SPHC 05

Destination: Himachal (Shimla+ Manali+ Dharamshala+ Dalhousie)

Tour Starts: Ex Chandigarh

Duration: 8 Nights/9 Days

Shimla (2 Nights), Manali (3 Nights), Dharamshala (1 Night) Dalhousie (2 Nights), Chandigarh (1 Night)

Day 1: Chandigarh to Shimla

Arrive at Chandigarh railway station/airport and transfer to Shimla 4 hours drive. O/N Hotel

Day 2: Shimla

After Breakfast Excursion to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and One can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri, after lunch sight seeing of various places in and around. Shimla mosques built in(1830), Vice regal Lodge built in (1885), Christ Church built in (1844), The Gaiety Theatre- the first beauty contest of world was supposed to start (1887), The Grindlays Bank (1912)- the world wide bank started by Robert Melville Grindlay, The Scandal Point and The famous Shopping Plaza of the North The Mall. O/N Hotel

Day 3: Shimla to Manali

After breakfast check out from the hotel a distance of 265 km 7 hrs. O/N Hotel

Day 4: Manali

After breakfast sightseeing of places in and around Manali, Like Hadimba temple, Manu temple, Vashisht Bath, Van Vihar and evening shopping at the local market. O/N Hotel

Day 5: Manali

Excursion to Rohatang Pass. Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and 51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass - the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It affords a wide panoramic view of the mountains. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendour. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley. Evening at Leisure. O/N Hotel

Day 6: Manali to Dharamshala

A distance of 260 kilometer on the way stopping at Baijnath known for its Shiva Temple and further at Palampur famous For Tea Garden. Dharamhsala is a hill-station lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar Mountains about 18 kms north-east of Kangra, It is known for its scenic beauty set amidst high pine and oak trees. Since 1960, when it became the temporary headquarters of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Dharamshala has risen to international repute as “The Little Lhasa in India”. O/N Hotel

Day 7: Dharamshala to Dalhousie

After Breakfast drive from Dharamshala towards Dalhousie after doing the local sightseeing of Places which includes, His holiness Dalai lama residence at Mc Leodgunj, War memorial, Bhagsunath temple and Dal Lake. Reach Dalhousie in the evening. O/N Hotel

Day 8: Dalhousie

Dalhousie has been named after the British Governor - General of the l9th century, Lord Dalhousie. Surrounded by varied vegetation - pines, dodders, oaks and flowering rhododendron.  Local sightseeing of Dalhousie includes visit to Panjipula, Subhash Baoli and excursion to Khajjiar 24 km fro Dalhousie surrounded by thick Deodar forest. Drive from Dalhousie to Khajjiar is awesome. O/N Hotel

Day 9: Dalhousie to Chandigarh

Check out from the hotel  and transfer to Chandigarh a drive of around 6 hours and drop at railway station/airport.

Cost Per Person for the proposed tour will be:

Cost Includes:
Transportation by Non-A/C car for the entire tour
All sightseeing and excursions  as per the itinerary
Mentioned or similar hotels on  as per the meal Plan

Excludes:
Personal expenses
Train/Air fare
Service tax
Guide
Entry Charges