Inclusions
Destinations Covered: 2N Shimla, 3N Manali, 1N Dharamsala, 2N Dalhousie, 1N Amritsar
Package includes: Accommodation | private transport | food | Wi Fi | Entertainment
You can take this amazing Himachal and Punjab tour package of 9 nights and 10 days from Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar anywhere you want. This tour takes you through almost all the top tourist attractions in Himachal and Punjab. The Himachal itinerary for this package has been curated by the destination experts at NIBT Holidays to make your family vacation a fun-filled and memorable one. During this Himachal trip you will visit almost all the tourist places and religious places located in Chandigarh, Shimla, Manali, Dharamsala, Dalhousie and Amritsar. During this trip you will enjoy adventure, wildlife exploration, mountain climbing, river activities, snow activities, religious visits, relaxation, meditation as well as the culture of both the village and the city.
Itinerary
DELHI /CHANDIGARH – SHIMLA (350 KM, approx. 8 – 9 Hours)
On reaching Chandigarh or Delhi, representatives of NIBT Holidays will transfer you to Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, which was once the summer capital of the British rulers. On the way you will see the Mughal charm by stopping at Pinjore Garden. Keep moving towards Shimla and once you reach, check-in at your hotel and take a rest or if time permits, take a tour of Shimla Mall Road and nearby places. Watch the mighty Himalayas as the sun sets. Come back to the hotel to have dinner and have a great time with your family on the first night in Himachal.
SHIMLA – KUFRI SIGHTSEEING
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious breakfast and prepare to visit Kufri, one of the popular tourist attractions in Shimla. Kufri is situated at an altitude of 2622 m above sea level and is the best ski resort in winter. In the summer, it turns into a famous tourist picnic spot. It offers an impressive view of the Himalayas. On your way to Kufri, visit Green Valley, WildFlower Hall, Indira Holiday Home and Fagu. After that visit the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. In the evening you are free to shop or stroll around The Ridge, which is adorned with Gothic structures, shops and restaurants. You can also visit the popular Christ Church and visit the holy Jakhu Temple with the largest Hanuman statue in India. Today the second day of your Himachal tourism package ends. Dine at the hotel in the evening and take a restful sleep in the serene surroundings of Shimla.
SHIMLA – MANALI (285 KM, approx. 7- 8 Hours)
After enjoying a delicious breakfast in Shimla, check out from the hotel and head towards the enchanting hill station of Manali. On your way to Manali, visit Sunder Nagar Lake, Hanogi Devi Temple, Mandi, Manikaran and Kasol as time permits. On arrival in Manali, check-in at your hotel and enjoy a sumptuous dinner at the hotel restaurant. Stay in your room overnight.
MANALI LOCAL CITY TOUR (4 – 5 HRS)
After breakfast, proceed for the city tour of Manali which includes- Hadimba Devi Temple (built in 1553 AD this temple is dedicated to Hadimba Mata, the most important deity of Himachal), Van Vihar, Club House, Monastery, Old Manali In the evening you will be free to visit Manali’s Mall Road and IBEX Market overnight at the hotel.
MANALI –SOLANG VALLEY / ROHTANG PASS (58 KM)
This morning post breakfast, take a trip to Solang Valley where you can admire the picturesque sights around and enjoy various thrilling adventure activities at your expense. As winter approaches, the same Solang valley takes the shape of a snowy blanket, thus making a perfect scene for many snow activities such as: cable car, paragliding, horse riding, mountain biking, etc. If Rohtang Pass is open, then on this day you can explore Rohtang Pass by crossing Gulaba, Rahala Waterfall, Kothi etc. (Rohtang fare and fees will have to be paid separately as per local taxi union prices)
MANALI – DHARAMSHALA (250 KMS)
Start the 6th day of the Himachal tour package with a delicious breakfast in Manali. After that check out from the hotel and proceed towards Dharamshala and McLeodGanj. Drive past the picturesque Kullu Valley, Palampur Tea Garden, Baijnath, and Chamunda Devi Temple. On reaching Dharamsala, check in at your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing. Enjoy Dinner & Stay at Dharamsala Hotel.
DHARAMSHALA – DALHOUSIE (120 KMS)
The seventh day of your Himachal tour package will begin with a delicious breakfast in Dharamsala today. After breakfast check out from the hotel and visit Little Lhasa, McLeod Ganj, St. John in the Wilderness and nearby tourist places and click some pictures. Afterwards enjoy the soothing Dal Lake and Dhaula Dhar. Upon reaching Dalhousie, the mini-Switzerland of India, complete the check-in formalities and relax. Treat yourself to a sumptuous dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
DALHOUSIE & KHAJJIAR SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast at the hotel on Day 8 of Himachal Tour, embark on an exciting sightseeing tour of Khajjiar, the mini-Switzerland of India. Admire the lush green meadows surrounded by deodar trees and the surrounding beauty of a sparkling pond in the middle of Khajjiar. Come back to your hotel in the evening and spend your leisure time. You can also choose to shop at local markets. After dinner at the hotel, stay overnight in your comfortable hotel room.
DALHOUSIE – AMRITSAR – WAGAH BORDER
Today is the ninth day of your Himachal tour. Enjoy a refreshing breakfast at the Dalhousie Hotel before taking this tour package further to Amritsar. Check out from the hotel and drive towards Amritsar. After reaching Amritsar, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and later be a part of the flag hoisting ceremony at the Wagah border, India-Pakistan border. Come back to the hotel after witnessing the bravery of the heroes of India. Dinner and Rest at Amritsar Hotel
AMRITSAR SIGHTSEEING – DELHI / CHANDIGARH DROP
Today is the tenth and last day of the Himachal Yatra. After breakfast check out from the hotel and take a sightseeing tour of Amritsar during which you will visit the iconic and sacred Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh, where the massacre by General Dyer took place. After sightseeing, you can also enjoy shopping in the colourful local markets of Amritsar. Later in the day, after reaching Delhi or Chandigarh leave for your destination with sweet memories of Himachal and Punjab.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Welcome drink upon arrival at all Hotels.
- Exquisite and Deluxe stay in Mentioned Hotels.
- 2 meals every day during the stay in the Hotels.
- Free and Unlimited Wi-Fi at hotels.
- Free access to the recreations available in the hotels.
- Free upgrades to best quality rooms based on availability.
- Private vehicle from the day of arrival to departure.
- Day wise sightseeing of all mentioned places in your itinerary.
- Toll Tax, Permit, State Tax, Parking and Driver Daily Allowance.
- All applicable hotel taxes as of today, including service charges.
PACKAGE EXCLUDES
- Airfare / Train fare during the entire tour.
- Personal expenses like laundry, telephone calls, tips, porter-age etc.
- Additional sightseeing or additional use of vehicles other than those specified in the itinerary.
- Entry fee, video camera permit during sightseeing.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, strikes etc.
- Any increase in the cost of taxes or fuel, thereby increasing the cost on surface transport and land arrangements, which may be applicable prior to departure.
- Any other attribute not mentioned in the column “Cost included”.
- travel insurance.
- Vehicle AC while driving in mountains
- Sightseeing of those places where only selected vehicles can be taken with the permission of NGT/Union.
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