Overview
As part of the mentioned Himachal sightseeing tour you will visit on this vacation places like the Ridge in Shimla; Kufri; Pandoh Dam and Sundar Nagar Lake in Kullu; Hadimba Temple, Van Vihar, and Arjun Gufa in Manali; Chamba and Khajjiar in Dalhousie; and the list is huge. Apart from all these super sights, Himachal is a paradise for adventure enthusiasts as well. Here, you can participate in activities like parachuting, horse riding, paragliding, skiing, trekking, zorbing and many more. A vacation in Himachal Pradesh is surely going to bring you closer to your loved ones, be it your spouse, your friends, your family or just you. Get ready to embark upon a journey full of promises and adventure.
Highlights
- 🏰 1. Shimla – Colonial Elegance Meets Mountain Charm
- ❄️ 2. Manali – Snow, Serenity & Adventure
- 🌲 3. Kasol & Manikaran – The Boho & Spiritual Side of Himachal
- 🏞️ 4. Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj – Tibetan Tranquility
- 🌳 5. Dalhousie & Khajjiar – Alpine Bliss
Itinerary
Kick start your fun-filled Himachal vacation as you arrive in Shimla. You will meet our trusted agent at the railway station/airport/bus stand. He will assist you throughout this tour and make sure that you enjoy to the fullest and savor a hassle-free vacation in Himachal Pradesh. Drive to your hotel and pass by huge expanses of green lands which make it a stunning holiday destination. As soon as you arrive, check-in at the hotel mentioned in this Himachal tour itinerary.
Later in the evening, visit the very famous Mall Road, the Ridge and other places which make Shimla aesthetically beautiful.
Celebrate in the true spirit of Mall Road, experience richness, and elegance at the Ridge, situated in the city center. The Ridge is also called the social focus of Shimla for the reason that you will find here numerous shops, restaurants, cafes, and bakeries lined up. Also, embark on a ride from Shimla to Kalka in the famous Toy Train which passes through more than a hundred tunnels and connects two artsy destinations. Afterward, return to your hotel in the evening for a delectable dinner and a sound sleep.
Begin the day with a scrumptious breakfast in the hotel and then get ready to visit Kufri, one of the best places to visit in Shimla. Kufri is located at a mere distance of 17 kilometres from Shimla which makes it all the way easy for people visiting Shimla to take an hour ride to Kufri as well.
Get a chance to visit places like Mahasu Peak, the Indira tourist park, The Himalayan National Park and the Kufri Fun World. The Himalayan National Park is a very promising tourist place for animal lovers and kids in Kufri, housing around 180 species of birds and eminent rare mammals. You may spot animals like Antelopes and the Himalayan Bear. As you head back to Shimla in the evening, stop by to visit the famous Jakhoo Temple located at the highest point in Shimla. This temple attracts Hindu pilgrims from all across the nation throughout the year to worship Lord Hanuman.
You will be in awe to find here one of the tallest statues in the country. Post visiting all the tourist attractions mentioned in this Himachal tour itinerary for today, head back to the hotel and savor a freshly prepared dinner followed by an overnight stay in the hotel.
After enjoying breakfast with your loved ones this morning, you proceed to begin your journey to Manali, the next destination as per this 9 days Himachal tour package. Manali is an absolute delight for vacationers seeking a few days away from their regular routine lives. On your way to Manali, stop by all the prominent destinations in Kullu. Kullu is no less than a treat for vacationers wanting to spend some time in the lap of nature and breathe in fresh air.
Kullu has a plethora of places to visit like the Pandoh Dam, Hanogi Mata Temple, Sunder Nagar Lake, Kullu Vaishno Devi Temple and many more. You cannot afford to miss the scenic views surrounding the Pandoh Dam and Hanogi Mata Temple. For the people who’d like to take back home souvenirs from their vacation, shawl factories and other shops in Kullu will surely serve the purpose. From authentic Pashmina shawls to Kinnauri and Kullu shawls to Tibetan traditional stuff and Buddhist paintings, shops in Kullu have got something for everyone.
Besides being a nationwide famous tourist destination with super sights to see, Kullu is also acting as a paradise for adventure enthusiasts. You can indulge in adventure activities like white water rafting in the river Beas and trekking as well on the edgy slopes of mystical mountains in Kullu.
Now as you reach Manali after a long day in Kullu, check-in to the hotel and sit back to enjoy the dinner served to you with love by the hotel staff and then hit the beds to wake up afresh the next morning.
Today after breakfast in the hotel, get ready to go on an exciting Manali local sightseeing tour. There is no dearth of places to visit in Manali, however, the prominent ones are Hadimba Temple, Vashisht Baths, Van Vihar, Museum of Himachal culture and folk art and Arjun Gufa. Vashisht Baths are natural hot water springs and it is presumed that catering to the medicinal properties of these springs, a dip into the water can cure skin diseases. Which is why Vashisht Baths are filled with pilgrims all over the year.
Moreover, you would not want to miss the chance to visit other prominent places in Manali like the Van Vihar, Hadimba Temple, Vashisht Temples and Baths, Museum of Himachal culture and folk art and Arjun Gufa. and for the people who’d like to indulge in some retail therapy, Manali has a lot to offer. You can visit the famous Old Manali Market, Manu Market, The Mall Road and the Tibetan Market.
After a long day, return to your hotel for a freshly prepared and a relishing dinner. Later, doze off in order to wake up fresh next morning.
Get ready to go awe-struck with all snow around as you begin the 5th day of this Himachal tour package.
Solang Valley is the next stop as per this 8 nights 9 days Himachal tour package from Bangalore. Be aroused to a lip smacking breakfast in the morning and then head to spend an action-packed day at a snow valley midway Rohtang Pass from Manali, known as the Solang Valley. If vast stretches of a snow capped valley fascinate you, then you should try not omitting Solang Valley out of your Manali sightseeing tour.
Make the most of your day at Solang Valley by participating in various adventure sports available here. From skiing to paragliding to parachuting to horse riding to trekking and many other activities which will be as thrilling and enthralling as you expect them to be. A visit to Solang Valley will stun you in such a manner that you would not want to leave the place any sooner.
But later in the evening when it's time to leave the valley and before it gets colder, you must return to the hotel after enjoying the snow. Freshen up for dinner and then go to your rooms to hit the beds.
You start the next leg of this 8 nights 9 days Himachal tour package in Dharamshala. Akin to all the other villages and towns in Himachal, Dharamshala is also an absolute beauty. As soon as you get done with your breakfast today in the morning, you will be transferred to Dharamshala via a private cab.
It will be a joyous ride to Dharamshala because you will pass by some exceptionally scenic views and might want to capture them. So stop by anywhere you feel like on the way to make the best use of this appropriate background for your memoirs. Upon reaching Dharamshala, you’ll find that it is an ideal place for people who like to meditate and learn a lot of new things. Dharamshala is also known for being the home to the Dalai Lama.
Later, check-in to the hotel as you reach and get ready for a lovely dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, leave the hotel and get onboard to see the famous tourist attractions in this tranquil hill station with your loved ones. This 8 nights 9 days Himachal tour package will take you to a few eminent tourist attractions in Dharamshala such as Gyuto Monasteries, Bhagsunag Temple and Falls, St John’s Church, Mcleodganj, Jwalamukhi Temple and many more.
The monasteries here will certainly enable you to enter a world so peaceful that you’d want to stay there forever. Gyuto Monastery and Namgyal Monastery are the two most recognized monasteries in Dharamshala which are visited by both Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims. It would not count as a trip to Himachal if you miss out on Mcleodganj when in Dharamshala by any chance. Mcleodganj is as tranquil and peaceful as Dharamshala.
This package also takes you to other prominent attractions in Dharamshala, such as the Jwalamukhi Temple, Dal Lake, Bhagsunag Falls and Temple and many more.
Once you have finished the Dharamshala sightseeing tour, you may proceed to Dalhousie now. Dalhousie is an absolute bliss for the people who are in search of answers to their questions. Check-in to the hotel on your arrival in Dalhousie and freshen up for dinner.
Later, come back to your room for an overnight stay.
Famous for being the favourite holiday destination of British rulers, Dalhousie was named after the then Governor General of India, Lord Dalhousie. The fact that Dalhousie was related to the colonial era, you will surely find the architecture here associating. Dalhousie is a bewitching holiday destination surrounded by numerous mountains and exceptional views of picturesque landscapes.
It is a must to travel to Khajjiar and Chamba when you are in Dalhousie for a vacation. Khajjiar is known for being the home to a nine-hole golf course and Chamba is a place where you will find minimal human interactions. However, both of these places are similar in a way that they offer you the required calm and quiet amidst lush green surroundings. You can also indulge in various adventure activities here like paragliding, trekking, horse riding, and zorbing.
After having a great time in Dalhousie, return to your hotel for a delectable dinner and a restful overnight stay.
This 8 nights 9 days Himachal tour package from Bangalore marks the end of your holiday today as you travel back to Shimla from Dalhousie.
Post breakfast in the morning, get ready to start your journey back to Shimla and also to start your journey back home.
Cost Includes
- Pick up and drop from the airport/railway/bus station.
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing basis.
- All breakfast included at hotels.
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle.
- Driver’s bata, toll, parking, road tax, fuel charges All applicable taxes.
Cost Excludes
- Service Tax – 5% GST Extra.
- Any train, bus, or air price any more meals not listed in the package's contents.
- Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
- Any personal costs like phone, minibar, room service, laundry, etc.
- Any fees for services or activities not covered by the included.
- Additional fees during high season, long weekends, or festival periods.
FAQs
The distance between Dharamshala and Manali is 238 kilometres and it takes around 8 hours to travel from Dharamshala to Manali via NH3 or NH154. However, the most affordable way to reach Dharamshala is to board a state transport bus or hire a cab from Manali.
The distance between Himachal Pradesh and Bangalore is 2500.9 kilometres which will take you around 41 hours approximately if you choose to travel via National Highway 44
Himachal Pradesh is not a small state. However, commuting within the state is not difficult at all. Different trains and buses operate regularly between towns and cities in Himachal. Also, you can hire a cab to reach the desired destinations.
It is well advised to travel to Dalhousie between the months of March and May. Dalhousie experiences summer in these months and the weather here is pleasing enough to attract tourists from relatively hotter areas of the country.