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Day 01: Arrive Delhi - Shimla (340Kms / 7-8Hrs)
You will be met & greeted on arrival and then proceed by road to Shimla – one of India’s most popular hill destination is always buzzing with a happy flow of Indian vacationers and full of echoes of its past role as the summer capital of British India.On arrival check into the hotel.
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Day 02: Shimla
After Breakfast Excursion to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and One can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri, after lunch sightseeing of various places in and around. Shimla mosques built in (1830), Jakhoo temple- Dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman, Vice regal Lodge built in (1885) & Botanical gardens, Christ Church built in (1844), The Ridge – the city's lifeline -the water reservoir; The Gaiety Theatre– the first beauty contest of world was supposed to start (1887), The Grindlays Bank (1912)- the world wide bank started by Robert Melville Grindlay, The Scandal Point and The famous Shopping Plaza of the North The Mall. Return to the hotel.
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Day 03: Shimla To Manali (Approx 265Kms / 8Hrs)
Today after breakfast you will take an early start to leave for Manali – a hill station nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley, at an altitude of 2,050 m n the Beas River Valley. Enroute visit Sunder Nagar, Pandoh Dam, Hanogi Mata Temple , Kullu Valley. Arrive by evening and check into the hotel.
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Day 04: Manali
This morning after breakfast enjoy a half day tour of Manali, visiting the Hadimba Devi Temple, an ancient cave temple, proceed to Tibetan Monastery, one of the major tourist spot in Manali and is famous for weaving different and colourful carpets. Also visit the Vashisht Village. Return to the hotel. Evening is free to take a leisurely walk in the town area.
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Day 05: Manali
After breakfast excursion to Solang Valley and further to Atal tunnel till North pole and back to Hotel O/N Hotel.
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Excursion to Rohatang Pass till snow point (Excursion to Rohtang Pass on direct payment & Subject to Permit). Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and 51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass – the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It affords a wide panoramic view of the mountains. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendour. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley. Evening at Leisure. Return to the hotel. Note: Rohtang Pass Closed from Nov to May Month due to snow
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Day 06: Manali - Dharmshala (245Kms / 8Hrs)
Today after an early breakfast, leave for Dharamshala, magnificently set in the background of the Dhauldhar Mountains is the principal township of the Kangra Valley Region enroute 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”.
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Day 07: Dharamshala - Dalhousie (Approx 143Kms / 5Hrs)
This morning after a good breakfast travel by surface to Dalhousie – a beautiful hill station in Chamba district in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas, it is magnificently situated on 5 hills 2,400 metres above sea level. Enroute do local sightseeing of Places which includes, His holiness Dalai lama residence at Mc Leodgunj, War memorial, Bhagsunath temple and Dal Lake.Arrive by evening and check into the hotel. Relax for the rest of the day.
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Day 08: 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. After breakfast enjoy Local sightseeing of Dalhousie that includes visit to Panjipula, Subhash Baoli and excursion to Khajjiar 24 km from Dalhousie surrounded by thick Deodar forest. Drive from Dalhousie to Khajjiar is awesome. Khajjiar – often referred to as Mini Switzerland, is a popular hill station located in the Himalayan mountain range about 26 km from Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh. Enjoy the vast expanse of green meadows and dense forests and the majestic snow-clad Himalayan peaks. Return to the hotel and relax.
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Day 09: Dalhousie - Chandigarh Airport / Rail Station Drop
Check out from the hotel drive to Chandigarh around 8 hours drive and drop at railway station/Airport taking away happy memories with a promise to “Let’s Journey’ again.