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Shimla - Kullu Manali - Kasauli - Dharamshala - Dalhousie - Palampur - Kufri

Himachal Pradesh

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Himachal Pradesh Tourism

Himachal Pradesh is a northern Indian state in the Himalayas. It's home to scenic mountain towns and resorts such as Dalhousie. Host to the Dalai Lama, Himachal Pradesh has a strong Tibetan presence. This is reflected in its Buddhist temples and monasteries, as well as its vibrant Tibetan New Year celebrations. The region is also well known for its trekking, climbing and skiing areas.

State capital Shimla recalls the British Raj in the quaint colonial buildings lining the Mall, a ridgetop pedestrian shopping street. On a nearby hill is Jakhu Temple, a colorful Hindu complex home to rhesus macaques and a 108-ft., orange Lord Hanuman (monkey god) statue towering above the trees. Notable smaller towns include Manikaran, famed for hot springs; Sarahan, site of carved-wood temple Shri Bhima Kali Ji; and Kullu, set amid green hills and apple orchards. Great Himalayan National Park is home to snow leopards, snow-covered peaks, alpine meadows, trails and campsites

Cuisine of Himachal Pradesh

Some of the most famous food items includes meethe chawal (red rice), khoru (yoghurt flavoured with coriander and cumin), patore (steamed rye leaves roulade with besan and fried), chaa gosht (lamb cooked in yoghurt gravy), murgh anardana (chicken cooked in pomegranate paste)

Manali

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.

The Mall Road and its bazaar are the town’s focal point, while the Old Manali neighborhood is home to traditional stone buildings, apple orchards and the Hindu Manu Temple. Across the Manaslu River on a forested hilltop is wood-carved Hadimba Devi Temple, built in 1553 and dedicated to a Hindu goddess. The Museum of Himachal Culture and Folk Art preserves local crafts and heritage. In the Tibetan quarter, the Buddhist monastery Gadhan Thekchhokling is recognizable by its yellow, pagoda-style roof. East of the Beas River is Vashisht, a village known for its hot springs.

Solang Valley

Solang Valley in Manali is located at a distance of 13 kms in a side valley at the top of the Kullu valley is a splendid valley between Solang village and Beas Kund. Solang valley offers the view of glaciers and snow capped mountains and peaks. Solang Valley has fine ski slopes. The Mountaineering Institute of Manali has installed a ski lift for training purpose. Located here is a hut and guest house of the Mountaineering and Allied sports Institute, Manali. Now a few hotels have also come up. The winter skiing festival is organised in Solang Valley. Sking and Paragliding are two main activities are organised here. Apart from this many other adventure sports are available like Zorbing, Horse riding & Snow Motor Bikes riding

Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km (32 mi) from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India. The first electric bus service at 13000ft altitude started on manali -Rohtang pass.

NOTE. Rohtang pass Depend on according To N.G.T (National Green Tribunal) Term & condition .I will arrange Rohtang Pass Cost will be extra , payable at spot .

Kullu

Kullu is the capital town of the Kullu district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Beas River in the Kullu Valley about 10 kilometres north of the airport at Bhuntar. Kullu Valley is a broad open valley formed by the Beas River between Manali and Largi. This valley is known for its temples and its hills covered with pine and deodar forest and sprawling apple orchards. The course of the Beas river presents a succession of magnificent, clad with forests of deodar, towering above trees of pine on the lower rocky ridges. Kullu valley is sandwiched between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan Ranges.

Manali Nature Park

Shimla

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.

Hindu shrines in the area include Kali Bari Temple near The Mall and Jakhu Temple on Jakhu Hill, dedicated to the monkey god Hanuman. The hill is Shimla’s highest point, also known for its sunrise views across the Himalayas. The town’s British colonial architectural heritage includes Gothic Victorian structures such as Christ Church and the Gaiety Theatre. There’s also a mock-Tudor half-timbered library, and the Scottish baronial mansion formerly known as Viceregal Lodge, built in 1888 and now home to an academic foundation. Outside of Shimla are picturesque hill resorts such as Naldehra, as well as Chadwick Falls

Mashorba

Mashobra is a town in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It is connected to the state capital Shimla through the historic Hindustan–Tibet Road built in 1850 by Lord Dalhousie

the ridge shimla

Dharamshala

Dharamshala is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. The Thekchen Chöling Temple Complex is a spiritual center for Tibetan Buddhism, while the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives houses thousands of precious manuscripts.

Lower Dharamshala comprises a largely Indian community, while a Tibetan enclave lives uphill in the suburb of McLeod Ganj. Near the Dalai Lama's main temple, Tsuglagkhang, is a Buddhist monastery known as Namgyal Gompa. The Tibet Museum provides a historical overview of Tibet's occupation. Cultural establishments include the Norbulingka Institute, a haven for traditional Tibetan arts and crafts, and the Tibetan Institute for Performing Arts, which preserves Tibetan opera, music and dance. The city also offers trekking trails leading across the mountains to Triund, the upper Ravi Valley and beyond.

Dhalhousie

Dalhousie is a high-altitude town spread across 5 hills near the Dhauladhar mountain range in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It's home to colonial-era buildings, including St. Francis and St. John’s churches, which date back to the rule of the British Raj in the 1800s. A trek up Dainkund Peak leads to Pholani Devi Temple. To the north, Subhash Baoli is a peaceful area with pine trees and panoramic views

Namgyal Monastery

Kufri

Kufri is a small hill station in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh state in India. It is located 20 km from the state capital Shimla on the National Highway No.22. The name Kufri is derived from the word kufr meaning "lake" in the local language. The highest point in the surrounding region, Kufri has a Himalayan wildlife zoo which hosts rare antelopes, felines and birds including the Himalayan monal, the state bird of Himachal Pradesh until 2007. During winter a meandering path through the potato plantations turns into a popular ski track

Khajjar

Khajjiar is a hill station in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Dating from the 12th century, Khajji Nag Temple is dedicated to a serpent god. Nearby, the high-altitude Khajjiar Lake is surrounded by cedar forest. West, Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary is home to animals including deer and bears. Farther west, Dalhousie is a hill station with mountain views, dotted with temples and 19th-century British churches.

Kalatop Wildlife Sanctury

Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary is a 30.69km² animal sanctuary at Kalatop and Khajjiar in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The sanctuary area is well laid out for trekking trails both at Kalatop and Khajjiar.

Kasauli

Kasauli is a small hill town in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It’s home to gabled colonial-era houses, orchards and green-roofed Christ Church, dating from the mid-19th century. At the southern edge of town, Monkey Point overlooks forests of horse chestnut and Himalayan oak. A small temple also sits atop the hill. Nearby, the Gilbert Nature Trail winds through lush green countryside rich in birdlife.

Kasol

Kasol is a hamlet in the district Kullu of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River, on the way between Bhuntar and Manikaran. It is located 30 km from Bhuntar and 3.5 km from Manikaran. Kasol is the Himalayan hotspot for backpackers. and acts as a base for nearby treks to Malana and Kheerganga. It is called Mini Israel of India due to a high percentage of Israeli tourists here

Mahashu Peak, Kufri

Palampur

Palampur is a hill station in India’s northern state of Himachal Pradesh. It’s known for its tea gardens like the Palampur Cooperative Tea Factory, which also processes the leaves. A waterfall drops into a stream at Bundla Chasm. Saurabh Van Vihar nature park has picnic spots, birdlife and views of the snow-capped Dhauladhar range. A forested trail leads northeast to hilltop Birni Devi Temple, with mountain views

Neugal Khad Bridge, Palampur

Sample Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival Delhi Airport/Railway Station) to Kasauli

On arrival at Delhi Airport/Railway station you will be met, assisted
Drive towards Kasauli
Overnight Stay in Kasauli

Day 02 : Kasauli Sightseeing to Shimla

After Breakfast check out from the hotel and go for local sight seeing of Kasauli - Monkey Point, Mall Road, Sunset Point, Gurudwara Shri Guru Nankji, Baptish Church, Christ Church, Sri Baba Balak Nath Temple
After sightseeing drive towards Shimla
Arrival at Shimla check in to the hotel
Overnight stay in Shimla

Day 03 : Shimla Local Sightseeing to Kufri

This day after breakfast proceed for in and around sightseeing of Shimla
Visit Kufri, India's one of the best holiday paradise Kufri in Shimla is beautifully tucked on an altitude of 2,622 meter
The place is a tourist hotspot for its awesome scenic and sports activities - Moon Walker-Snow Skiing, Haunted House, Mirror Maze, Infinity Room, Tunnel Ride, Bungee Ejection, Roller Skating, U can enjoy there horse riding and Yak riding also
Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town – “THE MALL & THE RIDGE” This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks - the neo- gothic structure of Christ Church and the neo - Tudor library building - are worth seeing. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Shimla - Wood Market (Lakkar Bazaar), Christ Church, Kali Bari Temple, Scandal Point, Tibetan Market
Overnight stay in Shimla

Day 04 : Shimla to Kullu Manali

After breakfast leave for Manali
On the way sight-seeing like Sundernagar lake, Pandoh dam, River rafting point Kullu
Overnight stay in Manali

Day 05 : Manali Solang Valley

This day after breakfast proceed towards Solang valley
Back to hotel in the evening
Overnight stay in Manali

Day 06 : Manali Local Sightseeing

After Breakfast check out from the hotel and visit “Hadimba Temple”. It was built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof; it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway.“club house” The Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day.” Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar, and “Vashisth” Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama.
In evening back to hotel
Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 07 : Manali to Dharamshala Via Palampur

After breakfast Travel by surface from Manali to Dharamshala ( Mc leodganj )
On the way visit Palampur Tea Gardens
On arrival check in at hotel
Overnight stay in Dharamshala

Day 08 : Dharamshala Sightseeing

After breakfast go for Local sightseeing, Dal Lake, Cricket Stadium, Bhagsu Nath Temple, St. John's Church, and Tibetan Monastery, Tibetan handicrafts and Artifacts Mc Leodganj.
Overnight stay in Dharamshala

Day 09 : Dharamshala to Dalhousie

This day after breakfast check out from the hotel & proceed to Dalhousie .
Arrival at Dalhousie visit local market & Mall road of Dalhousie
After that check in to the hotel rest of the day at leisure
Over Night stay at Dalhousie Hotel

Day 10 : Dalhousie to Khajjiar to Dalhousie

After breakfast full day sightseeingfirst drive to Subash Bowli thento Khajjiar via Bakrotahills and Lakkarmandi and Kalatop wild life sanctuary reach Khajjiar full day excursion
Evening visit mall road
Overnight stay in Dalhousie

Day 11 : Dalhousie to Delhi

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive towards Delhi
Cab driver will Drop you at Delhi Airport/Railway Station to Catch Onwards Train /Flights & Back to home with sweet memories.