Overview Exotic Himachal Tour
Day 1 : Delhi – Manali 570 kms [10-12 hours drive]
Arrive Delhi airport train station and drive to Manali. 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. En- route visit Hanogi Mata Temple. Overnight stay at hotel in Manali.
Day 2 : Manali - Rohtang Pass - Manali [Closed on Tuesday]
Today full day excursion visiting Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Upto Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall. Come back to Manali Later in evening half day tour of Manali 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. Vashisht, it is an extremely picturesque little place clinging to the steep hill side. On the way up to the village you come upon the Vashisht hot baths where a natural sulphar spring is piped into a modern bath -house. Overnight sat at the hotel.
Day 3 : Manali – Chamunda – Dharamshala (260 km)
After breakfast, proceed for Dharamshala. En-route visit Chamunda Devi Temple. Check in to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4 : Dharamshala – Dalhousie. (140 kms)
After breakfast visit Bhudhist Monastery, Bhagsunag Temple. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Dharamshala. Later drive to Dalhousie. Check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 : Dalhousie - Khajjiar- Dalhousie
Afte having breakfast, visit Khajjiar (Khajjiar is closed some time in Dec-Jan due to heavy snow) the mini Switzerland, Kalatop, Satdhara and Gandhi Chowk. Evening free. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6 : Dalhousie - Chandigarh
After breakfast proceed to Chandigarh. On arrival check in to the hotel. Evening free to explore the local markets. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7 : Chandigarh to Delhi (250 kms)
After having breakfast, sightseeing of Chandigarh visit Rock garden. Rose Garden and Sukhna Lake and transfer to Delhi. On arrival transfer to train station/ airport for onward destination.
Inclusions
- Sightseeing by private air conditioned car
- Hotel accommodation for 4 nights on twin sharing
- Breakfast in hotel of stay
- Elephant/Jeep ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur
- Pickup and drop back to hotel / airport in New Delhi.
- Bottled water
- English speaking approved guide
- Private uniformed driver
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions
- Monument Fee
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities (Optional)
