Himachal Tour With Golden Temple From Delhi9N/10D Circuit From Delhi Covering Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Khajjiar and Amritsar's Golden Temple

Day-1 Arrival at Delhi - Shimla

Delhi to Shimla: setting off on the circuit

Your representative meets you at Delhi Airport or Railway Station for the roughly 360 km, 9-hour drive to Shimla, with a stop for lunch en route (at your own expense). Check in with a welcome drink and spend the evening at leisure, taking in your first views of Shimla after the long journey. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day-2 Shimla: Kufri & Shimla Local Sightseeing

Kufri's Himalayan zoo, then Shimla by evening

After breakfast, head out for a half-day trip to Kufri, a small hill station whose name comes from a local word for "lake." Its Himalayan zoo shelters antelope, wild cats and birds including the Himalayan Monal, with views from Mahasu Peak and optional horse riding at your own cost. Back in Shimla, spend the evening at Scandal Point and the Ridge, past the statues of Indira Gandhi and Mahatma Gandhi, Christ Church, the wooden-craft stalls of Lakkar Bazaar, Gaiety Theatre and Mall Road. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day-3 Shimla to Manali: Enroute Kullu Emporium

Over the hills to Manali

After breakfast, check out and drive toward Manali, passing Pandoh Dam, the Aut Tunnel and roadside apple orchards, with a stop at the Kullu emporium along the way. Check in and unwind for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.

Day-4 Manali: Solang Valley & Vashisht Village

Snow-line views at Solang Valley

After breakfast, head to Solang Valley, prized for its snow-covered Himalayan backdrop, the Beas River and meadows that hold snow through much of the year. It's a base for optional paragliding, biking and other adventure sports, and a scenic cable car ride, all payable directly on site. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Note : the Rohtang Pass excursion depends on NGT permit approval, with charges payable directly by the client.

Day-5 Manali: Local Sightseeing & Mall Road

Manali's temple circuit and Mall Road

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Manali: Hadimba Devi Temple (also known as Dhungri Temple), Manu Temple, the Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar and Manali Nature Park, ending with time on Mall Road. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.

Day-6 Manali To Dharamshala

West 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 monasteries, then Dalhousie

After breakfast, check out and spend the morning touring Dharamshala — 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, drive on to Dalhousie and check in, with the evening free for shopping. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day-8 Dalhousie: Local Sightseeing - Khajjiar

Khajjiar, the "Mini Switzerland of India"

After breakfast, head out for a full-day excursion to Kala Top, Bakrota Hills and Khajji Lake at Khajjiar, often called the "Mini Switzerland of India" for its pine-ringed meadow. Horse riding, paragliding and zorbing are available here at your own expense. Return to Dalhousie by evening for a 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

On to Amritsar for 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 Delhi

Homeward to Delhi

After breakfast, pack up and check out, then proceed to Delhi Airport or Railway Station, bringing the trip to a close.