HIMACHAL EX – CHANDIGARH – 06 NIGHT
Overview
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.
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Tour Plan
Welcome to India, You will be received by our representative or your driver at
international airport and assisted to you can get driven to Manali. On arrival check in the
hotel stay relax . Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Manali
After breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing of Manali covering - Hadimba temple, a
heritage temple dating back to 1553. Further visit the Tibetan Monastery - Himalaya
Nyingmapa Buddhist Temple, one of the oldest and famous places in Manali. Due to huge
number of Tibetan peoples settled in the area this has been set up. The main attraction
of the monastery is the handicrafts of Tibetan artistry and the carpets that are woven
and sold in the monastery. The Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa in Manali was constructed in
the year 1969. The architecture of the monastery represents the Tibetan style of
architecture designed with hued frescoes. The statue of the Lord Buddha presides in the
monastery. Club House - A fun loving place with a roller skating rink, an auditorium,
billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant . Van Vihar, it is a National park in a tree-
filled riverfront setting with a variety of animals in natural habitats. Return to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Manali.
Note : Out station commercial vehicles are not allowed to enter the Mall Road, the driver
will be parking the vehicle at the nearest parking area & you can walk down by your own
self.
After breakfast, proceed for Snow Point or Solang Nala (Valley) derives its name from
combination of words Solang (Nearby village) and Nullah (water stream). It is a side
valley at the top of the Kullu Valley and is known for its summer and winter sport
conditions. The sport’s most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding, skating and
zorbing. Giant slopes of lawn comprise Solang Valley and provide its reputation as a
popular ski resort. In the evening return to Manali hotel. Overnight stay in Manali.
This Day After having a leisurely Breakfast you can get driven to Shimla. On arrival check
in the hotel stay relax . Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Manali.
After breakfast proceed for a day trip to Kufri which is approx (17kms/ 50 min) from
Shimla. 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 Kufri meaning "lake" in the local language. Return to
Shimla. On reaching visit Mall Road – is the main street in Shimla, the capital city of
Himachal Pradesh, India. Constructed during British colonial rule, the Mall road is located
a level below the ridge. The offices of Municipal Corporation, fire service, and police
headquarters are located here. Automobiles, except emergency vehicles are not allowed
on this road. For this reason, the locals and tourists are often found strolling on this road
in the evenings. Mall road has a number of showrooms, department stores, shops,
restaurants and cafes. A Himachal emporium that offers handicraft products of Himachal
Pradesh like locally designed woolen cloths, branded cloths, pottery items, and jewellery
is also located here. There are at least three books shops including one that sells old
books. Visit Christ Church Road – is the second oldest church in North India, after St
John's Church in Meerut. It is a parish in the Diocese of Amritsar in the Church of North
India. Its current incumbent is The Rev. Mushtaq Achher Malk whose ecclesiastical
designation is presbyter-in-charge. Worship is conducted in Hindi and English. Annandale
is a serene location of Shimla replete with mesmerizing vistas, a sporty golf club, an
Indian Army Museum, a Cactus museum .Jakhoo Mandir – it is situ ated on Jakhoo Hill, 2.5
km /1.3 miles east from the Ridge, Shimla at a height of 2,455 m (8,000 feet) above sea
level. Shimla's highest peak offers a panoramic view of the Shivalik Ranges and the town
of Sanjauli. An ancient "Lord Hanuman" temple is there and every year a big festival is
held on Dussehra. You can go to the temple by foot (a steep climb) from Ridge (path
behind the church) or can hire a pony/horse. Scandal Point – Scandal point is where the
Mall road joins Ridge road on the west side. The name arose from the commotion caused
by the supposed elopement of a British lady with an Indian Maharaja. The story goes that
the then Maharaja of Patiala had eloped with the daughter of the British Viceroy. This had
led to the Maharaja being banished from entering Shimla by the British authorities. He
countered the move by setting himself a new summer capital – now famous hill resort of
Chail, 45 km from Shimla. In the evening return to Shimla hotel. Overnight stay in Shimla
This day after breakfast drive to Chandigarh you will be transferred to Domestic Airport
for your comfortable journey back home with illustrious memories of a fabulous India
tour.
