 hr) 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 Night stay in Dalhousie.
Day 05:- Dalhousie
Morning proceed for a scenic walk to the Satdhara (seven springs) said to contain mica and medicinal properties (4 kms/1 hr) ,Martyr’s memorial at Panchpula (five bridges), Return back to hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure Night stay in Dalhousie.
Day 06:- Dalhousie - Manali (385kms/10hrs)
Early morning check out from the Hotel &drive to Manali .Arrive and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Manali.
Day 07:- Manali
After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Ancient Hadimba Temple and Club House, etc. Evening free for Rest/ Shopping. Night stay in Manali.
Day 08:- Manali - Rohtang pass(51kms)
After breakfast, leave for snow point along the Rohtang road. Carry warm clothes like hand gloves, muffler, sweater, shawl, socks & sports shoes etc. Enroute overcoats and shoes are available on hire. Rohtang Pass (altitude 3940mts.) is actually 51kms. far from Manali, due to heavy snow covering the road, this pass is not accessible almost for 8 months leave for Snow Point, After enjoying full day at this beautiful point.Return back to the Hotel . Night stay in Manali.
Day 9:- Manali
After breakfast, proceed to visit Solang Valley ( Also Known As Shooting Point ) which offers fine views of glaciers and snow, capped peaks.. Rest of the day is free for independent activities. Or Enjoy Paragliding, Tracking, or simply shopping. Night stay in Manali.
Day 10:- Manali - Shimla (285kms/8hrs)
After breakfast check out from the Hotel & drive to Shimla (6-7hrs.)Enroute visit Kullu valley, Beas river, Dashehra maidan etc. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Shimla.
Day 11:- Shimla
Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Shimla covering Kalbadevi Temple, Jakhu Temple, Hanuman Temple or stop for a while at the beautiful stained – glass - windows of Christ Church, which was built in the 1850 ‘s.Later visit Kufri a 30 Minutes drive from Shimla, an exotica of nature as a place surrounded by dense forest and snow caped mountains amidst virgin peaks and natures flora and fauna where one can completely relax and tune oneself for natural beauty, evening free to enjoy the scenic beauty of Kufri.,Fagu. Rest of the day is free to explore various scenic sights or visit mall road and shopping. Night stay in Shimla. Evening is free to explore various scenic sights or visit Mall Road and shopping. Night stay in Shimla.
Day 13:- Shimla - Chandigarh (120kms/hrs)
After breakfast check out from the Hotel & proceed for city tour of Shimla covering Indira Gandhi Holiday Home and enjoy horse riding in the Apple Orchids.Later drive to Chandigarh (4hrs.). Arrive and transfer to hotel. Later visit Rose Garden, Rock Garden, lake and evening free for leisure/shopping. Night stay in Chandigarh.