Himachal Tour With Golden Temple9N/10D Circuit From Chandigarh Covering Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Khajjiar and Amritsar's Golden Temple

Day-1 Arrival at Delhi - Shimla

First stop: Chandigarh to Shimla

On arrival at Chandigarh Airport or Railway Station, your representative meets you for the roughly 110 km, 3-hour drive to Shimla, with a stop for lunch along the way (at your own expense). Check in with a welcome drink, then rest and enjoy the evening at leisure, taking in the view after the journey. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day-2 Shimla: Kufri & Shimla Local Sightseeing

Kufri's zoo and Shimla's Mall Road

After breakfast, spend the morning on a half-day trip to Kufri, whose name comes from a local word for "lake." Its Himalayan zoo is home to antelope, wild cats and birds including the Himalayan Monal, with views from Mahasu Peak and optional horse riding. Return to Shimla for an evening around Scandal Point and the Ridge, the statues of Indira Gandhi and Mahatma Gandhi, Christ Church, Lakkar Bazaar's wooden crafts, Gaiety Theatre and Mall Road. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day-3 Shimla to Manali: Enroute Kullu Emporium

Descending toward Manali

After breakfast, check out and drive to Manali via Pandoh Dam, the Aut Tunnel and apple orchards, stopping at the Kullu emporium en route. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.

Day-4 Manali: Solang Valley & Vashisht Village

Snow, valleys and adventure at Solang

After breakfast, visit Solang Valley, known for its snow-capped Himalayan views, the Beas River and meadows that carry snow much of the year. It's the base for optional paragliding, biking and other adventure sports, plus a scenic cable car ride, all paid directly on the day. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Note : the Rohtang Pass excursion is subject to NGT permit approval, with charges payable directly by the client.

Day-5 Manali: Local Sightseeing & Mall Road

Manali's temples and Mall Road

After breakfast, tour Manali's key sights: Hadimba Devi Temple (also called Dhungri Temple), Manu Temple, the Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar and Manali Nature Park, finishing with a browse along Mall Road. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.

Day-6 Manali To Dharamshala

On to Dharamshala

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Dharamshala. Check in and spend the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day-7 Dharamshala: Local Sightseeing - Dalhousie

Dharamshala's Buddhist sites, then Dalhousie

After breakfast, pack up and check out, then set off on a city tour of Dharamshala covering Naddi, Dal Lake, Bhagsu Nag Temple and its waterfall, the Tibetan Monastery and the Dalai Lama Temple, with a photo stop at HPCA Stadium. After lunch, continue to Dalhousie, check in and spend the evening free for shopping. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day-8 Dalhousie: Local Sightseeing - Khajjiar

Khajjiar's pine-ringed meadow

Enjoy breakfast, then head out for a full-day excursion to Kala Top, Bakrota Hills and Khajji Lake at Khajjiar, often called the "Mini Switzerland of India." Horse riding, paragliding and zorbing are available here at your own expense. Return to Dalhousie for an evening city and shopping tour past Panchpula, Subhash Baoli and the local church. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day-9 Dalhousie: Amritsar & Local Sightseeing

Onward to Amritsar and the Golden Temple

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Amritsar. Check in on arrival, then after lunch head out to explore the city — the Golden Temple, Wagah Border and other local highlights. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day-10 Amritsar: Departure to Chandigarh

Journey's end at Chandigarh

After breakfast, pack up and check out, then proceed to Chandigarh Airport or Train Station.