Day 1: Chandigarh – Shimla
On arrival at Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station, transfer to Shimla (120 kms). Arrive and check in at your hotel. In the evening head to the mall for a stroll. Overnight.
Day 2: Shimla
After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to Kufri, an excellent winter ski resort. Proceed to Chail, the former summer capital of the Maharaja of Patiala. It is a peaceful haven in the mountains. Overnight in Shimla.
Day 3: Shimla - Manali
After breakfast, depart by road for Manali (260 kms/8 hrs). Arrive Manali and check in at your hotel. Overnight.
Day 4: Manali
Breakfast. This morning enjoy an optional tour to Rohtang Pass (altitude 4112 m) on the route to Keylong – the only access point to the Lahual Valley near the Indo-Tibetan border. It is a primitive and rugged terrain, surrounded by high snow capped mountains and massive glaciers. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight.
Day 5: Manali
Breakfast. This morning take a walking tour of Manali, visiting the temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, which has some excellent woodcarving. Also visit the Tibetan Monastery and the handicraft center. The rest of the day at leisure. Or walk to the nearby picturesque village of Vashisht known for its hot sulphur springs. Overnight.
Day 6: Manali - Chandigarh
Breakfast. Depart by road for Chandigarh (292 km/7 hrs). Arrive Chandigarh and check in at hotel. Overnight.
Day 7: Chandigarh
Breakfast. Enjoy a city tour visiting the Secretariat in Sector 1, which also houses other govt. buildings, including the High Court & the Tower of Shadows, the Hand of Unity and Nek Chand Rock Garden. See the Rose Garden, a large ornamental garden containing at least 1500 varieties of roses. Drive to the airport.
End of tour.
