Splendors of Himachal (9 Days / 8 Nights)
This tour to the small northern state of Himachal Pradesh nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas has to offer you the best of the locales in the state. This beautiful state is full of splendid surprises. Visitors have many options in Himachal Pradesh. Places of scenic beauty such as Shimla, Manali, Chail, Chamba and Kasauli are world famous. While Manali offers the most scenic beauties of the Himalayas, Shimla gives an impression what the British left behind. Kullu is the valley of Gods and Rohtang pass offers the glimpse to Lahaul and Spiti. The virginal landscapes and simple lifestyles retain their native charm, which attracts more and more tourists everyday.
Day 1: Delhi
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - Thursday, May 23, 2024
Arrive and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi - Chandigarh
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Friday, May 24, 2024
After lunch drive to Chandigarh. Afternoon short orientation of the city visiting Nek Chand Rock Garden, the drive past the secatariat buildings etc. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Chandigarh - Manali
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
After breakfast drive to Manali. Arrive and check-in at Hotel. The Kullu valley has an ancient town in its lap called Manali. Surrounded by towering peaks Manali's major asset is its proximity to the snowline. It has a flourishing orchard industry and is a popular honeymoon destination and also trailhead for numerous treks as well as a great countryside ideal for adventure sport lovers. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Manali - Rohtang Pass - Manali
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
After breakfast drive to Rohtang pass . Enroute visit Vashishth hot water springs and Kothi.At an elevation of 4,111 meters (13,400 ft.) on the highway to Keylong, is Rohtang Pass. 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 herring boned ridges into the Lahaul Valley. There is a beautiful Doshohar Lake left to the pass, where pilgrims go every year on the auspicious day of 20th Bhadon. This is the only access to Lahaul valley. The pass is open from June to September each year although trekkers can across the pass a little earlier. Rohtang pass is the gateway to Lahaul valley just as Zojila pass in between Kashmir valley and Ladakh. Afternoon visit the 500 years Old Hidimba Temple and the Ghatotkach temple. Evening free for wandering around the Malls of Manali. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Manali - Naggar - Manali
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
Morning excursion to Naggar Castle and Roerich Art Gallery. Lunch at Naggar-Castle. Evening stroll on the bazaars. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Manali.
Day 6: Manali
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Day free to do independent activities or optional Heli Skiingor Para Gliding For high mountain thrills perhaps nothing can surpass the magic of heli - skiing. The sport is available in the area abound by the Hanuman Tibba, Rohtang Pass, Deo Tibba and Chanderkhani Pass near Manali. Para-gliding is dependent on the weather so don't be too disappointed if the day you picked is not ideal and you have to come back again. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 7: Manali - Chandigarh
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
After breakfast drive to Chandigarh, enroute visit Kullu, weavers of Kullu are famous for high quality Shawls and woolens. Shawls made from Pashmina goat's hair are the finest and the most expensive.Arrive and check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit the famous Pinjore Gardens, also called Yadavindra Gardens. Pinjore lies on the foothills of the lower Shivalik ranges. The fascinating Mughal Gardens one of the most popular picnic spots. A mini zoo, plants nursery, a Japanese garden, historic palaces and picnic lawns await tourists. Especially at weekends, fountains are switched on and after dusk, lights pick up the beauty of the palace by night. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8: Chandigarh - Delhi
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Morning leave by road for Delhi. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9: Delhi
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Morning half-day city tour of Old Delhi visiting
Raj Ghat the Mausoleum of Mahatma Gandhi. Jama Masjid and drive past
Red Fort. You may take a tricycle tour of Chandini Chowk. Afternoon half day city tour of New Delhi visiting drive past President House,
Parliament House (House of Representatives) and
India Gate - War Memorial (stop for photography). Visit the
Qutub Minar , 72.55 meters, high Victory Tower and proceed onto
Bahai Temple (lotus temple). Also visit the
Humayun's Tomb built of red sandstone, the first substantial example of the Mughal architecture and Laxmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu temple built by the Birlas, leading Indian industrialists. Evening transfer to airport to fly back home onward destination.
