Duration: 11 Nights – 12 Days
Locations: Delhi – Amritsar – Dharamshala – Manali – Kullu – Shimla – Chail – Kufri – Naldehra – Chandigarh – Delhi
Day 01: Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi Airport, meet and greet by our local representative, followed by transfer to the hotel. Later, proceed for a half-day city tour of Old and New Delhi, the capital of India. Visit Jama Masjid, Shanti Van, and Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi (1948). Drive past India Gate and the Embassy area. In New Delhi, enjoy a photo stop at Qutub Minar (72 metres high) and pass by landmarks such as the Red Fort and Jantar Mantar, the 18th-century astronomical observatory. Evening free for shopping at Connaught Place, New Delhi’s main shopping hub. Return to the hotel.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi (B)
Day 02: Delhi – Amritsar (by Shatabdi Express)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Amritsar by train. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Later, enjoy sightseeing in Amritsar, including a visit to the sacred Golden Temple. In the evening, visit the Wagah Border to witness the Retreat Ceremony, a spectacular display of military pageantry and patriotic fervour performed daily by Indian and Pakistani forces. Please note that ceremony timings vary seasonally. Wagah is the only land border crossing open between India and Pakistan. Return to the hotel in the evening.
Overnight Hotel – Amritsar (B)
Day 03: Amritsar – Dharamshala
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Dharamshala, the residence-in-exile of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure and personal activities.
Overnight Hotel – Dharamshala (B)
Day 04: Dharamshala Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for a half-day local tour of Dharamshala. Visit the Tibetan Medical Centre, the Church of St. John, local monasteries and meditation centres. Evening free at leisure. Return to the hotel.
Overnight Hotel – Dharamshala (B)
Day 05: Dharamshala – Manali
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Manali, passing through some of the most scenic and picturesque landscapes of Himachal Pradesh. Upon arrival in Manali, check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure.
Overnight Hotel – Manali (B)
Day 06: Manali
After breakfast, visit Jagatsukh Nagar Art Gallery, the Hadimba Devi Temple and the Tibetan Monastery. Continue to Vashisht Village, located across the River Beas, famous for its natural hot sulphur springs believed to have therapeutic properties. Evening free at leisure. Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Overnight Hotel – Manali (B, D)
Day 07: Manali – Rohtang Pass – Manali
After breakfast, proceed on an excursion to Rohtang Pass, situated 51 km from Manali at an altitude of 3,978 metres. Historically, it served as a gateway to ancient trade routes leading to Lahaul, Ladakh and Central Asia. From the pass, enjoy breathtaking views of glaciers, mountain peaks, ridges and deep ravines. Return to Manali in the evening. Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Overnight Hotel – Manali (B, D)
Day 08: Manali – Kullu – Shimla
After breakfast, drive to Shimla, the former summer capital of British India. En route, visit the scenic Kullu Valley and the famous Kullu Shawl Industry. Upon arrival in Shimla, check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for shopping and leisure activities.
Overnight Hotel – Shimla (B, D)
Day 09: Shimla
After breakfast, visit Jakhu Temple, dedicated to Lord Hanuman, offering panoramic views of Shimla. Continue to the Viceregal Lodge, once the seat of British power in India. The rest of the day is free to explore Shimla’s famous Mall Road. Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Overnight Hotel – Shimla (B, D)
Day 10: Shimla – Chail – Kufri – Naldehra – Shimla
After breakfast, drive to Kufri, located 16 km from Shimla, known for its sweeping views of the Himalayan ranges. Later, visit Naldehra, situated 23 km away, famous for its scenic nine-hole golf course set amidst coniferous forests. Return to Shimla in the evening. Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Overnight Hotel – Shimla (B, D)
Day 11: Shimla – Chandigarh
After breakfast, drive to Chandigarh. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Later, enjoy a city tour of Chandigarh, India’s best-planned city designed by renowned French architect Le Corbusier. Visit the Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Sukhna Lake and Sector 17 Market. Return to the hotel in the evening.
Overnight Hotel – Chandigarh (B)
Day 12: Chandigarh – Delhi
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to Delhi Airport to board your onward flight.
Tour Concludes. We thank you for choosing our services and ensure a punctual transfer to the Railway Station or Airport for your onward journey.
