Simply Himachal – 5 Nights/ 6 Days

About this tour

Sightseeing Included:

Shimla

• Christ Church
• Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
• Jakhoo Temple
• Mall Road
• Kufri

Manali

• Hadimba Devi Temple
• Vashisht Hot Water Springs
• Van Vihar
• HongKong Market
• The Tibetan Monastery
• Solang Valley
• Mall Road

Day-wise Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Delhi to Shimla (350 km/approx. 9 hours)

On arrival at Delhi Airport or Railway Station you will be transferred to Shimla. Upon arrival at Shimla Check-in at the Hotel.

Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. Once the summer capital of British India, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, completed in 1903. It’s also known for the handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, a market specializing in wooden toys and crafts. If time permits enjoy Shimla local sightseeing covering – Christ Church, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Jakhoo Temple, Mall Road.  Evening is at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel (D)

DAY 2: Trip to Kufri

After breakfast gear up for a day long sightseeing tour to Kufri. In the evening, take a walk on Mall Road. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (B D).

DAY 3: Drive from Shimla to Manali (270 km/approx. 9 hours)

After breakfast, check-out and drive from Shimla to Manali. Upon arrival Check-in at the hotel.

Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It’s also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass. Spend the evening at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel (BD)

DAY 4: Manali – Trip to Rohtang Pass (On Direct Payment Basis) or Solang valley Excursion

After breakfast get ready for an audacious trip to Rohtang Pass (Cab to be booked directly from Local union) or you can visit Solang Valley on this day. Your Evening will be at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel. (BD)

Imp Note – Rohtang Pass visit will be subject to NGT permission (National Green Tribunal).

DAY 5: Manali local Sightseeing

After breakfast, visit some local tourist attractions in Manali – Hadimba Devi Temple,Vashisht Hot Water Springs, Van Vihar, HongKong Market The Tibetan Monastery and Mall Road. Spend the evening at your leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. (BD)

Day 06: Drive Manali to Delhi and Depart (500 km/approx. 12-13 hours)

After breakfast, check-out and drive from Manali to Delhi we say our goodbyes and proceed to airport/railway station for onward destination.

Hit the road to the airport. Board our flight back home reminiscing the wonderful memories of the holiday and of course start planning the next trip. (B)

Hotels Used

 Tour Price Includes:

• 5 Nights’ accommodation on twin sharing basis
• Daily Breakfast and Dinner
• All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle
• All toll taxes, parking fees and driver’s allowances
• All taxes (except government service tax)

Exclusions:

• 0 per cent government service tax
• All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals
• Entrance fees at all monuments and museums mentioned in the itinerary
• Anything not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’
• Tips, laundry and phone calls
• Services of the vehicle on leisure days and for sightseeing not included in the itinerary
• All alcoholic/aerated beverages, mineral water and starters
• Camera fees
• Medical and travel insurance

IMPORTANT: VTPL will provide an alternate or similar category of hotel in case the hotel mentioned in the package is overbooked.

Important Notes:

• All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights.
• Early check-in and late check-out is subject to availability and charges if any is not included in the package.
• Depending on feasibility the travel itinerary flow is subject to change.
• Incase there is any change in price the same will be communicated to yourself and only after your confirmation, we will proceed further. There will be no reduction for un-utilized services
• Surcharges may be applicable over and above the holiday price for the requested period. The same will be advised at the time of booking or prior to confirmations.

You need to make an advance payment at the time of confirming the tour and make the balance payment 35 days prior to the departure of the tour.