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13 Days Himachal Tour
13 Days / 12 Nights
Delhi - Pathankot - Dalhousie - Dharamshala - Manali - Shimla - Kalka - Delhi

Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.


Day 02: Delhi - Pathankot (by train)

Today you will have sightseeing in Delhi. Sightseeing of Delhi includes Rajghat, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. Before proceeding to the Hotel you will drive through New Delhi where you will see the India Gate, Government Buildings and Embassies. In the night transfer to the railway station for the train to Pathankot.

Day 03: Pathankot - Dalhousie (about 80 kms)

In the morning arrive in Pathankot railway station and drive to Dalhousie. Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh. It was established in 1854 by the British as a summer retreat for its troops and bureaucrats, and was named after Lord Dalhousie who was the British Viceroy at that time. Dalhousie is located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas, and surrounded by the beautiful snow capped peaks. In the afternoon arrive in Dalhousie. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 04: Dalhousie

Today you will have sightseeing in Dalhousie. The old charm of Dalhousie is known by the four attractive churches. Some of these churches are the St. John's Church and St. Francis Church. The St. John's Church is comfortably located at Gandhi Chowk. This is one of the oldest church in Dalhousie and stone walls took the place of wooden planks in 1863, when a visitor complained about it. St Francis Church is also located near it, on a wooded rise above Subhash Chowk. This was built in 1894, and services are still held on Sundays.

Day 05: Dalhousie - Dharamshala (about 143 kms)

Today you will drive to Dharamshala. Dharamshala has one of the most spectacular settings for a hill station as it varies in height from 1200 m. to 1800 m. Dharamshala is split into two parts. The lower part is only known as Dharamshala and is about 9 kms away from the upper part only known as McLeodganj. In Dharamshala there is a strong Tibetan influence. The Dalai Lama settled here after the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959.

Day 06: Dharamshala

Today you will visit the Namgyal monastery at Mcleodganj. This monastery is the major attraction in Mcleodganj and is located on the opposite side of the Dalai Lama's residence. This monastery contains large gilded bronzes of Buddha, Avalokitesvara and Padmasambhava. Afterwards you will have a walk through Mcleodganj and visit the St. John church. This church has attractive stained glass windows. Evening at leisure to visit the markets at Dharamshala.

Day 07: Dharamshala - Manali (about 235 kms)

In the morning after having breakfast you will drive to Manali. The landscape here is breathtaking. One can see spectacular views of well-defined snowcapped peaks and wooded slopes. It is an excellent place for a holiday, a favorite resort for trekkers to various regions in Kashmir valley. It is known as the Switzerland of India. In the evening arrive in Manali.

Day 08: Manali

In the morning you will have sightseeing in Manali. Today you will visit Hidimba Devi Temple, Vashishtha Hot Water Spring and Monastery. Hidimba Devi temple was built in 1553. This temple has a superbly crafted four-tiered pagoda roof and famous for its exquisitely carved doorway. Vashishth Hot Water Springs are the well known hot water springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashishth and Lord Rama. In the evening you will visit a small Tibetan monastery which houses several Buddha images.

Day 09: Manali

Today you will have an excursion to the town of Kullu. In Kullu you will visit the Raghunath Temple and Naggar. Raghunathji is the principal deity of the valley. Naggar is situated on the left bank of the Beas, on a wooded slope and commands an extensive view. There are large number of famous temples notably Vishnu, Tripura Sundari and Lord Krishna and Roerich art gallery. After having excursion you will drive back to Manali.

Day 10: Manali - Shimla (about 260 kms)

In the morning you will drive towards Shimla. The British called Shimla the "Queen of Hill Stations." Shimla is situated in the northwest Himalayas. It was the summer capital of India before independence and it is now the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla derives its name from "Shyamala" the goddess Kali, whose temple existed in the dense forest that covered Jakhu Hill in the early 19th century. Its well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of India's most popular and biggest hill stations.

Day 11: Shimla

Today you will have sightseeing in Shimla. In sightseeing you will visit the Gothic Christ church. This Christ church is located on the Shimla’s prominent Ridge. Even today, the church has some interesting memorial tablets while the pews still mark the seats of British Viceroy of India, the Commander-in-Chief and the Punjab’s Governor. Later you will visit the Jakhoo Hill. It is the highest point in Shimla and offers a spectacular view of the town, hills and distant mountain ranges. The peak has a temple dedicated to the Lord Hanuman. After visiting the temple you will return back to hotel. In the evening you will visit the Mall and Scandal Point for shopping.

Day 12: Shimla

The whole day at leisure in Shimla to enjoy the natural surroundings.

Day 13: Shimla - Kalka (about 95 kms) - Delhi (by train)

Today you will drive to the Kalka railway station for the train to Delhi. In the night arrive in Delhi and transfer to the airport for the flight to home destination for the onwards journey.

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