Explore Himachal

Duration : 10 Nights - 11 Days
Destinations : Chandigarh - Dalhousie - Dharamsala - Manali - Shimla

Day 1: Delhi - Chandigarh
Pick up from Delhi Railway station / Airport, drive to Chandigarh. Check-in the hotel. Afternoon visit to Rock garden- a spectacular park showcasing beauteous rock cut sculptures and other sightseeing spot such as Museum and Art Gallery, Pinjore Garden and more. Overnight stay at Chandigarh.

Day 2: Chandigarh - Dalhousie
After breakfast, drive to Dalhousie, followed by hotel check-in.

Day 3: Dalhousie - Chamba - Khajjiar - Dalhousie
Today, we proceed to Khajjiar, en-route visiting Chamba. Khajjiar is part of the notified Kalatop – Khajjiar sanctuary. The Monal Pheasant, a bird which was fairly common till recent times has become relatively difficult to spot nowadays but this species can be spotted here. Check-in at the hotel in Dalhousie for overnight stay.

Day 4: Dalhousie - Dharamshala
After breakfast drive to Dharamshala. Mcleodganj is a famous little town of Dharamshala also known as "Little Tibet". The Dalai Lama resides here. At the start of Mcleodganj is a small bazaar filled with variety of Tibetan handicrafts and artifacts. At the end of the spur lies the Namgyal Monastery. O/N stay at the hotel.

Day 5: Dharamshala
This morning the entire day is at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: Dharamshala - Manali
After breakfast drive to Manali, followed by overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7: Manali
After breakfast you may take a walking tour of Manali, visiting the 450 years old temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, which has some excellent woodcarving. You also visit the Vashisht Bath, Jagat Sukh Tibetan Monastery and the handicraft center. The rest of the day at leisure or walk to the nearby picturesque village of Vashisht known for its hot sulphur springs. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8: Manali
This morning you visit the Solang Valley and the not to be missed Rohtang Pass, 51 kms from Manali at an altitude of 3978 meters (subjected to weather conditions). Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9: Manali - Shimla
After breakfast drive to Shimla, followed by check-in and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10: Shimla
Full day local sightseeing and visit all the main tourist attractions such as Kufri, Fagu, Naldhera, Mashobra and back to Shimla. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11: Shimla - Delhi
After breakfast, back to Delhi and transfer to Railway Station / Airport.