Himachal Horizons Road Trip
Journey Through the Himalayan Wonderland.
Himachal Pradesh is a state in the north-west India. The name Himachal means "snowy slopes. A trip to Himachal Pradesh is truly pleasurable as it is one of the most famous tourist destinations of India. This land of mountains is a celestial tourist destination where there is no dearth of tourist attractions. Himachal Pradesh is a must-see destination for those who love mountains. The state is proud of its glorious history and rich cultural heritage. There are several monasteries, temples and forts, whose architecture is praise worthy. The views of the breath-taking mountains, passes, valleys, lakes, springs, waterfalls and wildlife are sights to behold.
- Trip Highlights
- - Explore the famous and beautiful hill stations of Himachal .
- - Visit Atal tunnel the longest tunnel at highest altitude.
- - Visit to Scenic Rohtang Pass.
- - Enjoy adventure activities like rafting, Paragliding.
- - Visit the Golden temple in Amritsar.
- Insights
- - Best season - All year
- - Trip type - Car trip/ Motorcycle trip
- - Trip duration - 12 days and 11 nights
- - Total distance covered by road - 1230 kms
- - Maximum altitude gained - – 3,980 meters /13,058 feet
- - Accommodation - Hotel
- - Start /end point - Chandigarh/Amritsar
- - Highlighted destinations - Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Mc Leod Ganj, Dalhousie, Amritsar.
- - Mountain passes covered - Rohtang La( 3,980 meters/13,058 feet)
- Package Includes For Bike Trip
- - All accommodation on double and triple occupancy basis in comfortable hotels/camps or houseboat.
- - Meal inclusions as specified in the plan.
- - One pick up jeep double cabin as back vechile for entire trip.
- - One dedicate trip leader on separate motorcycle for entire trip.
- - Mechanic with basic spare-parts backup for entire trip.
- - One Royal Enfeild Himalyan 411 cc for entire trip.
- - Cost of Relocation of motorcycles at start and end of the trip.
- - Fuel included for motorcycle.
- - Airport drop and Pickup.
- - Day trip to Rohtang Pass.
- Package Includes For Car Trip
- - All accommodation on double and triple occupancy basis in comfortable hotels/camps.
- - Meal inclusions as specified in the plan.
- - One car (MUV) for all the places mentioned in itinerary.
- - Airport drop and Pickup.
- - A dedicated and experienced trip leader for entire trip.
- - Day trip to Rohtang Pass.
- Package Does Not Includes
- - Any Airfare
- - Any Insurance
- - Any expenses incurred due to delays owing to Force Majeure conditions or unforeseen circumstances
- - Any others services not mentioned in the plan.
- - Taxes
- - Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, activities, gratuities etc.
- Payments and Cancellations
- - A minimum 50% of total on confirmation and rest 50 % one day before the trip starts
- - 2 months before departure – No Charge
- - 29‐60 days before departure ‐ 25% of total
- - 10‐28 days before departure ‐ 50% of total
- - Less than 10 days before departure ‐ No Refund
Detailed Itinerary ( 9 days )
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Day 1
CHANDIGARH – SHIMLA
Distance: 125 km, Travel Time: 4‐6 hrs
Elevation: Chandigarh – 321m/1,053ft, Shimla- 2,206m/7,238ft
Arrival at Chandigarh airport. Our driver will pick you up and take you to Shimla. Its going to be a smooth drive, you will cross flat land of Punjab and enter the foot hills of Himalayas. Arrival at hotel in Shimla rest of the day for rest and acclimatization to mountains after a long drive. Overnight at hotel with dinner included.
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Day 2
Explore SHIMLA
Shimla is the capital of the Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. Once the summer capital of British India. Snow-capped Himalayan peaks and green pastures surround Shimla. Day trip options are Kufri, Jakhoo temple, mall road, Christ church. We start our day after breakfast, our driver will drive you to all these places. Overnight at hotel with breakfast and dinner included.
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Day 3
SHIMLA – MANALI
Distance: 233 km; Travel Time:7‐9 hrs
Elevation: Manali–1,926m / 6,310ft
We start our journey after breakfast and head towards Manali. Its going to be a long drive as the terrain is all mountains. You will be crossing many towns and villages of Himachal Pradesh to arrive Manali by evening. Overnight at hotel with breakfast and dinner included.
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Day 4
Explore MANALI
Manali, at the northern end of Kulu valley, is a beautiful Himalayan hill station with an unbeatable location. The river Beas meanders through the town, surrounded by deodar and pine trees, tiny fields, fruit orchards and grassy meadows carpeted with wildflowers which give way to stunning views of lofty snow‐capped peaks. The friendly people of this area are famous for their unique style of dress, including men’s pill‐box caps with colorful geometric embroidery. Today we will take day slow and explore the town. Day trip options are Hadimba Devi temple, Vashisht temple and hot water spring, Mall Road, Monastery, Club house. Overnight at hotel with breakfast and dinner included.
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Day
MANALI – ATAL TUNNEL – ROHTANG PASS – SOLANG - MANALI
Distance: 115km; Travel Time: 5‐6 hrs;
Elevation: Atal tunnel –3,048m/10,000ft, Rohtang pass–3,980m/13,058ft, Solang- 2,560m/ 8,400ft
We start our journey early after breakfast and reach famous Atal tunnel build recently for alternate to Rohtang pass. It is world's longest tunnel at Highest altitude measuring 9.2 kilometers. Crossing Atal tunnel, we enter Lahaul valley and continue our journey to climb high mountain pass Rohtang. It is situated in beautiful Pir Panjal range of Himalayas. The view from top is breathtaking. After spending some time at pass, we come down to Solang valley to enjoy some adventure activities and beauty of the landscapes around. There is also a ropeway situated here. Evening we come back to our hotel. Overnight at hotel with breakfast and dinner included.
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Day 6
LEH departure
We start our day after breakfast and visit Naggar castle and Roerich art gallery. After we visit Jana waterfalls and then Kullu. Rest of the day for rest and leisure. You can also do adventure activities like rafting and paragliding on this day. Overnight at hotel with breakfast and dinner included.
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Day 7
MANALI – DHARAMSHALA
Distance: 235 km, Travel Time: 8‐9 hrs
Elevation: Dharamshala – 1,457m/ 4,780ft
After spending some nice days in Manali we head towards Dharamshala. Surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. The Thekchen Chöling Temple Complex is a spiritual center for Tibetan Buddhism, while the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives houses thousands of precious manuscripts. We arrive by evening to Dharmshala for overnight stay. Overnight at hotel with breakfast and dinner included.
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Day 8
Explore DHARAMSHALA
Elevation: McLeod Ganj –2,082m/6,831ft
We start after breakfast and visit the world’s highest cricket stadium. After we head to Mcleod Ganj to visit Bhagsu nag waterfall and temple then we visit Dal Lake. After spending a relaxed day at Mcleod Ganj we head back to Dharamshala for overnight stay. Overnight at hotel with breakfast and dinner included.
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Day 9
DHARAMSHALA – DALHOUSIE
Distance: 118km, Travel Time: 4‐6hrs; Elevation: Dalhousie–1,970m/6,460ft
We start after breakfast and head towards Dalhousie the last hill station in our itinerary. The route passes through Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh which is also the heart(center) of Himachal. We arrive Dalhousie by late afternoon for overnight stay. Overnight at hotel with breakfast and dinner included.
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Day 10
Explore DALHOUSIE
Dalhousie is famous for its Victorian architecture, breath taking lush green landscapes, tranquility, adventure activities and the snow-capped Dhauladhar Mountain range. We will visit Khajjiar also known as mini-Switzerland and some churches. Overnight at hotel with breakfast and dinner included.
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Day 11
DALHOUSIE – AMRITSAR
Distance: 200km; Travel Time: 4‐6 hrs Elevation: Amritsar– 234m/ 768ft
Today we will leave Himachal Pradesh and mountains this day to conclude our trip. We will enter Punjab state of India and head towards Amritsar town near India- Pakistan border for overnight stay. We will visit famous Golden temple and if time allows you can visit the Parade ceremony at Wagha border of India – Pakistan. Overnight at hotel with breakfast and dinner included.
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Day 12
AMRITSAR FLY OUT
Finally, we end our trip today, our driver will drop you at Amritsar airport to catch flight back home. Trip terminates