Shimla Hills & Manali Valley 05 Days / 04 Nights (starting from INR 14700pp)
Shimla and Manali package covers queen of Hills and Valleys of Himachal Pradesh. 5 days tour gives a joyous experience.
Itinerary
Day 01
Arrive Shimla
Our services start with your arrival at Shimla Bus Stop. Meet & greet and transfer to the Hotel. Welcome drink on arrival. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02
Shimla Visit
Today enjoy full day Shimla Local sightseeing, visit The Mall, Ridge, Viceregal Lodge, Jhaku Temple and Kufri. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
The Mall: The Mall is the main shopping centre of Shimla. It also has many restaurants, clubs, banks, bars etc. The Mall starts from Chhota Shimla to Viceregal Lodge, which is approximately five Km long stretch. This area has also been declared a ‘Heritage Zone’ by the State Government. The vehicles are not allowed into Mall road except ambulance and fire engines.
The Ridge: This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges.
Christ Church: The most prominent building on the Mall is the yellow Christ Church built in 1857, reputed to be the second oldest church in northern India. It was designed by Colonel JT Boileau in 1844.
Scandal Point: Scandal Point remains the hub of Shimla’s social life; it is the place where people gathered for both conversation and gossip. Now it is also known as the meeting place of the local Shimla.
Viceregal Lodge (Built in 1888)/ Indian Institute of Advanced Study: Built in between 1884 – 1888 by chief architect Henry Irwin. The building resembles a Scottish baronial castle. This was the first building with electric light in Shimla. This was the venue of the Simla Conference in 1945. In 1947, the decision to partition India and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), was taken here. After independence 1947, building became the property of the President of India and was renamed Rashtrapati Niwas. Now it houses the Indian Institute of Advance Study and is open only in some parts to the public. (Closed on Monday and Gazetted Holidays)
Jhaku Temple/ Hill (2455 Mts.): Dedicated to monkey god Hanuman ji, the attendant of Lord Rama. This is the town’s highest peak at an altitude of 8048 feet above sea level and offers a panoramic view of the city and snowcapped mountains.
Kufri (2501 mts.): This is 16 km from Shimla and has long been famous for its wide views, picnic spots, ski slopes and horse riding. The scenic beauty and panoramic views offered by Kufri are incomparable. On a clear day you can see the entire range of snow peaks. The Himalayan Nature Park/Zoo is also at Kufri where the Himalayan species of animals and birds can be seen such as Snow Lepord, Barking Dear, Wolves, Black bear, brown bear, Himalayan monal, Silver pheasant and red Jungle fowls etc. (Zoo closed on Tuesday and Gazetted Holidays)
Day 03
Shimla – Manali approx. 280kms, 8 hours’ drive
After breakfast drive from Shimla to Manali. On arrival check in to the hotel and rest of the evening free for leisure. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Manali is an important hill station of northern India and is the destination of thousands of tourists every year. Its cool atmosphere provides a perfect haven for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers. The Kullu is in brightly patterned puttoos, Tibetan women wearing ankle-length rainbow-striped pinafores, Nepali porters, Buddhist monks, and even the odd party of Zanskaris, swathed in fusty woolen gonchas, muddled together with souvenir-hunting Indian and Western tourists-all add up to the welcoming hubbub of Manali.
Day 04
Rohtang Pass & Solong Valley Excursion
Today enjoy full day Excursion to Rohtang Pass & Solong Valley. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Rohtang Pass (3979 mts.): Rohtang pass is 51 km from Manali on national highway to Leh and offers a panorama and spectacular Mountains view. This is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh valley. The pass is officially open from June to October each year, although trekkers can cross it earlier. There are beautiful sights of glaciers, peaks and Chandra river flows down in the Lahaul valley. Incase Rohtang Pass is closed due to heavy snow then snow point will be shown)
Solong Valley (2480 mts.): Solong valley is 13 km from Manali. This is a splendid valley between Manali and Kothi and offers the view of glaciers and snowcapped mountains. There are good skiing slopes equipped with an excellent lift. (The winter skiing festival is held here every year).
Day 05
Manali Visit & Depart Manali
Morning local sightseeing tour
Hadimba Temple/Doongri Temple: The temple is dedicated to the local deity Hadimba built in 1553 AD, and having four-tiered pagoda shaped roof and a front doorway carved with figures and symbols. Legend has it that the ruler who built this temple did not wish its carving to replicated, so he had the right hand of the artiest. It is believed that here Bhim, the great Pandava of the Mahabharata Epic killed the strong and cruel demon, Hadimb and married his sister Hadimba. Hadimba expurgated her all sins by performing a great Tapa, and consequently began to be worshipped as a goddess. A major festival is held here in the month of May.
Vashisth Hot Water Sulphur Spring: This is 3 km away from Manali and known for its pyramidal temple dedicated to Vashishta Muni, and natural hot water sulphur springs with two separate bathing tanks for gents and ladies.
Old Manali/Manu Temple: This is an original settlement with few old houses made of wood having slate roofs. There is also the Manu Maharishi Temple, dedicated to Manu, who was the creator of human race on the earth.
Naggar(1840 mts.): Nagger is located at a distance of 18 km from Manali in Kullu Valley on the left bank of Beas river. Naggar was the capital of Kullu Rajas for about 1400 years and commands spectacular views of the valley. Naggar has a number of famous temples notably Vishnu, Tripura Sundari & Lord Krishana and a beautiful castle built by Raja Sidh Singh. The castle has now been turned into a hotel owned by HPTDC. The Roerich Art Gallery is close above the castle.
After Tour departure transfer to Manali Bus Stop for onward journey