This insightful package gives you the opportunity to experience the scenery and lifestyle of two different regions in Himachal Pradesh. While Shimla offers a lively lifestyle the Kullu valley is more laid back. The scenery too differs with Shimla while Shimla offers you extensive views of the entire Himalayan range the Kullu Valley affords stupendous views of the Pir Panjal ranges.
Tour Description
Tour ID:
HHSM001
Places:
Shimla,Manali
Total Days:
5 Nights/6 Days
Cost:
Rs.9900
Hotel:
Package Includes
Accomodation in 2 star facility Hotel Site seeing by Car Shimla-Manali by Deluxe Coach Breakfast included Skiing for 2 person FREE.
This Offer
valid till: 15th April 2005
Tour Details
Day 01
We pick you up from the Bus Station, Railway Station or the airport at Jubbarhatti. Drive to your hotel. Your entire day is free to explore the exciting and famous Mall Road. There are posh shops selling all kinds of merchandise, excellent restaurants serving fine cuisine. Our guide shows you all the main points here. By evening return to your hotel.
Day 02
Today we drive you or if you prefer you can also walk up to the stately and old Viceregal Lodge, which now houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies. This huge building has beautifully landscaped gardens and we take on a tour inside the building. Later we visit the state museum close by. Return to the Mall for a sumptuous lunch at a good restaurant. In the afternoon we drive you up to the Jhakoo Temple, which has fine views of Shimla town. Spend some time here walking around the shady paths. In th evening you can go shopping in the Mall for local handicrafts. We suggest Lakkar Bazaar for some exquisite wood work. Later in the evening return to your hotel for a relaxed time.
Day 03
Drive through the fascinating Himalayan countryside to the hill resort of Manali. We arrive by evening and check into your hotel. Relax.
Day 04
We take you to visit the 500-year-old Hadimba Devi temple in a dense forest of giant Deodars. From here get exciting views of Manali town. Later we visit the Buddhist Monastery known for its exquisite paintings and giant gilded Buddha. You are free in the evening to walk around the Mall Road with its fine restaurants and shops full of local handicrafts, shawls and other artefacts. Return to your hotel for dinner.
Day 05
Today we drive you to the Snow Point where you can enjoy yourself walking and playing in the snow. Take a snow scooter ride and try out a bit of skiing. After lunch we return to Manali via the hot Sulphur springs of Vashisht village where you can take a rejuvenating dip in the steaming waters. Evening free to wander around the bazaar or just relax in your hotel.
Day 06
We drive you to the Bus Stand or the Airport for your journey back home.
† 15 days prior
to departure - 20 percent of the total tour cost. † 15 - 07 days prior to departure
- 30 percent of the total tour cost. † Less than 07 days - No
refund.
