10 Days Shimla Manali with Amritsar
Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Places to Visit : 2N Shimla – 3N Manali – 1N Dharamshala – 2N Dalhousie – 1N Amritsar
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Day 1 :
Delhi – Shimla [345 Kms | 8 Hrs]
Get picked up from New Delhi airport /railway station and transfer by road to Shimla. Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and former capital of Britishers at an altitude of (2500 mts), also set amidst the snow cappedshivalik mountain ranges, which offer some of the most beautiful view of Himalaya. On arrival check-in to the hotel and freshen up after a day long drive. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight Shimla.
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Day 02:
In Shimla
After breakfast sightseeing tour of around Shimla – Naldhera Golf Course and Kufri – Snow point. Evening – Free to stroll the very famous place of Shimla town The Mall Road & The Ridge.
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Day 03:
Shimla – Manali [280 Kms | 8 Hrs]
After breakfast checkout and drive to Manali – 280 kilometers. Manali is a perfect hill station covered with snow mountains & beautiful waterfalls. Arrival in the evening and transfer to the hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight Manali.
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Day 04:
Manali
Leave for local sightseeing tour of Manali after breakfast. The tour includes visit to Hadimba Devi Temple, Vashisht Kund – Hot water spring, Tibetan Monasteries and local market. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Manali.
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Day 05:
Manali – Snow Point
After breakfast, full day excursion visiting Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi & Rohtang Pass is the most visited tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh round the year (up to Snow Line in case access till Rohtang is closed due to excess snow).. Evening return to hotel and rest day at leisure. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
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Day 06:
Manali – Dalhousie [252 Kms | 5-6 Hrs]
Early morning after breakfast drive to Dharmshala. Arrive Dharamshala. Check in to the hotel. Half day sightseeing of Dharamkot, kangra Devi Temple, Jwalamukhi Temple, Dal lake, Chamunda Devi Temple, Nurpur Tea garden. Evening return to hotel and rest day at leisure Overnight stay at the Hotel.
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Day 07:
Dharamshala – Dalhousie [120 Kms | 2-3 Hrs]
Check out after breakfast and drive to Dalhousie-situated at 2039 mts in the outer slopes of the Dhaula Dhar range with its natural beauty and natural surroundings. On arrival, check in at the hotel. On arrival in Dalhousie, check in to the hotel. Day free at leisure. Overnight Dalhousie. (120kms/2.5hrs).
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Day 08:
Dalhousie – Khajjiar –Dalhousie [30 Kms | 01 Hrs]
Early morning after breakfast drive to Khajjiar, one of the most scenic saucer shaped Plateau and is surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests, its beauty has further been enhanced by a small lake in the center with a floating island and 9-hole golf course here are the other interesting places to cover. Return to Dalhousie Hotel Night stay in Dalhousie. (30kms/1hr, one way).
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Day 09:
Dalhousie – Amritsar [250 Kms | 4-5 Hrs]
Early morning after breakfast drive to Amritsar- The 400 years old city, founded by the fourth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Ramdas, has been the seat of the Sikh religion and culture from its very inception. It is renowned for the famous Golden Temple. Amritsar, literally – 'Pool of Nectar', derives its name from the holy pond around the temple. The land for the pool was gifted by the Moghul Emperor Akbar. Arrive Amritsar, check in at the hotel. Evening visit to Indo-Pak Wagha Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony-Return to hotel. Overnight at Amritsar.
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Day 10:
Departure
After breakfast, check out & start your city tour with the blessings of Golden Temple-the most important sikh shrine, which is also called Mecca for the Sikhs is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs. Then visit Jallianwala Bagh- where, on April 13, 1919, British soldiers opened fire on an unarmed forbidden gathering, killing hundreds of civilians. Later proceed to the airport/railway station for your onward destination.