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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.
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.
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Day 01 Arrive-Delhi
Day 02 Delhi – Shimla
Day 03 Shimla
Day 04 Shimla – Manali
Day 05 Manali
Day 06 Manali
Day 07 Manali-Chandigarh-Delhi
Day 08 Delhi – Departure
Meet and transfer to your hotel. (Check-in time 1400 hrs). Overnight
Drive to Shimla, via stopping at well laid-out Pinjore Gardens near Kalka, Continue to Shimla, 6900 feet, spread 7 miles along the ridge, it presents substantial evidence of an attempt of the ‘sahibs’ to build an English town in India. Relics of styles long forgotten in England are still evident here. It is a charming town with an almost palpable British presence manifest in buildings like Christ Church, the neo-Tudor Library Building, Viceregal lodge, the famous Scandal Point & many cottages. St. Michael’s Cathedral located just off the Mall is cruciform in design and had fine stained glass. Check into your hotel for overnight.
Morning proceed to Kufri- 16 Kms away from Shimla, which during Winters (Usually Dec to Feb Months) provide ski slopes & is centre of Winter Sports. You may enjoy a pony ride at own costs to go around the hills to enjoy some excellent View of the Himalayas. Return to Shimla & explore “The Mall”, take lift at Own costs to get to Mall road, which is the nerve centre of Shimla, take a stroll, the shops along and around are worth exploring. Large Open Spaces and plenty of enchanting walks present excellent views of the mountain ranges.
Drive to Manali through beautiful Mountain Roads with fantastic scenery, drive past the Kullu Valley to get to Manali, popularly called as the Valley of the Gods because of its mind-blowing scenery. Check-into your hotel. Evening time permitting, you may take a walk around your hotel in the evening. Overnight.
Today explore Rohtang Pass (Sub to permission & first come first served) or visit Solang Valley
Rohtang Pass: Pass via picturesque village of Kothi, offering views of glaciers during winter months & deep gorges through which the Beas River flows. Enjoy the scenic drive. Usually from December to April months, you get to see Snow & Snow Capped Mountains (Based on weather conditions).
Solang Valley: A gorgeous dale, nestling between Beas Kund & Solang village, which presents picturesque scenery of snow clad mountains and glaciers (In Winters), popularly called Snow Point, it’s a perfect place for skiing usually during Dec to Feb. months. It’s also a spot for adventure activities like horse riding, paragliding, skiing etc which based on period of visit & local conditions. Valley holds a shrine of Lord Shiva on top of a hill.
Today visit Dhoongri Temple, dedicated to the goddess Hadimba. Nearby are the hot-Sulphur springs at Vashisht perched on a steep hill-side below the Temple. Afternoon/evening free to a stroll on the Mall Road, where you can pick-up famous Kullu Shawls and colorful caps.
Morning drive to Chandigarh where connect Shatabadi Express Train to Delhi. Lv Chandigarh at 1823 hrs. Arrive Delhi at 2155 hrs. Met & transfer to your hotel for overnight.
Today transfer in time to airport for your return flight. (Hotel Check-Out time 12 Noon).
