Duration: 09 Days
Destinations Covered : Shimla – Kufri – Manali – Dharamshala – Dalhousie
Day 01: Arrive Shimla
Upon arrival by Kingfisher flight in Shimla, transfer to hotel for check in & overnight stay. Shimla boasts of snow capped mountains, colonial buildings, refreshing & pleasant climate and hospitable people. Evening stroll in the heritage markets of Shimla with museum visit. Overnight stay at Shimla.
Day 02: Excursion to Kufri
In the morning an hour drive takes you to Kufri, the popular ski resort at an altitude of 2500 meters. Here you get glimpses of snow capped mountains & dense forests. Return to Shimla for overnight stay.
Day 03: Shimla – Manali
Post breakfast we depart by road to Manali (285 Km / 06 Hrs) located in the Kullu Valley. Arrival Manali & check in at hotel for night stay at an altitude of 1929 meters. Manali offers unparalleled views of snowy mountains & terrain. Evening is at leisure. Overnight stay at Manali.
Day 04: Manali
Today you have entire day to explore Manali associated with Manu mythology. Visit four-story, wooden Hidimba Devi temple, hot springs & splendid river Beas popular among adventure travelers. Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 05: Manali
In the morning, we take excursion to Solang valley for magnificent views of snowy peaks. It is the best place for paragliding & horse riding in the summers. Rohtang Pass, just 51 Km from Manali is the best place to enjoy snow during winter months. Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 06: Manali – Dharamshala
Post breakfast we move to the little Lhasa in India, Dharamshala by road (265 Km / 06 Hrs). Upon arrival & post check in at hotel we visit residence of His holiness Dalai Lama, the head of Tibetan government in exile at Mcleodganj, Kangra Art museum & Kotwali Bazaar. Overnight in Dharamshala.
Day 07: Dharamshala – Dalhousie
Early morning views of beautiful snowcapped range of might Dhauladhar Mountains. Later we depart for Dalhousie (4 Hrs drive), beautiful hill station of colonial charm. If offers views of Chamba valley, variety of vegetation, beautiful churches built during British rule & fresh water spring. Overnight in Dalhousie.
Day 08: Excursion to Khajjiar
Today we take excursion to picturesque Khajjiar, referred as Gulmarg & mini Switzerland. Here visitors get soak into lush green meadows surrounded by thick cedar & pine forests and beautiful lake located in the center. It offers unpolluted natural beauty for photographer’s delight. Return to Dalhousie for overnight stay.
Day 09: Depart Dalhousie