Splendors of Himachal
Duration :- 08 Days / 07 Nights
Destinations Covered :-
Delhi - Chandigarh - Manali - Rohtang - Manali - Naggar - Manali - Chandigarh - Delhi
This tour to the small northern state of Himachal Pradesh nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas has to
offer you the best of the locales in the state. This beautiful state is full of splendid surprises. Visitors
have many options in Himachal Pradesh. Places of scenic beauty such as Shimla, Manali, Chail, Chamba and
Kasauli are world famous. While Manali offers the most scenic beauties of the Himalayas, Shimla gives an impression what the British left behind. Kullu is the valley of Gods and Rohtang pass offers the glimpse to
Lahaul and Spiti. The virginal landscapes and simple lifestyles retain their native charm, which attracts more
and more tourists everyday.
Day 01 Delhi
Arrive and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 Delhi-Chandigarh
After lunch drive to Chandigarh.
Afternoon short orientation of the city visiting Nek Chand Rock Garden , the drive past the secatariat
buildings etc.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Chandigarh-Manali
After breakfast drive to Manali.
Arrive and check-in at Hotel.
The Kullu valley has an ancient town in its lap called Manali. Surrounded by towering peaks Manali's major
asset is its proximity to the snowline. It is a flourishing orchard industry, a popular honeymoon destination
and trailhead for numerous treks as well as a great countryside ideal for adventure sport lovers.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Manali-Rohtang- Manali
After breakfast drive to Rohtang pass . Enroute visit Vashist hot water springs and Kothi.
At an elevation of 4,111 meters (13,400 ft.) on the highway to Keylong, is Rohtang Pass. Here one sees the
majesty of the mountains at its height and splendour. At the top of the Pass the air seems to glitter against
the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul Valley. There is a beautiful Doshohar Lake
left to the pass, where pilgrims go every year on the auspicious day of 20th Bhadon. This is the only access to
Lahaul valley. The pass is open from June to September each year although trekkers can across the pass a little
earlier. Rohtang pass is the gateway to Lahaul valley just as Zojila pass in between Kashmir valley and Ladakh.
Afternoon visit the 500 years Old Hadimba Temple and Naggar Castle, Roerich Art Gallery and you have the
evening free for wandering around the Malls of Manali.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05 Manali-Naggar-Manali
Morning excursion to Naggar Castle and Roerich Art Gallery.
Lunch at Naggar-Castle.
Evening stroll on the bazaars.
Dinner and overnight at hotel at Manali.
Day 06 Manali
Day free to do independent activities or optional Heli Skiing or Para Gliding
For high mountain thrills perhaps nothing can surpass the magic of heli- skiing. The sport is available in the
area abound by the Hanuman Tibba, Rohtang Pass, Deo Tibba and Chanderkhani Pass near Manali.
Para-gliding is dependent on the weather so don't be too disappointed if the day you picked is not ideal and
you have to come back again.
Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 07 Manali - Chandigarh
After breakfast drive to Chandigarh, enroute visit Kullu, weavers of Kullu are famous for high quality Shawls
and woolens. Shawls made from Pashmina goat's hair are the finest and the most expensive.
Arrive and check-in at hotel.
Afternoon visit the famous Pinjore Gardens, also called Yadavindra Gardens.
Pinjore lies on the foothills of the lower Shivalik ranges. The fascinating Mughal Gardens one of the most
popular picnic spots. A mini zoo, plants nursery, a Japanese garden, historic palaces and picnic lawns await
tourists. Especially at weekends, fountains are switched on and after dusk, lights pick up the beauty of the
palaces by night.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 08 Chandigarh - Delhi
Morning leave by road for Delhi .
Arrive and check-in at hotel
Afternoon at leisure
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09 Delhi
Morning half day city tour of Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat - The Mausoleum of Mahatma Gandhi. Jama Masjid - the
biggest Mosque in India and drive past Red Fort and tricycle tour of Chandini Chowk.
Afternoon half day city tour of New Delhi. Drive past President House, Parliament House (House of
Representatives) and India Gate - War Memorial (stop for photography), Qutab Minar - 72.55 meters, high Victory
Tower, onto Bahai Temple (lotus temple) Humayun's Tomb - built of red sandstone and is a first substantial
example of the Mughal architecture, Laxmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu temple built by the Birlas, a leading
Indian industrialists.
Evening transfer to airport to fly back home\ onward destination.
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