Best Of Himachal Tour 12 Days

Day 01: Delhi - Kalka – Shimla

Board train to Kalka. Arrival at Kalka Railway station and transfer to Shimla, arrival and check inn to Hotel. Shimla, The British empire may have ceased to exit, but its echo lingers on in Shimla (2205m). As the Summer Capital of the British in India, Shimla was the country's focus for the better part of every year and now, is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. Time free at leisure. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 02: Shimla

After breakfast sightseeing of Shimla, visit Kufri, At 2501m, this is famous for its wide views and ski slopes. An enjoyable walk leads up to the Mahasu Peak. Jakhoo Hill, this is the town's highest peak and a famous point for Shimla's famous views. The summit is crowned with a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The hill is full of paths and narrow roads which are enjoyable walks. Time free at leisure to explore The Mall at your own.

Day 03: Shimla - Sarahan - Sangla – Kalpa

After breakfast drive to Kalpa, on the way visit Sarahan, The Gods were generous when they have gave Sarahan (2165m) its settings. Located halfway up a high mountain side, the road to Sarahan winds past flowering Pine trees that give way to stately Oaks, Sangla, If a landscape had the powers of casting spells, then the Sangla valley would be a magician extraordinary. Once seen, it is a place that can never be forgotten.  Continue drive to Kalpa, arrival and check inn to Hotel. Kalpa, Kalpa is a beautiful and main village of Kinnaur. Across the river faces the majestic mountains of the Kinner Kailash range. These are spectacular sights early in the morning as the rising sun touches the snowy peaks with crimson and golden light.  Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 04: Kalpa - Nako - Tabo - Kaza – Keylong

After breakfast drive to Keylong on the way visit, Nako, In Hangrang Valley is the largest village above sea level. It is also famous for Nako Lake which has boating facilities in summer and during winter its frozen surface is used for ice skating. Buddhist monastery is located here. Tabo, the ancient village, Tabo is situated on the left bank of river Spiti. Flanked on either side by hills, it is one of the most important Buddhist monasteries regarded by many as only next to the Tholing Gompa in Tibet. It is also known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas. Tabo is the largest monastic complex of Spiti which has since been declared a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.  Kaza, The headquarters of Spiti sub-district, Kaza is on the bank of river Spiti. In earlier times, it was the capital of Nono, the chief of Spiti. It has a Buddhist Monastery and Hindu Temple. Continue drive to Keylong, arrival and check inn to Hotel. Keylong, Keylong is the headquarters of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. The region is strange, exciting, primitive mountainous and delightful. Rudyard Kipling said of the region "Surely the God live here this no place for men." Time free at leisure. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 05: Keylong

After breakfast time free at leisure to explore keylong at your own. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 06: Keylong - Rohtangpass – Manali

After breakfast drive to Manali, on the way visit Rohtang Pass, On the road to Manali is the Nehru Kund which is a clear water spring scenic spot named after the Late Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. Kothi  is a picturesque village and has a thrilling view of the deep gorge through which the Beas swiftly races. The beautiful Rahalla falls are at at altitude of 2500m. A crucial link on the old trade route and still the gateway to trans Himalayan Lahaul, the Rohtang Pass is at height of 3978 m. continue drive to Manali. Arrival and check inn to Hotel.  Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 07: Manali

After breakfast visit Rohtang Pass, On the road to Keylong is the Nehru Kund, which is a clear water spring scenic spot named after the Late Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. Kothi  is a picturesque village and has a thrilling view of the deep gorge through which the Beas swiftly races. The beautiful Rahalla falls are at at altitude of 2500m. A crucial link on the old trade route and still the gateway to trans Himalayan Lahaul, the Rohtang Pass is at height of 3978 m. Hadimba Temple, Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway. Manu Temple, This is dedicated to the sage Manu. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 08: Manali - Palanpur – Dharamshala

After breakfast drive to Dharamshala on the way visit Palanpur, n local parlance, the word for lot of water is "pulum". This is what has given Palampur (1249 m) its name and its water has given the valley so much of its character. Countless streams criss-cross the landscape and in their intricate mesh, hold tea gardens and rice fields. Continue drive to Dharamshala, arrival and check inn to Hotel. Dharamshala, The High snow clad Dhauladhar ranges form a magnificent backdrop to the hill resort of Dharamsala. This is the principal township of Kangra district and overlooks wide spread of the plains. With dense pine and deodar forests, numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline, Dharamsala has everything for a perfect holiday. Time free at leisure. Over night stay at Hotel. 

Day 09: Dharamshala – Chamba

After breakfast sightseeing of Dharamshala visit Mcleodganj, Often called the Little Lhasa, at 1770m is the residence of His Holiness, The Dalai Lama. The Tibetan Government in exile has been head quartered here for over three decades. The impressive monastery has larger than life images of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloktwshwara. Continue drive to Chamba, arrival and check inn to Hotel.  Chamba, Chamba town (915m). stands on the right bank of the river Ravi. As a former princely State, it is one of the oldest in the century and dates back to the sixth century. Time free at leisure to explore Chamba at your own. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 10: Chamba - Khajjair – Dalhousie

After breakfast sort sightseeing of Chamba and drive to Dalhousie, on the way visit Khajjair, Often called India's Switzerland, the exquisite glade of Khajjiar (1960m) has a circumference of about 5 km. Along its fringes, thick forests of deodar climb the slopes, the snow-line rests above these woods. At Khajjiar there is a 12th century temple dedicated to KhajjI Nag. Within the temple are life size wooden images of the five Pandav brothers. Continue drive to Dalhousie. Arrival and check inn to Hotel.  Dalahousie, the hill station of Dalhousie is full of old world charm and holds lingering echos of the Raj era. It covers an area of 14 sq. km. and is built on five hills - Kathlog, Patreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun. It is named after the British governor General of the 19th century, Lord Dalhousie. Time free ta leisure. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 11: Dalhousie

After breakfast time free at leisure to explore Dalhousie at your own. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 12: Dalhousie – Pathankot  – Delhi

After breakfast drop to Pathankot railway station to board train to Delhi / next destination.

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