Chandigarh, Shimla & Manali

Day by day

1. DAY01

   Transfer from Delhi Intl Airport to Chandigarh

   On arrival at Delhi, you will drive to Chandigarh check-in at the hotel and if time permits city tour of Chandigarh. Overnight in Chandigarh.

2. DAY02

   Transfer: Chandigarh to Shimla

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   After breakfast check out from hotel you will drive to Shimla - the capital town of Himachal Pradesh. The town of Shimla is built over several hills and connecting ridges. The important hills are Jakhu ( 2,455 meters ), Prospect Hill ( 2,328 meters ), Observatory Hill ( 2,350 meters ), Elysigim Hill ( 2,466 meters ) and Summer Hill ( 2,300 meters ).On arrival, check-in at the hotel and evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Shimla.

3. DAY03

   Explore Shimla

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   After a comfortable night stay and an early breakfast, head out to traverse the “Queen of Hills”. Today explore the Capital City of Himachal Pradesh. First destination to visit will be Kufri, which is a world famous destination which attracts everyone. Here you can partake in adventure activities such as Horse-riding, Cycling, Yak-riding, Zip-lining, Tobogganing and so much more, or simply enjoy the open meadows, with majestic mountainous peaks and relax. Later head back to the main town of Shimla and cover places like Scandal Point, Ridge, Gaiety Theatre, Heritage Museum, Lakkar Bazaar, Rani Jhansi Park and Christ Church. Later return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

4. DAY04

   Transfer: Shimla to Manali

   Breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast local sightseeing tour of city. Back to hotel for Lunch. Post Lunch check-out from the hotel and drive to Manali. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Manali.

5. DAY05

   Explore Manali

   Post breakfast full day sightseeing of Manali visiting Hadimba Temple, Buddhist Monastries and Vashisht. Back to hotel in Evening, overnight in Manali.

6. DAY06

   Explore Manali

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   Today, make a full day excursion to the Manikaran Gurdwara. Manikaran Gurudwara, held sacred by the Sikhs, is a popular tourist destination. According to the Sikh sources, Guru Nanak Dev once visited this place, accompanied by his disciple Bhai Mardana. The Janam Sakhi or the ‘Autobiography of Bhai Mardana’ mentions the various miracles performed by the Guru at this place. There is a hot spring which is used to cook some of the food for the Langar. One can enjoy a dip in the hot waters from the springs. There are altogether three baths, one of which is located under the Gurudwara itself. It is believed that by taking bath here and by drinking water of this place, people go to heaven. Manikaran hot spring is said to have Uranium and other radioactive minerals. Besides housing the famous Gurudwara, Manikaran has religious importance for Hindus too. As legend goes, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati went to Manikaran and stayed there for a long time. Interseting Hindu legends are associated with Manikaran. Return to Manali for overnight stay in Hotel.

7. DAY07

   Transfer: Manali to Chandigarh

   Post breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Chandigarh .On arrival check-in at the hotel and if time permits city tour of Chandigarh. Overnight in Chandigarh.

8. DAY08

   Departure transfer to Delhi Intl Airport-DEL from Chandigarh

   Post breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Delhi