Located in the northern part of India, Himachal Pradesh is a paradise for tourists and our Himachal tour package lets you explore this paradise at its best. Be it the splendid surroundings of Shimla, the magical mountains of Manali or the delighting down-hills of Dharamashala, this Himachal Tour Package take you to every beautiful corner of the place. Further, a short visit to Amritsar and its tourist charms like the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh are a part of this six nights and seven days Himachal Tour Package.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi (By Flight)
Arrival at Delhi airport, transfer to hotel.
Night at the hotel.
Day 02 Delhi – Chandigarh (By Road) (230 Kms. / 4H 30M appx.)
After breakfast, Flight to Chandigarh. Chandigarh, a city known worldwide for its architecture, whose name is still attached to Le Corbusier. He was appointed city architecture advisor in 1950 by the young government of Punjab the day after independence. Visit the famous Rock Garden which covers 12 ha and includes some 1,400 sculpted figures. It is one of the most visited sites in India. At sunset, boat ride on Lake Sukhna.
Night at the hotel.
Day 03 Chandigarh – Shimla (By Road) (110 Kms. / 3H 45M appx.)
After breakfast, Visit of the museum then overview of the buildings: the Secretariat, seat of the government of Punjab, the Assembly and the High Court of Justice these visits are subject to authorization. In the afternoon, drive to Shimla, the summer capital of the British Empire located at 2,130 m, formerly known as “queen of the altitude stations”. The city in Dayd‘hui, capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh, is dominated by forests of pines, oaks and rhododendrons. First stroll to discover the colonial buildings, the mall and the church famous for its stained glass windows built in 1857.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Shimla
After breakfast, Visit the viceroy’s residence, a beautiful building steeped in history located in a large garden, as well as the Jakhu temple, dedicated to the monkey king Hanuman, perched on the heights of the city. Discovery of the museum and its collection of sculptures.
Free afternoon in the shopping streets of the city.
Night at the hotel.
Day 05 Shimla – Manali (By Road) (250 Kms. / 5H 30M appx.)
After breakfast, In the morning departure to Manali by road, important city of Himachal Pradesh, on the banks of the Beas river, which includes three very distinct parts: the new shopping city, Vashisht and the old Manali, small harbors of peace preserved in wooden houses.
Night at the hotel.
Day 06 Manali
After breakfast, In the morning, visit the Hadimba Devi temples and the Tibetan monastery. In the afternoon, you will discover the Jagatsukh temple, built on a mountainside at an altitude of 1850 m, and Naggar, capital of the valley for 1,500 years. The old wooden houses with the slate-slate roof huddle against each other below the 500-year-old castle you are visiting.
Night at the hotel.
Day 07 Manali
After breakfast, Day of trekking walks around 4 hours in the ancient villages around Manali, the Jogini waterfalls and the village of Vashist known for its cashmere shawls and its temple. You discover around spectacular views of the valley and the city of Manali.
Night at the hotel.
Day 08 Manali – Mandi (By Road) (125 Kms. / 3H 10M appx.)
After breakfast, Road to Mandi, which still retains some beautiful ancient Hindu temples today. “End of the Living World,” which has attracted various populations of Tibetan nomads and refugees. The fertile mountain slopes are suitable for vegetable crops and sheep farming. On the way, stop at Ragunath temples and Basheshar Mahadev Stone Temple, the largest in Kullu Valley.
Continue to Mandi and walk to the bazaar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Mandi – Dharamsala (By Road) (150 Kms. / 4H 30M appx.)
After breakfast, En route to Dharamsala hanging on the hillside in the Kangra valley. You will discover along the way the green tea plantations of Palampur and splendid mountain landscapes. Further, stop at the temple dedicated to Shiva of Baijnath. Arrival in Dharamsala and first stroll in the village of Mcleodganj, current residence of the Dalai Lama where 10,000 Tibetan refugees live. Prayer wheels, colorful pennants, the presence of many monks make you enter another India, closer to Tibetan culture. In the evening, visit the temple of Bhagsu.
Night at the hotel.
Day 10 Dharamsala
After breakfast, Visit the Tsuglakhang temple where the Dalai Lama lives, a fine example of Tibetan architecture. It houses magnificent frescoes by Sâkyamuni and Bodhisattvas, as well as precious manuscripts. Discovery of the Norbulingka Institute which works to perpetuate Buddhist culture: paintings of tangkas, wood carvings closed on Sunday and 2nd Saturday of each month as well as for all Tibetan festivals … Discovery of Saint John Church, the Tibetan medical institute and library. For walkers, very nice walks on well-marked paths are possible from the city.
In the evening, stroll through the bazaar of Mcleodganj with numerous stalls.
Night at the hotel.
Day 11 Dharamsala – Amritsar (By Road) (200 Kms. / 4H 30M appx.)
After breakfast, Departure for Amritsar. At lunchtime, you can attend the community kitchen service in the temple: several thousand meals consisting of chapati and lentils are served every day for free to pilgrims. In the heart of the city, the golden domes of the most sacred of Sikh temples are reflected in the waters of the basin. It was the great and tolerant Mughal emperor Akbar who helped build this wonder from 1588 to 1601. The Adi Granth, the holy book of Sikhism, was deposited there shortly after. Since then, the priests have taken turns to chant their sacred texts continuously. At the end of the afternoon, you will attend with a large number of faithful the ceremony of the solemn deposit of the sacred book for the night. Music and songs accompany this highlight of temple life.
Night at the hotel.
Day 12 Amritsar
After breakfast, if you are early in the morning, sunrise at the Golden Temple. Discovery of Jallian Wala Bagh Park which commemorates the terrible Day of 1919 when 2,000 Indians were killed or wounded by the British. In the afternoon, transfer to the Pakistan border for the border closing ceremony. Indian and Pakistani soldiers meet each evening in front of their respective supporters for this event. With their torsos bulging, frowns and fists clenched, the soldiers execute an intimidating parade punctuated by the dry orders of the officers. For almost 40 minutes, they parade in full blows of boots and guards.
Night at the hotel.
Day 13 Amritsar – Delhi (By Flight)
After breakfast, Flight to Delhi. Visit the interesting museum of art and crafts which presents a fine collection of sculptures and textiles from all over India. Soothing stop at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, the capital’s great Sikh temple. Shopping at the Dilli Haat market.
Night at the hotel.
Day 14 Depart Delhi (By Flight)
Departure transfer to Delhi International airport for flight to onward destination.
| City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu Dwarka |
| Chandigarh | 01 | Golden Tulip Chandigarh |
| Shimla | 02 | Radisson Hotel |
| Manali | 03 | Span Resort & Spa |
| Mandi | 01 | The Regent Palms |
| Dharamsala | 02 | Fortune Park Moksha |
| Amritsar | 02 | Radisson Blu |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu Dwarka |
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet to attend airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 13 nights in accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast and dinners.
– 01 TL FOC from 10 Pay Pax onward.
– Amritsar – Delhi economy class flight ticket.
– Cover all the main / main monuments and tourist attractions of each city.
– Entrance fees to the monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– All transfers, tourist visits, excursions according to the program in a private vehicle.
– Rock Garden, Lake Sukhna, Jakhu Temple and Beas River.
– Hadimba Devi Temples, Tibetan monastery and Jagatsukh Temple.
– Waterfalls of Jogini, Hindu Temple and Ragunath Temples.
– Basheshar Mahadev Stone Temple, Kullu Valley and Tsuglakhang Temple.
– Saint John Church, Tibetan Medical Institute and Library.
– Mcleodganj Bazaar, Sikh Temples and Golden Temple.
– Bangla Sahib Gurudwara and Dilli Haat Market.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.