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GRAND
HIMACHAL TOUR |
Day
1: Delhi – Kasauli
Arrive Delhi. Transfer by road to Kasauli (324
kms / 7 hrs) a gateway to the Himachal. Proceed
to your hill resort and rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 2: Kasauli – Shimla
This morning you will proceed to Shimla (110 kms
/ 2 hrs), a charming hill station surrounded by
the green pastures and snow capped hills. This
afternoon take a walking tour of Shimla, climb
the Jakoo Hills and visit the temple of Lord Hanuman
which offers a panoramic view of Shimla, also
visit the Viceregal Lodge - once a seat of power.
Later take a stroll down the Mall Road. Overnight
at hotel
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Day 3: Shimla – Kufri –
Chail - Shimla
This morning take a full day excursion tour of
Kufri & Chail. Kufri is a popular ski resort
in winters, which offers some stunning mountain
views. Later drive to Chail and visit the Palace
of former Maharaja of Patiyala. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Shimla – Manali
Today you will be transferred by road to Manali
(285 kms / 7-8 hrs), located in the ancient Kullu
valley, surrounded by towering peaks at an arms
length. Upon arrival proceed to your hotel. Rest
of the day at leisure to visit the local markets
on your own. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Manali
This morning take an excursion to the Rohtang
Pass (51 kms / 2 hrs) - subject to weather conditions
and road being open. Rohtang Pass is the highest
point in Manali at a height of 3978 meters and
offers a breathtaking view of mountains rising
far above the clouds. Late afternoon return to
Manali. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight
at hotel.
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Day 6: Manali
This morning visit the 450 year old Hadimbadevi Temple
- the oldest temple in Manali, the Tibetean Center
& Monastery and the nearby Vashisth village known
for its hot sulphur springs. Rest of the day is at
leisure for shopping and individual activities. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 7: Manali - Dharamshala
This morning you will proceed by road to Dharamshala
(280 kms / 6-7 hrs), magnificently set amidst the
background of the Dhauladhar Mountains. Upon arrival
proceed to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 8: Dharamshala
This morning proceed on a half day excursion to the
Baijnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Later this
afternoon visit the Tibetan Monastery in Mcleodganj
- a seat of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. Rest
of the day at leisure to explore the local Tibetan markets
at the Mcleodganj. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Dharamshala – Khajjiar
Today proceed to Khajjiar (220 kms / 6 hrs), popularly
known as Mini Swiss for its snow capped mountains and
pine trees. Upon arrival check in at your resort. Rest
of the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel
Day 10: Khajjiar – Dalhousie
Today proceed to Dalhousie (40 kms / 1 hr), sprawled
over five hills ranging from 1,600 - 2,400 meters offering
a breathtaking view of the Dhauladhar Mountain ranges.
Rest of the day at leisure - you may take a stroll on
the mall road. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 11: Dalhousie
In the morning you proceed on a scenic walk to the Satdhara
(seven springs) said to contain mica and medicinal properties
(4 kms/1 hr). Continue your walk to the Martyrs Memorial
at Panchpula (five bridges). Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day
12: Dalhousie – Jammu/Pathankot/Jalandhar
Transfer to railway station / airport
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