BEAUTY OF HIMACHAL

Himachal Pradesh, an abode to various natural phenomena greets tourists from different nooks and crannies of the world. With our nine days and eight nights Himachal Holidays Package, you are tendered an opportunity to explore the natural richness of this Northern State of India. Right from a sightseeing tour in Shimla, to an adventure tour in Manali; from a spiritual visit to the Buddhist Monastery at Dharamshala to a nature walk at Kalatop in Dalhousie, a complete tour of Himachal Pradesh is rendered in this package.

ITINERARY
Itinerary

DELHI - SHIMLA (365 KM)
Arrive Delhi airport train station and drive to Shimla. One of the most popular hill Resorts of the North. The town is situated at an altitude of 6810 ft, initially chosen as a sanatorium for invalid European officers, but soon developed into a big hill town and became the summer capital of the country. Upon arrival check in to the hotel for Overnight stay.

SHIMLA
After having breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Shimla. Visit Kufri, Ridge Maidan, Mall Road and Christ Church. Overnight stay at the hotel.

SHIMLA – MANALI (270 KM)
After having breakfast proceed for Manali. Manali is an important hill station of northern India and is the destination of thousands of tourists every year. Its cool atmosphere provides a perfect haven for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers. Besides offering quite a few places for sightseeing, Manali is also famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. En- route visit Hanogi Mata Temple. Overnight stay at hotel in Manali.

MANALI - ROHTANG PASS - MANALI
Today full day excursion visiting Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Upto Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall. Come back to Manali Later in evening halfday tour of Manali visiting newly constructed Buddhist Monastery. Hadimba Devi temple-It is small temple situated in the dense forest is very interesting. Hadimba is said to be the wife of Bhima from the epic of Mahabharata. Vashisht, it is an extremely picturesque little place clinging to the steep hill side. On the way up to the village you come upon the Vashisht hot baths where a natural sulphar spring is piped into a modern bath -house. Overnight sat at the hotel.

MANALI – CHAMUNDA – DHARAMSHALA (260 KM)
After breakfast, proceed for Dharamshala. En-route visit Chamunda Devi Temple. Check in to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

DHARAMSHALA – DALHOUSIE. (140 KMS)
After breakfast visit Bhudhist Monastery, Bhagsunag Temple. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Dharamshala. Later drive to Dalhousie. Check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DALHOUSIE - KHAJJIAR - DALHOUSIE
Afte Hving breakfast, visit Khajjiar (Khajjiar is closed some time in Dec-Jan due to heavy snow) the mini Switzerland, Kalatop, Satdhara and Gandhi Chowk. Evening free. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DALHOUSIE- CHANDIGARH (300 KMS)
After breakfast proceed to Chandigarh. On arrival check in to the hotel. Evening free to explore the local markets. Overnight stay at the hotel.

CHANDIGARH TO DELHI (250 KMS)
After having breakfast, sightseeing of Chandigarh visit Rockgarden. Rose Garden and Sukhna Lake and transfer to Delhi. On arrival transfer to train station/ airport for onward destination.