The Shimla Manali Tour, Delhi

To begin the Shimla Manali tour, depart from Delhi at about 7 am with the guidance of the GeTS Holidays representative to take a 345 kilometres drive to have a tour to Shimla, the Queen of hills. Have a stopover enroute for breakfast to arrive at Pinjore Garden by lunchtime. After having lunch, take a leisurely stroll to the attractive Pinjore Garden that is in a Mughal style about 22 kilometres from Chandigarh. At about 3 pm leave Pinjore Garden to arrive at Shimla by evening. You will have an overnight stay at Shimla.

Adventure tour to Shimla Manali begins from here. You will have an excursion to Kufri in the first half of the day and can have a leisurely time in the latter half. Kufri is one of the highest point in the surrounding region where one can have a pony ride to climb the mountains, as it is tough by foot. From the top, good panoramic views of the valley with terraced gardens. Kufri also houses a Himalayan zoo. During your leisure time you can stroll the mall road with no vehicular traffic and is a good place to hang around. There are also good viewpoints from where the mountain ranges can be viewed. Colonial architecture in the form of an old church, initially built by the British named Christ Church. Overnight, you will be put up at a resort in Shimla.

At about 7 am, take a 275 kilometres drive from Shimla with a halt enroute for breakfast and lunch. You will arrive, Manali that is situated near the end of the valley on the National Highway leading to Leh by 7 pm approximately. You will be spending the night at Manali.

Once had breakfast visit the Rohtang Pass or the Snow Point a vital point in the Shimla Manali tour to return the hotel by lunch. The Rohtang Pass offers a panoramic and spectacular mountain view. In an adventure tour in India, the Rohtang Pass is the best choice. With the beautiful sight of glaciers and peaks, it is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh valley just as Zojila pass is a gateway to Ladakh. After lunch pay a visit to the Buddhist Monasteries, Hadimba Temple. Dedicated to goddess Hadimba, the Bhim of the epic Mahabharat, Hadimba temple has four-tiered Pagoda shaped roof with the doorway carved with legendary figures and symbols. Built in 1533 A.D, this temple located amidst wooden forest of deodar. You will have an overnight stay at Manali.

With a leisure free day you can have a local Manali travel. Guests can visit Manikaran, famous for its hot springs, optionally at an extra cost. Thousands of people take a holy dip in hot waters. It is also a well-known pilgrimage place for both Hindus and Sikhs. Ramchandra and Shivaji temples besides a Gurudwara can be visited too. According to an old legend, Manikaran is where Lord Shiva and his divine consort, Parvati lost her ear rings, which gave birth to hot waters on the bank of Parvati river. You will have a night’s stay at Manali in a resort booked previously under this Manali tour itinerary.

Once had early breakfast, depart from Manali to head to Dharamshala, a holy tourist spot for the Buddhists that are 239 kilometres away. Dharamsala serves as the headquarters of the Tibetan government in exile. It is also the seat of His Holiness, The 14th Dalai Lama in India. The town has proof of the British colonial atmosphere that prevailed here, once upon a time. On the way, visit the Baijnath Temple and Chamunda Devi to arrive Palampur/ Dharamshala by evening. At Palampur/ Dharamshala, you will have an overnight stay. temple situated at Kakri Ghat. Guests will then reach their hotel at Nainital where they will spend the rest of the night.

Proceeding with your Shimla Manali tour, take a 225 kilometres after early breakfast. Dharamsala is divided into two parts, the Upper Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj) and the Lower Dharamsala, varying by approximately 1000 m in altitude.

On the way make a stopover at Mcleodgunj to arrive at Dalhousie by evening for an overnight stay at Dalhousie.

Take an excursion to the scenic spot of Khajjiar, a tiny tourist resort in Chamba (24 kilometres from Dalhousie). Designated as “Mini Switzerland”, Khajjiar is a small picturesque saucer shaped plateau surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests. The whole of evening is free for you to relax at Dalhousie observing the rich British colonial influence it has. Your Shimla Manali tour comes to an end, here.

At about 6 am approximately, leave for Delhi with a 590 kilometres drive. Stop enroute for breakfast, lunch and evening tea. You will reach Delhi by late in the evening. From here, you will board the flight homewards.