Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Locations: Delhi - Shimla - Kullu - Manali - Dharamshala - Amritsar - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi
Arrive in Delhi. After a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome), our representative will assist you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. Delhi is a bustling metropolis, blending ancient heritage with modernity. Its strategic location made it the seat of power for successive dynasties. Mythologically, the city of Indraprastha from the Mahabharata is believed to have been located here, founded around 5000 BC. Over centuries, various rulers contributed monuments like Shah Jahanabad (the Walled City). Day free for leisure activities.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Kalka - Shimla
Transfer to Shimla. On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at Shimla hotel.
Day 03: Shimla
After breakfast, sightseeing in Shimla, a city spreading over a 12 km ridge in the lower Himalayas. Visit the Mall, Scandal Point, the Ridge, Viceregal Lodge (now an institute for advanced studies), Jakhu Hill with the Hanuman Temple, and St. Michael's Cathedral with its fine stained glass windows.
Overnight stay in Shimla.
Day 04: Shimla - Kullu - Manali
After breakfast, drive to Manali, historically called the "end of the habitable world." Manali offers sightseeing, adventure activities, and a cool summer retreat. Enroute, visit Kullu, known as the "Valley of the Gods," with temples, apple orchards, and the famous Dussehra festival.
Evening drive to Manali and check-in at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 05: Manali
After breakfast, sightseeing in Manali including Old Manali (famous for orchards and old guesthouses), Vaishisht (hot springs and temple), Rohtang Pass (13,050 ft), and Solang Nullah (famous for 300-meter ski lift).
Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 06: Manali - Dharamshala
After breakfast, drive to Dharamshala, home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in exile. Check-in at hotel and afternoon at leisure.
Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
Day 07: Dharamshala
After breakfast, city tour of Dharamshala including Dalai Lama Temple Complex, Bhagsunag Falls & Temple, Church of St. John, War Memorial, Kangra Art Museum, Cricket Stadium, and Norbulingka Institute. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
Day 08: Dharamshala - Amritsar
After breakfast, drive to Amritsar. Evening free for leisure.
Overnight stay in Amritsar.
Day 09: Amritsar
After breakfast, visit the Golden Temple, the seat of the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee. Also visit Jallianwala Bagh, the historic site of the 1919 massacre, and attend the evening Wagah Border flag-lowering ceremony. Return to hotel.
Overnight stay in Amritsar.
Day 10: Amritsar - Delhi
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi. On arrival, end of the tour.
Our tour concludes: We thank you for your patronage and look forward to serving you again in the near future.
