17 Nights / 18 Days
Delhi – Chandigarh – Shimla – Kufri – Kullu – Manali – Naggar – Manikaran – Andreta – Palampur – Dalhousie – Khajjiar – Chamba – Jammu – Srinagar – Gulmarg – Sonmarg
Explore the best of hill stations and their treasures in Northern India with us. Enjoy the joyride on a toy train, wander through the throbbing markets and visit Rohtang Pass. Relish the local cuisine, seek blessings of H.H. Dalai Lama and Bhagsunag, visit the beautiful lakes and orchards of the mountains, ride on the world's second largest cable car network, be amazed at the beauty of Dal Lake and fall in love with the majestic snowy mountains of the Himalayas. Be amazed at the richness of Mughal Heritage of the country along with admirable temples and rural cultures along with diversity within the northern part of this beautiful country-India. The duration of this trip is 17 nights and 18 days.
Arrive at Delhi International Airport, and transfer to your pre booked hotel. On arrival check-in to the hotel & relax. Later, visit Old Delhi. Walk through the lanes to make your way to the spice market, Sikh temple Sheeshganj and Jama Masjid. After a wonderful day, return back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Delhi.
Kickstart your day with a delicious hot breakfast and proceed for Chandigarh. Enroute, visit very famous Pinjore gardens. On arrival, check in and head out to explore the fascinating Rock Gardens. Be amazed at the creativity of the artist and founder Nek Chand. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay in Chandigarh.
After enjoying a sumptuous breakfast, pack your bags and check out. You will be transported to Kalka railway station. Here you will board the famous Himalayan Toy Train (Enlisted a UNESCO World Heritage). As you ride on the train, witness the beautiful Shivalik range of Himalayas and cover approximately 96 kilometres to arrive in Shimla. On arrival in Shimla, our representative will meet and greet you and assist in checking into the hotel. In the evening, spend time exploring the local market area- Mall Road and the Christ Church. Spend the night in the comfort of the hotel.
Wake up refreshed after a tiring yesterday and enjoy a hot breakfast. Thereafter, proceed for a full day excursion to Kufri- another neighbouring hill station. You will also visit Viceregal Lodge before making your way to Kufri. Enjoy your day and return back to Shimla hotel in the evening. Rest of the time is free for leisure. Stay another night at Shimla hotel.
Early in the morning, have breakfast and prepare for a fairly long drive to Manali. You will stop by Kullu for some lovely pictures by river Beas. On arrival in Manali, check into the hotel and unwind. Overnight stay in Manali.
Today after breakfast, we will proceed to visit the Hadimba Temple, Old Manali, Manu Temple and the very impressive Rohtang Pass. The day is filled with activities of so much thrill and excitement. Walk through the pine trees, play on snow, witness old architecture and lose yourself in the lap of nature. Overnight stay in Manali. Note: Rohtang Pass is not open for visits during winters. Visit to Rohtang Pass will depend on the weather and permission of Local authorities.
Post breakfast, you will be enjoying a full day excursion to Naggar and Manikaran. At Naggar, visit the castle and temple. Notice the intricate designs on wood all across the castle. Continue to Manikaran- a revered Sikh temple surrounded by natural springs of hot & cold water. Return to Manali hotel for overnight stay.
Enjoy early breakfast and checkout. You will be transferred to Andreta. On arrival, check in the homestay and then head out to visit Jakhni Mata Temple. Sitting atop the mountain, this temple provides breathtaking views of the valley and the imposing mountains. It is a great place to interact with the locals and learn about the tales associated with the temple. Spend the night at the homestay. Overnight stay in Andreta.
Have breakfast and spend some time here trying your hand at pottery. Then drive to Masroor Rock cut temples- one of a kind. After an eventful day, return back to your homestay for a restful night. Overnight stay in Andreta.
We will check out of the hotel after breakfast and drive to McLeod Ganj- also known as Upper Dharamshala. En route, you will visit the Norbulingka Institute and Museum along with a photo stop at Dharamshala Stadium- famous for its views. On arrival in McLeod Ganj, check into the hotel and relax. Rest of the time is free for you to explore this place on your own. Overnight stay in McLeod Ganj.
This morning after breakfast, visit Bhagsunag Temple and waterfall. Later, continue to a small but very lovely village of Dharamkot. Interact with the locals and fellow travellers, enjoy delicacies at the cafes. Thereafter you will visit H.H. Dalai Lama’s residence and monastery ending your day with a visit to St. John’s Church. Overnight stay in McLeod Ganj.
After breakfast we will depart for a hill town- Dalhousie. It is a gateway to some amazing treks and fantastic views of the Dhauladhar range. On arrival, check in and head out to explore the town on foot. Walk through the Garam Sadak, visit St. Francis and St. John’s church, also shop in the throbbing market streets. Stay for the night in Dalhousie hotel/homestay.
Spend the day on a full day excursion to Khajjiar- fondly called Mini Switzerland and Chamba. You will get ample opportunities to click pictures with the great backdrop of the Himalayas. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple in Chamba. After spending lovely time together, return to your accommodation in Dalhousie for another overnight stay. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.
Have a hot breakfast before checking out and making your way to Jammu. On the way, you will visit the ancient Nand Babor Temples. These temples, which now stand in ruins, speak of their glorious days and local Dogra architecture. On arrival in Jammu, check into the hotel and unwind for the night. Overnight stay in Jammu.
Early breakfast and depart for the first flight out from Jammu to Srinagar. Once you have arrived in Srinagar, check into the houseboat and proceed for sightseeing. Visit the Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya Temple and spend the evening enjoying a shikara ride on Dal lake. Overnight stay in the houseboat.
After early breakfast, proceed to the lovely town of Gulmarg. Here, you will enjoy the views of the Himalayas and take a Gondola ride. Spend the day at the Paradise on Earth. Return back to the houseboat for overnight stay. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Spend the day after breakfast enjoying the beauty of Sonmarg. You will drive up to the points where you can click pictures and capture the lovely moments. After an eventful day, return to the Houseboat for an overnight stay. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Enjoy breakfast before checking out and get driven to the airport. You will board your flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi airport, continue your journey to the next destination or back home.
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