Exotic Himachal

Day 1

Delhi – Chandigarh (248 kms/ 5-6 hrs)

• Arrive Delhi and transfer to Chandigarh, situated in the valley surrounded by Shiwalik Hills that hem the great Himalayas.
• Arrive and proceed to your hotel rest of the day is at leisure for shopping and individual activities.
• Overnight at the hotel

Day 2

Chandigarh – Manali (274 kms/7-8 hrs)

• Following a leisurely breakfast you will be transferred to Manali by road a picture-perfect hill resort at an altitude of 1,929 metres.
• Set amidst pine-clad mountains which gradually closes in on both sides of the Beas and it nestles in their shade, as though carved out of primeval forest.
• Upon arrival proceed to your hotel. Rest of the evening at leisure.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 3

Manali

• This morning take a walking tour of Manali, visit the 450 year old temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, which has some excellent woodcarving.
• Tibetan Monastery and a Handicraft Center. Rest of the day at leisure OR optionally you may walk to nearby picturesque village of Vashisht known for hot sulphur springs.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 4

Manali

• This morning you will visit the Solang Valley, which offers a spectacular view of glaciers and snowcapped peaks.
• A place not to be missed is Rohtang Pass, 51 kms from Manali at an altitude of 3978 meters (Direct payment & subject to weather conditions and road being open).
• Rest of the day is at leisure OR take a stroll down the Mall road.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 5

Manali – Shimla (260 kms/7-8 hrs)

• This morning you will visit the Kullu valley, celebrated as the valley of Gods.
• Later you will be transferred by road to Shimla, the former summer capital of the British and India’s premier hill station.
• Arrive and proceed to your hotel,rest of the day is at leisure.
• Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6

Shimla

• This morning you will visit Kufri, situated at an altitude of 2500 meters just an hours drive from Shimla and a popular ski resort during the winter months.
• Later this afternoon take a walking tour of Shimla, visit the Jakoo Hills which offers a panoramic view of Shimla town, the Vice regal lodge and later walk down the Mall road.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 7

Shimla – Parwanoo (160 kms/3-4 hrs)

• Following a leisurely breakfast you will proceed to Parwanoo situated majestically at a height of 5000 feet in the lap of the Shivalik ranges offering some stunning views.
• Arrive and proceed to your resort.
• Rest of the day is at leisure for individual activities.
• Overnight at the hotel

Day 8

Parwanoo - Delhi (280 kms/7-8 hrs)

Early this morning you will be transferred by road to Delhi for your onward journey back home.