Day by Day itineraryDay 1: Delhi - Shimla (380 Km / appx. 7-8 hrs.)Welcome to Incredible India!!
We would pick you up from Delhi airport or railway station or from your location in Delhi as your Himachal tour begins !!
Proceed to Shimla, one of the most famous Himalayan hill stations in India which will be the second destination on your list of Himachal Holidays. Upon arrival at Shimla, check in at the hotel. After getting refreshed, you can have a stroll on Mall road or near your hotel.
Overnight stay at Shimla.
Day 2: Sightseeing of Shimla and Kufri After breakfast, go for local sightseeing of Shimla. Visit Mall road, Lakkad bazaar, Tara Devi, Viceregal Lodge etc. Later visit Fagu and Kufri, scenic tourist destinations near Shimla.
Reach back Shimla and the rest of time shall be free for shopping or for leisure. Overnight stay shall be at Shimla.
Some of the must visit places in Shimla and around are : Jakhoo Temple, Summer Hills, Indian Institute of Advanced Studied, Annandale, The Scandal Point, Shimla State Museum, Chadwick falls, Mashobra, Chail, Kufri, Narkanda, Fagu, Naldhera.
Some of the best places to eat in Shimla : Indian Cofee House, Café Sol, (Opposite Tourism Lift, Mall Rd, The Mall, Shimla), Honey Hut(0, Khadi Bhawan, Mall Rd, The Mall, Shimla), Devicos Restaurant & D lounge Bar (5, Mall Rd, The Mall, Shimla ), Cedar Garden At Oberoi Cecil.
Please note that above suggestions are only to help you plan your Himachal tour packages and these may or may not be a part of actual tour packages.
Day 3: Shimla - Manali (253 Km / appx. 6 hrs.)After breakfast, proceed to another most famous destination in Himachal Pradesh, Manali.
After a scenic drive of about 253 Kms, reach Manali and check in at the hotel. After getting refreshed, you can have a stroll in Manali town or at tourist spots near your hotel. Overnight stay at Manali.
Day 4: Sightseeing tour of Manali After breakfast, go for sightseeing tour of Manali. Visit Log huts area, Beas river banks, Hadimba temple, Vashisht kund and other places of tourist interest.
You may also leave for a day trip to Kullu.Later return back to Manali
Things to do in Manali and around : Enjoy paragliding at Solang Valley, Visit Hidamba Devi Temple, Bhrigu Lak and Bijli Mahadev Temple,Visit Pandoh Dam, Great Himalayan National Park or Pin Valley National Park, Visit Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara .
Some of the best places to eat in Manali: Johnson’s Cafe (located at Circuit House Road, Siyal, Kullu, Manali.Phone Number : 01902 253 764), Casa Bella Vista (for Spanish Food & Wood -fired Pizza. Located at Log Huts Road,, Manali. Mobile Number : 098166 99663), Drifters’ Inn & Cafe (For breakfast,located at Manu Temple Road, Old Manali Village, Manali.Mobile Number 098050 33127).Last but not the least, if you are a non-vegetarian and like eating fish, so not forget to try local river fish Trout at Shesh Besh restaurant at Manali.
Some of the special things to buy in Manali : While you are at Kullu or Manali, you may buy woolens such as Bhuttico shawls, Bodh Shawls, Rangri Shawls and Kullu caps. Another speciality of Kullu Manali is the apple pickle and other jams which you can buy from a shop by the name of Asli Juices .
Enjoy dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Please note that above suggestions are only to help you plan your Himachal holiday packages and these may or may not be a part of actual tour packages.
Day 5: Excursion of Rohtang pass / ManaliAfter breakfast, go for excursion tour of Rohtang pass. Rohtang pass is covered with snow almost all times and is very popular tourist spot among travellers.
You can enjoy various snow activities at Rohtang pass.
Later drive back to Manali .Overnight stay at Manali.
Travel Tips on Rohtang Pass
- Generally, Rohtang Pass is open between May and November months.
- Entire stretch of 50 Kms drive from Manali to Rohtang is beautiful with several activities such as paragliding, ATV bikes and Skiing to enjoy on the way.
- If you really wish to enjoy, set out early morning from Manali for Rohtang Pass so that you can view the beautiful sunrise on your way to Rohtang Pass.
- Gulaba at 9400 ft. is the snow view point that remains open throughout the year for tourists.Thus, even in case you are not able to visit Rohtang, you should be able to reach upto Gulaba to experience snow.
- National Green Tribunal (NGT) had recently imposed a restriction on number of petrol vehicles that can go to Rohtang pass to 500 petrol vehicles a day.Please ensure that your vehicle has proper permission to go upto Rohtang Pass, before you leave for Rohtang Pass
Day 6: Manali - Dharamshala (240 Km / appx. 7-8 hrs.)After early breakfast, proceed to Dharamshala in eastern Himachal. Dharamshala is the seat of Tibetan population in exile. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Rest of time free for leisure.
Overnight stay at Dharamshala.
Day 7: Dharamshala / Mcleodganj / Dharamshala - Dalhousie (115 Km / appx. 4 hrs.) After early breakfast, visit monastory, Tibetan centre, Bhagsunag temple. Later see Mcloadgunj town and proceed to Dalhousie.
Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Dalhousie.
Things to do in Dharamshala and Mcleodganj :
- Visit Bhagsu Waterfall.
- Visit Bhagsunath Temple.
- Visit Kalachakra Temple.
- Visit Tsechokling Gompa.
- Visit Tibetan Museum.
- Enjoy trekking and camping at Triund.
Best places to eat in Dharamshala and Mcleodganj :
- Woeser Bakery located at Potala Rd, McLeod Ganj.
- Moon Peak Espresso, Temple Road,Dharamshala.
- Jimmy's Italian kitchen.
- Indique Restaurant, Temple Road,Mcleodganj.
- Trek & Dine,Dharamkot,Dharamshala.
Please note that above suggestions are only to help you plan your Himachal tour packages and these may or may not be a part of actual tour packages.
Day 8: Dalhousie / KhajjiarAfter early breakfast, proceed to Khajjiar. Khajjiar is a beautiful tourist spot near Dalhousie surrounded by lush green forests and mountains. Later back to Dalhousie and visit GPO building, Rang Mahal and other tourist spots in Dalhousie.
Overnight stay at Dalhousie.
Day 9: Dalhousie - Chandigarh (310 Km / appx. 7-8 hrs.)After early breakfast, proceed to Chandigarh. Upon arrival at Chandigarh, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Chandigarh.
Day 10: Chandigarh / Chandigarh - Delhi (260 Km / appx. 6 hrs.)After early breakfast, visit rock garden, Sukhna lake, The open hand, The Capitol complex in Chandigarh.
Proceed to Delhi airport or railway station as per your onward connection.
End of the great tour!!
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