Chetram Holidays wishes you to embark on a memorable 8 Nights / 9 Days Himachal tour, where the awe-inspiring terrains, the serene hill towns and a blend of fun and culture are awaiting you. This route has been planned to present to you the most beautiful part of Himachal Pradesh including the colonial styled Shimla to the romantic beauty of Manali, spiritual harmony of Dharamshala, and scenic beauty of Dalhousie and Khajjiar. During the tour, you will feel comfortable at the hotels, will be transferred by a cab, and the sightseeing activities will not be fast-paced, you will leave enough time to absorb the atmosphere of locals. Ranging between hiking across a snow-capped hill to exploring the vibrant markets of local people, each day will add some stories to be saved in the memory. Whether you live in search of quiet moments or exciting adventures, this tour is the right place where you can find a combination of serenity and adventure.
When you arrive at Shimla, book into your hotel and spend a little time relaxing after your trip. When the sun goes down beyond the hills, go to Mall Road to walk at an easy pace. The fresh air of the mountains and the smell of fresh snacks on little road side stalls are a great welcome. The Ridge which has open space and the panoramic view is what is needed to relax after a day of stress before returning to the hotel to have a warm dinner and spend the night.
Wake up early to have a good breakfast and then begin your day to see all tourist attractions in Shimla. Take a sigh seeing Christ Church which embodies stained windows and harmonic interiors. Next, walk or drive to the Jakhoo Temple that is nestled amongst tall deodar trees, which offer extensive valley views. Then proceed to Lakkar Bazaar which is a very busy marketplace known as the place of wooden-craft and dressing up in winters. In the evening get a free dinner and relax at the hotel.
Proceed after breakfast to Kufri, a beautiful hilly place with natural attractions. Take a stroll at the Himalayan Nature Park where you can possibly see rare birds and animals that can be found in the territory. Those in search of a little more action can choose horse rides to the local vantage points. Kufri is one of the winter resorts used in skiing during winters. Back to Shimla in the afternoon and spend some leisure time prior to dinner at the hotel.
In the journey today, you visit one of the most picturesque drives of Himachal Pradesh. Breakfast and check out and proceed towards Manali through pine forests, apple orchards and flowing rivers. Rest in Kullu visiting the local marketplace or doing River rafting (during season). The route that goes by the Beas River is full of photo opportunities. Reach Manali in the afternoon and take a room in a hotel and have dinner followed by a peaceful night.
Start off your day exploring Manali’s cultural and spiritual sites. Go to Hadimba Temple, which is covered by thick forests of cedar woods and also has wooden architecturing. Next visit Manu Temple, a calm environment with a beautiful setting. The Tibetan Monastery is enlightening to the ways of the Buddhists and a peaceful rest. In the afternoon, relax at Mall Road, where you could buy something or taste the local specialties and then get back to the hotel to have dinner.
Head toward the Solang Valley where you can engage in activities such as paragliding, zorbing, riding in the ropeway, and much more. The hills are commendable during winter when skiing is the order of the day. Assuming the season permits, proceed to Rohtang Pass, a very high altitude point with snow almost throughout the year. Take time out to appreciate the scenery, take some pictures or just breathe in the fresh air. Evening back and dinner at Manali overnight.
In the morning, following breakfast, drive to Dharamshala, a tranquil hillside town which has a Tibetan tint to it. When you take off, visit the Namgyal Monastery, which is calm and coloured, and is ideal to offer a calm meditative thought to yourself. Take a walk at the local markets and get yourself some souvenirs and handicrafts. The remaining occasion of the evening can be utilized by relaxing the mountain views that surround your hotel prior to taking your dinner.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Dalhousie with a detour to Khajjiar. This lovely meadow, secretly referred to as Mini Switzerland, is enclosed by pine and cedar tree woodlands with snow-clad mountains in the background. Keep going to Dalhousie and indulge in its old-world charm, colonial architecture and pensive environment. The evening at leisure is an option and then dinner in the hotel.
Have breakfast and check out of your hotel and head back home. Your 8 Nights / 9 Days Himachal tour with Chetram Holidays concludes here, and you leave the hills with a set of memories.
