Shimla, Kullu & Manali Tour Package 05 nights / 06 days

DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY

SHIMLA – KULLU & MANALI: 05 NIGHTS / 06 DAYS

DAY 01: ARRIVING CHANDIGARH - SHIMLA: DISTANCE: 120 KM / 3-4 HOURS:

ü  On arriving at Chandiarh railway staion/ airport in the morning, our representative will greet you there. After getting all clearance at the railway station, pick up by our cab from there & start your drive toward Shimla city.

ü   It will take around 3/4 hrs to reach Shimla, on the way, enjoy sightseeing of natural beauty. On the way enjoy natural beauty. Shimla city is really beautiful, especially due to its pleasant weather throughout the year & almost all areas covered with deodar trees. 

ü  On arriving in Shimla in the evening, transfer to the hotel & enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel with dinner.

DAY 02: SHIMLA - KUFRI- CITY TOUR -SHIMLA

ü  Today after breakfast start your drive to Kufri, it is the most popular tourist spot in Shimla.

ü  It is well known for its adventurous sports like skiing, trekking, hiking and mule-riding & natural beauty.  You will be delighted to participate in the sports held at Kufri during winters. You can also visit Mahasu Peak, the highest point at Kufri and take a spectacular view of natural surroundings. You can go there by hiking or mule-riding. 

ü  At Kufri, you may also visit: The Himalayan national park, where you can see numerous species of endangered birds and animals like musk deer, goral, snow leopards etc, fun world, chini ban-glow & may also take a horse /yak ride.

Sightseeing for the day:

ü  Kufri

ü  Green Valley Chini Bungalow

ü  Himalayan nature park

ü  Other adventure activities are up to you.

ü  Jakhoo hill: dedicated to lord Hanuman (By ropeway).After spending some time there then back to Mall road.

ü  Shimla local Sightseeing

ü  Mall road

ü  Gaiety Theatre Ridge

ü  Kalibadi temple

ü  Lakkar bazaar

ü  Middle Bazaar

ü   Scandal Point

ü   Tibetan Market

ü  Lower Bazaar

In the evening go back to the hotel and enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel with dinner.

DAY 03: SHIMLA -MANALI VIA KULLU VILLAGE: DISTANCE: 270 KM/ 8-10 HOUR: 

Check-out from the hotel in the morning and head towards another lovely hill station, Manali. It is famous for its vast expanse of lush greenery, pleasant climate and scenic environs; this place is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The hill station of Manali is located in the valley of the Beas River. It lies about 40 km away from another picturesque hill station – Kullu. It is believed that this place has been named after Manu, considered to the lawgiver of the Hindus. There is an ancient temple, devoted to Lord Manu in Manali.

ü  Sightseeing for the day:

ü  Sundernagar Lake

ü  Pandoh Dam.

ü  Vaishno Devi temple

ü   Kullu Valley

ü  On the way to sightseeing: Mandi, sundernagar lake , pandoh dam, Hanogi mata temple & Beas river.  Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel with dinner.

DAY 04: MANALI -CITY TOUR – MANALI: 

On this day after having breakfast embark on a local sightseeing tour of Manali.  This day you would visit:

v  Sightseeing for the day:

ü   Hadimba Mata Temple

ü   Club House

ü   Van Vihar

ü   Vashishth

ü   Tibetan Monastery

ü  The 450 years old Hadimba Devi Temple built in the tranquil and serene woods is the oldest temple in Manali- Far away from the hustle and bustle of city life, the peaceful Hadimba temple is surrounded by towering deodar trees. It is also known as the Dhoongri Temple, as it is located inside the dhoongri forest.

ü  Tibetan center & monastery: along with the hills and rivers, Manali is also famous for its Tibetan Monasteries as many people from Tibetan origin have settled here. The two prominent monasteries that attract a large number of tourists from all across the world are Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa and Himalayan Nyingamapa Gompa. These monasteries are a storehouse for Tibetan culture, literature and crafts These monasteries are known for their handicrafts, especially paintings and carpets.

ü  Vashisht temple located at a distance of 3 km from Manali, there is a small village called Vashist. It is situated on the left bank of river Beas towards Rohtang pass.This village is known for its natural hot sulphur springs and temples. One of the most prominent temple is the pyramidal stone temple which is dedicated to sage Vashist. Locals and tourists take a dip in the spring because of its medicinal properties.

ü  In the evening visit club house & the mall Manali & rest time at leisure & stroll at Manali mall road,do not forget having Chinese food at Chopstick restaurant in Manali. Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel with dinner.

DAY 05: MANALI - SOLANG VALLEY- MANALI:

v  Solang Valley Excursion

ü  Solang Valley

ü  Ski Village and Rope way

ü   Skiing Point

ü  Zorbing /Paragliding

ü  Nehru Kund

This morning after breakfast drive to 

ü  Solang valley: The hub of all sports & adventure activities: Ice skating, snow bike, snow activities etc(during winters only) & Paragliding, Zorbing etc. Located at a distance of 15 km from Manali, Solang Valley lies between Solang village and Beas Kund. It offers a beautiful view of glaciers and snow capped mountains. Since the valley has fine ski slopes, it is a perfect place for skiing. The guest house of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali is based here. This institute is the venue for winter skiing festival and also offers training in skiing to the tourists. In winter, the valley becomes a skiing paradise with children of all ages slipping and sliding over the fresh white snow. When snow melts in the summer, skiing is replaced by parachuting, zorbing, paragliding and horse riding. For snow lovers, the best time to visit Solang Valley is between the months of December to February.

ü  In the evening back to Manali & enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel with dinner.

DAY 06: MANALI - CHANDIGARH: DISTANCE- 320 KM/8-10 HOURS 

ü  The next day after early breakfast, start your drive toward Chandigarh, it is located at a distance of 320 km from here & usually takes 8-10 hours to reach up there. 

ü  On arriving in Chandigarh by the evening, will drop you at the railway station / airport for onward journey.

Accommodation details:

Shimla- Hotel Google Inn / similar

Accommodation details:

In Manali - Hotel Snow villa or similar