Situated in the north-west Himalayas, Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Spread across 12 kms along a ridge that overlooks terraced hillsides and cultivations, Shimla is magnificently robed in dense forests of oak and pine, fur and rhododendron, and it is best to travel here on the slow train from Kalka. Shimla also is a convenient base for variety of adventure sports such as Skiing, Trekking, Fishing and Golfing etc.
Once called the "end of the habitable world," Manali is an important hill station of northern India and is the destination of thousands of tourists every year. Its cool atmosphere provides a perfect haven for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers. Besides offering quite a few places for sightseeing, Manali is also famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. In brief, Manali-the veritable "valley of the Gods"-is an ideal place for the ones in search of both adventure and comfort.
DAY 01: Arrive Delhi,
Meet and assist on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Today you will be visiting the New and Old Delhi. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 02: Delhi - Chandigarh - Shimla
After Breakfast, drive to Shimla about 10 hrs, On arrival transfer to your hotel. Evening free. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 03: Shimla City tour
After breakfast, City tour, One of the most popular hill Resorts of the North. The town is situated at an altitude of 6810 ft, initially chosen as a sanatorium for invalid European officers, but soon developed into a big hill town and became the summer capital of the country. There are ample opportunities in Shimla for sports. Riding in Jakhu, Tennis and Squash at the club racing and Cricket at annandale, Golf at Naldera and winter sking at Kufri. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 04: Shimla - Manali
After an early breakfast, proceed to Manali about 10 hrs drive. On arrival Transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 05: Manali
After breakfast, walk through town visiting newly constructed Buddhist Monastery. Hadimba Devi temple-It is small temple situated in the dense forest is very interesting . Hadimba is said to be the wife of Bhima from the epic of Mahabharata. Vashist, it is an extremely picturesque little place clinging to the steep hill side. On the way up to the village you come upon the Vashist hot baths where a natural sulphar spring is piped into a modern bath -house. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 06: Manali
After Breakfast, visit Tibetan Monastery. It has a carpet making operation. Also visit Old Manali village. Dinner and overnight at hotel. OR visit to the The Rohtang Pass. The pass connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahul and Spiti valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India. The pass (3,978 m. or 13,051 ft.), is only open from June to September.
DAY 07: Manali
After an early breakfast, proceed to Manali about 10 hrs drive. On arrival Transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 08: Manali / Delhi
After an Early Breakfast, drive back to New Delhi (570 kms) On arrival Check into your hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 09: Delhi / On ward Destination
After breakfast, you are free later transfer to airport for your flight back home with sweet memories.