Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi to Shimla
You'll arrive at Delhi airport where a representative picks you up for the drive to Shimla. The route takes you through the Shivalik Mountains to this former British summer capital. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and rest up.
Landmarks/POIs Shivalik Mountains - Day 2
Shimla
Following breakfast, you head out to Kufri at 2,290m elevation for skiing, hiking, or horse riding depending on conditions. From there, you'll check out Green Valley where Bollywood films have been shot, then walk through Himalayan National Park and visit Mahasu Peak. Later you'll stop at Kali Bari Temple before spending the evening on Mall Road shopping and seeing the Ridge and Christ Church back in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Kufri
- Visit Green Valley
- Himalayan National Park visit
- Mahasu Peak visit
- Chini Bungalow visit
- Fun World visit
- Kali Bari Temple visit
Optional Activities
- Skiing at Kufri
- Hiking at Kufri
- Horse Riding at Kufri
- Shopping at Mall Road
- Visit the Ridge
- Christ Church visit
Landmarks/POIs Kufri Green Valley Himalayan National Park Mahasu Peak Chini Bungalow Fun World Kali Bari Temple Mall Road The Ridge Christ Church of Shimla - Day 3
Shimla to Manali
The drive from Shimla to Manali takes most of the day. Once you check into your hotel and get settled, you'll head out to explore Mall Road in the evening with locals and other tourists. This is a good time to try some local food and pick up souvenirs before the day ends.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Mall Road
- Try local delicacies
- Shop for souvenirs
Landmarks/POIs Mall Road - Day 4
Manali
After breakfast, you'll visit Hadimba Devi Temple, which honors Hadimba Devi from the Mahabharata epic. From there, you move on to Vashisht Kund and the Tibetan Monastery, plus a handicraft center. The afternoon includes a walk around Vashisht village to see how locals live and work.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hadimba Devi Temple visit
- Vashisht Kund visit
- Tibetan Monastery visit
- Handicraft Center visit
Optional Activities
- Walk around Vashisht village
Landmarks/POIs Hadimba Devi Temple Vashisht Kund Tibetan Monastery Vashisht village - Day 5
Manali
You'll spend a full day at Solang Valley doing adventure activities like paragliding, zorbing, or snow scooters depending on the season. Activa rides and a cab trip to Solang Nalaha are other options. In the afternoon, stop by Atal Tunnel Gate before heading back to Manali for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Solang Valley
- Visit Atal Tunnel Gate
Optional Activities
- Paragliding at Solang Valley
- Zorbing at Solang Valley
- Snow scooter rides at Solang Valley
- Activa rides at Solang Valley
- Cab car ride to Solang Nalaha
Landmarks/POIs Solang Valley Solang Nalaha Atal Tunnel Gate - Day 6
Manali to Dharamshala
After breakfast, you make the drive from Manali to Dharamshala, which takes several hours. Upon arrival, you check into your hotel and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 7
Dharamshala to Dalhousie
Your day in Mcleodganj starts with visits to the Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsunag Temple, and Dal Lake. You'll also see Naddi, a waterfall, and the Kangra Art Museum. Later stops include a War Memorial and Sun Set Point before checking out the Church. Then it's on to Dalhousie where you'll have dinner and spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dalai Lama Temple visit
- Bhagsunag Temple visit
- Dal Lake visit
- Naddi visit
- Water Fall visit
- Kangra Art Museum visit
- War Memorial visit
- Sun Set Point visit
- Church visit
Landmarks/POIs Dalai Lama Temple Bhagsunag Temple Dal Lake Naddi Water Fall Kangra Art Museum War Memorial Sun Set Point Church - Day 8
Dalhousie
Early in the day you drive 23 km to Khajjiar, sitting at 6,400 feet and surrounded by pine and deodar forests. The small lake with its floating island and the 9-hole golf course are highlights. You can try zorbing or paragliding if you're interested, then return to your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Khajjiar
Optional Activities
- Zorbing at Khajjiar
- Paragliding at Khajjiar
Landmarks/POIs Khajjiar - Day 9
Dalhousie to Delhi
You check out after breakfast and take a cab to Delhi Airport for your flight home. The trip wraps up with memories from the mountains and hill stations you've covered over the past week.
- Meals
- Breakfast
