Day 1: Arrive Chandigarh – Shimla (125 Kms 3-4 Hrs)
On arrival at Chandigarh Airport / Railway station, you will be transferred to Shimla, the former summer capital of British India and now capital of Himachal Pradesh. Set amidst the snow capped Shivalik mountain ranges it offers some stunning views of the mighty Himalayas. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Shimla.
Day 2: Shimla – Excursion to Kufri – Half Day City Sightseeing
Today morning after breakfast, proceed for a half day excursion tour of Kufri. It’s a small picturesque hill station that offers stunning views, beautiful locales and serene ambience. Visit Indira Tourist park at Chini Bunglow & Himalayan Wildlife Zoo. In the afternoon return back to Shimla and later proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of ‘City beautiful’ covering Jakhoo temple, Himachal State Museum & Library and Indian Institute of Advanced studies (IIAS). Later in the evening visit to Christ Church, Scandal Corner, Mall road & Ridge. Return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Shimla.
Day 3 : Shimla – Manali (240 Kms 7-8 Hrs)
Today morning, after breakfast drive to Manali, en-route crossing Kullu town. Manali is located in the ancient Kullu valley, surrounded by towering peaks at an arm’s length. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Manali.
Day 4 : Manali – Excursion to Solang Valley or Sissu Lake via Atal Tunnel
Today morning, after breakfast drive to Sissu (Approx. 40kms / 1hr 30mins) via Atal Tunnel (Approx. 28kms / 1hr 15minutes). Atal Tunnel, also known as Rohtang Tunnel, is a highway tunnel built under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway in Himachal Pradesh. At a length of 9.02km, it is the longest tunnel above 10,000feet (3,048m) in the world and is named after former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihar Vajpayee. Later in the afternoon proceed for half day city sightseeing of Manali, visit Hadimba Devi Temple, dedicated to Hadimba devi the wife of Bhim, the oldest temple in Manali. Later visit Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant that makes wonderful outings for the day (On your own) and also visit Tibetan monastery and Vashisht village (known for its hot Sulphur springs). There are old temples dedicated to sage Vashisht and Lord Rama. In the evening return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Manali.
(Rohtang / Snow Point visit is subject to prior permission, weather conditions and on additional cost. It will remain closed from Nov till may due to snowfall.)
Day 5: Manali – Chandigarh and drop (320 Kms 7-8 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast, drive to Chandigarh. En-route visit Vaishno Temple and Kullu town. Later continue your drive towards Chandigarh. Later will be transferred to Chandigarh Airport/ Railway station to board your flight / train back home or to your next destination.
Inclutions:
- 4 Night Accommodation
- Accommodation on MAPAI basis i.e. inclusive of breakfast and dinner at all places
- Transport from Chandigarh pick-up till drop 01 Innova Crysta including toll, taxes and driver charges as per above tour
- All sightseeing and transfers by Private Tempo traveller
- GST 5%
