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Day 1: Delhi
- Shimla
Arrive in Delhi
and transfer by road to Shimla (343 kms / 8 hrs), the former summer
capital of British India, set amidst the snow capped Shivalik Mountains
which offers some of the most stunning views of the mighty
Himalayas.
Day 2: Shimla
This morning, you will visit Kufri situated at an altitude of 2500 meters
just an hours drive from Shimla. Later this afternoon take a walking tour
of Shimla, visit the Jakoo hills that offer a panoramic view of the town
visit the Vice Regal Lodge and walk down the
Mall Road.
Day 3: Shimla - Manali
Today, you will proceed by road to Manali (274 kms / 7hrs), a
picture-perfect hill resort at an altitude of 1,929 metres. Set amidst
pine-clad mountains, which gradually close in on both sides of the Beas
and nestling in their shade, as though carved out of primeval forest, is a
scattered hamlet, which comprises this picturesque summer resort.
Day 4: Manali
This morning, you may take a walking tour of Manali, visiting the 450
years old temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, which has some excellent
woodcarving. You also visit the Tibetan Monastery and the handicraft
center. The rest of the day at leisure or walk to the nearby picturesque
village of Vashisht known for its hot sulphur springs.
Day 5: Manali
This morning, you visit the Solang Valley and the not to be missed Rohtang
Pass, 51 km from Manali at an altitude of 3978 meters (subject to weather
conditions).
Day 6: Manali - Nallagarh
Today, you visit the Kullu valley, celebrated as the valley of Gods and
are later transferred by road to Nallagarh (220 kms / 5-6 hrs) a quiet
small village on the foot hills of the mountains.
Day 7: Nallagarh -
Delhi
Transfer by road to
Delhi
(300 kms / 6-7 hrs). |