"Land of Himalayas"

Location

North India

Best time

September to June

Itineraries

Why Himachal Pradesh?

Himachal Pradesh tourism has something in store for nature lovers, honeymooners, adventure lovers, history buffs and spiritual seekers. You have lush valleys like Kinnaur, Kullu and Kangra & barren terrains of Lahaul & Spiti. It’s an ideal destination for adventurers. The views of the Himalayan Ranges will fill you with excitement, from head to toe.

A little bit more about it...

Himachal Pradesh is located in the northern part of India and is among the most visited top mountain tourist places. Endowed with lofty Himalayan Mountains, ancient religious sites and a cheerful culture, Himachal Pradesh is home to famous tourist destinations like Kullu, Manali, Chamba and Shimla. Himachal Pradesh is known as the state of apples all over India. It is also known for scenic landscapes, culture, adventure sports and a variety of fairs, festivals and celebrations throughout the year.

Himachal Pradesh popularly known as the state of apples all over India, is located in the northern part of India. The state is home to lofty Himalayan Mountains, best apple orchards, quaint villages, rich colonial past and serene lakes. Himachal Pradesh is also popular for adventure activities, national parks, traditional art forms and fairs and festivals. Dalhousie, Shimla, Kullu and Manali are the most popular hill stations in the state. One will be overwhelmed by such marvellous art of nature. 

Our carefully planned Itineraries

Duration: 4 Nights & 5 Days
Places Covered: Manali – Rohtang

ITINERARY

DAY 1: DELHI – MANALI

Head out for an exciting journey to Himalayas. Board an onward Volvo bus from Delhi bus station to Manali which will take you approx. 12-14 hours. Overnight journey by Volvo.

DAY 2: MANALI

On arrival at Manali bus station, meet the driver and transfer to hotel. Check-in at the hotel and freshen up. Later carry out the local sightseeing tour in Manali to cover a lot of beautiful places like the Manu Temple, Hadimba Devi Temple, the Vashisht Kund in the Vashisht Village followed by some shopping and strolling in the evening. Return back to the hotel and rest for the day. Overnight stay in Manali.

DAY 3: SOLANG VALLEY – ROHTANG PASS

Wake up to the morning breakfast and get ready to hit the best excursions from Manali on a drive. Post reaching the Snow View Point or Rohtang Pass, you will experience the several adventure sports and also the beautiful natural surroundings followed by the Solang Valley that has the ropeway ride awaiting. Post this, you will return to the hotel and stay overnight.

DAY 4: EXCURSION TO KULLU AND NAGGAR CASTLE

Morning after breakfast you will start with the excursion tour to Kullu where you can enjoy white water rafting and visit some of the exquisite shawl factory. Later pay a visit to the Naggar Castle having a lot awaiting you located in Naggar Village. Post the day, you will return to the hotel and stay overnight.

DAY 5: MANALI – DELHI

Post breakfast in the morning enjoy the local areas in Manali by yourself and later after checking out of your hotel board an overnight Volvo bus back to Delhi. Overnight journey by Volvo.

Duration: 5 Nights & 6 Days
Places Covered: Shimla – Manali

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL DELHI – SHIMLA

Arrive Delhi airport and our tour representative will receive you and escort you with your road trip to Shimla. Shimla is one of the best places to relax and enjoy away from the city rush. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Shimla.

DAY 2: SHIMLA – KUFRI

This day brings with it the joy of going for a sightseeing tour to Kufri. Post breakfast, get ready and leave for the destination. Mahasu Peak, Indira Tourist Park, and Chini Bungalow are some places of interest in Kufri. On your way back to Shimla, visit the Vice Regal Lodge. It is famous for its English Renaissance architecture and for being the summer residence of British Viceroys. Post that, relish the breeze on a stroll on the Mall Road. Overnight stay in Shimla.

DAY 3: SHIMLA – MANALI

Morning after breakfast check-out and get ready for another fun-filled ride as you leave for Manali now. Manali is the perfect place for trying out adventure activities. On arrival, check-in at the hotel and take some rest. After that, you can head out and be a part of the locals and tourists on the Mall Road. Overnight stay in Manali.

DAY 4: MANALI

Once you are done with your breakfast, it is time to begin your excursion to the famous Hadimba Devi Temple. This temple worships Hidimba Devi, wife of Bhima from the Hindu epic Mahabharata. After spending some time here, head to the Manu Temple, Vashisht Kund, Tibetan Monastery and handicraft centre. You can also take a walk around the Vashisht village. Return back to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 5: ROHTANG PASS & SOLANG VALLEY

Today you will be experiencing the fun and beauty at Solang Valley and Rohtang Pass. While Solang Valley is famous for zorbing and paragliding, Rohtang Pass is perfect for playing with snow and skiing. Solang Valley also offers you a ropeway ride to reach the hill top from where you get the mesmerizing view of the hills of Himalayas. Return back and stay overnight in Manali.

DAY 6: MANALI – DELHI

Today you will be making your way back to Delhi. Enjoy your morning meal and finish the checkout formalities after which your road trip will begin. Arrive Delhi and check-in to your hotel or transfer to airport to catch your flight to onwards destination.

Duration: 7 Nights & 8 Days
Places Covered: Delhi – Manali – Kullu – Agra 

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE NEW DELHI

Arrive New Delhi airport or railway station where our tour representative awaits for you arrival and transfer you to your hotel. Check-in to your hotel and after freshen up spend the evening on leisure on your own. Overnight stay in Delhi.

DAY 2: NEW DELHI SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast at hotel proceed for Delhi sightseeing covering Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, India Gate. Later in the evening you will board a Volvo bus to Manali by road which is an overnight journey. Overnight at the coach.

DAY 3: MANALI

Arrive Manali and our tour representative will pick you up from Manali Bus stand and transfer you to your respective hotel. Later after relaxation visit Naggar Village situated on the left bank of river Beas at an altitude of 1851m. Visit Naggar Castle made of stone and wood, this palace served as the residence of Raja Sidh Singh of Kullu. For art lovers, Naggar Castle has incredible art pieces on display. Worth-mentioning are the paintings of Nicholas Roerich- the famous Russian painter. As souvenirs, you can take home traditional items like wall hangings, coasters and artefacts bearing imprints of Roerich’s paintings from here. Return back to hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 4: MANALI SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast at hotel proceed for Rohtang Pass / Snow Point and Solang Valley. Rohtang Pass located at a distance of just 51 kilometres from the main town, Rohtang Pass can be reached only by road. The pass is located at a massive height of 3978 metres, the way up the hills is a treat to the eyes. As the vehicle climbs higher on the Manali- Keylong road, the beauty of the landscape around will leave you awestruck. Later Visit Solang Valley also known as the ‘Snow Valley,’ which is famous for hosting various winter adventure sports like skiing, parachuting, paragliding, trekking, and mountaineering. Return and overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 5: MANALI – KULLU – DELHI

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel in the morning. Excursion to Kullu Valley, enjoy river rafting in the Beas River with enroute visit to Kullu shawl factories and sale outlets. Later proceed for overnight journey to Delhi by Volvo. Overnight at the coach.

DAY 6: DELHI

Arrive Delhi in the morning hours and straight transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Check-in and after freshen up the rest of the day is free for shopping or leisure on your own. You can also explore some of the famous places in Delhi like Connaught Place and Shopping Malls. Overnight stay in Delhi.

DAY 7: DELHI – AGRA – DELHI

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for a full day excursion to Agra. Visit Agra Fort & Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The mausoleum was built by a sorrowing Shah Jahan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Later visit Agra Fort and return back to Delhi in the evening. Overnight stay in Delhi.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE

Post breakfast in the morning check-out of your hotel and you will be transferred straight to airport or railway station to board your flight/train for your onwards journey back home.

Duration: 6 Nights & 7 Days
Places Covered: Manali – Kullu – Dharamshala 

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI – MANALI

Arrive Delhi airport and our tour representative will receive you and escort you with your road trip to Manali. Overnight journey to Manali.

DAY 2: MANALI

On arrival at Manali bus station, meet the driver and transfer to hotel. Check-in at the hotel and freshen up. Later carry out the local sightseeing tour in Manali to cover a lot of beautiful places like the Manu Temple, Hadimba Devi Temple, the Vashisht Kund in the Vashisht Village followed by some shopping and strolling in the evening. Return back to the hotel and rest for the day. Overnight stay in Manali.

DAY 3: SOLANG VALLEY – ROHTANG PASS

Wake up to the morning breakfast and get ready to hit the best excursions from Manali on a drive. Post reaching the Snow View Point or Rohtang Pass, you will experience the several adventure sports and also the beautiful natural surroundings followed by the Solang Valley that has the ropeway ride awaiting. Post this, you will return to the hotel and stay overnight.

DAY 4: EXCURSION TO KULLU AND NAGGAR CASTLE

Morning after breakfast you will start with the excursion tour to Kullu where you can enjoy white water rafting and visit some of the exquisite shawl factory. Later pay a visit to the Naggar Castle having a lot awaiting you located in Naggar Village. Post the day, you will return to the hotel and stay overnight.

DAY 5: MANALI – DHARAMSHALA

Morning after having breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Mc Leodganj (Dharamshala) from Kullu. On arrival, check in at the hotel. In evening, explore few tourist places like Dal Lake, Church, Bhagsu Nag Temple and Tibetan Monastery. Overnight stay in Dharamshala.

DAY 6: DHARAMSHALA

After morning breakfast at the hotel. The day features a full day sightseeing tour of pilgrimage temples like Jwalamukhi Temple and Chintpurni Temple which are considered to be the holiest Hindu shrines visited by a large number of pilgrimages from all over India. Later on visit Kangra town and visit Kangra Fort. Return back and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

DAY 7: DHARAMSHALA – DELHI

Post morning breakfast at the hotel followed by a check out you will be transferred back to Delhi. You can either stay overnight in Delhi or depart straight to Delhi airport to catch your flight to onwards destination.

Duration: 9 Nights & 10 Days
Places Covered: Dharamshala – Triund – Chamba – Dalhousie – Palampur  

ITINERARY

DAY 1: DELHI – DHARAMSHALA

A journey from Delhi to Dharamshala is one of the most beautiful trips by road. The change of location from a crowded, polluted, urban metro to a beautiful clean and serene town is a welcome change any day. The total distance from Delhi to Dharamshala is roughly 490 kms. Overnight journey

DAY 2: DHARAMSHALA

After a long overnight journey you will finally reach the beautiful picturesque town of Dharamshala, the place where His Holiness The Dalai Lama lives. On arrival check-in to your hotel and rest. Later in the evening, explore few tourist places like Dal Lake, Church, Bhagsu Nag Temple and Tibetan Monastery. Overnight stay in Dharamshala.

DAY 3: DHARAMSHALA

After morning breakfast at the hotel. The day features a full day sightseeing tour of pilgrimage temples like Jwalamukhi Temple and Chintpurni Temple which are considered to be the holiest Hindu shrines visited by a large number of pilgrimages from all over India. Later on visit Kangra town and visit Kangra Fort. Return back and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

DAY 4: TREK TO TRIUND

Triund Hill is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Dharamshala and one of the more popular tourist destinations in the area. It is surrounded by the Dhauladhar ranges on one side and rolling valleys on the other and is the perfect place to go trekking or even to enjoy a picnic with breath-taking views for you to enjoy. Trekking will take approximately 4-5 hours from Dharamshala. Overnight stay at a campsite.

DAY 5: TREK BACK TO DHARAMSHALA

Wake up to the view from the summit of Triund Hill of the snow-capped mountain-ranges on one side and the rolling green valleys on the other. This is a perfect place to visit for nature lovers. Enjoy your time on the hill and later trek back to Dharamshala. On arrival check-in to your hotel and evening is free for leisure and stay overnight at a hotel in Dharamshala.

DAY 6: DHARAMSHALA – CHAMBA

Morning proceed to visit Chamba, situated on the banks of Ravi river. Enroute pay homage at Chamunda Devi temple. Also visit Akhand Chandi Complex, Laxmi Narayan Temple Complex and Manimahesh Lake. Later check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Chamba.

DAY 7: CHAMBA – DALHOUSIE VIA KHAJJIAR

After Breakfast we drive to check out Khajjiar, must visit to the khajji naga temple there. Visit Khajjiar Lake which is one of the most spectacular lakes in Himachal Pradesh and one of the best places to visit in Chamba. Khajjiar is well known as mini Switzerland of India Certified by Swiss Government. If you are an adventure lover, you can also try your hand at Horse riding and Zorbing. Arrive Dalhousie and check-in to your hotel.

DAY 8: DALHOUSIE

After a delectable breakfast get ready for a sightseeing tour. Dalhousie makes its name as one of the top hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. The attraction was founded and named after Lord Dalhousie to serve as a summer retreat. One can visit Satdhar Falls, Dainkund (valley of flowers) and Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary. Rest of the evening is free for leisure activities. Overnight in Dalhousie.

DAY 9: DALHOUSIE – PALAMPUR

Morning after leisurely having breakfast check-out and transfer straight to Palampur. The journey is about 4 to 5 hours drive enrooting Tea Gardens. If time permits visit Baijnath Temple. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Palampur.

DAY 10: PALAMPUR – CHANDIGARH AIRPORT

Post breakfast in the morning check-out of your hotel and straight transfer to Chandigarh Airport which is approx. 5-6 hours. On arrival you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight for onwards journey back home.

Duration: 8 Nights & 9 Days
Places Covered: Dalhousie – Dharamshala – Manikaran – Manali – Shimla  

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE DALHOUSIE

Arrive New Delhi airport and our tour representative will be awaiting to receive and assist you on a beautiful drive to Dalhousie. Post your arrival in Dalhousie, you will check-in the prescribed hotel and stay overnight.

DAY 2: DALHOUSIE – KHAJJIAR

After your morning breakfast, you will be setting out on a tour to Khajjiar that is also known as the “Mini Switzerland of India” for the splendor it holds to attract its visitors. Further, discover places like the Kalatop, Khajji temple, and engage in some wonderful adventures like Horse riding, Zorbing, Nature strolls amidst the beautiful climate. Wind up the day with your return to the hotel in Dalhousie and stay overnight.

DAY 3: DALHOUSIE – DHARAMSHALA 

Have the early morning breakfast and depart for a tour to the Land of the Dalai Lama that is, Dharamshala and Mcleodganj. After you reach Dharamshala, pay a visit to Bhagsunag, Tibetan Markets, Naddi, Bhagsunag Temple and Waterfall, Tibetan Monastery that are the most-sought attractions in this place. Bring the day to an end by your check-in the hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 4: DHARAMSHALA – MANALI VIA MANIKARAN

Morning after breakfast, prepare yourself for a wonderful excursion to Manali where midway you can count in a number of places at Manikaran like the most sacred, Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara holding huge relevance for the Sikhs and Hindus, Shri Ram Mandir, and also the Hot Water Springs of Sulphur where people take dips. Post this, check-in the hotel after you reach Manali on a road drive and stay overnight.

DAY 5: SOLANG VALLEY & ROHTANG PASS

Wake up to the morning breakfast and get ready to hit the best excursions from Manali on a drive. Post reaching the Snow View Point or Rohtang Pass, you will experience the several adventure sports and also the beautiful natural surroundings followed by the Solang Valley that has the ropeway ride awaiting. Post this, you will return to the hotel and stay overnight.

DAY 6: MANALI

Have an early morning breakfast and start with the sightseeing in Manali that will include a lot of pilgrimage places like the Manu Temple and the Hadimba Devi Temple followed by the Mall Road that is the epicenter for eateries and shopping, followed by The Vashisht Hot Water Springs, and also the Tibetan Monastery. If you ware a shopping freak, then you can go to the Hong Kong market and shop for souvenirs! Stay overnight after your return at the hotel.

DAY 7: MANALI – SHIMLA

Post the morning breakfast, start your way to the next spot on the charts that is Shimla on an enthralling road drive. You will come across the best version of nature while you drive off to the location. Post your arrival, you will check-in the hotel in Manali and stay overnight.

DAY 8: SHIMLA – KUFRI

This day brings with it the joy of going for a sightseeing tour to Kufri. Post breakfast, get ready and leave for the destination. Mahasu Peak, Indira Tourist Park, and Chini Bungalow are some places of interest in Kufri. On your way back to Shimla, visit the Vice Regal Lodge. It is famous for its English Renaissance architecture and for being the summer residence of British Viceroys. Post that, relish the breeze on a stroll on the Mall Road. Overnight stay in Shimla.

DAY 9: SHIMLA – DELHI DEPARURE

Today start your day with an early morning breakfast and check-out with your baggage for this is the departure day from Shimla to Delhi where you catch a flight back home, from Delhi Aiport. Tour end with exciting memories.