Best of Himachal (11N/12D)

Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie & Amritsar

Ruffled by the lower ridges of the Shivalik Range in the far south, cut through by the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges in the northwest, and dominated by the great Himalayas in the north and east, Himachal Pradesh is India’s most popular and easily accessible hill state. Sandwiched between Punjab and Tibet, its lowland orchards, subtropical forests and maize fields peter out in the higher reaches where pines cling to steep slopes of mountains whose inhospitable peaks soar in rocky crags and forbidding ice fields to heights of more than 6000m. Together with deep gorges cut by rivers crashing down from the Himalayas, these mountains form natural boundaries between the state’s separate districts. Each has its own architecture, from rock-cut shrines and shikhara temples to colonial mansions and Buddhist monasteries. Roads struggle against the vagaries of the climate to connect the larger settlements, which are way outnumbered by remote villages, many of which are home to semi-nomadic Gaddi and Gujjar shepherds.

Day 1: Chandigarh – Shimla (113Km / 3-4 Hrs)

Arrive Chandigarh and transfer to Shimla. Check in at the hotel and evening free for leisure. Explore Mall Road. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2: Shimla Sightseeing

Half day city tour visiting Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Sankat Mochan Temple, Jakhu Temple. Afternoon excursion to Kufri Valley. Explore Mall Road, Shimla Church & Lakkad Bazar. Overnight stay at Shimla.

Day 3: Shimla – Manali (247Kms / 6-7 Hrs)

Drive to Manali. Visit Shawl Factory, Pandoh Dam, Hanogimata Temple, Vaishnomata Temple. Check in to hotel. Evening at leisure and local markets. Overnight stay at Manali.

Day 4: Manali Sightseeing

Visit Hadimba Temple, Jagatsukh, Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery, Club House, Tibetan Monastery, Vashisht Temple. Evening at Mall Road. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5: Manali – Rohtang Pass Snow Point (51Kms)

Early breakfast and excursion to Rohtang Pass (up to snow line if restricted), Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Solang Valley, Marhi. Evening free. Overnight stay at hotel Manali.

Day 6: Manali – Dharamshala (235Kms / 6-7 Hrs)

Drive to Dharamshala. Enroute visit Jawala Ji Temple, Kangra Museum, Kangra Fort, War Memorial. Check in at hotel. Overnight stay at Dharamshala.

Day 7: Dharamshala Sightseeing

Visit Baijnath Temple, Namgyal Monastery, McLeod Ganj, Dal Lake, Bhagsu Falls. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 8: Dharamshala – Dalhousie (130Kms / 4 Hrs)

Drive to Dalhousie. Enroute visit Panchpula, St. John's Church. Check in to hotel and visit nearby attractions. Overnight stay at Dalhousie.

Day 9: Dalhousie Sightseeing

Excursion to Khajjiar - scenic plateau with dense pine and deodar forests, small lake with floating island, and 9-hole golf course. Return to Dalhousie. Overnight stay.

Day 10: Dalhousie – Amritsar (207Kms / 4-5 Hrs)

Drive to Amritsar. Visit Golden Temple and Wagha Border for flag down ceremony. Overnight stay at Amritsar.

Day 11: Amritsar Sightseeing

Visit Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh. Overnight stay at Amritsar.

Day 12: Amritsar – Amritsar Airport

Transfer to Amritsar International Airport / Railway Station. Tour concludes with happy memories.

Package Cost Per Person

Hotels Used

Tour Includes

• Two nights accommodation at Shimla on double sharing basis
• Three nights accommodation at Manali on double sharing basis
• Two nights accommodation at Dharamshala on double sharing basis
• Two nights accommodation at Dalhousie on double sharing basis
• Two nights accommodation at Amritsar on double sharing basis
• Every day Breakfast & Dinner
• Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by exclusive vehicle
• Driver allowance, toll & parking charges
• Packaged mineral water per person per day
• All entry fees as per itinerary

Extra Charges Apply

• Personal expenses, extra meals, starters & drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated etc)
• Optional tours
• Camera fees where applicable
• Vehicle services on leisure days
• Heater charges in hotel
• Medical & travel insurance
• Additional costs due to flight cancellations, roadblocks, natural calamities
• Anything not mentioned under “Tour Includes”
• Mandatory GST 5%

Cancellation Policy

• 25% of total tour cost beyond 7 days of tour departure
• No refund within 7 days of tour departure
• No refund for bookings during peak dates/high season

Important Notes

• All non-refundable bookings attract full payment within 1 day of confirmation
• Base category rooms provided in all hotels, unless specified
• Room allotment on same floor/adjacent at hotel discretion
• Hotels subject to availability at booking time
• Surcharges for local events/high season/peak dates may apply
• Equivalent/alternative hotels may be provided if proposed hotels unavailable
• No refund for unused accommodation, meals, transport, sightseeing due to bad weather, health, strikes, roadblocks
• Excursion to Rohtang Pass is subject to NGT restrictions; guests can take state transport buses at own cost
• Surcharge applicable for Atal Tunnel visit