The Picturesque - Himalaya (Honeymooners Paradise)
Delhi – Shimla – Manali – Chandigarh – Delhi (08N/09D)
Day 1 Delhi
Arrive Delhi.Where you will be met, welcomed and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 Delhi – Shimla
After breakfast you will drive to Shimla - the land of pine scented hills, beautiful Shali peaks, crisp winter skies, fragrant cedar forests, romantic mists and golden hillsides (343 kms / 8 hours). On arrival check into your hotel. Overnight in Shimla.
Day 3 Around Shimla
After breakfast you will be driven to Kufri valley - located 16 kms from Shimla, it commands a panoramic view of the majestic Himalayas. Later in the afternoon visit Naldehra - 23kms - under a skyline etched with conifers, Naldehra offers a well-groomed nine hole golf course. Drive back to your hotel in the evening. Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight.
Day 4 In Shimla
Morning after breakfast proceed visit Jakhu Temple, dedicated to Hanuman, from where you enjoy an excellent view of Shimla. Next visit the Viceregal Lodge, which once served as the seat of power. Rest of the day is free to explore Shimla’s famous mall road. Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight.
Day 5 Shimla to Manali via Kullu valley
After breakfast, drive to Manali en-route visiting Kullu valley (260 kms / 6 hrs). On arrival check into your hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Manali.
Day 6 In Manali
After breakfast, proceed for an excursion to Rohtang Pass, located 51 km from Manali, 3978 meters high, which for centuries was the gateway to the trading routes that led to Lahaul, Ladakh and Central Asia. From the crest of the pass, one can take in a sweeping panorama of mountain ranges, pinnacles, precipitous cliffs, ridges, huge glaciers, moraine and deep ravines. Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight.
Day 7 In Manali
After breakfast, visit the Jagatsukh Naggar Art Gallery, Hadimba Devi Temple and the Tibetan Monastery before proceeding to Vashisht village, just outside Manali, across the river Beas, known for its hot sulphur springs whose water is said to have curative properties. Return back to the hotel in the afternoon. Rest of the day free. Dinner & Overnight
Day 8 Manali to Chandigarh
After breakfast drive to Chandigarh (292 kms / 7 hours). On arrival at Chandigarh check into your hotel. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight in Chandigarh.
Day 09 Chandigarh to Delhi
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi (238Kms/6Hrs). On arrival in Delhi, proceed for a half day city tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Jamma Mosque, Shantivan, drive through India Gate and Raj Ghat in Old Delhi. In New Delhi take a photo stop at Qutub Minar (72mts high), drive past the Red Fort, Embassy area, Jantar Mantar, and Connaught Place - the main shopping centre in New Delhi. After the tour drive straight to the airport to board your onward flight.
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