Enticing Himachal Tour Itinerary

Trip Highlights

• Explore tourists attractions in Shimla

• Adventure activities in Kufri Valley

• Indulge in Para-gliding, Rock climbing, etc. at Rohtang Pass and Solang Nallah

• Visit the temples in Manali

• Rejuvenate yourself at the Chinmaya Tapovan Trust, Dharamshala

• Fun activities in Khajjiar

• A dip in medicinal water of Satdhara, Dalhousie

13 Days Himachal Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Chandigarh - Shimla-

After reaching Chandigarh, get an assisted transfer to Shimla (By road). On arrival, check in at the hotel. If time and energy permit, you can stroll in the nearby surroundings and treat your eyes to the natural beauty available in abundance. Overnight stay.

Day 2: Shimla-

After having your breakfast on the second day, leave for a day's excursion to Kufri, a small beautiful town. Once you reach Kufri, you can enjoy yourself immensely in this picturesque location. Try your hand at trekking or hiking. You can also take a pony ride to explore the surroundings. While returning to Shimla, visit Jakhu Temple. Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, this is an ancient temple. Stay overnight.

Day 3: Shimla-

Day 3 of the tour is fixed for sightseeing of Shimla, where you will cover Kali Badi, Kamna Devi, City Church, Sankat Mochan, Kali Badi, the Mall road, and the famous Ritz Theater, among the other things. Have dinner and stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 4: Shimla - Manali-

Have your breakfast and leave for Manali. On the way, you will explore the Kullu Valley, a wonderful place where you can enjoy sightseeing, shopping, and other activities; Sundernagar Lake, a beautiful Pandhoh Dam, an embankment on river Beas. Once you reach Manali, check into the hotel. If energy permits, you can explore the surroundings on foot. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Manali-

5th day is fixed for sightseeing where you will go to Rohtang Pass. The other visit of the day will be Solang Nallah. At both these places, along with treating your eyes with the surrounding beauty, you can try your hand at various adventure activities like para-gliding, rock climbing, zummaring, and more. Overnight stay in Manali.

Day 6: Manali-

Today, you are going to explore the hill town of Old Manali. You will cover places like Hadimba Devi temple (a famous ancient cave temple), Manu Temple, Vashist Temple, Van Vihar, and Monastery. Stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 7: Manali - Palampur-

After breakfast, begin your journey towards Palampur, a small hill town bounded by pine forests and tea estates. En route, you will drive past Jogindernagar Valley. Halt at Baijnath temple, this fantastic piece of Indian architecture, around 1000 years old, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the evening, after you reach Palampur, complete your check-in formalities. Stay overnight.

Day 8: Palampur - Dharamshala-

Have your breakfast and leave to visit Andretta Pottery. This pottery studio started in 1983 and has gained much popularity. You can observe the art of pottery making here; if you want, you can try your hand at it. Return to the main town for lunch. Post lunch, leave for Dharamshala (Meclodganj). Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Then, proceed to visit the Chinmaya Tapovan Trust. Surrounded by the Himalayas and filled with calmness, this is a perfect place to meditate and relax. Stay overnight in Dharamshala.

Day 9: Dharamshala - Khajjiar-

Proceed to Khajjiar through Jot. Famous as Mini Switzerland, Khajjiar is a hill station that is a renowned tourist destination too. Upon arriving in Khajjiar, check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities. We suggest you enjoy a nature walk, horse riding, and zorbing. If not, you can also visit attractions like Golden Devi temple, Khajji Nag temple, Khajiiar Lake, etc. Have dinner and stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 10: Khajjiar - Dalhousie-

Have your taking and leaving for Dalhousie on the 10th day of the tour. Once you reach Dalhousie, check in at the hotel. Dalhousie, a quaint hill town with unspoiled beauty, was a summer retreat during the British Raj in 1854. Named after Lord Dalhousie, it witnesses a large number of tourists. If you want, you can explore the surroundings on foot or visit the local bazaar. Stay overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11: Dalhousie-

Day 11th is booked for Dalhousie sightseeing. First, you will explore the local scenery of Bakrota Hill, Pangi View, and Bathri View. From these points, you can have a fantastic view of the region. Later, you will visit the waterfalls of Subhash Baoli, offering an excellent view of Dharamshala, Satdhara, which are 7 springs blessed with medicinal properties, and Panjpulla, a memorial with 5 bridges. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12: Dalhousie - Chandigarh-

Leave for Chandigarh after you have your breakfast. On arrival, check into the hotel. Have your breakfast and rest for some time. Later in the evening, enjoy boating on Sukhna lake and visit Rock Garden, too, two major attractions. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 13: Departure-

Head for the railway station or the airport for your onward destination journey.