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Lap Of Himalayas

Kufri, Shimla

Destinations Covered: Delhi - Nalagarh - Shimla - Kullu - Manali - Palampur - Dharamsala - Pragpur - Chandigarh - Delhi
Duration: 14 Nights/15 Days

Day 1 Delhi

Welcome to Delhi.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.


Day 2 Delhi

Sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.

Delhi- The capital of India, Delhi has been centre of political turmoil since 13th century. The day includes a visit to the Yogmaya Temple, the temple complex of Laxmi Narayan, the famous Chattarpur Temple and the Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple. Raj Ghat in Delhi, the cremation site of Mahatama Gandhi, Father Of India, is much like a sacred temple to every patriotic Indian heart too. Enjoy a bit of astrological predictions and findings in the evening at Old Delhi, after which you are free to do shopping and relax. Ride a cycle rickshaw through the crowded streets of the markets of Chandni Chowk Bazaar to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India in Old Delhi. In New Delhi, you can visit Dilli Haat, best place to look at Indian handicrafts and drive over the Rajpath, the site for Republic Day Parade of India to India Gate, a tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for their nation. You can see the President's House from outside and visit the 16th century Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjung's Tomb and Qutub Minar.

Overnight stay at hotel.


Day 3 Nalagarh

Early morning drive to Nalagarh.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Rest of the day free to relax and explore the city.


Day 4 Shimla

Morning drive to Shimla enroute visiting Chail.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Afternoon free to relax and explore the city.


Day 5 Shimla

Morning excursion to Kufri, Naldhera, Mashobra, Wild Flower Hall and Tattapani.

Shimla - The mountain resort named after the goddess Shyamala Devi was once the summer capital of British India. It is situated at an altitude of 2159 m above sea level. With a picture perfect beauteous surroundings, it is also a place for adventure sports such as river rafting, angling for trout trekking and rock climbing and recreational activities such as camping and golfing. There are beautiful churches in Shimla such as Christ church and St. Michael's Cathedral. Besides, there are Jakhu temple close to the highest point of the Shimla ridge and the Mall for shopping.

Overnight stay at hotel.


Day 6 Kullu

Early morning drive to Kullu Valley.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Rest of the day free to relax and explore the city.


Hills, Manali

Day 7 Manali

Morning drive to Manali enroute visiting Manikaran.

Manali - Situated in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh, Manali is a beautiful hill resort with abundant places for sightseeing and opportunities for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. At altitude of 2050 m above sea level, Manali has high snow covered mountains, deep boulder strewn gorges, thick forests, wild flowers, small hamlets and apple orchards. The highlights of the place are Hidimba or Dhungri Temple with its four-storeyed pagoda and exquisite wooden carvings, shiny gompas especially Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa, hand-woven carpets, Himalayan Nyingamapa Gompa with colossal gold-faced Buddha and the Museum of Traditional Himachal Culture.

Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Rest of the day free to relax and explore the city.


Day 8 Manali

Morning excursion to Rohtang Pass.
Overnight stay at hotel.


Day 9 Palampur

Morning drive to Palampur.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Rest of the day free to relax and explore the city.


Day 10 Dharamsala

Drive to Dharamsala.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Rest of the day free to relax and explore the city.


Day 11 Dharamsala

Day free to relax and explore the nearby places.

Dharamsala - The gateway to the Kangra valley, Dharamsala has some delightful treks. The home to the exiled Tibetan government and their spiritual and political leader Dalai Lama, it is a desirable hill resort of Himachal Pradesh. Besides the panoramic views of Dhauladhar range above and the Kangra valley below, it is a famed education and religious center of Tibetan Buddhism. With number of monasteries and nunneries in the McLeod Ganj region, it offers deep insight into the Tibetan art, craft and culture. You can venture rock climbing here too.

Overnight stay at hotel.


Day 12 Pragpur

Morning drive to Pragpur enroute visiting Kangra.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Rest of the day free to relax and explore the city.


Day 13 Chandigarh

Morning drive to Chandigarh.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Afternoon half-day sightseeing tour of the city.


Day 14 Delhi

Drive to Dlehi.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Rest of the day free to relax and explore the city.


Day 15 Delhi

Transfer to airport for flight to onward journey.