Himachal Explorer: Dalhousie, Dharamshala, Manali, Shimla & Chandigarh

Itinerary at a glance

Highlights

• Explore Dalhousie
• Explore Dharamshala
• Explore Manali
• Explore Shimla
• 10 nights in 3-Star hotels with breakfast & dinner

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1Arrival day

   Transfer from Chandigarh Railway Station to Dalhousie

   Overnight: DalhousieMeals: DinnerAirport pickupTransfer

   On Arrival at Chandigarh i Pick up you from Chandigarh railway station will drive to Dalhousie Over night stay in Dalhousie Hotel

2. 2
   Day 2

   Explore Dalhousie

   Overnight: DalhousieMeals: Breakfast, DinnerSightseeing

   Breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast proceed for Full day sightseeing tour of city. You will be visiting Jandhrighat Palace, Subhash Bowli, Bara Pathar, Panjphulla, Subhash Chowk, GPO Dalhousie, Satdhara and the last but not least Old Churches of Dalhousie. Back to hotel by evening. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Inter Hotel/City Transfer from Dalhousie to Dharamshala

   Overnight: DharamshalaMeals: Breakfast, DinnerTransfer

   Breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast check-out from the hotel and you will drive to Dharamshala over night stay in Dharamshala hotel

4. 4
   Day 4

   Explore Dharamshala

   Overnight: DharamshalaMeals: Breakfast, DinnerSightseeing

   Breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast you will drive to McLeod Ganj –a well-known center for the Buddhist community. Long back in 1959, Dalai Lama, the prominent religious figure of Tibet visited Dharamshala. With his arrival, the place developed into a center of major Tibetan settlements. A number of religious educational centers sprang up at Mc Leod Ganj. Besides many rehabilitation centers soon grew up there. McLeod Ganj, being inhabited by exiled Tibetan, is full of Tibetan lifestyle and culture. A place ideal for chilling out and shopping, it offers everything to a tourist. Tourists can buy handmade shawls, souvenirs, pendants, and many other locally handmade products, available at reasonable price. The place has historical linkage with Buddhism and the same peace can be observed here too. Tibet Museum, Monasteries, Church of St. John and Cultural Museums are the centre of attraction of this place. Back to hotel by evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Dharamshala.

5. 5
   Day 5

   Explore Dharamshala

   Overnight: DharamshalaMeals: Breakfast, DinnerSightseeing

   After Breakfast Check out fromVisit to Full Day Mcloadganj, Bhagsunag Temple and Bhagunag water fall, Back to Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel

6. 6
   Day 6

   Inter Hotel/City Transfer from Dharamshala to Manali

   Overnight: ManaliMeals: Breakfast, DinnerTransferSightseeing

   Day Services: Stay, Breakfast, Dinner & Car Today morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed towards Manali. On the way catch glimpses of Vaishno Devi Temple, Hanogi Mata Temple, Pandoh Dam & Sundar Nagar Lake. Near Kullu, we will be visiting Pashmina Shawl showrooms and will try out our hands on white water River Rafting too. Reach Manali followed by check-in into the hotel. Overnight stay will be in hotel.

7. 7
   Day 7

   Explore Manali

   Overnight: ManaliMeals: Breakfast, DinnerSightseeing

   Day Services: Stay, Breakfast, Dinner & Car Wake up to the sweet sound of nature and after breakfast head towards Solang Valley. This valley is famous for its adventure activities and you can try your hand at Paragliding, Zorbing, ATV Rides, Horse-riding, Trail-rides and so much more. Before indulging in these activities make sure to understand all safety protocols and measures.

8. 8
   Day 8

   Inter Hotel/City Transfer from Manali to Shimla

   Overnight: ShimlaMeals: Breakfast, DinnerTransferSightseeing

   After Breakfast Check from Manali hotel and proceed to Shimla enroute enjoy Local sightseeing Over night stay in Shimla Hotel

9. 9
   Day 9

   Explore Shimla

   Overnight: ShimlaMeals: Breakfast, DinnerSightseeing

   After Break-fast visit Kufri, Green Valley, Mini Zoo, Chini Bungalow., White Flower Hall, Temple, Indira Gandhi Tourist Park, Jakhu Mandir Indian Institute advanced Studies), kufri Overnight at Shimla Hotel.

10. 10
    Day 10

    Inter Hotel/City Transfer from Shimla to Chandigarh

    Overnight: ChandigarhMeals: Breakfast, DinnerTransferSightseeing

    Post breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Chandigarh. On arrival check-in at the hotel and if time permits city tour of Chandigarh. Overnight in Chandigarh.

11. 11
    Day 11Departure day

    Transfer to Chandigarh Railway Station from Chandigarh

    Meals: BreakfastAirport dropTransfer

    After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Chandigarh Railway Station for your journey home. Your holiday ends here, with memories to treasure.

Your hotels

Standard hotels (3-Star), breakfast & dinner included. Hotels are listed as “or similar”.

Inclusions & exclusions

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