Best of Hiamchal Tours

Arrival at Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station & drive to Shimla by road,
check in at hotel. Shimla: Pine forests and apple orchards, crisp, clean air and
breathtaking views – that is Shimla in a nutshell. Sprawled over 12 kms on a
crescent shaped ridge, Shimla is the largest hill station and erstwhile summer
capital of the British in India. Rest of the day is at leisure. Evening you can visit
the famous Mall Road, where you could shop or just stroll around the Ridge.
Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast, depart for an excursion to Kufri and Chail, where you can
enjoy horse riding or yak riding (on own). Later proceed to Naldhera (22 kms)
which is famous for its golf course and scenic beauty. Evening return to Shimla..
Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After an early breakfast, check out of your hotel. Drive to Manali) via Bilaspur,
Sunder Nagar, Mandi and Kullu. Late afternoon arrive Manali, Valley of the
Gods, which is a combination of natural splendour and rich cultural heritage.
Check in at hotel. Evening is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast, proceed on a half-day tour of Manali visiting Hadimba Devi
Temple: built in the tranquil and serene woods, Vashisht hot water springs and
temple and the Tibetan Monastery. Afternoon visit Naggar Castle and Roerich
Art Gallery (closed on Mondays). Evening visit the local bazaar for shopping.
Overnight at the hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast, proceed on a full day excursion to visit Rohtang Pass: is a high
mountain pass that connects Kullu Valley with the lahaul and Spiti Valleys. You
have the next two hours to enjoy this snowy haven. Take a sledge ride down the
slopes, try your luck climbing the little snow hills. **The pass is only open from
June to September**. On your descent, visit Solang Valley, Rahla falls, Marhi and
Nehru Kund. Evening you return to Manali. Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast, visit Kullu town and the famous Kullu Shawl Factory. Late
afternoon return to Manali. Evening is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast, check out of hotel and drive to Dharamshala. Enroute visit
Palampur: Tea Factory, St. John’s Church, Temple of Bundamata and Neugal
Khad. Arrive Dharamshala and check in at hotel. Evening is at leisure. Overnight
at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast, proceed on a local tour of Dharamshala visiting Macleodganj (10
kms), a charming Tibetan settlement with bustling bazaars that sell carpets,
handicrafts and delicious Tibetan food. The Dalai Lama resides in Macleodganj,
which is now a major centre of Tibetan culture. It has the School of Tibetan
Studies with rare manuscripts and ancient texts, the Tibetan Institute for the
performing Arts and a handicrafts centre; Bhagsu Nag falls; Chamunda Mandir;,
Dal Lake and War Memorial. Afternoon you check out of the hotel. Depart by
surface for Dalhousie. On arrival, check in at hotel. Evening is at leisure to enjoy
a walk from Lakkarmandi to Kalatop, through dense forests of pines and
deodars Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast, depart on a local tour of Dalhousie, visiting Panchpula: a
beautiful spot, barely 3 kms. from G.P.O; Satdhara: springs gurgling with
refreshing water, believed to contain some medicinal properties; Laxmi Narayan
Temple; Bakrota Hill and Mall; Subhash Baoli; St Andrew’s Church and St
Patrick’s Church. Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Afrer an early breakfast, check out of hotel. Drive to Chandigarh via Kangra,
Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar. At Kangra halt to visit the Kangar Fort and the
Brajeshwari Devi Temple. Evening arrive Chandigarh and check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Drive to Chandigarh Airport / Railway
Station to depart for your onward journey.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys