Itinerary
On this trip you will have a chance to explore Rohtang pass, Solang Valley, Kullu Valley, Kufri and other famous spots in Simla and Manali.
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
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Day 1 - Delhi / Chandigarh - Shimla
Arrive at the airport / railway station and transfer to Shimla. On the way to Shimla, visit Pinjore Garden. Reach Shimla and check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure, overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 2 - Shimla - Kufri and Mashobra - Shimla Excursion
After breakfast, visit Mashobra and Kufri. Spend evening at The Mall and The Ridge. Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 3 - Shimla - Manali (280 Km / 7 hours)
After breakfast proceed to Manali. On the way, enjoy sightseeing in and around Manali. Enroute visit Sundernagar Lake, Mandi, Pandoh Dam, Hanogi Devi Temple and Vaishno Devi Temple in Kullu. As soon as you reach Manali, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 4 - Manali - Solang Valley - Rohtang Pass (Optional)
After breakfast, proceed to Solang valley and indulge in adventurous activities like parachuting, paragliding or zorbing etc. You can also visit Rohtang pass and an additional cost. Our vehicle will take you upto the snowline, from there you can hire other 4x4 vehicle with special permit to enjoy it beyond snow line. Normal commercial vehicles without permit are not allowed to go beyond snow line. Return to the hotel in Manali for overnight stay.
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Day 5 - Manali City Tour
After breakfast, enjoy local sightseeing in Manali. Visit Club House, Hadimba Temple, Tibetan Monastery and Van Vihar. Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 6 - Manali - Chandigarh / Delhi (Dropping)
After breakfast, check out from hotel and enjoy your journey to Chandigarh / Delhi. Transfer to the airport / railway station for your onward journey.
Manali is a valley nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley, at an altitude of 6,726 ft in the Beas River Valley. It is located in the Kullu district, about 270 km north of the state capital, Shimla, 309 km northeast of Chandigarh and 544 km northeast of Delhi, the federal capital. The small town, with a small population is the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh and from there over the Karakoram Pass on to Yarkand and Khotan in the Tarim Basin. It is a popular tourist destination and serves as the gateway to Lahaul & Spiti district as well as Leh. Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. Once the summer capital of British India, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, completed in 1903. It’s also known for the handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, a market specializing in wooden toys and crafts.
Destinations:
Shimla which is one of the most visited tourist spot in Himachal Pradesh holds magic in the air, which is beyond comparison. No wonder it is called the Queen of Hill Stations. The land so captivated the minds of the British when they ruled India that it was made their summer capital. Shimla is one of India's most popular hill resorts, buzzing with a happy flow of Indian vacationers and full of relics of its previous life as the summer capital of British India. Traffic is banned from the central part of town, so walking is pleasant – even when huffing and puffing uphill.
Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It's also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass.
Inclusion/Exclusion:
| ○ | Welcome drink (non-alcoholic) on arrival |
| ○ | Daily breakfasts at the hotel (excluding the first day) |
| ○ | 2 Nights accommodation in Shimla as per itinerary |
| ○ | 3 Nights accommodation in Manali as per itinerary |
| ○ | Accommodation in a Deluxe valley facing room |
| ○ | Note: Rohtang Pass Sightseeing not included in the package |
| ○ | Supplements for honeymooners - Honeymoon Cake + Candle Light Dinner |
| ○ | All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle (except in the hills when the air-conditioner will be switched off). |
| ○ | Vehicle parking and toll charges |
| ○ | Driver allowance and fuel charges |
| ○ | Transfers from railway station / airport to hotel |
| ○ | Any Air Fare / Rail fare |
| ○ | Services of the vehicle on leisure days and for sightseeing not included in the itinerary |
| ○ | Alcoholic/aerated beverages, bottled water and starters |
| ○ | Camera fees |
| ○ | Entrance fees at all tourist attractions mentioned in the itinerary |
| ○ | Medical and travel insurance |
| ○ | All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals |
| ○ | Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc. |
| ○ | Any tips, laundry expense & phone calls |
| ○ | 5 % Government Service Tax |
| ○ | Anything not mentioned under “Inclusions” |
Things to do
Curated list of things you can do to make your journey pleasent and memorable.
Walking
Excellent
Apart from the 'Heritage Walk' along the Mall to the Viceregal Lodge, and walks to and around Jakhu Temple, there are several routes around Shimla's periphery using minor roads and some forest paths. A down-and-up circuit of around 9km leads down through the suburb/village of Kaithu to the green meadow of Annandale, once the site of colonial polo games and now home to a small golf course and the Himachal chief minister's helipad. It then goes up a road through lovely cedar woods and down trails to The Glen, a forested valley that was once a playground of British colonialists, then back up to the Mall, about 2km west of Scandal Point.
Kufri zoological park
Excellent
It is famous for having rare species of Antelopes, Felines, Bears and birds including Himalayan Monal, which is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh.
Vashisht Temple Manali
Excellent
Vashisht is a small village located around 3 km from Manali across the River Beas. This beautiful village is famous for its sulphurous hot water springs and Vashisht temple, built just next to the springs. The water from this spring is believed to have great healing powers, which can cure many skin diseases and other infections. There are Turkish-style bath houses available here that contain the hot water from the springs, which are used to take bath and enjoy the warmth of the place in privacy. There are separate baths for both men and women, fitted with showers.
Solang Valley Manali
Excellent
Solang valley is also known as the 'Snow Valley,' which is famous for hosting various winter adventure sports like skiing, parachuting, paragliding, trekking, and mountaineering. This dazzling valley is one of the most picturesque sights in Manali and is located at an average altitude of 2,560 meters above sea level. It is one of the most favorite trekking hotspots of the tourists, holidaying in Manali. Solang Valley is located between the Solang village and Beas Kund and offers majestic views of glaciers and snow capped mountain. The Mountaineering Institute of Manali has installed a ski lift for training purpose and there is a small hut and a guest house that belongs to the Mountaineering and Allied Sports Institute. The winter skiing festival is also organized in Solang every year and the activities like Zorbing, Horse riding & Snow Motor Bikes riding are offered for the entertainment of tourists.
