Kathmandu to Shimla-Manali

Kathmandu to Shimla-Manali 

Day 01:  Kathmandu to Delhi

Meet and Greet from our representative at the airport.  Transfer to the hotel and evening at Leisure.

Day  02: Delhi – Haridwar/Rishikesh

Drive to Haridwar, an important Hindu pilgrimage.  Visit Har-Ki-Puri, the confluence where thousands of Hindu pilgrims come to wash away their sins! Watch the interesting GANGA AARTI – literally worshipping of the Ganges. (Please remember that Haridwar and Rishikesh are holy pilgrimages therefore, you can neither get meat products nor alcohol here).  After dinner Later in the evening drive to Rishikesh (30 minutes drive) and Over night stay in hotel.

Day 03: In Rishikesh

Rishikesh lies at the foothill of the great Himalayas.  Visit the Laxman Jhula, a swing bridge, where you can cross over the other bank and take a walk downstream through the lovely forest to arrive at Ram Jhula ( another swing bridge ) – the cross over point to the home Bank. The area is lined with beautiful temples, ashram (rest house cum residential quarters affiliated to the temples), and small shops selling trinket items.   Sight seeing.  Over night at Hotel

Days  04 : Haridwar/Rishikesh- Shimla

In  the morning drive to Shimla .you reach Shimla perched at 7000 feet above sea level – Shimla, The heady combinations of Chill mountain air, orchards and colonial charms which still makes Shimla a dream get away. Upon arrival check in hotel and rest of the day at leisure.  In evening take a walk to the Mall road  and over night stay at the hotel.

Day 05  Shimla- Manali

Shimla – Kufri. After Morning breakfast, tour of Shimla –  Excursion trip for Kufari (25 kms.)Kalbadevi Temple, Jakhu Temple, Hanuman Temple or stop for a while at the beautiful stained – glass – windows of Christ Church, which was built in the 1850 ‘s. After sight seeing proceed to Manali.   The drive to Manali is through up and down hill slopes but yet the scenic beauty is very much  enchanting. It passes through an important hill resort of Kullu, the district headquarters situated on the bank of river Beas. On arrival check-in at the htel and relax. Maybe take a brief walk through the very short distance Mall Road.

Day 06:  Manali

Manali -after early breakfast Full day tour of Attraction of Rohtang Pass and Salong Valley.  Rohtang Pass – The majesty of the mountains and the glaciers can be seen at their best, you have next two hours to enjoy this snowy haven. Take a sledge ride down the slopes, try your luck climbing the little snow hills. Evening at leisure, return back to the hotel and over night stay at the hotel.

Day 07: Manali

After breakfast Make a trip for  Manikaran and Kasol Valley: There are several temples in the Mani Karan village. It is also famous for hot water springs and religious ceremonies for both Hindu and Sikh religion.

Day 08 : Manali – Chandigarh

Start early in the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, proceed to Chandigarh, Nature lovers from different parts of the country flock here to view the beautiful theme gardens of the city. The reservoir of places to see in Chandigarh is very large.   Chandigarh is located on the foothills of Shivaliks. It is regarded as one of  the best planned city of Asia. It is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. French architect Charles Edouard Jeanneret designed the city. It is a pollution and slum free city.

The highlights of Chandigarh city are: Rock Garden which is a fantabulous example of utilization of waste materials. Sukhana Lake :Sukhana Lake is an artificial Lake created by damming a seasonal River Sukhana Choe.   Over night at Hotel

Day 09 :   Chandigarh -Delhi

After Breakfast start early and reach Delhi by early afternoon. Arrive at Delhi, transfer to Hotel.  After lunch go for local sight seeing in Delhi which includes India Gate, President’s house, Raj Ghat, Gandhi Museam, Lotus Temple and also drive past Red Fort and Jama Masjid.  Over night at the hotel.

Day 10: Delhi to Kathmandu

After Breakfast proceed to airport and fly back to Nepal.

Trip ends with sweet memories.