Himalayan Highlights
Duration
06D / 05N
Temperature
10–25°C (varies by season & altitude)
Region
North India
Best Time
Mar – Jun & Sep – Dec
Currency
INR (Indian Rupee)
Capital
Shimla
Language
Hindi, English, Pahari dialects
Code
+91
Top Activity
Trekking, Skiing, Paragliding & Sightseeing
Day-Wise Itinerary
Option 1 – Shimla – Manali – Chandigarh
Day 1: Arrival in Shimla
- Arrive at Chandigarh/Delhi and drive to Shimla through scenic Himalayan roads.
- Check in at your hotel.
- Evening walk at Mall Road & The Ridge for colonial architecture, cafes, and local markets.
- Overnight stay in Shimla.
Day 2: Shimla Sightseeing + Kufri Excursion
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Visit Kufri for panoramic Himalayan views, Himalayan Zoo, and adventure activities.
- Explore Jakhu Temple, Christ Church, and Lakkar Bazaar in Shimla.
- Evening at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Shimla.
Day 3: Shimla → Manali (Approx. 7–8 hrs)
- Post breakfast, drive to Manali via the scenic Kullu Valley.
- En route stop at Pandoh Dam, Hanogi Mata Temple, and Kullu for shopping or optional river rafting.
- Check in at hotel and relax.
- Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 4: Solang Valley / Rohtang Excursion
- Visit Solang Valley for paragliding, zorbing, skiing (in winter), and ropeway rides.
- Drive to Rohtang Pass (seasonal) for snow activities and stunning Himalayan views.
- Return to hotel.
- Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 5: Manali Local Sightseeing
- Explore Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, and Vashisht Hot Springs.
- Visit Tibetan Monastery and enjoy shopping at Manali Mall Road.
- Evening free for leisure.
- Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 6: Manali → Chandigarh + Departure
- After breakfast, drive to Chandigarh.
- Visit Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake if time permits.
- Evening departure for onward journey.
Option 2 – Dharamshala – Dalhousie – Amritsar (Golden Triangle)
Day 1: Arrival in Dharamshala
- Arrive in Dharamshala, nestled in the Dhauladhar ranges.
- Check in at your hotel. Evening free for leisure.
- Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
Day 2: Dharamshala Sightseeing
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Explore:
- Dalai Lama Monastery (McLeod Ganj) – seat of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Bhagsunag Temple & Waterfall.
- HPCA Cricket Stadium – among the world’s most scenic stadiums.
- Evening free for market stroll.
- Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
Day 3: Dharamshala → Dalhousie
- After breakfast, drive to Dalhousie – a colonial-era hill station.
- Check in at hotel and relax.
- Evening leisure at Mall Road, dotted with shops & cafes.
- Overnight stay in Dalhousie.
Day 4: Excursion to Khajjiar (Mini Switzerland)
- Day trip to Khajjiar, surrounded by pine forests & lush meadows.
- Visit Khajji Nag Temple.
- Optional activities: paragliding, horse riding, zorbing.
- Return to Dalhousie for overnight stay.
- Overnight stay in Dalhousie.
Day 5: Dalhousie → Amritsar + Wagah Border
- After breakfast, drive to Amritsar – spiritual capital of Punjab.
- Evening visit to Wagah Border to witness the Beating Retreat ceremony.
- Overnight stay in Amritsar.
Day 6: Amritsar Sightseeing + Departure
- Visit Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) – holiest Sikh shrine.
- Explore Jallianwala Bagh – historic memorial to freedom fighters.
- Later, transfer to airport/railway station for onward journey.
Option 3 – Spiti Valley Road Trip (Seasonal: May–Oct)
Day 1: Arrival in Manali
- Arrive in Manali and check in at your hotel.
- Evening free to explore Mall Road and acclimatize to altitude.
- Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 2: Manali → Kaza (Spiti HQ) via Atal Tunnel & Kunzum Pass
- Early morning drive through Atal Tunnel and cross Kunzum Pass (14,931 ft) with stunning Himalayan views.
- Arrive in Kaza, the headquarters of Spiti Valley.
- Check in at guesthouse/hotel.
- Overnight stay in Kaza.
Day 3: Monasteries & Villages of Spiti
- After breakfast, explore:
- Key Monastery – largest monastery in Spiti, perched on a hilltop.
- Kibber Village – one of the world’s highest inhabited villages.
- Chicham Bridge – Asia’s highest suspension bridge.
- Return to Kaza for overnight stay.
- Overnight stay in Kaza.
Day 4: Dhankar Monastery & Pin Valley Excursion
- Excursion to Dhankar Monastery, dramatically perched between cliffs.
- Continue to Pin Valley National Park, known for snow leopards & rare Himalayan wildlife.
- Return to Kaza.
- Overnight stay in Kaza.
Day 5: Kaza → Manali via Kunzum Pass
- Retrace the journey back to Manali, crossing scenic high passes and valleys.
- Evening arrival in Manali.
- Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 6: Departure
- After breakfast, check out.
- Transfer to Chandigarh/Delhi for onward journey with unforgettable Spiti memories.
Inclusions
- All Sightseeing Tours
- Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- Arrival & Departure transfer
- Basic English Speaking Driver
- All Tours & Transfers on Private Basis as per the program
- Travel Insurance
Exclusions
- 5% GST
- Any other transport mentioned other than above.
- Any meals except breakfast from the Hotel
- Any services not included in the above itinerary.
- Any Increase in the airfare charged by the airlines.
- 5% TCS
- Any optional tour and all items of personal nature
- Tips and gratis.
- Late checkout Charges if any. Any Gala Dinner.
- Hard Liquor/Beer/ Mineral water, Soft Drinks, Juices, Mini-bar in the rooms,
Local/STD/ISD telephone call, rooms service, Porterage etc. in rooms are all chargeable
and would have to be paid at the time of check-out by the clients. - Please note that anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions is excluded from the package.