SHIMLA - MANALI / 07 Day Itinerary
Destination: Himachal Pradesh
Hill Station: Shimla, Manali
Season: Oct – Feb
Arrive at Delhi Airport/Train station and drive to Shimla, a famous hill resort at an altitude of 6810 ft. Originally chosen as a sanatorium, it later became the summer capital of the country. Check into the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, explore Shimla, visiting Kufri, Ridge Maidan, Mall Road, and Christ Church. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, head to Manali. En-route, visit Hanogi Mata Temple. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, explore sightseeing spots, and indulge in adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. Overnight stay at a hotel in Manali.
Full-day excursion to Rohtang Pass (Up to Snow Line, subject to closure due to snowfall) and Solang Valley. Overnight at the hotel.
Explore the town with a visit to the newly constructed Buddhist Monastery. Visit Hadimba Devi Temple, a small temple in a dense forest, with Hadimba known as Bhima’s wife from the Mahabharata. Explore Vashist, a picturesque village clinging to a steep hillside, and visit the Vashist hot baths with a natural sulfur spring: dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive to Chandigarh. Check in to the hotel and visit the Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, and Rose Garden.
After breakfast, leave the hotel and ride the famous Gulmarg Gondola (cable car). The 08-minute ropeway ride will take you past colourful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of Apharwat Peak. Capture scenic views and engage in leisure activities like pony rides, romantic walks, bird-watching, and golf. In the afternoon, depart for Srinagar. Upon arrival, check-in at the houseboat for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive to Delhi. We’ll transfer you to the railway station or airport for your onward journey.