Utranchal Garhwal Trekking with Valley of Flowers

Top India Travel gives you eleven days and ten nights of touring the beautiful Himachal Pradesh. Described to be the land of eternal snow peaks, this place is considered to be the Switzerland of India. Get a glimpse of a breathtaking mountain state, beautiful panorama and crystal clear lakes. From the monsoon to the summer season, you will discover the best that nature has to offer upon visiting this side of India that a lot of people have never seen before.

The Himachal Pradesh tour includes a visit to amazing tourist spots like Shimla, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kullu-valley and Manali.

Day 1 - Welcome to Delhi!

The first stop of Top India Travel's Himachal Pradesh tour package is your arrival at the Delhi International Airport. This will be followed by a reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Delhi is the capital of India, a huge country with over 16 million population. Delhi can be easily compared against cities like Athens, Rome and Istanbul when it comes to the cultural, architectural and historical riches.

Day 2 - From Delhi to Chandigarh

For day 2 of your Himachal Pradesh tour, you will have a 318-kilometer drive to Chandigarh - Dalhousie after breakfast. Upon arrival, you will transfer to the hotel. From Dalhousie, one can have a great view of the valleys crossed by rivers Chenab, Ravi and Beas and snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas. Dalhousie was previously the recreation center of the British and now, many Tibetans have emigrated here. You will spend the night at Dalhousie.  Then, after a good night's rest at your hotel, you will take a 250-km drive to Chandigarh, India's famous architectural city designed by Swiss Architect le Corbusier - which is how Himachal Pradesh got the name the "Switzerland of India". On the way, you will visit Rock Garden and other amazing sites.

Day 3 - From Chandigarh to Dalhousie

The next stop on our Himachal Pradesh tour is a trip from Chandigarh to Dalhousie. After breakfast, you will go on a trip to Chamba, 52 kilometers from each side. On the way, you can visit the famous Khajjiar temples. Chamba is located at the foot of the Himalayas and it is a cultural center in northern India, an important temple of concern and tradition - remaining alive today through painting and bronze cultures. You will spend the evening at Dalhousie.

Day 4 - An Excursion to Chamba and Khajjiar

One of the highlights of our Himachal Pradesh tour is a trip to Chamba and Khajjiar, where you will get to see the Khajjiar temples. After breakfast, go on a 150-kilometer drive to Dharamshala. McLeod Ganj was the residence of the Dalai Lama, Tenzing Gyatso who fleed in 1959 out of Tibet. Dharamshala is also the seat of the exiled Tibetan government. On this day, you will get to visit the residence of the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan monastery, the museum and library. Finally, stay overnight at the Dharamshala.

Day 5 - From Dalhousie to Dharamshala

The drive to Dharamshal will give tourists and visitors a chance to visit important spiritual spots like the residence of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Tibetan monastery, museum and library.

Day 6 - From Dharamshala to Manali

On day 6 of your Himachal Pradesh tour, after breakfast, you will drive to Manali (235 kilometers). Upon arrival and transfer to the hotel have the rest of the day to enjoy what nature has to offer and spend the rest of the night at the hotel.

Day 7 - Exploring Manali

Manali is also known as the "Queen of the Mountains", being surrounded by high snow-covered peaks. For this part of the Himachal Pradesh tour, you will also have a chance to visit the old Hadimba Devi temple, the Vashist sulphur bath and the Tibetan monastery.

Day 8 - From Manali to Shimla

As the Himachal Pradesh tour nears its end, visitors will get to visit Shimla, Himachal Pradesh' capital state right after breakfast. This place is ideal for souvenir shopping by visiting the handicraft stores at Shimla, where you will get to spend the rest of the night.

Day 9 - Visiting Kufri and Chail

For the second to the last day of your Himachal Pradesh tour, you can enjoy the beauty of nature as you visit Kufri and Chail. The rest of the night will be spent in Shimla.

Day 10 - Final Stop: From Shimla to Delhi

At the conclusion of your eleven days and ten nights Himachal Pradesh tour, there will be a return trip to Delhi after breakfast, then you can be on your way home or to the next tourist destination.