Splendor of Himalayas

Duration: 06 Nights/ 07 Days
Places Covered: Delhi – Chandigarh - Manali - Kullu – Shimla - Delhi
           
Tour Highlights

Tourist Attractions

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi – Chandigarh (by Morning Shatabdi Train)
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Board the Morning Shatabdi Train for Chandigarh. On arrival at Chandigarh, our company’s representative will Meet, Greet and Assist you, later will transfer you to your hotel for Check-in. Relax for some time. Later we will proceed for the half city tour of Chandigarh.
Half Day City Tour
We will visit here Rock Garden, Rose Garden and Sukhana Lake along with International Doll Museum.
Later drive back to your hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02: Chandigarh - Manali (7-8 hrs drive)
Today morning post leisurely breakfast; get ready to drive on the serpentine roads through hills & valleys to reach Manali. Drive from Chandigarh to Manali is a natural splendor. 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 hotel.

Day 03: Manali (Half day local sightseeing)
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. A crucial link on the old trade route and still the gateway to Trans Himalayan Lahaul, the Rohtang Pass is at the height of 3980m.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 04: Manali (Half day local sightseeing)
This morning you visit the Solang Valley and the not to be missed Rohtang Pass, 51 km from Manali at an altitude of 3978 meters (subject to weather conditions).
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 05: Manali – Manikaran (85 kms)
Manikaran – Kullu (45 kms)
Today morning we will check-out the hotel after our leisurely breakfast and drive to Kullu with an en-route visit to Manikaran, which has the World's hottest Suplhur Spring Waters and is a holy place for Hindus & Sikhs alike. After spending some time at Manikaran, we will further continue our drive to Kullu – once known as Kulanthpitha or end of habitable world and located by the banks of River Beas. We will also visit the famous Kullu Shawl Industry. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Evening free to visit Kullu town.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Kullu - Shimla (approx. 8 hrs drive)
This exciting morning post breakfast, we will do the pack up for our next exiting mountaineer drive to Shimla. The heady combinations of Chill mountain air, orchards and colonial charms still make Shimla a dream get away. On arrival, check-in at the Hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 07: Shimla
Full Day Sightseeing
Today morning after breakfast, we will proceed to explore the city by visiting the most interesting places of Shimla, which attracts the tourists through out the year. We will visit here The State Museum, ViceRegal Lodge, The Prospect Hill, The Jakhu temple, and Summer Hill. There are many local markets decorated 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 the hotel.

Day 10: Shimla – Kalka (by Toy Train)
Kalka - Delhi (by Shatabdi Train)

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