Shimla Manali Tour

After Breakfast at hotel, Half day excursion to Kufri - a small hill station, located around 18 kms from Shimla. The highest point in the surrounding region, it has a Himalayan wild life zoo which hosts rare antelopes, felines and birds including the Himalayan monal, the state bird of Himachal Pradesh. The name Kufri is derived from the word kufr meaning "lake" in the local language. Horse ride can be done, depending on weather conditions. Afternoon visit Rashtrapati Niwas, also known as Vice regal Lodge, is located on the Observatory Hills. It was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India. It houses some of the most ancient articles and photographs going back to the times of the British rule in India. The Viceregal Lodge was designed by British architect Henry Irwin and built in the Jacobethan style during Lord Dufferin’s tenure as Viceroy. Its construction started in 1880 and was completed in 1888. The Christ Church is the second oldest church in North India. Built in the neo-Gothic style in 1857 to serve the largely Anglican British community. Christ Church is situated on The Ridge. It stands out as one of the prominent landmarks of Shimla and its silhouette is visible for kilometres around the vicinity of Shimla city. Christ Church is one of the enduring legacies of the British Raj. The church is lit at night to illuminate it. Also visit the Mall Road and Back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast at hotel drive to Manali. This journey has very beautiful sceneries in its midway. Drive through beautiful valleys of Sundernagar, Mandi, Pandoh Dam, Hanogi Devi Temple, and then drive through Kullu. On the way from Mandi to Manali, we will stop for some pictures and comfort break. At Kullu, we will stop for our lunch break. We will visit Traditional Shawl Weaving Factories in Kullu. After that, we will start our journey to Manali. We will arrive at Manali in the evening. After taking some rest in the Hotel, we can explore the local market of Manali. Overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast at hotel, Visit Vashist Kund: is famous for its hot water springs and temples of Vashisht Rishi and Lord Rama. It is located on the bank of Beas, but well above the river. Natural hot sulphur springs with two separate bathing tanks for gents and ladies are always full of tourists. Turkish style showers fitted baths have also been built nearby. Hot water from the nearby spring is provided for bathing. Solang Valley is quiet and is best approached by road. The drive up to Solang is extremely picturesque. Once you are there, try out some Chinese food from the local roadside shacks, and enjoy the views. The road ahead is blocked since a tunnel to Koksar (a village ahead of Rohtang La) is now being built there. Solang Nala (Valley) derives its name from combination of words Solang (Nearby village) and Nullah (water stream). It is known for its summer and winter sport conditions. The sport’s most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding, skating and Zorbing. A Ski Himalayas Ropeway was recently opened. Going to the summit can be possible by ATVs, Ropeway or Climbing (Trekking). Hidimba Devi Temple, also known variously as the Hidimba Temple is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima, a figure in the Indian epic Mahabharata. The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest at the foot of the Himalayas. The sanctuary is built over a huge rock jutting out of the ground which was worshiped as an image of the deity. The structure was built in 1553. Back to hotel. Evening Visit Manali Mall Road, Overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast at hotel then to drive Delhi by surface, which takes around 10/11 hrs . Dinner at local Restaurant. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Breakfast at hotel, then day free for own activities or do local shopping at Delhi local market / shopping mall, Evening timely transfer to airport for onward destination.