Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala & Dalhousie

Day by day

1. DAY01

   Transfer from Amritsar Railway Station to Shimla

   Arrive at Amritsar railway station/airport and transfer to Shimla. O/N Hotel

2. DAY02

   Explore Shimla

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   After Breakfast Excursion to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and One can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri, after lunch sightseeing of various places in and around. Shimla mosques built in (1830), Vice regal Lodge built in (1885), Christ Church built in (1844), The Gaiety Theatre- the first beauty contest of world was supposed to start (1887), The Grindlays Bank (1912)- the world wide bank started by Robert Melville Grindlay, The Scandal Point and The famous Shopping Plaza of the North The Mall. O/N Hote

3. DAY03

   Transfer: Shimla to Manali

   After breakfast check out from the hotel a distance of 265 km 7 hrs. O/N Hotel

4. DAY04

   Explore Manali

   After breakfast sightseeing of places in and around Manali, Like Hadimba temple, Manu temple, Vashisht Bath, Van Vihar and evening shopping at the local market. O/N Hotel

5. DAY05

   Transfer: Manali to Dharamshala

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   After Breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Dharmshala A distance of 260 kilometer on the way stopping at Baijnath known for its Shiva Temple and further at Palampur famous For Tea Garden. Dharamhsala is a hill-station lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar Mountains about 18 kms north-east of Kangra, It is known for its scenic beauty set amidst high pine and oak trees. Since 1960, when it became the temporary headquarters of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Dharamshala has risen to international repute as “The Little Lhasa in India”. O/N Hotel

6. DAY06

   Explore Dharamshala

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   Breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast you will drive to McLeod Ganj –a well-known center for the Buddhist community. Long back in 1959, Dalai Lama, the prominent religious figure of Tibet visited Dharamshala. With his arrival, the place developed into a center of major Tibetan settlements. A number of religious educational centers sprang up at Mc Leod Ganj. Besides many rehabilitation centers soon grew up there. McLeod Ganj, being inhabited by exiled Tibetan, is full of Tibetan lifestyle and culture. A place ideal for chilling out and shopping, it offers everything to a tourist. Tourists can buy handmade shawls, souvenirs, pendants, and many other locally handmade products, available at reasonable price. The place has historical linkage with Buddhism and the same peace can be observed here too. Tibet Museum, Monasteries, Church of St. John and Cultural Museums are the centre of attraction of this place. Back to hotel by evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Dharamshala.

7. DAY07

   Transfer: Dharamshala to Dalhousie

   After Breakfast drive from Dharamshala towards Dalhousie after doing the local sightseeing of Places which includes, His holiness Dalai lama residence at Mc Leodgunj, War memorial, Bhagsunath temple and Dal Lake. Reach Dalhousie in the evening. O/N Hotel

8. DAY08

   Explore Dalhousie

   Dalhousie has been named after the British Governor - General of the l9th century, Lord Dalhousie. Surrounded by varied vegetation - pines, dodders, oaks and flowering rhododendron. Local sightseeing of Dalhousie includes visit to Panjipula, Subhash Baoli and excursion to Khajjiar 24 km fro Dalhousie surrounded by thick Deodar forest. Drive from Dalhousie to Khajjiar is awesome. O/N Hotel

9. DAY09

   Transfer to Amritsar Railway Station from Dalhousie

   Breakfast in the Hotel, Check out from the Hotel Visit on the way sightseeing of Amritsar, then you will be dropped to the railway station