Himachal Pradesh is dotted with a number of scenic hill stations, which are extremely popular as summer holiday destinations. Shimla and Manali are two such places, which do not only have natural beauty in abundance but also have a number of tourist attractions. Opt for a Magnificent Shimla Manali tour, a well-planned itinerary by Indian Holiday, offering the best of these places. This tour of 5 nights and 6 days lets you explore Kufri, Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass and other famous tourist attractions. Treat your eyes to the picturesque beauty spread all around.
Distance: 15 Km Journey
Time: 0 Hrs 45 Min
After breakfast, Proceed for a day excursion to Kufri. Kufri is a small hill station in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh state in India. It is located 13 km from the state capital Shimla on the National Highway No.22. The name Kufri is derived from the word kufri meaning "lake" in the local language. The highest point in the surrounding region, Kufri has a Himalayan wild life zoo which hosts rare antelopes, felines and birds including the Himalayan monal, the state bird of Himachal Pradesh. During winter a meandering path through the potato plantations turns into a popular ski track.
Distance: 270 Km
Journey Time: 9 Hrs 0 Min.
Morning breakfast at the hotel and later get ready to proceed to Manali .Manali is a hill station nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley, at an altitude of 2,050 m (6,726 ft) in the Beas River Valley. It is located in the Kullu district, about 270 km (168 mi) north of the state capital, Shimla. The small town is the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh and from there over the Karakoram Pass on to Yarkand and Khotan in the Tarim Basin. Evening enjoy a stroll in the Mall and enjoy lots of shopping. Overnight stay and dinner will be at the hotel in Manali.
Manali is a hill station nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley, at an altitude of 2,050 m (6,726 ft) in the Beas River Valley. It is located in the Kullu district, about 270 km (168 mi) north of the state capital, Shimla. This morning, proceed for a full day tour of Manali, visiting the 450 years old temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, Jagatsukh and Vashist kund. After this, visit the Tibetan Monastery and the handicraft centre and walk to the nearby picturesque village of Vashist known for its hot sulphur springs. After enjoying these sights, return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Full day excursion visiting Solang Valley. Solang Valley is a beautiful and picturesque valley at the top of the Kullu Manali valley in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is just 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass, and is known for its summer and winter sports destination. The sports most commonly offered are paragliding, Solang Valley Rappelling in winter and Trekking, Zorbing in summer. Overnight stay at Manali hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Delhi Airport/Railway Station for onward journey.
DAY 1: Delhi-Shimla (Private)
Pickup from Delhi Airport / Railway Station. Drive from Delhi to Shimla. Shimla is the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Its name is derived from the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu goddess Kali. city tour visiting Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies, Sankat Mochan Temple and Jakhu temple. Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town, The Mall & The Ridge. Later back to hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel at shimla.