Destination Covered : Shimla , Manali , Dharamshala , Khajjair or Dalhousie
Day 1 : Delhi to Shimla
We will collect you from Delhi and get the Shatabdi Express train to Kalka. From here, we will take the Kalka toy train to Shimla which is famed for its breathtaking views of the mountains and surrounding villages. Our night here will be spent in a local hotel.
Day 2: Shimla Local
Today we will enjoy the sights of Shimla. This includes visiting the Wildflower Hall, Indian Institute od Advanced Studies, the Mall (the main shopping area of Shimla), The Ridge, The Gaiety Theatre and The State Museum. We will then stay once more in the local hotel.
Day 3: Shimla to Manali
Today you will be collected by a private jeep and be taken to Manali where you will spend the night in a local hotel.
Day 4: Manali Local
Today, we have a full day to enjoy the sights of Manali. These include the Hadimba Temple, Old Manali, Manu Rishi Temple and nearby Vashist which is home to hot sulphur springs. In the evening, you are free to explore the Mall in Manali and we will stay again in a local hotel.
Day 5: Manali to Rohtang Pass
We will travel a bit further afield today to the Rohtang Pass (3978km). On the way, we will pass Nehru Kund, the Solang Valley (a popular ski and snow sports area) and the beautiful Rhala Falls. At the Rohtang Pass, we will enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and glaciers. At the end of the day we will return to our hotel in Manali.
Day 6: Manali – Naggar – Manikaran – Dharamshala
In the morning we will drive to Naggar where there is a castle dating to 1460AD and overlooks the Kullu Valley. Next, we will drive to Manikaran which is a popular pilgrimage centre and has hot springs for yu to enjoy. The final leg of the day will take us to Dharamshala and onto McLeodganj to spend the night in a local hotel.
Day 7 : Mcleodganj – Khajjiar
McLeodganj is home to His Holiness the Dali Lama. Close to the village is the Bhagsung Temple and a beautiful waterfall. We will visit the cultural museum, the Nechung and Tsechokling Gompas. In the afternoon, we will take the scenic route to Khajjiar via Shahpur, Lahru, Chowari and Joi and will spend the night in Khajjiar in a local hotel.
Day 8 : Khajjiar – Dalhousie
Our morning will be spent seeing the sights around Khajjiar which includes the Khajjinag Temple which was built in the 16th century. There is also the chance to take part in pony rides and zorbing here. Afterwards, we will proceed to Dalhousie via the small village of Panchpula which is famed for its gushing streams. At Dalhousie we will enjoy visits ti the churches of Saint John and Saint Francis and will stay overnight in a local hotel.
Day 9 : Dalhousie – Delhi
We can spend the day in Dalhousie before we take you to the bus which will return you to Delhi.