Shimla Manali Dharamshala Dalhousie Amritsar Tour Packages

HIMACHAL TOUR (9 Nights /10 Days)

SHIMLA - MANALI - DHARAMSHALA - DALHOUSIE - AMRITSAR - NEWDELHI

Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi Railway Station / Airport –  Shimla( 350 Kms.  / 7 Hrs.)
Meet & Greet on arrival at Delhi Railway Station / Airport  & Drive to Shimla ( 350 Kms.  / 7 Hrs.) the former summer capital of British India, set amidst the snow capped Shivalik Mountains which offers some of the most stunning views of the mighty Himalayas. Arrive and check into the hotel. Evening free to stroll on The Mall and the famous Ridge. Ridge is famous for its stunning vistas of the valley and the Christ Church which is the most photographed landmark of Shimla. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 02: Shimla
After breakfast visit to Jakhu Temple situated on the highest peak of Shimla. After offering prayers and enjoying the panoramic views of Shivalik Ranges proceed to Kufri where you can photograph yourself in hired Pahari or Himachal attires. Enjoy Pony riding or yak riding (at your own cost). Later proceed to Naldhera which is famous for its golf course and scenic beauty. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 03: Shimla - Manali
After breakfast drive to Manali by road (270 Kms.  / 07 Hrs.). Enroute visit to famous Kullu Shawl factories or enjoy white water rafting in River Beas (at your own cost). Arrive and check into the hotel. Evening free to stroll on The Mall. Overnight in the hotel.

Day - 04 :  Manali             
After Breakfast proceed to Visit the 450 years old Hidimbadevi Temple built in the tranquil and serene woods, the oldest temple in Manali, Tibetean center & monastery, Vasisth village, known for its hot Sulpher springs Roerich art Gallery local Bazar.Over Night stay in Manali.
 
Day 05:  Manali to Dharmshala (280 Kms. / 10 Hrs.)
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 Dharamshala.

Day 06: Dharamshala - Dalhousie (145 KMS. / 5 HRS.)

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

Day 07: 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 Kms. from Dalhousie surrounded by thick Deodar forest. Drive from Dalhousie to Khajjiar is awesome.  O/N Hotel Dalhousie

Day 08: Dalhousie – Amritsar ( 200 Kms.  / 05 Hrs.)
After breakfast check out hotel transfer to the Amritsar . Check in your hotel & relax.  After freshen up visit Proceeds to visit the local market & Visit Jallianwala Bagh - which is just the walking distance from the Golden Temple. Jalianwala has a special importance attached to it with respect to India's freedom struggle On April 13, 1919 on the aucpicious day of Baisakhi hundreds of men,women and chidren sacrificed their lives in front of ruthless firing of the british forces.Then visit Wagah Border which is famous for its 'Retreat' ceremony at the time of sunset. During evening armed soldiers, both Indian as well as Pakistani, fully decked in their uniform enacts a particularly hostile parade marked by lowering of their respective flags and closing the border gates. The changing of the guards and the ceremonial lowering of the flags is carried out with great pomp and fervor later  Overnight at Hotel

Day 09:   Amritsar - Delhi
After breakfast check out hotel  later  Golden Temple and  transfer to Hotel. On arrival check-in to hotel. Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 10:   Delhi Departure
After breakfast check out hotel Morning Covering Jama Masjid*, Red Fort*, Raj Ghat,  Rastrapati Bhawan*, Parliament House*, Jantar Mantar & India Gatedrive to Delhi Airport/ Railway Station for your onward destination.