Duration : 7 Days and 6 Nights
Destination Covered : Delhi – Shimla (2nights) - Manali (3 Nights) - Chandigarh (1 Night) - Delhi.
Day 01 Delhi - Shimla
Start from Delhi and reach Shimla.
For those who love the hustle-bustle of the Mall Road and the action at the Ridge, Shimla is the place to be with its lingering echoes of a bygone era. It evokes a sense of nostalgia with its pretty gabled cottages, half-timbered buildings and old churches.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Shimla
At Shimla either space out at the place you have chosen to stay at or explore the scenic places around Shimla, Shoghi, Naldehra – Naldhera with its rolling meadows and a 9 hole golf course, Mashobra with its pine forests offering lovely walks, specially the pathways from Bekalty Road, Kufri's famed ski slopes views and the small zoo and Chail with its romantic palace, deodhar forests, not to forget its highest cricket pitch. The area has breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks foreshadowed by the terraced fields and verdant forests.
In the evening, pamper yourself at the facilities of the resort.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Shimla / Naldehra / Shoghi - Manali (280 kms / 8 hrs)
Leave Shimla and step into the Valley of Gods with the grandeur of Himalayas and Beas River. Reach Manali. After settling into deluxe resort / hotel, visit the four-tiered Hadimba Temple amidst deodar trees. Imbibe the local ambience on the Mall, shop for souvenirs at the Tibetan / Hong Kong Market. Enjoy the evening at Van Vihar.
Overnight at Manali.
Day 04 Manali.
Visit Solang Valley with its rolling meadows, ski slopes and paragliding activities, offering spectacular views. Drive on to the mighty snowbound Rohtang Pass - at 3979 mtrs - the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. Revel in the breathtaking beauty of Kothi, Rahalla Falls and Marrhi en-route to Rohtang.
Overnight at Manali.
Day 05 Manali.
Drive 22 kms to the beautiful heritage Naggar Castle, the old capital of Kullu. In Naggar is located, the Roerich Art Gallery museum, in a grove of deodhars with lovely views all around. It houses a collection of the paintings by the Russian artist. Naggar is very serene and picturesque.
OR you can take a full day trip to Manikaran 85 km from Manali and 45 km from Kullu, in the Parvati Valley. Here icy cold waters of the Parvati river co-exists with boiling water side-by-side. The hot water springs are reputed for their healing properties.
Overnight at Manali.
Day 06 Manali - Chandigarh (260 - 320 kms / 6-7 hrs).
Leave Manali Driving through the picturesque Kullu Valley reach Chandigarh ,
visit the Mughal Gardens at Pinjore nearby.
Overnight at Chandigarh.
Day 07 Chandigarh - Delhi
After a relaxed morning at the hotel, depart from Chandigarh to reach Delhi. Transfer to the next destination.