11 Nights 12 Days Delhi Shimla Manali Dharamshala Dalhousie Amritsar Tour
Overview
A long Himachal circuit that joins Shimla and Manali with the Kangra valley and Dalhousie and ends with the Golden Temple in Amritsar. It covers hill stations, snow views, monasteries, meadows and one of the most holy places of the Sikhs in 12 days.
The plan goes in a loop so you do not repeat any road. It is made for travellers who want to see more of the mountains and do not mind long drives.
Highlights
- Shimla and Kufri
- Manali, Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel
- McLeod Ganj and the Dalai Lama Temple in Dharamshala
- Khajjiar meadow in Dalhousie
- Golden Temple and Wagah Border in Amritsar
Included
- Private AC vehicle with a professional driver for the whole tour
- Fuel, tolls, parking, state taxes, hill permits where needed and driver allowance
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast on twin sharing
- Pickup and drop at your Delhi hotel, airport or station
- Bottled mineral water during travel
- All taxes
Not Included
- Entry fees, cable car, rafting, paragliding and other activity charges
- Lunch, dinner, personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in the plan
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi - Shimla (about 350 km / 7.5 hrs)
Morning pickup from Delhi and drive to Shimla.
Evening walk on Mall Road. Overnight in Shimla.
Day 02: Shimla Sightseeing
Visit Kufri, the Ridge, Christ Church and Jakhu Temple.
Overnight in Shimla.
Day 03: Shimla - Manali (about 250 km / 8 hrs)
Drive to Manali via Mandi and Kullu.
Overnight in Manali.
Day 04: Manali Sightseeing
Visit Hadimba Temple, Vashisht hot springs and Mall Road.
Overnight in Manali.
Day 05: Solang Valley and Atal Tunnel
Day trip to Solang Valley and through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu (as the season and road allow).
Optional adventure activities (charged extra). Overnight in Manali.
Day 06: Manali - Dharamshala (about 250 km / 8 hrs)
Drive to Dharamshala via Mandi and Palampur.
Overnight in Dharamshala.
Day 07: Dharamshala Sightseeing
Visit McLeod Ganj, the Dalai Lama Temple and Bhagsu Waterfall.
Optional visit to Dal Lake and the Kangra Fort. Overnight in Dharamshala.
Day 08: Dharamshala - Dalhousie (about 130 km / 4.5 hrs)
Drive to Dalhousie through the pine forests.
Evening walk at Gandhi Chowk. Overnight in Dalhousie.
Day 09: Dalhousie Sightseeing
Day trip to Khajjiar, the meadow known as the mini Switzerland of India.
Visit Panchpula and Subhash Baoli. Overnight in Dalhousie.
Day 10: Dalhousie - Amritsar (about 190 km / 5 hrs)
Drive down to Amritsar.
Evening visit to the Golden Temple. Overnight in Amritsar.
Day 11: Amritsar Sightseeing
Visit Jallianwala Bagh and the Partition Museum.
Evening trip to the Wagah Border for the flag ceremony. Overnight in Amritsar.
Day 12: Amritsar - Delhi (about 450 km / 8 hrs)
After breakfast drive back to Delhi.
Drop at your hotel, airport or station in the evening. Tour ends.