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5 Nights / 6 Days
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Shimla Manali Chandigarh Overview
Himachal Pradesh has become the most popular holiday destination in the country. Shimla and Manali are the state’s most visited tourist spots. With such close proximity to the states of Punjab and Haryana, many people who are visiting Himachal also go for a tour of the capital city of the states. This tour starts from Delhi, takes you through the beautiful views of Shimla and Manali, and then drives back to Delhi to end the journey.
Quick information:
Traveling Route: Delhi – Shimla – Kufri – Manali- Solang Valley – Kullu- Chandigarh – Delhi
Start Point: Delhi
End Point: Delhi
Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days
How to reach:
By Air:Â Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi OR Chandigarh International Airport is a feasible option for travelling to Manali as it serves both domestic and international flights from all major cities.
By Rail:Â Another alternative is New Delhi Railway Station, which is one through which most trains arrive and depart from Delhi and is located in Paharganj, near Connaught Place and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station OR Chandigarh Railway Station.
By Road:Â One of the best options will be through buses like Volvo buses, as they are well connected to all the major cities.
 arrival at Delhi airport or railway station, start your tour and drive to Shimla. Upon arrival at Shimla, meet and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, take a city tour of Shimla. Visit Himalayan Aviary also known as Himalayan Bird Park, its an natural habitat of many species of birds which are found in Himachal. Later visit Jhaku Temple - Which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is located near the highest point of Shimla ridge. Also visit Sankat Mochan, it is also dedicated to "Lord Hanuman" and located on Shimla Kalka highway. Sankat Mochan has an excellent view of Shimla city. Later in the afternoon, take an excursion to Kufri, it is famous for cool refreshing atmosphere. Overnight at the hotel
After breakfast, check-out from hotel and continue your journey to Manali. Upon arrival at Manali, check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
After Breakfast, visit Atal Tunnel ,Sissu Lake & Solang Valley : SOLANG VALLEY- Located at a distance of 13 kms from Manali, Solang Valley lies between Solang village and Beas Kund. It offers a beautiful view of glaciers and snow capped mountains. Since the valley has fine ski slopes, it is a perfect place for skiing. The guest house of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali is based here. This institute is the venue for the winter skiing festival and also offers training in skiing to the tourists. In winter, the valley becomes a skiing paradise with children of all ages slipping and sliding over the fresh white snow. When snow melts in the summer, skiing is replaced by parachuting, zorbing, paragliding and horse riding. For snow lovers, the best time to visit Solang Valley is between the months of December to February. Later visit - Jogini Waterfall, Club House, Van Vihar, Tibetan Monastery, Hadimba Temple - Built in 1553, this four-story wooden Hadimba or Dhungri temple is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway. It is located in the middle of a forest called the Dhungiri Van Vihar. Vashist Hot Water Springs and Temple (3 kms) - Across the Beas river is Vashist, a small village with natural sulphur springs. Modern bathhouses, with Turkish-style showers, have the hot water piped into them for the convenience of the visitors who come here to benefit from the medicinal properties. There is a pyramidal stone temple dedicated to Vashist Muni and another Temple of Lord Ram. Evening shop at the Mall Road. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
After breakfast, check-out from Manali hotel and drive to Chandigarh. In-route visit Kullu and enjoy visit to Shawl Facotry. Also enjoy Rafting in river Beas along. Continue your drive to Chandigarh. Upon arrival at Chandigarh, check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, checkout from Chandigarh hotel and visit Rock Garden, Rose Garden and Lake. Afternoon, drive back to Delhi airport or railway station for your journey back home with with fond memories of trip. Tour Ends...(All distances and timings are approx.)