Best of Himachal with Golden Temple

Daily Tour 09 Nights / 10 Days Availability: April 1, 2019
Chandigarh, India Himachal-Punjab

Dwells in the laps of the Himalayas, Shimla offers everything a nature lover can ask for, snow-covered peaks, breathtaking lakes, pleasant climate, and alluring greenery, scenic pine-covered hills making it one of the most visited tourist destinations in India. Shimla’s air has some magic, to make everyone fall in love, with its beauty. Shimla is called Queen of Hill stations with a wide range of attractions, and famous places. From the adventurers to the honeymooners, this city serves all the retreats and in all manners to all the tourists.

Manali is a tourist magnet all over the year for old, young and married couples due to all the pleasant and perfect experiences it gives, from museums to temples, from ancient little hippie villages to crowded upscale streets, river rafting to trekking trails, snow points to dreamy and desert-like landscapes, Manali has everything to offer.

With emerald green calmness and soothing atmosphere, Dharamshala offers a variety of sightseeing places. It is located at the Dhauladhar road with the categorization of upper and lower Dharamshala. Tourists can travel around the great leisure time streets, such as the famous coffee shops, snooker tables, Tibetian shops, temples, churches, and monastery.

Located in the western Himachal Pradesh, nested by mountains & beautiful views, Dalhousie is a masterpiece among hill stations in India. The landscape gives you mesmerizing experience with bright flowerings and dense forests with pines, oaks, and deodars. Dalhousie has beautiful buildings sporting colonial architecture, such as St. Francis’s Church, St. Patrick’s Church and St. Andrew’s Church. Tourists can explore the wildlife by visiting Subhash Baoli and Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary. With the majestic environment, Dalhousie will refresh your souls.

With the mesmerizing beauty and unique combination of dense forests, lakes, and pastures, Khajjiar is often introduced as ‘mini-Switzerland of India’. It is a small town near Dalhousie attracting the tourists with breathtaking landscapes and green meadows. The place offers all the adventures such as nine-hole golf-course, paragliding, horse riding, zorbing, trekking, etc. Surrounded by lush greenery, beautiful lakes, temples, this place is a must visit.

Amritsar is the home of the glorious Golden Temple, where the day starts with the holy devotions from the gurudwaras. Amritsar is a peaceful city that portrays the noble character of Punjab. This place is also famous for its Jallianwala Bagh massacre, and its nearness to Wagah Border. The finest food, clothes, joyful, and spiritual culture, and hospitality makes this place worth visiting.

 


DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai (Google Map)

DEPARTURE TIME
Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED
  • 9-night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned below hotels or equivalent
  • Assistance at the airport
  • Meal plan as mentioned above
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle (Air conditioner in vehicles will not work in hilly areas)
  • Drivers allowances, toll taxes, and Govt. Service Tax

NOT INCLUDED
  • Air tickets and airport taxes
  • Excursion to Rohtang Pass
  • Entrance fee at Monuments
  • Guide service
  • Supplement for Special activities as per the itinerary
  • Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides/drivers, etc.
  • Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Excursion to Kufri, Mall road and scandal point in Shimla
  • Solang Valley, Hadimba Temple, Mall road and much more… in Manali
  • In Dharamshala, visit Tsuglagkhang Complex (Museum and Home of Dalai Lama), Tour of Norbulingka Institute, Monasteries and Yoga/Meditation programs (optional)
  • In Dalhousie, visit St. John’s Church, Bara Patthar & Bakrota Hills
  • Excursion to Khajjiar
  • In Amritsar, visit Harminder Sahib –The Golden Temple and Wagah (India-Pakistan border)
  • Sightseeing tours by private airconditioned vehicle
  • Start and End in Chandigarh

NOTES:

  • MONUMENTS CLOSED ON
  • Shimla & Kangra State Museums /viceregal lodge & Roerich Art Gallery/ Naggar remain closed on Mondays & all Govt.
  • Holidays Zoo in Kufri also remains closed on Mondays
  • Rohtang Pass road would remain closed every Tuesday for maintenance purpose
  • Vehicle for Rohtang Pass need to book on a direct payment basis
  • Dharamshala – Tibetan Institutes remain closed on Sunday & Second Saturday of Month, 15 Aug, All Tibetan Holidays
  • Tibetan School Office is closed on all Saturdays
  • Hotel Check-in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs
  • Heater charges in the room on a direct payment basis
  • The medium vehicle will be provided for 1-3 travelers and Innova will be provided for 4-5 travelers
  • Hotels located at Mall Road – Please note if the Vehicle is not allowed at Mall Road, then the guest will be dropped off at the nearest parking and they have to manage by walking
  • Package cost will not be valid during public holidays, festivals, exhibitions, and long weekends
Day 01 Arrival in Chandigarh | Drive to Shimla (115 km / approx. 3.5 hours)

Meet our representative upon arrival in Delhi and proceed to Shimla – abounds in natural bounty and looks picture perfect. The small hill station amidst the lofty snow-clad Himalayan ranges, surrounded by lakes and lush green pastures look as though an artist has painted them. The unique thing about Shimla is that it still retains its colonial charm. Check-in at the hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Shimla.

Day 02 Trip to Kufri

Drive to Kufri after breakfast. This is a popular picnic spot located 16km from Shimla. You may hike on foot to the Mahasu Peak or pay for a mule ride up the hill. Mahasu is the tallest peak in Kufri that gives tourists an amazing view of distant snow-capped peaks. In the afternoon return to Shimla and visit Viceregal Lodge, Christ Church, St. Michael’s Cathedral and Jakhu temple. In the evening, take a walk on Shimla’s famous boulevard, Mall Road. See fine specimens of colonial architecture, snack at the various eateries in the market or shop for souvenirs. Overnight stay in Shimla.

Day 03 Shimla – Kullu – Manali (280 km / approx. 6.5 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Manali. On the way enjoy Kullu sightseeing. It is the valley of gods, or the ‘habitable end of the world’, as the Kullu valley has come to be known, spreads out its charm on either side of the upper reaches of the river Beas. This valley is famous for the beauty and its majestic hills covered with Pine and Deodar forest sand sprawling apple orchards. Kullu valley is sandwiched between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan range. The valley is only 80 km long and 2 km at its broadest, yet a fairly wide area is open to the visitors to enjoy the spectacle of variegated mountain scenery. Later proceed to Manali & it offers superb views of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges, and with mountain adventures beckoning from all directions, Manali is a year-round magnet for tourists. Apart from temples, Manali is popular among adventure tourists coming for trekking, paragliding, rafting, and skiing. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Manali.

Day 04 Sightseeing in Manali
In the morning after breakfast, go on an adventurous drive to Solang valley – a major attraction, without which the trip remains incomplete. All the above-mentioned adventure activities can be availed here at Solang Valley. Apart from activities, there are splendid views to enjoy in and around the Solang Valley. Later, today visit popular Hadimba Temple, Naggar Castle, and Art gallery. In the evening, go for a walk along Mall Road. Overnight stay in Manali.

Day 05 Day at leisure in Manali

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure in Manali. Alternatively, you may explore the destination offering numerous adventure sports and other places of interest. Dinner and overnight stay in Manali.

Day 06 Drive from Manali – Dharamshala (215 km / approx. 6 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Dharamshala. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Dharamshala.

Day 07 Sightseeing in Dharamshala I Drive to Dalhousie (115 km / approx. 3.5 hours)

After breakfast, visit Tsuglagkhang Complex – Centre of Tibetan culture, which includes a museum and the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama – the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Later, visit popular monasteries, Tibetan medical center and the Church of St. John. Also, you may rejuvenate yourself with yoga and meditation retreats available in Dharamshala (optional). Later drive to Dalhousie. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.

Day 08 Sightseeing in Dalhousie with Khajjiar Excursion

After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to Khajjiar which is 23 km from Dalhousie by road and 13 km from Kalatop is the mini Switzerland of India – Khajjiar. The lush green meadows are surrounded by thick pine and cedar forests. There is a small lake in the center of the saucer-shaped meadow which has in it a floating island. A little away from the lake is the temple of Khajji Nag belonging to 12th C. AD. The sanctum of the temple has been beautifully carved from wood. Later return back to Dalhousie & visit Bhulwani Mata Mandir at Bara Pathar and hike up the Bakrota Hills to see an impressive view of snow-clad peaks. Also, see St. John’s Church. It was the first to be built after the town of Dalhousie was founded.  Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09 Drive from Dalhousie – Amritsar (200 km / approx. 4.5 hours)

After early breakfast, drive to Amritsar – colloquially known as Ambarsar, is a spiritually significant city for the followers of Sikhism. The city derives its name from the sacred pool, which was founded in 1574 by Guru Ram Das – the 4th Sikh guru. This holy pond circumscribes Harmandir Sahib, which is popularly known as the Golden Temple amongst devotees. After check-in at the hotel, proceed to India-Pakistan border at Wagah. Watch the ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony where soldiers of both countries bring down their respective national flags in their unique styles. After returning, visit the iconic Golden Temple. If time permits you may visit Jalianwala Bagh and Ranjit museum. Overnight stay in Amritsar.

Day 10 Amritsar – Departure from Chandigarh (232 km / approx. 5 hours)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Chandigarh airport for the return journey back home. End of Services.

Chandigarh, India

5 Reviews

  1. avatar
    Shlok Mehta
    10:44 am - July 9, 2019 / Reply

    I have taken a tour to Himachal from Regal Holidays. First of all, the itinerary was good. Driver/guide in Manali was excellent. He was very disciplined and professional. Hotel stay was good with mountain view. I can suggest this travel agency for Himachal trip.

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    Chandan Singh
    10:50 am - July 9, 2019 / Reply

    I think that if your cab Driver is good your journey will be pleasant and good. Drivers were cool and informative too. Thanks to everyone for making this trip smooth for me and my family. I am sure I will contact you in the future for the next trip.

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    Draun Pandya
    10:51 am - July 9, 2019 / Reply

    I am very happy that my trip went very well and all thanks to the team of Regal Holidays. We enjoyed each moment of the trip.

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  4. avatar
    Aditya Parmar
    10:52 am - July 9, 2019 / Reply

    Good memorable trip, well organized. It was a perfect trip for us.

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    Nishant Prajapati
    10:52 am - July 9, 2019 / Reply

    All over service were very good, great experience with Regal Holidays. I will recommend you guys to my relatives and friends.

    5

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