DAY 01: DELHI / CHANDIGARH – SHIMLAArrival at Chandigarh / Delhi Airport, assistance upon arrival and proceed for Shimla – Arrival Shimla, transfer to hotel / resort, get freshen up and free for leisure in Shimla Shimla the former summer capital of the British in India and the present capital of Himachal State of India. Blessed with all the natural bounties which one can think of. The town enveloped in mist, nestled within dense forests and silhouetted against snowy peaks of the mighty Himalayas, a paradise in the hills. It has got a scenic location; surrounded by green hills with snow-capped peaks. The spectacular cool hills accompanied by the structures made during the colonial era create an aura which is very different from other hill. Situated at a height of around 2000 m. There are many places scattered around this beautiful town, from Green Valley to Kufree and from Chail to Narkanda, there is enough to see and do around Shimla |
DAY 02: SHIMLA After breakfast move for Sightseeing / Visits in and around Shimla – Evening free for leisure in ShimlaVisit at The Viceregal Lodge the most historically significant and architectural impressive building of the region that makes for a pleasant half-day excursion. The Viceregal Lodge was the summer residence of the Indian Viceroy, the British Raj leader who governed the whole of the Indian subcontinent between 1888 until 1946. Visit at Green Valley a natural dale near Shimla. It is surrounded by verdant hills that are covered with dense forests of pine and deodar. Sometimes rare animals like Yaks can be seen wandering and grazing here. It is a popular point where people come to witness and enjoy the picturesque lush green environs.The Ridge road is a large open space, nestled in the heart of Shimla, boasts an excellent hill-top location with a mix of colonial architecture and, panoramic scenic beauty, hassle-free atmosphere and lush vegetation. It is situated along the Mall Road, which is the famous shopping center of the town. This place is known as the face of Shimla and is a perfect spot to get photographed – with spectacular views of the mountains and evergreen trees surrounding itKufree at altitude of 2510 m above sea level. A small hill station of Himachal Pradesh, Kufri is around 16 km from Shimla. Kufree is at its natural best during winters. Skiing and tobogganing can be enjoyed along snow-capped slopes |
DAY 03: SHIMLA – KULLU / MANALI After breakfast departure for Manali, En-route pass by Kullu Valley – Arrival at Manali as per the timingsKullu Valley is a broad open valley formed by the Beas River. This valley is famous for its beauty and its majestic hills covered with pine and deodar forest and sprawling apple orchards. Situated between the Pir Panjal, and Great Himalayan Ranges. Ski touring is a sport growing in popularity in the Himilayan peaks surrounding the valley. Lush green mountains with perennial waterfalls and gushing streams, Valley’s beauty is dear to people visiting this wonderful place |
DAY 04: MANALIAfter breakfast move for Sightseeing / Visits in and around Manali A gift of the Himalayas to the world, Manali a beautiful township nestled in the picturesque Beas River valley. It is a rustic enclave known for its cool climate and snow-capped mountains, hilly slopes, the fairy-tale-like fog surrounding with amazing green shades. The hilly town famous for being India’s honeymoon capital, the paradise for nature lovers with spell-binding views, charming streams, and a lingering scent of pines and freshness the beautiful resort offers great experiences and worth cherishing a lifetime. Manali suits the needs of every kind of travel interest, for the family looking for some bonding time, for the couple for some peace and quiet, for solo travelers for some solitude, and for the group of friends seeking an adventure. Solang Valley a picturesque scenic beauty that has undeniable virgin charms, if you visit this destination during the colder months, snow makes its way into the valley area too! Enjoy a laid back day out with friends and family here as you enjoy the serene scenery with a bubbling burst of energy from all the tourists here. It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley, just around 14 km northwest of the town Manali |
DAY 05: MANALI – DHARAMSHALA After breakfast drive for Dharamshala – Arrival at Dharamshala, transfer to hotel / resort get freshen up and move for Sightseeing / Visits in Dharamshala as per the timings,Dharamshala the magnificent backdrop to the hill resort overlooks wide spread of the plains. With dense pine and deodar forests, numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline, Dharamsala has everything for a perfect holiday. It is full of life and yet peaceful. The headquarters of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, with the suburbs of Mcleodganj and Forsytheganj, retains a British flavor and colonial lifestyle |
DAY 06: DHARAMSHALA After breakfast move for Sightseeing / Visits in and around Dharamshala,Mcleodganj a suburb of Dharamsala, its culture is a beautiful fusion of Tibetan with some British influence, also known as “Little Lhasa” or Dhasa because of its large population of Tibetans. Situated on the Dhauladhar Range, an excellent place for a holiday, from temples to antiquity, to picturesque sight-seeing spots and adventure activities |
DAY 07: DHARAMSHALA – DALHOUSIE After breakfast drive for Dalhousie – Arrival at Dalhousie, transfer to hotel / resort get freshen up and move for Sightseeing / Visits in Dalhousie as per the timings,Picturesque hill station Dalhousie one of the most beautiful hill stations and popular holiday-retreat in India, the highest peak in Dalhousie, at 9000 ft, where a magnificent panorama lies spread out, this beautifull hill town has managed to maintain a healthy green cover and the mountains are covered with Oak trees, Devdars, Pine, Firs and variety of other trees and shrubs, the forests are full of wild life including Leopards and Brown Bear |
DAY 08: DALHOUSIE After breakfast move to explore the beautiful hills and visit the famous himalayan sight Khajjiar Sits on a small plateau with a small stream-fed lake in the middle that has been covered over with weeds. The hill station is surrounded by meadows and forests. Located approximately 24 kilometres (15 mi) from famous hill town Dalhousie, about 6,500 feet (2,000 m) above sea level in the foothills of the Western Himalayas and peaks can be seen in the distance. In 1992, Swiss Envoy Willy P. Blazer, Vice Counselor and Head of Chancery of Switzerland in India brought Khajjiar on the world tourism map by calling it “Mini Switzerland” |
DAY 09: DALHOUSIE – AMRITSAR After breakfast drive to Amritsar – Arrival at Amritsar as per the timings and proceed to hotel / resort, get freshen up and move for Sightseeing / Visits in Amritsar as per the timings – Evening Excursion trip to Wagha Border Amritsar one of the most ancient cities in India Amritsar has several religious sites and fascinating tourist spots. The simplicity of the city attracts tourists. The name Amritsar is dedicated to the pure water that surrounds the Temple. The Golden Temple holiest shrine of Sikh Community. It is respectfully known as “Darbar Sahib” and “Harmandir Sahib” which means a temple of God. The temple is located in Amritsar City and is a place of extraordinary splendor and wonderful serenity. The Gurdwara’s dome is covered with gold, which is the explanation of how it got its name of “The Golden Temple”Jalianwala Bagh the spot famous for the massacre by General Dyer during British rule, Jalianwala Bagh today is visited by thousands of visitors, located near the Golden Temple, it saw series of bullet shots and bloodshed on the day of Baishakhi on 13 April, 1919 when under the supervision of General Dyer, hundreds of unarmed Indian men, women and children were shot without warningWagah Border the retreat ceremony during sunset is the main reason for tourists to visit the Wagah Border. Bordering India and Pakistan, armed soldiers in a parade lower the flag and close the gate. The event takes place in the evening and you can see people from both the country shouting to boost up the energy and to cheer their nation, which have been described as colourful and unique of its kind |
DAY 10: AMRITSAR After breakfast transfer to Amritsar Airport as per the timings, |