 Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Nalagarh - Manali - Rohtang Pass - Kullu - Manikaran - Mandi - Shimla - Chandigarh - Delhi -
Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Delhi
Tourist Attractions
| Manali |
Hadimba devi Temple, Manu Temple, Club House, Tibetan Monasteries, Mountaineering Institute, Vasisht Hot Water Spring and Temple, Nehru Kund, Rohtand Pass, Solang Valley |
| Shimla |
The State Museum, ViceRegal Lodge, The Prospect Hill, The Jakhu temple, and Summer Hill, The Ridge as well as The Lakad Bazaar |
| Chandigarh |
Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Sukhana Lake, International Doll Museum |
| Agra |
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daula Tomb |
| Jaipur |
Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, NaharGarh Fort, Monkey Temple (Galwar Bagh), Jaigarh Fort, Birla Temple (Laxmi Narayan Temple) |
Optional Tours
| Delhi |
Sound & Light Show at Red Fort with dinner at Chor Bizarre |
| Manali |
Excursion to Rohtang Pass, Manikaran Sahib to visit Vashisht Hot Sulphur Water springs |
| Shimla |
Toy Train Experience from Kalka to Shimla |
| Chandigarh |
Boat Ride at Sukhana Lake |
| Jaipur |
Dinner at Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic village resort, Elephant Ride at Amber Fort |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi Arrival
Welcome Greetings from Swati Tours & Travels!!!
On arrival in Delhi Airport, our company’s representative will Meet, Greet and Assist you, later you will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel for check-in and night stay.
Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 02: Delhi – Nalagarh (approx. 6 hrs drive)
Today morning post breakfast drive to Nalagarh. On arrival, transfer to the heritage hotel for check-in. Relax for a while at the hotel.
In the late afternoon, proceed to explore the nearby areas of Nalagarh.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 03: Nalagarh - Manali (6-7 hrs drive)
Today morning post breakfast check-out the hotel and drive to Manali - to Manali – A Dazzling Beauty of Hills and also The Switzerland of India. Manali– the sheer raw beauty of perennial snow covered peaks for a backdrop, a wooded land full of majestic deodars and scented pines, a newly born mighty Himalyan river flowing by and a panoramic valley stretching out gives the place a surrealistic setting. A favourite shooting place for Bollywood filmmakers, Manali also has many avenues for summer activities full of adventure like trekking, mountaineering, river rafting , ballooning, parasailing and winter activities of skiing and heli-skiing. Above all Manali offers a surprising diversity of holidays.
The most beautiful aspect of this road journey is the winding and zigzag serpentines road with mesmerizing views of road side hills as well as valleys and deep gorges.
On arrival at Manali, transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 04: Manali - Rohtang Pass - Manali
Full day excursion visiting to not to be missed Rohtang Pass, 51 km from Manali at an altitude of 3978 meters (subject to weather conditions).
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 05: Manali
The exciting day will begin with delicious and leisurely breakfast. Get refresh and energize yourself for the exploration of the hill town. We will visit some of the most interesting tourist places like Hadimba devi Temple, Manu Temple, Club House, Tibetan Monasteries, Mountaineering Institute, Vasisht Hot Water Spring and Temple, Nehru Kund - on the road to Keylong is the Nehru kund (6 km) which is a clear water spring end scenic spot named after the late Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru. Kothi (12 km) is a picturesque village and has a thrilling view of the deep gorge through which the Beas swiftly races. The beautiful Rahalla falls (16 km) are at an altitude of 2500 m.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 06: Manali - Kullu - Manikaran (approx. 5 hrs)
Today morning post breakfast check-out the resort and drive to Manikaran with an en-route visit to Kullu.
Later continue your journey to Manikaran, famous for its holy place among both Sikh and Hindu pilgrims.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 07: Manikaran – Mandi (approx. 4 hrs drive)
En-route visit Kullu
Today morning post breakfast visit the temple and take the holy dip into the hot water springs. Later drive to Mandi district, famous for its spectacular views of Hills and is situated at the confluence of the Beas with a small rain fed tributary. Once the capital of the princely state of Mandi, the small but busy market located in a sunken garden in the centre of town functioned as a vital link between the hill communities. The market still remains very interesting. There are many temples with beautiful stone carvings all round the town.
Overnight at the Tourist lodge
Day 08: Mandi
Rewalser Lake and Budhist Caves
Today we drive to Rewalser Lake – is famous for its Holiness Gurus who visited this place Many times. Special thing of this Place is it’s famous for Three Religions Sikh, Hindus and Budhist. In this place we make walk around the lake where many Monks doing this Holy walk whole day long.
Overnight at the Tourist lodge
Day 09: Mandi
Drive up to the Caves of Budha and 7 Lakes and a Hindu Goddess Temple, you can see the beautiful view from this place over looking snow caped mountains towards Chamba. Later drive back to Mandi and can explore the authentic bazaars.
Overnight at the Tourist lodge
Day 10: Mandi – Shimla (approx. 4 hrs drive)
Today early morning post breakfast we will check-out the hotel and drive to Shimla. On arrival at Shimla, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Relax for the rest of the day. The prominent places to visit in Shimla are The State Museum, ViceRegal Lodge, The Prospect Hill, The Jakhu temple, and Summer Hill. There are many local markets with small as well as congested stalls. Shimla is perfect place in winters for Honeymooners and Lovebirds. Walking on the Ridge is the most deliberate experience for any visitor. Visitors with strong bargaining skills may also visit Lakad Bazaar of Shimla near Ridge, established on the steep hill path side market.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 11: Shimla - Chail - Kufri – Shimla
Today morning post breakfast we will proceed for full day excursion to Kufri and Chail – The perfect picnic spot as well as the tourist place. Durning winter hundereds of tourists visit Kufri to experience the snow fall. We will also visit here Naldehra. Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town - The Mall & The Ridge.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Shimla - Chandigarh (approx. 4 hrs drive)
Today morning we will proceed for half-day city tour of Shimla for visiting the left over tourist places. Later in the afternoon we will drive back to Chandigarh.
On arrival at Chandigarh, transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 13: Chandigarh - Delhi (5-6 hrs drive)
Today morning post breakfast proceed for the half day sightseeing of Chandigarh.
We will visit here Rock Garden - the lifetime dream of Mr. Nek Chand, Rose Garden, International Doll Museum and Sukhna Lake - the beautiful lake that is the major attraction of Chandigarh.
Later in the afternoon, we will drive back to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 14: Delhi – Agra (approx. 4 hrs drive)
This morning post breakfast check-out the hotel and drive to Agra with an en-route visit to Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna and the tomb of Emperor Akbar at Sikandra. Later we will continue our drive to Agra – “The City of Romatic Taj Mahal”. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Relax for a while. Later we will proceed to visit the Taj Mahal (Closed on Every Friday) and Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 15: Agra – Jaipur (approx. 5 ½ hrs drive)
Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri
After leisurely breakfast we will drive to Jaipur – “The Pink City” with an en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the former capital of Emperor Akbar and was deserted due to the scarcity of water. Later we continue our drive to Jaipur. On arrival at Jaipur, transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay. Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 16: Jaipur
Full day sightseeing with Elephant Ride
Today morning we will begin our day with a feel of Royal Legacy as we will experience the up hill elephant ride to admire the massive gateways, courts, stairways and pillared pavilions / palaces of Amber Fort. Later visit any Authentic Dhaba (recommended only) for lunch.
Afternoon explore Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, NaharGarh Fort, Monkey Temple (Galwar Bagh), Jaigarh Fort, Birla Temple (Laxmi Narayan Temple)
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 17: Jaipur – Delhi (approx. 5 ½ hrs drive)
Today post leisurely breakfast, we will drive back to Delhi, en-route with a brief halt at midway for refreshments. On arrival at Delhi, you will be timely transferred to Delhi airport / Railway station for your onward journey to next destination.
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