Himalayan Queen
| SUMMARY | ||
| Duration of Trip | : | 5 Nights / 6 Days |
| Main Activities | : | Kufri, Tibetan Monastery and the town's handicraft center, Solang Valley. |
| Key Places | : | Delhi-Shimla-Manali-Chandigarh-Delhi. |
| Airport assistance and transfer to hotel. | ||
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 Delhi-Shimla
Arrive in Delhi. You will be transferred by road to Shimla (343 km / 8 hrs), the former summer capital of British India. Shimla which nestles in the Shivalik Mountains has some of the most stunning views of the mighty snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. Overnight at your hotel in Shimla.
Day 02 Shimla
This morning visit Kufri (2,500 m above sea level) just an hours drive from Shimla. Later in the afternoon, set off on a walking tour of Shimla, stopping at Jakoo Hills which have a panoramic view of the town and the Viceregal Lodge. Then walk down the Mall Road and return to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Shimla.
Day 03 Shimla-Manali
Morning: A scenic drive to Manali (274 km / 7hrs) a picture-perfect hill resort at an altitude of 1,929 m. Set amidst pine-clad mountains, Manali is a picturesque summer resort. Overnight at your hotel in Manali.
Day 04: Manali
Start the morning with a walking tour of Manali with stops at a 450-year-old temple, dedicated to Hadimba Devi (it has some excellent woodcarvings), a Tibetan Monastery and the town's handicraft center. The rest of the day you are free to explore the town on your own. You could consider walking down to the village of Vashisht known for its hot sulphur springs. Overnight at your hotel in Manali.
Day 05: Manali
This morning you visit beautiful Solang Valley and - weather permitting - Rohtang Pass (51 km from Manali) which, at an altitude of 3,978 m, is one of the highest in the world. Overnight at your hotel in Manali. A 9 hour drive to the planned city of Chandigarh, the capital of both Punjab and Harayana. Evening you are free to relax or explore the city on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Chandigarh.
Day 06 Chandigarh-Delhi
Drive down to Delhi where you will be dropped off at the railway station or airport. Tour ends.
TOUR END
