2N Shimla – 3N Manali – 2N Dharamshala – 2N Dalhousie – 1N Amritsar

 Excursion to Kufri, Mall road and scandal point in Shimla

 Solang Valley, Hadimba Temple, Mall road and much more in Manali

  In Dharamshala, visit Tsuglagkhang Complex (Museum and Home of Dalai Lama), Tour      of Norbulingka Institute, Monasteries and Yoga/Meditation programs (optional)

  In Dalhousie, visit St. John’s Church, Bara pathar & Bakrota Hills. 

Day 01 : 

ARRIVAL TO CHANDIGARH – DRIVE TO SHIMLA (115 KMS / APPROX. 3.5 HOURS)

On arrival at Chandigarh, you will be met, assisted and drive to Shimla – abounds in natural bounty and looks picture perfect. The small hill station amidst the lofty snow-clad Himalayan ranges, surrounded by lakes and lush green pastures look as though an artist has painted them. The unique thing about Shimla is that it still retains its colonial charm. On arrival at Shimla, check-in at the hotel. Evening free for individual activities. Overnight stay in Shimla.

Day 02 : 

Today post breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing. Visit Kufri, a popular picnic spot located 16km from Shimla. You may hike on foot to the Mahasu Peak or pay for a mule ride up the hill. Mahasu is the tallest peak in Kufri that gives tourists an amazing view of distant snow-capped peaks. Later visit, Viceregal Lodge, Christ Church, St. Michael's Cathedral and Jakhu temple. In the evening, take a walk on Shimla’s famous boulevard, Mall Road. See fine specimens of colonial architecture, snack at the various eateries in the market or shop for souvenirs. Overnight stay in Shimla.

Day 03 : 

Today post breakfast, check-out and drive to Manali. Enroute visit Kullu Valley. This is the valley of gods, or the ‘habitable end of the world’, as the Kullu valley has come to be known, spreads out its charm on either side of the upper reaches of the river Beas. This valley is famous for the beauty and its majestic hills covered with Pine and Deodar forest sand sprawling apple orchards. Kullu valley is sandwiched between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan range. The valley is only 80 km long and 2 km at its broadest, yet a fairly wide area is open to the visitors to enjoy the spectacle of variegated mountain scenery. Later continue drive to Manali - it offers super views of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges, and with mountain adventures beckoning from all directions, Manali is a year-round magnet for tourists. Apart from temples, Manali is popular among adventure tourists coming for trekking, paragliding, rafting and skiing.. On arrival at Manali, check-in at the hotel. Evening free for individual activities. Overnight stay in Manali.

Day 04 : 

Today post breakfast, spend half a day at snow point on Rohtang Road, via Solang Valley, Kothi, Gulaba, Beas Nala and Marhi. You can enjoy, horse riding, snow sledging, Snowboarding, snow climbing, ATV ride and many more adventure activities. Later in the afternoon, enjoy traversing on the world’s longest highway tunnel above 10,000ft from sea level. The tunnel is equipped with ultra-modern safety and other technical instruments. You will not lose your mobile network and high-speed 4G internet (BSNL only) even inside the tunnel. Then you will exit the tunnel from its southern end (South portal) at Dhundi., you will observe that you had entered tunnel from barren but beautiful land of Lahaul and exited at green place at Dhundi. On return you can enjoy Gondola Ride at Solang. Evening back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Manali.

 Day 05 : 

 Today post breakfast, proceed for local sightseeing of Manali, visit popular Hadimba   Temple, Manu Temple, Club House, Vaishishtha Kund (Hot Water Spring). Evening go for   a walk on Manali Mall Road. Overnight stay in Manali.

 SIGHT SEEING INCLUDED:

Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, Club House 

Day 06 : 

Today post breakfast, check-out and drive to Dharamshala. Enroute visit Jwala Ji Temple. On arrival at Dharamshala, check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free for individual activities.

Day 07 : 

Today post breakfast proceed for local sightseeing of Dharamshala, visit Tsuglagkhang Complex - Centre of Tibetan culture, which includes a museum and the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama – the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Later, visit popular monasteries, Tibetan medical centre, Mcloadganj, Dal Lake, St. John Church and Bhagu Nath Temple. Overnight stay in Dharamshala.

Day 08 : 

Today post breakfast check-out and drive to Dalhousie. Enroute visit Dharamshala Cricket stadium, this ground is the highest fully functional international cricket ground in the world. Later continue journey to Dalhousie, On arrival at Dalhousie, check-in to the hotel. Later, visit St. John’s Church. It was the first to be built after the town of Dalhousie was founded.

Day 09 : 

Today post breakfast, proceed for an excursion to Khajjiar which is 23 kms from Dalhousie by road and 13 kms from Kalatop is the Mini-Switzerland of India - Khajjiar. The lush green meadows are surrounded by thick pine and cedar forests. There is a small lake in the center of the saucer shaped meadow which has in it a floating island. A little away from the lake is the temple of Khajji Nag belonging to 12th C. AD. The sanctum of the temple has been beautifully carved from wood. Later in the afternoon back to Dalhousie and visit St. John’s Church. It was the first to be built after the town of Dalhousie was founded. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.

Day 10 : 

Today post breakfast, check-out and drive to Amritsar - colloquially known as Ambarsar, is a spiritually significant city for the followers of Sikhism. The city derives its name from the sacred pool, which was founded in 1574 by Guru Ram Das - the 4th Sikh guru. This holy pond circumscribes Harmandir Sahib, which is popularly known as the Golden Temple amongst devotees. On arrival at Amritsar, visit Jalianwala Bagh. Late in the afternoon, proceed to India-Pakistan border at Wagah. Watch the ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony where soldiers of both countries bring down their respective national flags in their unique styles.

Day 11 : 

Today post breakfast, check-out and drive to Chandigarh. On arrival at Chandigarh, you will be transferred to the airport for return journey back home.