Himalayan Delights
Duration
8 Nights / 9 Days
Himalayan Delights – Delhi, Shimla, Manali and Chandigarh. 08 nights / 09 days
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8 Nights / 9 Days
Himalayan Delights – Delhi, Shimla, Manali and Chandigarh. 08 nights / 09 days
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Itinerary
Day 1 Delhi: Arrive Delhi. you will be met and assisted by a Tamarind Tours representative and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 Shimla: Drive to Shimla (366 kms / 8 hrs 30 minutes drive approximately). Arrive Shimla and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Shimla.
Day 3 Shimla: Proceed for a full-day tour of Shimla. Visit the six-storeyed Vice-Regal Lodge or Rashtrapati Niwas, formerly the residence of Lord Dufferin, the British Viceroy. The style of architecture is English Renaissance, the masonry comprises light blue limestone and the wrought stonework is done in sandstone. Also visit the Christ Church and St. Michael’s Cathedral, known for its stained glass windows. Next, visit the Jhaku temple, dedicated to Hanumanji, the attendant of Lord Rama. Overnight in Shimla.
Day 4 Manali: Drive to Manali (260 kms / 7 hrs drive approximately). Arrive Manali and check in to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Manali.
Day 5 Manali: Proceed for a full-day excursion to Rohtang Pass (One way 51 kms / 3 hrs 30 minutes drive approximately Subject to road conditions). Manali is the gateway to Rohtang pass beyond which lie the twin valleys of Lahaul and Spiti. The pass is at an altitude of 13,400 ft. and the area offers spectacular sights of glaciers and peaks, and Chandra river that flows down the Lahaul valley. Overnight in Manali.
Day 6 Manali: Proceed for a full-day tour of Manali. Visit the Hidimba or Dhungri Temple, dedicated to Hidimba, wife of the Pandava prince, Bheema. The temple is noted for its four-storeyed pagoda and exquisite wooden carvings. Visit the Manu Maharishi Temple, dedicated to sage Manu. Later visit Vashisht Kund, to see a pair of old stone temples. Thereafter proceed to the Tibetan Market, featuring shops that sell shawls, woolen clothes, handicrafts, imported goods and souvenirs. Overnight in Manali.
Day 7 Chandigarh: Drive to Chandigarh (320 kms / 6 Hrs 30 minutes drive approximately). Arrive Chandigarh and check in to your hotel. Proceed for a half-day tour of Chandigarh. Visit the famous Rock Garden. Spread over 12 acres of wooded land, it features urban waste turned into art objects. Also visit the Rose Garden…this beautiful garden features nearly 1,600 varieties of roses. Later, visit the Government Museum & Art Gallery. Overnight in Chandigarh.
Day 8 Delhi: Drive to Delhi (251 kms / 5 hrs 30 minutes drive approximately). On arrival check in at the Hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 9 Delhi – Onwards: Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Delhi: Arrive Delhi. you will be met and assisted by a Tamarind Tours representative and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 Shimla: Drive to Shimla (366 kms / 8 hrs 30 minutes drive approximately). Arrive Shimla and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Shimla.
Day 3 Shimla: Proceed for a full-day tour of Shimla. Visit the six-storeyed Vice-Regal Lodge or Rashtrapati Niwas, formerly the residence of Lord Dufferin, the British Viceroy. The style of architecture is English Renaissance, the masonry comprises light blue limestone and the wrought stonework is done in sandstone. Also visit the Christ Church and St. Michael’s Cathedral, known for its stained glass windows. Next, visit the Jhaku temple, dedicated to Hanumanji, the attendant of Lord Rama. Overnight in Shimla.
Day 4 Manali: Drive to Manali (260 kms / 7 hrs drive approximately). Arrive Manali and check in to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Manali.
Day 5 Manali: Proceed for a full-day excursion to Rohtang Pass (One way 51 kms / 3 hrs 30 minutes drive approximately Subject to road conditions). Manali is the gateway to Rohtang pass beyond which lie the twin valleys of Lahaul and Spiti. The pass is at an altitude of 13,400 ft. and the area offers spectacular sights of glaciers and peaks, and Chandra river that flows down the Lahaul valley. Overnight in Manali.
Day 6 Manali: Proceed for a full-day tour of Manali. Visit the Hidimba or Dhungri Temple, dedicated to Hidimba, wife of the Pandava prince, Bheema. The temple is noted for its four-storeyed pagoda and exquisite wooden carvings. Visit the Manu Maharishi Temple, dedicated to sage Manu. Later visit Vashisht Kund, to see a pair of old stone temples. Thereafter proceed to the Tibetan Market, featuring shops that sell shawls, woolen clothes, handicrafts, imported goods and souvenirs. Overnight in Manali.
Day 7 Chandigarh: Drive to Chandigarh (320 kms / 6 Hrs 30 minutes drive approximately). Arrive Chandigarh and check in to your hotel. Proceed for a half-day tour of Chandigarh. Visit the famous Rock Garden. Spread over 12 acres of wooded land, it features urban waste turned into art objects. Also visit the Rose Garden…this beautiful garden features nearly 1,600 varieties of roses. Later, visit the Government Museum & Art Gallery. Overnight in Chandigarh.
Day 8 Delhi: Drive to Delhi (251 kms / 5 hrs 30 minutes drive approximately). On arrival check in at the Hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 9 Delhi – Onwards: Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
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