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Day 01 Delhi - Shimla
On arrival at Delhi Airport / Railway Station and you will be met, assisted and driven to Shimla (343 kms). Shimla, the former summer capital of British India, set amidst the snow capped Shivalik Mountains, offers some of the most stunning views of the mighty Himalayas. On arrival at Shimla check in at the hotel. Overnight in Shimla.
Day 02 Shimla
This day after breakfast proceed for sightseeing in and around Shimla, visit Kufri. At an altitude of 2,622 meters, Kufri is famous for its trekking and hiking trails, and snow-covered slopes for skiing and tobogganing. 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. Overnight in Shimla.
Day 03 Shimla - Manali
This day after breakfast check out and drive to Manali (274 kms). Enroute keep you cameras on to take pictures of scenic spots such as Beas River, Kullu valley, Dashehra Maidan ete. On arrival check in at the hotel. Manali is a picture-perfect hill resort at an altitude of 1,929 meters. Set amidst snow capped peaks, the beauty of Manali is enhanced by the Beas river with its clear water, meandering through the town. All around one sees deodar and pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchards. Evening free for individual activities. Overnight in Manali.
Day 04 Manali
This day after breakfast proceed for local sightseeing of Manali, visit the 450 years old temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, which showcases some excellent woodcarving. Also visit Manu temple and Vashisht Kund, known for its hot sulphur springs. Evening free for shopping at local Tibetan market. Overnight in Manali.
Day 05 Manali
This day after early breakfast proceed for snow point on Rohatang road. Enroute stop at Solang Valley. Rohtang Pass (altitude 3940 meters) is 51 kms. from Manali, but due to heavy snow covering the road, this pass is not accessible for almost 8 months of the year. Evening back to Manali and time free for individual activities. Overnight in Manali.
Day 06 Manali - Chandigarh
This day after breakfast check out and drive to Chandigarh (272 kms). Chandigarh, the beautiful capital of Punjab and Haryana, is on the edge of the Sivalik Hills, the outermost edge of the Himalayas. On arrival at Chandigarh visit Rock Garden. An unpretentious entrance leads to a magnificent, almost surrealist arrangement of rocks, boulders, broken chinaware, discarded fluorescent tubes, broken and cast away glass bangles, building waste, coal and clay-all juxtaposed to create a dream folk world of palaces, soldiers, monkeys, village life, women and temples. Later you can enjoy boating on Sukna lake (Optional). Sukna lake in the foothills of Shivalik range is an idyllic place for quiet communion. Later check in at the hotel. Overnight in Chandigarh.
Day 07 Chandigarh to Delhi
This day after breakfast drive to Delhi airport / railway station ( 265 kms) for flight / train to onward destination.
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