Stupendous Himachal

Highlights

• Arrive Amritsar
• Amritsar
• Amritsar - Dalhousie (197 kms / Approx 5 hrs)
• Dalhousie - Khajjar - Dalhousie (22 kms / Approx 1 hr)
• Dalhousie - Dharamshala (120 kms / Approx 4 hrs)

Day by day

1. Day 1
   Arrive Amritsar

   On arrival at Amritsar airport / railway station you will be transferred to the hotel in Amritsar. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Amritsar. (D)

2. Day 2
   Amritsar

   Today proceed to visit the Golden Temple, located in the holy city of Amritsar is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs and their chief place of pilgrimage. Popularly known as the Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib, this gurudwara is acclaimed as one of the holiest sites of the Sikhs. Later proceed to the garden site of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that is located close to the Golden Temple Complex. This public garden houses a memorial, which was established in 1951, to pay homage to the thousands of people, who were killed in the incident. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Amritsar. (B&D)

3. Day 3
   Amritsar - Dalhousie (197 kms / Approx 5 hrs)

   This morning drive to Dalhousie. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Dalhousie. (B&D)

4. Day 4
   Dalhousie - Khajjar - Dalhousie (22 kms / Approx 1 hr)

   Today enjoy full day excursion trip to Khajjiar surrounded by dense Deodar forests, small temple with a golden spire and golf course. Visit the Ajit Singh Smarak and satadhara Sparkling springs. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Dalhousie. (B&D)

5. Day 5
   Dalhousie - Dharamshala (120 kms / Approx 4 hrs)

   Drive to Dharamshala. Visit Bir Monastery where we can visit the Tibetan carpet-weaving factory. Overnight at hotel in Dharamshala. (B&D)

6. Day 6
   Dharamshala - Manali (240 Kms / Approx 7 hrs)

   This morning drive to Manali. Arrive in Manali and check into the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Manali. (B&D)

7. Day 7
   Manali - City Tour

   Today proceed on a city tour of Manali. Visit the Tibetan Monastery which houses several images of Lord Buddha, Tankha paintings and the Hadimba Devi Temple dedicated to Goddess Hadimba. It has a four- tiered Pagoda shaped roof and the doorway is carved with legendary figures and symbols. Later proceed to Mall Road. Overnight at the hotel in Manali. (B&D)

8. Day 8
   Manali - Day is at Leisure

   Today the day is at leisure for you to explore the city on your own. One can opt for optional activities like Rohtang Pass or Snow Point on their own. Overnight at the hotel in Manali. (B&D)

9. Day 9
   Manali - Shimla (250 Kms / Approx 7 hrs)

   Drive to shimla. On arrival visit the famous Mall road, Scandal Point and Shimla Church. Overnight at the hotel in Shimla. (B&D)

10. Day 10
    Shimla

    Today visit to Jakhu temple on the mall road. Located at the town's highest point, the temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Visit Naldehra - 18km from Shimla. It has a nine-hole golf course designed by the British Viceroy Lord Curzon. After visiting Naldehra, we take you to Kufri, which is famous for the panoramic view it offers and for its ski slopes. Overnight at hotel in Shimla. (B&D)

11. Day 11
    Shimla - Chandigarh (120 Kms / Approx 3 hrs 30 min)

    Today enjoy a tour of Chandigarh covering Rock garden, a classic example of innovation and recycling at its best and Sukhna Lake, an artificial manmade lake stretching across 3 kms at the foothills of the Shivalik range. One can enjoy boating at Sukhana Lake on (direct payment basis). The rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Chandigarh. (B&D)

12. Day 12
    Depart Chandighar

    This morning you will be transferred to Chandigarh airport / railway station to board your flight/train back home or to your next destination. (B)