Duration
07 Nights / 08 Days
Destinations
Shimla, Manali, McLeodganj, Dalhousie, Khajjiar
Pickup & Drop
Chandigarh / Delhi / Pathankot
Vehicle
Dedicated Sedan (Dzire) / SUV (Innova)
Accommodation
3-Star Deluxe Hotels with Mountain Views
Meal Plan
Daily Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 01
Arrival in Chandigarh / Delhi & Scenic Drive to Shimla
Route:
Chandigarh / Delhi → Kalka → Solan → Shimla (approx. 115 km from Chandigarh / 350 km from Delhi)
Sightseeing:
Scenic drive passing through the foothills of the Himalayas, Timber Trail Parwanoo, Barog valley view points. Upon reaching Shimla, check-in to hotel and relax.
Evening:
Stroll on the historic Mall Road, Ridge ground, Christ Church, Scandal Point, and Gaiety Theatre.
Meals:
Dinner included at hotel.
Stay:
Overnight stay in Shimla.
Day 02
Shimla & Kufri Excursion with Green Valley
Morning:
After breakfast, excursion to Kufri. Enjoy dense cedar woods, Green Valley views, and visit the Himalayan Nature Park (wildlife sanctuary).
Activities:
Optional yak/horse ride to Mahasu Peak, fun world adventure park, and picturesque snow-clad Himalayan panoramic views.
Afternoon:
Visit Jakhoo Hill & the colossal 108-foot Lord Hanuman Statue. Visit Lakkar Bazaar famous for wooden souvenirs and Tibetan market.
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner.
Stay:
Overnight stay in Shimla.
Day 03
Shimla to Manali via Kullu Valley & Pandoh Dam
Route:
Shimla → Bilaspur → Sundernagar → Mandi → Kullu → Manali
En Route:
Stop at beautiful Sundernagar Lake, breathtaking Pandoh Dam, Hanogi Mata Temple, and the scenic Aut Tunnel.
Kullu Valley:
Visit Kullu Shawl Weaving Factory, Vaishno Devi Temple, and optional thrilling white-water river rafting in Beas River.
Evening:
Check-in to Manali hotel, enjoy mountain breeze and delicious dinner.
Stay:
Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 04
Manali Local Sightseeing: Hadimba Temple & Vashisht
Morning:
Visit the 450-year-old wooden Hadimba Devi Temple surrounded by giant deodar trees in Dhungri Van Vihar.
Sightseeing:
Explore Manu Temple in Old Manali, the Club House on the banks of Manalsu nallah, and Tibetan Monasteries.
Afternoon:
Visit Vashisht Village, renowned for ancient stone temples and rejuvenating natural hot sulphur springs.
Evening:
Leisurely shopping and dining on Mall Road Manali.
Stay:
Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 05
Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel (Sissu Lahaul Valley) Excursion
Solang Valley:
Famous adventure haven for paragliding, zorbing, ropeway cable car, quad biking, and snow activities.
Atal Tunnel:
Drive through the iconic 9.02 km Atal Tunnel beneath Rohtang Pass, opening into the mystical Lahaul Valley.
Sissu Waterfall:
Witness the magnificent Sissu waterfall, Chandra river banks, and dramatic high-altitude Trans-Himalayan landscapes.
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner.
Stay:
Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 06
Manali to Dharamshala via Palampur Tea Gardens
Route:
Manali → Mandi → Joginder Nagar → Baijnath → Palampur → Dharamshala
En Route:
Visit 12th-century stone Baijnath Shiva Temple and lush green tea gardens of Palampur with scenic Dhauladhar backdrop.
Evening:
Arrival in Dharamshala / McLeodganj (Little Lhasa). Check-in and evening walk through Tibetan handicraft bazaars.
Stay:
Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
Day 07
Dharamshala Sightseeing & Transfer to Dalhousie
Morning:
Visit Tsuglagkhang Complex (Dalai Lama Temple), Bhagsu Nag Temple, and the picturesque Bhagsu Waterfall.
Scenic Drive:
Drive to the colonial hill station of Dalhousie through oak and pine-clad hills of Kangra and Chamba valleys.
Dalhousie:
Check-in to hotel. Evening stroll around Subhash Chowk and Gandhi Chowk with views of snow peaks.
Stay:
Overnight stay in Dalhousie.
Day 08
Dalhousie to Khajjiar (Mini Switzerland) & Departure
Khajjiar:
Visit Khajjiar, celebrated as the "Mini Switzerland of India". Admire the saucer-shaped green meadow, dense deodar forest, Khajjiar Lake and floating island.
Departure:
Transfer to Pathankot Railway Station (85 km, ~3 hrs) or onward drive to Chandigarh / Delhi for journey back home with unforgettable memories.
Meals:
Breakfast included.
Inclusions
- 07 Nights accommodation in 3-Star deluxe hotels.
- Daily morning breakfast and hot dinner prepared fresh at hotels.
- Dedicated private cab (Dzire / Etios / Innova) for the entire 8-day tour.
- Complete sightseeing covering Shimla, Kufri, Manali, Solang, Sissu, Dharamshala, Dalhousie & Khajjiar.
- Fuel charges, state taxes, toll taxes, parking fees, and driver night allowances.
- 24/7 dedicated on-tour customer assistance from Darshan Tour & Travels.
Exclusions
- Airfare / Train tickets to and from starting point.
- Lunch and extra personal food/drink orders.
- Adventure sports charges (paragliding, river rafting, zorbing, ATV).
- Monument entrance fees, camera fees, or local guide charges.
- Room heater charges (payable directly if needed in winter).
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in the package inclusions.
Important Notes & Travel Guidelines
- Standard hotel check-in time is 12:00 PM and check-out is 10:00 AM. Early check-in is subject to availability.
- Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhar / Voter ID / Passport) is mandatory for all travellers during hotel check-in.
- Sightseeing at Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, and Sissu is subject to local weather and NGT / administration permissions.
- Carry warm woollens even during summer months as temperatures drop considerably in the evenings.
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