10 Days – Best of Himachal with Amritsar

Upon arrival at Delhi airport or railway station, our driver will greet you and drive you to Shimla. Enjoy a scenic ride into the foothill mountains. Upon arrival in Shimla, check in to your hotel for an overnight stay. Dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast, take a spectacular day excursion to Kufri to visit the Himalayan National Park, enjoying optional pony or yak rides and panoramic views of Himalayan ranges. Return to Shimla for lunch, followed by tours of the historic Vice-regal Lodge (1885), summer residence of the British Viceroys, Christ Church (1844), Gaiety Theatre (1887), and Grindlays Bank building. Stroll through Scandal Point and the Mall Road shopping plaza. Overnight stay in Shimla.

Check out early in the morning and embark on a scenic highway drive to Manali (approx 265 km / 7 hours), traveling alongside the Beas River and through valleys. Check into your hotel in Manali. Enjoy a relaxing evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Manali.

After breakfast, explore the highlights of Manali. Visit the 450-year-old wooden Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, the hot sulfur springs at Vashisht Bath, and the green gardens of Van Vihar. In the evening, enjoy shopping at the Mall Road and local handicraft markets. Dinner and overnight stay in Manali.

Get ready for a thrilling excursion to Rohtang Pass (3,979 meters above sea level and 51 km from Manali). Witness majestic glaciers and snow fields. You can participate in optional snow sports or skiing at the venue (payable locally). Return to Manali for a relaxing evening. Overnight stay in Manali.

Drive to Dharamshala, a scenic hill town situated amidst thick pine and oak forests. En route, stop to visit the ancient Baijnath Shiva Temple, framed by the Dhauladhar ranges. Upon arrival in Dharamshala, check into your hotel. Explore the home town of the Dalai Lama. Overnight stay in Dharamshala.

After breakfast, tour McLeod Ganj, including the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama, Bhagsunath Temple, Dal Lake, and the War Memorial. In the afternoon, take a picturesque drive to Dalhousie. Check in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.

Dalhousie is a quaint hill station named after the British Governor-General. Discover Panjpulla, Subhash Baoli, and take an excursion to Khajjiar (24 km away), a beautiful meadow surrounded by dense Deodar forests and often called the 'Mini Switzerland of India'. Return to Dalhousie for dinner. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.

After breakfast, drive to Amritsar in Punjab (approx 250 km). In the afternoon, proceed to the Wagah Border to witness the flag-lowering retreat ceremony between India and Pakistan. In the evening, visit the illuminated Golden Temple. Check in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Amritsar.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Explore Jallianwala Bagh and Golden Temple in the morning, then check out and transfer to Amritsar airport or railway station for your departure back home. ***Tour Ends***