Best of Himachal
Destinations: Delhi - Dalhousie - Dharamshala - Palampur - Manali - Shimla - Kufri - Delhi
Duration: 12 Days - 11 Nights

Day 01: Delhi

Arrive at Delhi Airport met and get greeted and assisted by our airport counter staff, Board the cab and get escorted to a hotel at Delhi. Check in the hotel. Rest for the day and enjoy a good night sleep.

Day 02: Dalhousie

After breakfast in your hotel leave for the Dalhousie check in the hotel. Dalhousie is a beautiful and peaceful town. This hill station spreads over five hills at the edge of Dhauladhar range. The colorful town is spread with the old colonial buildings, fine stalls and hotels. The pine-covered slopes around it are intersected with paths and treks, which are ideal for short undemanding walks. Evening is for the local tour and shopping. Rest of the day is for leisure.

Day 03: Dalhousie

After breakfast in your hotel leave for the Dalhousie region the hill resort of Dalhousie is spread across the five hills of Portreyn, Tehra, Kathlog, Bakrota and Balun. Gandhi Chowk, the vintage point of Kalatope, Kalatope and Panchpulla or the Five Bridges, Satdhara, Subhash Chowk, Dainkund is the places of interest in Dalhousie India. Covering an area of 14 sq.-km and surrounded by alpine vegetation, Dalhousie has charming architecture and panoramic views of both plains and the white capped views of the mountainous ranges.

Day 04: Dharamshala

After morning breakfast drive to Dharamshala, on arrival check in hotel. It has a spectacular setting along a spur of Dhauladhar range. Surrounded by forests of chir pine, rhododendron and Himalayan Oak, Dharamshala is the main hill station in the Kangra Valley. It is a fertile, undulating valley, lying between the gentle Shivalik Hills and the foothills of the mighty Dhauladhars. The valley is noted for the beauty of its scenery, lush terraces, wooded hills, manicured tea gardens and sparkling streams. Evening is for the local tours of Dharamshala and leisure.

Day 05: Dharamshala

After breakfast proceeds for a full day tour of Dharamshala. It has a spectacular setting along a spur of Dhauladhar range. Surrounded by forests of chir pine, rhododendron and Himalayan Oak, Dharamshala is the main hill station in the Kangra Valley. It is a fertile, undulating valley, lying between the gentle Shivalik Hills and the foothills of the mighty Dhauladhars. The valley noted for the beauty of its scenery, lush terraces, wooded hills, manicured tea gardens and sparkling streams. Other major attractions are Kangra Art Museum, Namgyal monastery, Kalachakra Temple, Macleodganj, Triund, Bhagsunath, Chamunda Devi Temple. Pamper yourself with the best services offered in the hotel industry and enjoy the king size lifestyle added to delicious food.

Day 06: Dharamshala - Palampur

After breakfast in your hotel leave for the Palampur region popular hill station famous for its scenic beauty and also for the beautiful temples and buildings built in the Colonial period. Treat for Nature lover and outdoor lover with a taste for adventure can enjoy hand gliding and trekking. It has something for all tastes, which makes it an ideal holiday resort for many. Evening is for the local tour and shopping. Rest of the day is for leisure.

Day 07: Palampur

After morning breakfast leave for a day tour of beautiful Palampur, places of attraction in Palampur are specimens of colonial architecture, the tea factory; St. John's church which is another important landmark of Palampur. The Bundla Chasm, a beautiful waterfall. Neogal Park which is at a distance of 1 km from Palampur offers a breathtaking view of the Dhauladhar Range. There are other various places you can visit while on your tour to Palampur, besides taking a stroll of the beautiful surrounding. Evening return back to Hotel and over night stay at the hotel relish the famous local food and music.

Day 08: Palampur - Manali

After morning breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to Manali via Kullu valley. Lush fields and orchards of cherry, plum and apple, line the Kullu valley floor, while scented pine forests climb up the higher slopes to the snow line. Visit Bijli Mahadev Temple, Manikaran, Jari, Malana, Kasol, Roerich Gallery. By evening reach Manali check in the hotel. Take rest for the day and enjoy the overnight stay in Manali.

Day 07 Manali

Manali is in the northern side of Kullu just 40 kms away. Manali has spectacular views of snowcapped peaks and wooded slopes and the popular resort of Manali is the last major settlement in the Kullu Valley. Visit the famous Rohtang Pass, located 51 km from Manali, 3978 meters high, which for centuries was the gateway to the trading routes that led to Leh, Ladakh and Central Asia. From the crest of the pass, one can take in a sweeping panorama of mountain ranges, pinnacles, precipitous cliffs, ridges, huge glaciers, moraine and deep ravines. Evening get back to the hotel and enjoy the overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09: Manali

After morning breakfast, visit some of the major attraction of Manali Gadhan Thekcockling Gompa, Old Manali, Arjuna Gufa, Rahalla Falls, Nehru Kund, Kothi, Brighu Lake, the Jagatsukh Nagar Art Gallery, Hadimba Devi Temple and the Tibetan Monastery before proceeding to Vashisht village, just outside Manali, across the river Beas, known for its hot sulphur springs whose water is said to have curative properties. Get back to the hotel and pamper yourself with good night sleep.

Day 10: Manali - Shimla

After morning breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to Shimla. Shimla is a beautiful hill town in the lap of nature, surrounded by pine and deodar forests also called as Queen of the Hills. The romantic mist and golden hillsides are real treat for tourist. Reach Shimla check in the hotel and overnight stay at Shimla.

Day 10 Kufri

After Morning breakfast drive to Kufri valley. It’s located 16 kms away from Shimla. Cherish the splendid views of the snow-clad ranges of the Himalayas, fine walks through oak and flowering rhododendrons, enchanting resorts within easy reach, golf at Naldehra and skiing at Narkanda make Shimla an attractive destination throughout the year. Drive back to the hotel in the evening and Enjoy the food and hospitality of the hotel.

Day 11 Kufri

After morning breakfast proceed to visit Jakhu Temple, devoted to Lord Hanuman. From here see the awesome snow ranges race across the horizon. Visit the Viceregal Lodge which once served as the seat of power. Rest of the day is free to explore Shimla's famous mall road. Get back to the hotel pamper yourself with some good night sleep.

Day 12 Delhi

After morning breakfast check out of the hotel and drive to Delhi. Reach Delhi get escorted to Delhi airport to board the flight to onward destination.