Himachal

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Unending vistas of evergreen pines, wild apricot trees, step farms and walnut groves captivate you in Himachal Pradesh. See flower meadows and breathtaking waterfalls with Himachal Pradesh Tour Itineraries, Visit mountain wildernesses and photograph Ibex herds while you're entertained with Himalayan bird musicals. Adventure sports like angling, mountain biking, trekking, rock climbing, mountaineering and hill camping await you while you explore exotic Himachal. Sheer heights and mesmerizing flower bouquets amaze you while deep ravines and gorges enthrall.

Itinerary Day 01: Delhi to Shimla (343 Kms/ 07 - 08 hrs drive) Arrive at Delhi airport/ railway station. You will be met by our representative. Then proceed by road to Shimla. On arrival, check in the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 02: Shimla After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Shimla covering Kalbadevi Temple, Jakhu Temple, Hanuman Temple. Rest of the day is free to explore various scenic sights or visit mall road and shopping Overnight stay in Shimla.

Day 03: Shimla -Kufri (16 kms/ 0.5 hrs drive) - Shimla
After breakfast, excursion to Kufri where one can completely relax and tune oneself for natural beauty, evening free to enjoy the scenic beauty of Kufri. Also visit Fagu, Indira Gandhi Holiday Home and enjoy horse riding (optional) in the apple orchids. Rest of the day is free to explore various scenic sights or visit mall road. Overnight stay in Shimla.

Day 04: Shimla - Kullu (220 kms/ 05 - 06 hrs drive) - Manali (40 kms/ 01 hr drive) After breakfast checkout from hotel and procced for Manali. Enroute visit Kullu town visiting the famous Kullu Shawl Industry. On arrival in Manali, transfer to hotel. Night stay in Manali.

Day 05: Manali Morning after breakfast, proceed for a half day tour of Manali visiting Hadimba Devi Temple – built in the tranquil and serene woods Vashist Bath, Tibetan Monastery, and Roerich art Gallery. In the afternoon half day tour of Naggar Castle and local Bazar. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Manali
Today, visit the Solang Valley and the not to be missed Rohtang Pass, 51 kms. from Manali at an altitude of 3978 meters (subject to weather conditions). O/N stay.

Day 07: Manali to Chandigarh (320 kms) In the morning after breakfast, drive to the beautiful capital of Punjab and Haryana-Chandigarh. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. O/N stay.

Day 08: Chandigarh to Delhi After breakfast, visit local sightseeing visit Capital complex, Rock garden, Rose garden. Then, drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi & transfer to the Airport/Station, for onward journey.

Inclusion

Breakfast Accommodation in 1 double room Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary Parking, driver allowance & toll

Budget Package Hotels: Shimla: Springfields / Manali: Snowcrest Manor / Chandigarh: City Heart Premium. Budget Package Vehicle: A/C Tata Indigo Luxury Package Hotels: Shimla: Oberoi Cecil, Radisson Jass / Manali: Ambassador Resort, Apple Country Resort / Chandigarh: Taj Luxury Package Vehicle: A/C Toyota Innova In case of unavailability of rooms in the above mentioned hotels, similar hotels will be provided.

Exclusion

Any airfare, train fare, airport tax, elephant ride / safari charges. Camera fee, guide & entrance fees during sightseeing, travel insurance. Mineral water & Porterage Tips, hard/soft drinks, laundry, phone/fax calls, tips etc. Any meals or other item or expense not mentioned in the Package.

Duration

8 days and 7 nights

Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi to Shimla (343 Kms/ 07 - 08 hrs drive) Arrive at Delhi airport/ railway station. You will be met by our representative. Then proceed by road to Shimla. On arrival, check in the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 02: Shimla After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Shimla covering Kalbadevi Temple, Jakhu Temple, Hanuman Temple. Rest of the day is free to explore various scenic sights or visit mall road and shopping Overnight stay in Shimla.

Day 03: Shimla -Kufri (16 kms/ 0.5 hrs drive) - Shimla
After breakfast, excursion to Kufri where one can completely relax and tune oneself for natural beauty, evening free to enjoy the scenic beauty of Kufri. Also visit Fagu, Indira Gandhi Holiday Home and enjoy horse riding (optional) in the apple orchids. Rest of the day is free to explore various scenic sights or visit mall road. Overnight stay in Shimla.

Day 04: Shimla - Kullu (220 kms/ 05 - 06 hrs drive) - Manali (40 kms/ 01 hr drive) After breakfast checkout from hotel and procced for Manali. Enroute visit Kullu town visiting the famous Kullu Shawl Industry. On arrival in Manali, transfer to hotel. Night stay in Manali.

Day 05: Manali Morning after breakfast, proceed for a half day tour of Manali visiting Hadimba Devi Temple – built in the tranquil and serene woods Vashist Bath, Tibetan Monastery, and Roerich art Gallery. In the afternoon half day tour of Naggar Castle and local Bazar. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Manali
Today, visit the Solang Valley and the not to be missed Rohtang Pass, 51 kms. from Manali at an altitude of 3978 meters (subject to weather conditions). O/N stay.

Day 07: Manali to Chandigarh (320 kms) In the morning after breakfast, drive to the beautiful capital of Punjab and Haryana-Chandigarh. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. O/N stay.

Day 08: Chandigarh to Delhi After breakfast, visit local sightseeing visit Capital complex, Rock garden, Rose garden. Then, drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi & transfer to the Airport/Station, for onward journey.

Inclusion Breakfast Accommodation in 1 double room Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary Parking, driver allowance & toll

Budget Package Hotels: Shimla: Springfields / Manali: Snowcrest Manor / Chandigarh: City Heart Premium. Budget Package Vehicle: A/C Tata Indigo Luxury Package Hotels: Shimla: Oberoi Cecil, Radisson Jass / Manali: Ambassador Resort, Apple Country Resort / Chandigarh: Taj Luxury Package Vehicle: A/C Toyota Innova In case of unavailability of rooms in the above mentioned hotels, similar hotels will be provided.

Exclusion Any airfare, train fare, airport tax, elephant ride / safari charges. Camera fee, guide & entrance fees during sightseeing, travel insurance. Mineral water & Porterage Tips, hard/soft drinks, laundry, phone/fax calls, tips etc. Any meals or other item or expense not mentioned in the Package.

Duration 8 days and 7 nights

Policies Please note that this is just a suggested itinerary. Any suggestions and modifications in the tour plan are most welcome as per the requirement of the travelers. For any further information on this trip, please feel free to contact Hello India Travel.

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