Day 1 : Shimla

Shimla: Strung out along a 12km ridge, with steep forested hillsides falling away in all directions, the Himachal capital is a good appetite-whetter for the awe-inspiring mountain tracts of the state\'s interior. Shimla is one of India\'s most popular hill resorts, buzzing with a happy flow of Indian vacationers and full of echoes of its past role as the summer capital of British India. The long, winding main street, the Mall, runs east and west just below the spine of the hill. South of it, the maze-like alleys of the bustling bazaar cascade steeply down to traffic-busy Cart Rd, which has the train station, Old Bus Station and taxi stands. Traffic is banned from the central part of town, so walking anywhere is pleasant – even when huffing and puffing uphill. A passenger lift provides a quick route between the eastern Mall and Cart Rd. The official centre of town is the junction called Scandal Point. From here, the flat open area known as the Ridge stretches east to Christ Church. A jagged line of distant snowy peaks is clearly visible for about half the year. From mid-July to mid-September Shimla is frequently wreathed in cloud, and in winter it often gets a carpeting of snow.

On Arrival Shimla. Hotel Check In. Evening visit Mall Road. Shop around Local Market. Overnight Stay.

Day 2 : Shimla Local Sight seeing

Jakhu Temple: Shimla’s most famous temple, a steep 30-minute hike up from the east end of the Ridge, is dedicated to the monkey god Hanuman, so it is quite appropriate that hundreds of rhesus macaques loiter around, harassing devotees for prasad (temple-blessed food offerings). Nearby a 33m-high pink statue of Hanuman looms above the treetops and is visible from most of Shimla Gaiety Theater: This lovely Victorian theatre, opened in 1877 and now splendidly restored, has long been a focus of Shimla social life. Rudyard Kipling, Shashi Kapoor and various viceroys are among those who have trodden its Burmese teak boards. Today it hosts visiting theatre companies as well as 15 local dramatic societies.

Today morning after a breakfast Proceed for Shimla Local Sightseeing Places, visit Naldhera. It boasts of the oldest 9 hole golf course in the country. Crowned with a springing turf the Golf Course was suggested by Lord Curzon. He was so enchanted by the place that he gave his daughter Alexendra, Naldehra as her second name. The Naga temple is also situated here and Naldehra derives its name from it. Later drive to Kufri derives its name from ‘Kufri’ which means lake. It is especially popular among trekkers. The salubrious climate and stunning natural beauty makes Kufri a perfect summer getaway. Kufri is also a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers as the Himalayan Nature Park is situated on the outskirts of the town. The Park is home to over 180 varieties of fauna. Thereafter visit the famous mall road of Shimla. Visit the Scandal Point, Jhakoo Temple. After ample of Shopping time, return to your Hotel / Resort. Overnight Stay.

Recommendation

Private vehicles do not have access to Jhakoo temple because of the location. The guests can take a shared taxi available on Mall Road and visit the temple. It’s advisable to visit the temple before it turns dark, hence the guests can first visit the temple and then spend time on the mall road.

Day 3 : Shimla to Manali (290 Kilometer - Approx 08-09 Hours Journey)

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 is a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It is also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass. Departure to Manali. Pass by beautiful Kullu valley, Beas river, Dashehra maidan etc.

After an early breakfast, depart for Manali by road. Enjoy the scenic beauty of enchanting Kullu Valley while you drive to Manali. In Hinduism, Manu was said to have survived a great flood that destroyed the rest of the world. He then recreated mankind in this Kullu Valley town. Boost your adrenaline rush while you enjoy White Water Rafting in the gushing waters of the Beas River (on your own). Later arrive in Manali and check in at the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

Recommendation

On the way to Manali (after Crossing Kullu) there is lot of Shawl Factory where Guest Can purchase the Original Shawls or they Can Enjoy the Evening Tea at Vyas River in a Small Tea Shops.

Day 4 : Excursion to Snow Point ( 51 Kms - Approx 3-4 Hours Journey one Way)

Rohtang Pass - Located at a height of 3979 metres and at a distance of 51 kms from Manali, Rohtang Pass is on the highway to Keylong/Leh. In winters, the pass remains closed but is open from June to October for motor vehicles. This pass is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh valley. The best time to visit the pass is between May/June to October/November. In the month of May, Rohtang becomes a hotspot for adventure enthusiasts. Tourists can go for various thrilling activities like snow scooter, skiing and mountain biking. Nature lovers can enjoy beautiful views of glaciers, peaks and Chandra river that flows down in the Lahaul valley. There is a waterfall named as Rahala, which is located at a distance of 16 kms from Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass. This waterfall flows down from an altitude of 2,500 metres and looks amazingly wonderful. Photography buffs must visit this pass as they get to click one of the most beautiful pictures of nature. It is recommended to hire a local cab or take a bus, as the drive to Rohtang Pass becomes quite tough with slippery road and narrow curves.

After early breakfast enjoy a breathtaking drive to Snow Point on the road to Rohthang Pass. Known for its scenic beauty. The Pass offers beautiful sights of glaciers, peaks, Lahaul Valley and the Chandra River. The twin peaks of Geypan are also visible from Rohtang. Later visit the famous Solang Valley. Solang Valley, locally known as Solang Nullah, is renowned as the preferred location for adventure activities in Himachal Pradesh. For those who love the rush of adrenaline; there is no place better than Solang in Kullu Valley to indulge in parachuting, paragliding, skating and zorbing. It is 8500 feet above mean sea level. Solang is not just about adventure activities. Its lush greenery, apple orchards, snowcapped peaks and lakes attracts lacs of visitors. Return to hotel by the evening. Overnight Stay.

Please Note:

As per Government Rule Only Petrol Vehicle is allowed to Visit Rohtang Pass, Our Vehicle will not go there. Guest has to pay the Charges of Vehicle to visit Snow Point. Our Driver will help them to Arrange the Local Manali Vehicle on Direct Payment Basis.

Rohtang Pass is closed on Tuesday

Recommendation

• We always recommend to Wear Heavy Woollen Cloths to visit Snow Point & for Ladies to Avoid Wearing Sarees
• Keep Some Food in your Bag since the Food is very Costly & Limited Food Available at Snow Point
• While Returning from the Snow Point most of the people Experience Vomiting, Fever etc under such circumstances Doctors are available in Manali Town
• While visiting Snow Point always Avoid Wearing Fancy Footware, Sleepers & Canvas Shoes

Optional Activities

• Snow Scooters is Available
• Skiing is Available
• Warm Coats, Snow Suites & Stics Available on Rent basis
• Paragliding is available at Solang Valley

Day 5 : Manali Local Sightseeing Tour

Manali has sight seeing options for visitors and guests to see places around Manali and local sight seeing. Normally three days are sufficient at Manali unless travellers have special interests to go beyond Rohtang Pass for Keylong & Udaipur taxi Tours Covering Ancient Trilokinath Shrine of equal importance to both Buddhists and Hindu believers.

After breakfast, proceed to half day city tour visiting Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, Vashisht Temple and Tibetan Monastery. Evening free for roam at your own. Overnight stay at Manali.

Day 6 : Kasol

Kasol: Indulge your visual senses as you take on the Tosh valley trek, a trail that will take you across the periphery of the mighty Himalayas. A village at the end of the Parvati Valley in Himachal Pradesh, Tosh is situated at a height of 7,874ft and leads to the beautiful Pin Parvati Pass. The Tosh River here is an offshoot of the Parvati River, which suckles into the main river at Pulga.

With this activity, get to experience the valley which is constricted at the beginning but unwraps later into attractive pastures as it ascends. Lap up the striking spectacle at the pass with the Tosh Glacier on one side and several well-known peaks like Papasura (6,451m) and White Sail (6,466m) on the other side; the stunning Malana Glacier can also be viewed from the top of the pass.

Himalayan trekking in Tosh Valley will take you through gorgeous meadows and streams leaving you breathless. Begin from Barsheni and hike up to make pit stops at Buddhaban and the Tosh Village. What sets this trekking tour apart from any other Himachal trekking tours, is that you can choose to pursue the tracks that lead to the challenging Animal Pass or choose the steady easy climb to the Tosh Glacier. Both views offer exquisite vistas of the picturesque mountains, valleys and landscapes filled with snow.

Arrival Kasol. Check-in at the hotel. Evening free at your own. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 : Chandigarh

Chandigarh is the best-planned city in India, with architecture which is world-renowned, and a quality of life, which is unparalleled. As the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh it is a prestigious city. The face of modern India, Chandigarh, is the manifestation of a dream that Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru envisaged and Le Corbusier executed.

Serenity and a city are two diametrically opposite concepts, which however, get belied in the \'City Beautiful\'. Chandigarh is a rare epitome of modernization co-existing with nature\'s preservation. It is here that the trees and plants are as much a part of the construction plans as the buildings and the roads. India first planned city, is a rich, prosperous, spic and span, green city rightly called THE CITY BEAUTIFUL.

On arrival Check in at Hotel. Start your city tour with Rock Garden which consist of various arts and objects made of industrial and urban waste. It is situated in sector-1. The credit of its foundation goes to Dr Nek Chand who was the road inspector in the Engineering department of Chandigarh. Then visit to Sukhna Lake that lies in the foothills of shivalik range. People visit in the morning to enjoy fresh breeze. It serves as a picnic spot and good place for water activities. In the evening enjoy shopping in sector 17 market. Back to hotel, overnight stay in Chandigarh hotel.

Recommendation

• Rajma / Chole Rice is famous in Chandigarh.. Dont forget to Eat before Leaving Chandigarh..:)

Day 8 : Delhi Airport

Delhi Airport