Overview
Explore the major highlights of Himachal Pradesh in a compact 9 Nights / 10 Days private tour from Chandigarh to Amritsar. This itinerary combines Shimla, Kufri, Kasol, Manikaran, Manali, Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel, Sissu, Kullu, Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, Dalhousie and Khajjiar, finishing in Amritsar with Wagah Border sightseeing. The itinerary has been carefully compressed to complete the major destinations within 10 days.
ARRIVAL IN SHIMLA After pickup from Chandigarh, begin your journey towards Shimla. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Himalayan foothills. On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Later, depending on arrival time, explore Mall Road and The Ridge. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Shimla.
SHIMLA SIGHTSEEING & PARVATI VALLEY JOURNEY After breakfast, proceed for Shimla and Kufri sightseeing. Visit important attractions including The Ridge, Mall Road and Kufri along with other suitable local sightseeing points depending on available time. Later, check out and begin your journey towards Kasol. On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kasol.
PARVATI VALLEY & MANIKARAN After breakfast, explore the beautiful surroundings of Kasol before proceeding towards Manikaran. Visit Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara, hot water springs and the surrounding temple area. Continue your journey towards Manali through the scenic mountain roads. On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.
MANALI & LAHAUL EXPLORATION After breakfast, begin your combined Manali and Lahaul sightseeing. Visit Hadimba Devi Temple, Vashisht Temple and Hot Water Springs, Manu Temple and Tibetan Monastery depending on available time. Continue towards Solang Valley, cross the Atal Tunnel and visit Sissu. Enjoy the spectacular mountain landscapes before returning to Manali. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.
SCENIC TRANSFER & SIGHTSEEING After breakfast, check out and drive towards Dharamshala. En route, visit Kullu Valley and enjoy the scenic surroundings and local attractions depending on time. Continue towards Dharamshala and proceed to McLeod Ganj for sightseeing including Dalai Lama Temple Complex, Bhagsu Nag Temple and Bhagsu Waterfall subject to available time. Later, check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Dharamshala.
DHARAMSHALA & SCENIC TRANSFER After breakfast, continue sightseeing around Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, covering St. John in the Wilderness Church and Naddi View Point along with other suitable attractions. Later, check out and drive towards Dalhousie through scenic mountain roads. On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Dalhousie.
MEADOW & MOUNTAIN SIGHTSEEING After breakfast, proceed for full-day Dalhousie and Khajjiar sightseeing. Visit Khajjiar, Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary, Panchpula, Subhash Baoli, St. John's Church and Gandhi Chowk depending on local accessibility and available time. Return to Dalhousie in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Dalhousie.
TRANSFER TO AMRITSAR After breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin your journey towards Amritsar. Enjoy the scenic transition from the Himalayan region towards Punjab. On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Later, explore the local surroundings if time permits. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Amritsar.
BORDER EXPERIENCE & LOCAL EXPLORATION After breakfast, proceed for Amritsar and Wagah Border sightseeing. Visit the Wagah Border and experience the Beating Retreat ceremony subject to official schedule and operational conditions. Later, return to Amritsar and explore the local market. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Amritsar.
TOUR CONCLUSION After breakfast, proceed for Amritsar local sightseeing covering Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and Partition Museum depending on available time. After sightseeing, the tour concludes in Amritsar with drop-off at your preferred location. Tour ends with memorable Himachal and Amritsar experiences.
Inclusions
- • Private vehicle for the complete tour
- • Vehicle according to selected category
- • Driver charges and fuel
- • Toll taxes and applicable parking charges
- • Hotel accommodation as per itinerary
- • Breakfast and dinner
- • Chandigarh pickup
- • Amritsar drop
- • Shimla and Kufri sightseeing
- • Kasol and Manikaran sightseeing
- • Manali local sightseeing
- • Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel and Sissu sightseeing
- • Kullu sightseeing
- • Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj sightseeing
- • Dalhousie and Khajjiar sightseeing
- • Amritsar and Wagah Border sightseeing
- • Driver allowance and applicable vehicle taxes
Rules
- • Itinerary is subject to weather and road conditions
- • Sightseeing is subject to local accessibility
- • Wagah Border ceremony is subject to official schedule
- • Some sightseeing has been combined to maintain the 10-day duration
- • Hotel check-in and check-out follow hotel policy
- • No refund for sightseeing missed due to weather or local restrictions
- • Additional vehicle usage is chargeable
- • Additional sightseeing is chargeable
- • Hotel allocation is subject to availability
- • Final price depends on travel dates, vehicle and accommodation category
- • Booking is subject to advance payment and availability confirmation
- • Airfare or train tickets
- • Personal expenses
- • Lunch
- • Entry fees
- • Adventure activities
- • Ropeway or cable car tickets
- • Travel insurance
- • Medical expenses
- • Additional sightseeing
- • Extra vehicle usage
- • Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
- • Carry valid government-issued photo identification
- • Carry comfortable walking shoes
- • Carry warm clothing
- • Carry sunglasses and sunscreen
- • Carry personal medicines
- • Carry reusable water bottle
- • Carry power bank
- • Carry essential cash
- • Keep luggage compact
- • Carry a small day bag
- • Follow local instructions during sightseeing
