Inclusions
Places to visit in Shimla: Mall Road, The Ridge, Jakhu Hill, Kufri Hill, IIAS, Scandal Point, Tara Devi Temple, Hanuman Temple, Green Valley, Museum etc. Places to visit in Manali: Mall Road, Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, Museum, Van Vihar, Solang Valley, Vasishta, Nehru Kund etc. Places to visit in En-Route: Sunder Nagar Village, Kullu, Manikaran Sahib etc Subject to Permission with Extra Cost: Rohtang Pass, Gulaba viewpoint, Atal Tunnel, Rani Nala, Marhi Subject to Permission as per union rates.Itinerary
Delhi – Shimla (350 kms, approx. 7-8 hours journey)
When you reach Delhi airport or station, the representative/driver of NIBT Holidays will welcome you and transfer you to Shimla by road. The winding roads and greenery along the way make you look forward to more as you climb the hills from Chandigarh. Complete the check-in formalities at your hotel upon arrival in Shimla. After taking some rest, take a walk on the popular road “The Mall” which is the main road of Shimla and dotted with showrooms, restaurants and shops, and go to the Ridge Road where Christ Church stands. The presence of this old church makes this place even more attractive. Come back to the hotel, enjoy dinner and have a restful sleep in the serene environment of Shimla.
Shimla – Kufri – Shimla Tour
On Day 2 of Shimla Manali Tour After having breakfast at the hotel, leave for Kufri excursion, visit Indira Bungalow and Himalayan Zoo where you will also enjoy a pony ride on Mahasu Peak. On the way back to Shimla in the afternoon, visit the huge statue of Hanuman ji on Jakhu Hill. Then visit the architectural site Viceregal Lodge, which was designed by a British architect. In the evening you can spend some time on the Mall Road and visit some of the famous sites like Christ Church – the second oldest church in North India, Scandal Point, Gaiety Theater, and many more. Later come to the hotel and enjoy dinner. Overnight stay in shimla.
Shimla – Kullu – Manali (280 kms / 7-8 hrs)
This morning after breakfast in Shimla, check out from the hotel and proceed towards Manali. On the way to Manali, stop at Pandoh Dam, visit Hanogi Mata Temple and Vaishno Devi Temple. If you have time, also visit Manikaran and Kasol, later reach Manali and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and stay at a hotel.
Manali Local Sightseeing
Today is the fourth day of Shimla Manali Tour. After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the city tour of Manali. Today you will explore – Hadimba Devi Temple (built in 1553 AD this temple is dedicated to Hadimba Mata, the most important deity of Himachal), Manu Temple, Van Vihar, Club House, Old Manali etc. In the evening you will be free to roam around Mall Road and IBEX Market in Manali. Come back to the hotel and enjoy dinner. Overnight stay in Manali.
Manali – Solang Valley / Rohtang Pass
The fifth day of Shimla Manali Tour is going to be very special and adventurous. Have breakfast at the hotel and head to the thrilling Solang Valley which is famous for adventure sports. In Solang Valley, you can indulge in a plethora of adrenaline rushing adventure sports such as ropeway, skiing, horse riding, yak riding, paragliding and zorbing at your own expense. On the way, visit Nehru Kund and Vashisht and later reach the hotel enjoying a slow drive through the lush green valleys. After enjoying a delicious meal at the hotel, take a sound sleep in the serene ambiance of Manali.
If open, excursions to Rohtang Pass, Gulaba View, Atal Tunnel, Rani Nala, Marhi etc. will be permitted at an additional cost as per the rates of the Local Taxi Union.
Manali – Delhi/Departure (550 Km | 12 -13 Hours )
Today is the last and departure day of Shimla Manali Tour. In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and keep your bag in your car. Take some time to capture the beautiful valleys of Manali with your camera. Afterwards, take the memories of this beautiful mountain with you and go back to Delhi.
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.