Day 1: Delhi – Chandigarh
Arrival at Delhi. Proceed to Chandigarh (238 kms). You can also reach by flight to Chandigarh. Overnight at Chandigarh.Chandigarh : A beautiful planned town, Chandigarh is known for Rock Garden which is constructed almost entirely out of industrial waste and thrown away items. The Garden is spread over 25 acres and has thousands of beautiful sculptures.Rose Garden : Asia’s largest Rose Garden and is spread over 30 acres of land having over 1600 different species or roses Museum & Art Gallery : Historical and modern paintings and sculpture of vast range are housed in museum.
Day 2: Chandigarh – Manali
Proceed to Manali (272 kms). Time permitting, visit Hadimba Temple. Stroll in the Mall in the evening. Overnight at Manali
Day 3: Manali
Local site seeing at Manali. Visit to Hadimba, Manu and Vashishtha temple, Tibetan Monastery and Mountaineering Institute.Manali – Great winter getaway, Manali has a magnificient views of snow clad mountains. Actual experience of being in snow can be had at Rohtang. Temples of Hadimba, Manu and Vashishtha are worth seeing. Tibetan Manastery, very close to the Mall is very colourful. Mountaineering Institute at Manali has a display of Mountaineering Equipments and the details of the expeditions at Himalayas.
Day 4: Manali – Rohtang Pass – Manali
Visit to Rohtang Pass. Overnight at Manali.Rohtang Pass (Altitude : 3980 mtrs., 52 kms. From Manali)All the tourists to Manali look forward to their visit to Rohtang Pass. Visit to Manali is incomplete without visit to Rohtang Pass. It is this place where the tourists can play and soak themselves in snow, which is omnipresent here. Its here that you get a lifetime experience of actually “being in snow.” The beginners can have a taste of Skiing here.
Day 5: Manali – Kullu – Manali
Optional visit to Bijli Mahadev, Temple and Manikaran near Kullu. Bijli Mahadev has good views ofKullu town and Manikaran has hot water springs. Manaikaran is one of the most important religiousdestinations for Sikhs. Optional visit to Bijli Mahadev, Temple and Manikaran near Kullu. Bijli Mahadev has good views ofKullu town and Manikaran has hot water springs. Manaikaran is one of the most important religiousdestinations for Sikhs.
Day 6: Manali – Shimla
Proceed to Shimla. (265 kms).The erstwhile Summer Capital of the British and now the State Capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is known for its splendid colonial edifices, quaint cottages and charming walks. Shimla also holds various possibilities for shopping, sport and entertainment.
Day 7: Shimla
Local siteseeing at Shimla.Site seeing options include The Ridge, a large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges. Jakhoo Hill is town’s highest peak and a vantage point for Shimla’s famous views. The summit has a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Indian Institute of Advanced Study), the former Viceregal Lodge is worth a visit, Prospect Hill and Kamna Devi Temple offer spectacular wide views of the city and the environs.
Day 8: Shimla – Delhi
