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Himachal Tour
Duration: 10 Nights/11 Days


Day 1: Chandigarh/Delhi- Shimla
Arrive Chandigarh/Delhi Airport. Warm welcome at airport & then Drive to Shimla. (135 Kms/ 4-5 Hrs from Chandigarh) (370 Kms/ 8-9 Hrs from Delhi)... En-route visit Pinjore Garden (If Time Permits). Arrive Shimla. Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla

Day 2: Shimla Sightseeing.

After Breakfast, visit to the Jakhoo temple (Monkey Temple) & proceed to visit famous picnic spots around Shimla which include Kufri, Naldehra and Mashobra. Enjoy horse / Yak ride, see Himalayan national park at Kufri. See apple orchards at Mashobra, Golf course and Jungle walks in Naldehra.
In the evening explore Shimla city on foot as vehicle entry is prohibited. You can see prime places of Shimla like ,  Lakkar Bazaar, Museum & Art Gallery at Gaiety Complex, Ridge, Church, Mall road, Scandal Point, Kali Bari temple etc. Ideal time for shopping and eating out at restaurants on the mall road.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3: Shimla Sightseeing. 
Breakfast at hotel. Today visit Sankat Mochan Temple, Annandale is a lovely picnic Indian Institute of advance Studies.  Chadwick Fall @ Summer Hill. Evening free at Mall road.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4: Shimla- Manali. (265 Kms/8-9 Hrs)
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Manali the valley of Gods. Manali is a combination of natural splendor and rich cultural heritage. Enjoy the Scenic Himalayas and the Beas River from the window of your cab. On the way you can have a stopover at Sunder Nagar Lake, Pandoh dam on river Beas, Hanogi Mata Temple and Kullu if time permits. It will take 9 to 10 hours to reach Manali and the distance is 310 Kms. The cab will pass through Sundernagar, Mandi and Kullu on the way to Manali.
Arrive Manali. Check in hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Manali.

Day 5: Manali Sightseeing. 
Breakfast at Hotel. Early Morning proceed to Visit Snow point-  After enjoying this snowy heaven, visit Solang Valley. The Magnificent views and natural beauty are a never-ending source of delight. Afternoon visit 450 years old Hadimba Devi Temple built in the tranquil and serene woods, the oldest temple in Manali, Manu Temple, Tibetan center & monastery, Club House , Vanvihar , Mall Road Manali and Vashisht village,  known for its hot Sulphur Springs.
Night stay in Manali.

Day 6: Manali- Naggar-Kullu-Manikaran-Manali.
Breakfast at hotel. Today proceed for full day excursion tour of Naggar & Manikaran. En-route visit Kullu town, Kullu is famous for international Folk Dance Festival- Kullu Dusshera… you can have experience of White water River Rafting here (optional). Evening return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Manali.
Naggar: Visit Naggar Castle- is one of a medieval structure and considered as a prominent tourist place found nearby Manali. It was constructed in 1460 A.D. by Raja Sidh Singh of Kullu. The castle is of an architecture that is a blend of western and Himalayan style.
Other attraction in Naggar are Tripura Sundari Temple, Muralidhar Temple, Roerich Art Gallery, Apple Farms
Manikaran: Visit Hot Spring, Gurudwara. On the way to Manikaran you will pass by Beautiful Town of Kasol. Kasol is situtated on Parvati River Bank and is a prominent place among adventure lover. Trekker love to stay here while going for PARVATI PIN PASS, RASOL, MALANA, TOSH & KHEER GANGA trek etc.

Day 7: Manali- Dharamshala. (260 Kms/ 8-9 Hrs)

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Dharamshala. En-route visit Baijnath Temple( ancient temple of Lord Shiva- 13th-century temple dedicated to Shiva as Vaidyanath.), Sobha Singh Art Gallery, Palampur Tea Gardens, Chamunda Mata Temple. You will also see Narrow Gauge railway line (toy Train) on the way- .
Arrive Dharamshala by evening.
Check in to your pre-booked hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 8: Dharamshala Sightseeing. 
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Dharamshala- visit HPCA Cricket Stadium, Dalai Lama Temple, Church of St John, Dharamshala War Memorial, Tea Garden. Dal Lake, Tibetan Museum, Visit the Namgyalma Stupa, Bhangsunag Temple & Waterfall.
Evening free at Mall Road McLeod Ganj.
Overnight stay at hotel in Dharamshala.

Day 9: Dharamshala- Amritsar. (215 Kms/5-6 Hrs)
Breakfast at hotel. Starts early to Amritsar. Arrive Amritsar, Visit Golden Temple. Later visit Jallianwala Bag & Wagah Boarder
 – witness Wagah Border Ceremony- The lowering of the flags ceremony at the Wagah border is a daily military practice that the security forces of India (Border Security Force) and Pakistan (Pakistan Rangers) have jointly followed since 1959. The drill is characterized by elaborate and rapid dance-like maneuvers, which has been described as "colourful". It is alternatively a symbol of the two countries' rivalry, as well as brotherhood and cooperation between the two nations.  . Overnight at hotel in Amritsar.

Day 10: Amritsar- Chandigarh (240 Kms/5-6 Hrs).
Breakfast at hotel. Drive early to Chandigarh. Arrive Chandigarh. Chandigarh Sightseeing- Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Sukhna Lake. Overnight in Chandigarh

Day 11: Depart Chandigarh
Breakfast at hotel. Departure transfer to airport..

***Tour Ends***