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HIMACHALOne of the most beautiful regions of India, this 'Dev Bhumi' or the land of the Gods encompasses
extremes, from the dry, high-altitude deserts of Lahaul-Spiti to the verdant greens of Shimla and around.
Expect apple orchards, pine and deodar forests, gentle terrace farms and the brilliant vista of the snow-
capped mountains all around.
ShimlaThis charming town is a curious mingling of grand colonial structures with temple-topped hills and bustling bazaars. Shimla offers awesomeviews of the snow capped mountains and on a clear day, you can spend hours staring at the peaks, changing colour as the day ends. There is
no better way of enjoying the mountains than trekking. Shimla offers numerous trekking routes that last from one day to a week-long
sojourn. The town is also ideal as a starting point for trips to places such as Mashobra, Kasauli and Chail or destinations farther away such as
Kullu, Manali, Lahaul-Spiti and Ladakh.
ManaliManali lies at the foot of the snow peaks, in the lap of the Kullu valley. Standing at a height of 2,050 metres, its beauty is heightened by the
Beas River that flows through it. A glorious summer retreat away from the scorching heat of the plains, Manali is a veritable 'Valley of the Gods'.
Apart from its amazing snowfields, Manali also has lovely apple orchards and is a popular honeymoon destination. For the more adventurous,
Manali offers skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, trekking and mountain biking options.
DharamshalaDharamshala is a heady concoction of fresh mountain air, the aroma of pines, vibes of Buddhist prayers, colours of Tibetan people and the
scent of mouth-watering delights. Monks in maroon can be seen strolling down the mountain roads here. Although the town has a strong
Tibetan flavor, one can also see hints of a colonial, English past. The colourful temples and gompas reflect a rich Tibetan culture, while the
Museum of Kangra Art in lower Dharamshala offers an insight into the heritage of the region. Numerous institutes work towards preserving
the art, culture and traditions of Tibet as well.
DalhousiePine trees proliferate in Dalhousie as do Raj-era bungalows and Victorian churches. The town was founded in the 1850s by Lord Dalhousie
looking to escape from the merciless heat of Indian plains. Today, this relaxed and peaceful hamlet seems to be nursing a colonial hangover,
with the old world air still clinging to it. It abounds in beautiful views of the Dhauladhar snow range, of the sweeping views of the plains, of
the serpentine Ravi, Beas and Chenab rivers flowing in the distance. Come to Dalhousie for cheery picnics and gentle strolls under the
deodars.
KasauliThe quiet little cantonment town of Kasauli nestles in the Himalayas midway between Chandigarh and Shimla. Developed as a hill station by
the British in the mid-19th century, it has managed to retain a colonial air. All around you are forested hills, quaint cottages, nature trails and
the chirping of birds. In the town you can walk around the remnants of past glory like the heritage Kasauli Club and the Christ Church. It is an
ideal getaway for those looking for gentle solitude.
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Day1: Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to hotel for check-
in. Later take a sightseeing tour visiting thefamous Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple (closed on
Mondays) and India Gate. Enjoy dinner and a
comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day2: Delhi/Chandigarh - Shimla
From Delhi proceed to Shimla via Chandigarh,
where passengers ex Chandigarh and
Mumbai would also join the group. Stop
enroute at Pinjore Gardens. Arrive in Shimla
and check into the hotel. Enjoy dinner and a
comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day3: Shimla
Take a morning excursion to Kufri today,
visiting Indira Bungalow and the Himalayan
Zoo. You may also hike up Mashu Peak or hire a
pony on direct payment. In the afternoon you
will be dropped at the Mall to explore the area
on foot. Attractions here include Christ
Church, Scandal Point, Town Hall and Gaiety
Theatre. Enjoy dinner and a comfortable
overnight stay at the hotel.
HimachalHuesDay4: Shimla - Manali
From Shimla drive to Manali via Pandoh Dam
and Kullu valley. On arrival, check into thehotel. Enjoy dinner and a comfortable
overnight stay at the hotel.
Day5: Manali
You have the opportunity today to enjoy river
rafting on the Beas, or alternatively
participate in adventure activities like river
crossing, rappelling, archery etc. After lunch,
visit the famous sulphur springs at Vashisht
and the ancient Hadimba temple. Enjoy
dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at
the hotel.
Day6: Manali
Early morning proceed towards Rohtang
Pass, an area that is inaccessible for nearly
eight months every year on account of snow.
Enjoy the views at the snow point before
continuing towards Solang Valley where you
may opt for adventure sports like Paragliding,
Zorbing, and Skiing (subject to snow) on
direct payment basis. Enjoy dinner and a
comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day7: Manali - Chandigarh
From Manali drive towards Chandigarh via
Mandi. On arrival, check into the hotel. Enjoydinner and a comfortable overnight stay at
the hotel.
Day8: Departure
Transfer to Chandigarh or Delhi airport for
your onward journey.
Delhi ---------------> Shimla ---------------> Manali ---------------> Chandigarh ---------------> Delhi(380 km) (272 km) (299 km) (250 km)
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Day1: Pathankot Dalhousie (80 km /3 hrs)
or Chandigarh Dalhousie (318 km/8 hrs)
Arrive in Pathankot or Chandigarh and transferto Dalhousie. On arrival check into the hotel.
The remainder of the day is free. Stay overnight
at the hotel.
Day2: Dalhousie
Take a sightseeing tour of Dalhousie today
visiting Panchpula waterfall, St. Francis Church
and St Johns Church. The latter is the oldest
church in the town, dating back to the mid-
19th century. Later take an excursion to
Khajjiar, the Mini Switzerland of India. Apart
from scenic beauty, it also has a 12th century
temple dedicated to Khajji Nag. Stay overnight
at the hotel.
Day3: Dalhousie - Dharamshala
Drive today from Dalhousie to Dharamshala,
home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. On
arrival, check into the hotel. The evening is at
leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day4: Dharamshala
Today take a sightseeing tour of Dharamshala
starting with the Dalai Lama temple Complex
(Tsuglagkhang) and the 19th century Church
of St. John in the Wilderness. Also visit
Bhagsunag Falls, the War Memorial and theKangra Art Museum. The Norbulingka Institute
is dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan art
and literature; here you can visit the Seat of
Happiness Temple and the Dolls Museum as
well as purchase Tibetan handicrafts. Stay
overnight at the hotel.
SpectacularHimachalDay5: Dharamshala - Manali
Drive today from Dharamshala to the
picture-perfect hill town of Manali.On arrival check into the hotel. The
evening is free to spend at leisure.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day6: Manali
On a sightseeing tour of Manali visit
the 450 year old Hadimba temple and
the Manu temple dedicated to sage
Manu, believed to be the only one of
its kind. Also visit the Club House, the
Tibetan monastery and handicrafts
centre, and drive to the picturesque
village of Vashisht known for its hot
sulphur springs. Stay overnight at the
hotel.
Day7: Manali
Early morning proceed towards
Rohtang Pass, an area that is
inaccessible for nearly eight months
every year on account of snow. Enjoy
the views at the snow point before
continuing towards Solang Valley
where you may opt for adventure
sports like Paragliding, Zorbing, and
Skiing (subject to snow) on direct
payment basis. Stay overnight at thehotel.
Day8: Departure
Transfer to Chandigarh airport for
your onward journey.
Chandigarh ---------------> Dalhousie ---------------> Dharamshala ---------------> Manali ---------------> Chandigarh
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(318 km) (143 km) (235 km) (253 km)
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Day1: Chandigarh - Shimla
Arrive in Chandigarh and transfer to Shimla. On
arrival check into the hotel. The remainder of theday is free; you may wish to explore the Mall on
your own. Enjoy dinner and a comfortable
overnight stay at the hotel.
Day2: Shimla - Sarahan
Drive today from Shimla to Sarahan and check
into the hotel. Sarahan offers a panoramic view of
the snow-clad Srikhand Peak and is famous for
the 800-year old Bhimakali Temple, one of the 51
Shakti Peeths. Attend the evening Aarti at the
temple. Enjoy dinner and a comfortable
overnight stay at the hotel.
Day3: Sarahan - SanglaAttend the morning Aarti before driving to
Sangla. You are now entering Baspa valley, one of
the most beautiful valleys in Himachal. Arrive at
Sangla and check-in. Enjoy dinner and a
comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day4: Sangla
Today explore Sangla including the ancient
Kamru Fort with its medieval Badrinath temple.
Afterwards visit Chitkul the last inhabited
village before the India-Tibet border. Enjoy
dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the
hotel.
Day5: Sangla - Kalpa
Drive today from Sangla to Kalpa (2,758m), the
largest village in Kinnaur. In the evening visit the
Hu Bu Lan Kar Gompa. Enjoy dinner and a
comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Exploring HimachalDay6: Kalpa - Tabo
Early morning witness the sunrise over the
Kinner Kailash before driving to Tabo viaNako, a heritage village around the scenic
Nako Lake. Today you enter the starkly
beautiful Spiti valley. Tabo is an ancient
village on the banks of the Spiti river. Enjoy
dinner and a comfortable overnight stay
at the hotel.
Day7: Tabo - Kaza
Attend morning prayers at the 10th
century Tabo monastery, also called the
Ajanta of the Himalayas. Afterwards drive
to Kaza, enroute visiting Dhankar gompa.
On arrival in Kaza check into the hotel.
Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnightstay at the hotel.
Day8: Kaza
Take an excursion today to Ki Gompa,
known for its murals and Thangkas. From
here take a drive into Kibber (4,270m)
before returning to Kaza. Enjoy dinner and
a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day9: Kaza - Manali
Drive from Kaza to Manali today via
Kunzum pass, the highest pass on the Spiti
Lahaul route. Reach Manali in the eveningand check into the hotel. Enjoy dinner and
a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day10: Departure
Transfer to Chandigarh airport for your
onward journey.
Chandigarh ---------> Shimla ---------> Sarahan ---------> Sangla ---------> Kalpa ---------> Tabo ---------> Kaza ---------> Manali
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(125 km) (165 km) (90 km) (50km) (179 km) (47 km) (188 km)
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Adventure sports have opened up a new concept of holidaying in India. It is a
celebration of nature's bounty to explore the unexplored. It is a relieving getaway
from the fumes-ridden, traffic-infested city to a secluded place, close to nature.
Whether it is trekking or skiing in the Himalayas or white water rafting on the
Ganges River, camel and jeep safaris in the deserts of Rajasthan or paragliding in
Himachal, water sports in Goa or scuba diving in Lakshadweep and the Andaman
islands, the adventure seeking tourist loves to take on the challenge. Adventure
tourism is rapidly growing in popularity as tourists seek unusual holidays and are
willing to step out of their comfort zones.
ADVENTUREHOLIDAYS
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Activity:
- Enjoy adventure activities trek, camp, river-raft, ski, paraglide, ice-skate and mountain bike
- Explore the land by car, jeep or motorcycle
- Go fishing in crystal clear rivers
Quick Facts:
Location Himachal Pradesh is a northern state in India and is bordered by Punjab to the west, Uttar
Pradesh to the southeast, China to the east, Haryana to the southeast and Jammu and Kashmir to the
north.Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Himachal Pradesh is during summer months from April to June.
The weather is mild and days are long, ideal for mountaineering or enjoying an idyllic nature walk.
One of the most beautiful regions of India, this 'Dev Bhumi' or the Land of the Gods
encompasses extremes, from the dry, high altitude deserts of Lahaul-Spiti to the verdant
forests of Shimla and around. Himachal Pradesh is a blessed land with jagged rock faces
and rolling meadows, meandering rivers and cascading waterfalls, of dense forests and
hospitable people with a rich culture. It is a land made for mountaineering, trekking and
rock climbing; this may also be the best way to know the place, people and culture. Water
sports are a fast growing sport too. The challenge of the hard turbulent rivers, deep gorges
and silvery white rapids is as exciting if not more as trekking or mountaineering.
Himachal Pradesh
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Not every holiday need be a week-long trip with detailed advance planning. In
these busy times, make use of any opportunity to grab some solace, with a short
break of a couple of days. Be it a walk in the hills or a stroll along a beach, a shopping
expedition or a culinary trip, a peek into history or a tryst with nature, break away!
SHORTBREAKS
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Activity:
- Take the toy train that slowly chugs up the mountains, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayas
- Meet the locals as they catch up over evening tea and gossip at 'Scandal Point'
- Go trekking into the mountains, if you go during winters then try skiing or ice skating
- Take a guided tour inside the Viceregal Lodge for a dose of history
Quick Facts:
Location - Shimla is located on the Middle-Western range of the Himalayas, spread across seven hills. Kalka, the
nearest major rail-head, is connected to Chandigarh and Delhi by regular trains. The famous toy train connects
Kalka with a small railway station in Shimla, covering a distance of 96 kilometres in about 7 hours.Best Time To Visit - Summer months from March to June are a popular tourist season in Shimla as the weather is
pleasant and perfect for outdoor activities. Monsoon from July to September brings out the lush green
character of the hill station, while winter is the time when a serene snow-capped beauty envelops the town.
The erstwhile British summer capital of Shimla is a beautiful hill station with its Victorian
structures, ancient temples, stone churches and the ever-so-busy Mall Road. All of this,
surrounded by the snow peaked Himalayas. Symbols of a colonial past are scattered all
through the town in places like Annandale, the Viceregal Lodge and the glorious
Georgian houses. The Mall Road is the hub of all activity with a vibrant line up of shops
and restaurants. If you find the main area a tad too commercialized, walk off just a little
and you will be pleasantly surprised with charming little churches, Gothic turrets and
spires and beautiful wooden cottages. If you really want to get away from all chatter then
Shimla also offers serene trekking routes and getaways at close distance such as Kasauli,
Chail or Naldehra.
Shimla