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Grand
Himachal
11 Nights / 12 Days |
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Day
1
Delhi – Kasauli (324 kms)
Arrive Delhi and transfer by road to Kasauli a gateway to the
Himachal. Proceed to your hill resort and rest of the day at
leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day
2
Kasauli – Shimla (110 kms)
This morning you will proceed to Shimla a charming hill station,
surrounded by the green pastures and snow capped hills. This
afternoon take a walking tour of Shimla, climb the Jakoo hills
visit the temple of lord Hanuman and enjoy some panoramic views
of Shimla, visit the Viceregal Lodge, which once served as the
seat of power, later take a stroll down the Mall Road, overnight
at the hotel.
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Day
3
Shimla – Kufri – Chail - Shimla
This morning you will proceed for a full day excursion tour
of Kufri & Chail, visit Kufri a popular ski resort in winters,
which offers some stunning mountain views, later drive to Chail
and visit the Palace of former Maharaja of Patiyala. Evening
is at leisure, overnight at the hotel.
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Day
4
Shimla – Manali (260 kms)
Today you will be transferred by road to Manali, located in
the ancient Kullu valley, surrounded by towering peaks at an
arm length. Arrive and proceed to your hotel, rest of the day
is at leisure to visit the local markets on your own, overnight
at the hotel.
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Day
5
Manali (51 kms)
This morning you will proceed for a excursion to visit the Rohtang
Pass, the highest point in Manali at a height of 4,112 m, which
simply offers panoramic view of mountains rising far above the
clouds & which are simply breathtaking. Late afternoon return
back to Manali & rest of the evening is at leisure, overnight
at the hotel.
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Day
6
Manali
Visit the 450 years old Hidimbadevi Temple, the oldest temple
in Manali, proceed to visit the Tibetean center & monastery,
lastly visit the nearby Vasisth village, known for its hot Sulphar
springs. Rest of the day is at leisure for shopping and individual
activities, overnight at the hotel. |
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Day
7
Manali – Dharamshala (253 kms)
This morning you will proceed by road to Dharamshala, magnificently
set to the background of the Dhauldhar mountains and the seat
of his Holiness, the Dalai Lama, the leader of the Tibetans,
since 1960. Arrive and proceed to your hotel. Rest of the day
is at leisure, overnight at the hotel.
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Day
8
Dharamshala
This morning you will proceed for half day excursion to visit
the Baijnath temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Later this
afternoon you will visit the Tibetan monastery in Maclodganj
(upper Dharamshala) a seat of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai
Lama. Rest of the day is at leisure explore local Tibetan markets
at the Maclodgunj, overnight at the hotel.
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Day
9
Dharamshala – Khajjiar (220 kms)
Today you will be transferred by road to Khajjiar popularly
known as the mini Swiss for its snow capped mountains and pine
trees. Proceed to your resort and rest of the evening is at
leisure, overnight at the hotel.
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Day
10
Khajjiar – Dalhousie (40 kms)
Today you will proceed by road to Dalhousie sprawled over five
hills ranging from 1,600 – 2,400 meters offering breathtaking
vies of the Dhaladhar mountain ranges. Rest of the day is at
leisure to take leisurely walks on the mall road, overnight
at the hotel. |
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Day
11
Dalhousie
In the morning you proceed on a scenic walk to the Satdhara
(seven springs) said to contain mica and medicinal properties
(4 kms/1 hr) continue your walk to the Martyr’s memorial
at Panchpula (five bridges), Walk back to your hotel. Rest of
the day is at leisure, overnight at the hotel.
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Day
12
Dalhousie – Jammu/Pathankot
Transfer to Jammu (215 kms/4-5 hrs) or Pathankot (140 kms/2-3
hrs).
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