9 NIGHTS & 10 DAYS | AMRITSAR – DHARAMSHALA – MANALI & SHIMLA TOUR
DAY 1: ARRIVE AMRITSAR
Arrive Amritsar airport and our tour representative will pick you up and transfer you straight to your hotel. On arrival check-in and rest for the day.
Overnight stay in Amritsar.
DAY 2: AMRITSAR
Today morning after breakfast the day is scheduled for sightseeing in Amritsar. Start your city tour with the blessing of Golden Temple. Later visit Jallianwala Bagh- the place that reminds every Indian of the brutal and heartless massacre by British general Dyer. Later visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum. In the evening visit Wagah Border, Indo-Pak Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony – Wagah located at a distance of 30kms from Amritsar. Evening is free for leisure.
Overnight stay in Amritsar.
DAY 3: AMRITSAR TO DHARAMSHALA
Morning after having breakfast check-out and straight transfer to Dharamshala – Set against the backdrop of the dramatic Dhauladhar Mountains, Dharamsala is perched on the high slopes in the upper reaches of Kangra Valley. Dharamsala overlooks the plains and is surrounded by dense pine trees and Deodar forests. Its 210 kms drive which will take approximately 5-6 hours. Arrive Dharamshala and check-in to you hotel. Evening is free for leisure.
Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
DAY 4: DHARAMSHALA
Today we visit Bhagsunag Temple and Dalai Lama Monastery, St. John’s church in the wilderness, Triund Peak. Later we visit the Dal Lake – known for its scenic beauty. You will also visit Sahid Samrak, District Museum and McLeod Ganj. Enjoy shopping at McLeod Ganj Bazaar in evening or you can relax in the evening.
Overnight stay at Dharamshala.
DAY 5: DHARAMSHALA TO MANALI
Early morning after breakfast start your road trip to Manali. Travel distance of about 250 kms approximately and taking 8 hour road journey. Travel via Bilaspur, Mandi and then Kullu to Manali. On arrival check-in and overnight stay at Manali.
Overnight stay in Manali.
DAY 6: MANALI
Get acclimatized to the weather and climate of Manali. After breakfast visit Atal Tunnel or Snow Point. Later visit Solang Valley where you can enjoy some activities like skiing, paragliding, rope way, horse riding, zorbing etc. Later visit Hadimba Temple and Old Manali.
Overnight stay in Manali.
DAY 7: MANALI TO MANIKARAN VIA NAGGAR
After breakfast check-out and drive towards Naggar village where you will visit the most prominent Nicholas Roerich Art Gallary and Naggar Castle. Later you will continue towards Manikaran where Gurudwara Sahib is located situated in the Parvati Valley right along the banks of river Parvati. It is also famous for its hot spring. You may also have food in Langar inside Gurudwara and later you will be transferred to Kasol. A small town situated in Kullu District. Spend your evening in the town where you can even shop variety of items.
Overnight stay in Kasol.
DAY 8: KASOL TO SHIMLA
Check-out in the morning after having breakfast and transfer straight to Shimla. The distance is approximately 265 km which will take you about 7 to 8 hours drive. Arrive Shimla and check-in to your hotel. Evening visit Mall and Ridge of Shimla.
Overnight stay in Shimla.
DAY 9: SHIMLA – KUFRI – SHIMLA
Today morning after breakfast you will be taken for full day sightseeing of Kufri – popularly known as the winter sports capital. It offers some exciting winter sports skiing and ice skating. Later visit – Vice Regal Lodge, State Museum, Jakhu Temple, Jakhoo Hill, Gaiety Theatre, Mall and Ridge of Shimla.
Overnight stay in Shimla.
DAY 10: SHIMLA TO CHANDIGARH AIRPORT TO GUWAHATI
Post breakfast in the morning check-out and you will be transferred straight to Chandigarh airport to catch your flight to onwards destination.
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