Offbeat Tour of Himachal
Duration: 22 Nights / 23 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Rishikesh – Haridwar - Shimla – Sarahan – Sangla – Kalpa – Sojha – Manali – Rewalsar - Dharamshala – Dalhousie - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi Arrival (by flight: TBA)
Arrival in Delhi, custom & Immigration will take 45 Min or hours. We will meet you at airport in arrival hall with placard of your name under logo of Veer Travel Gatewayand then transfer to hotel. On arrival at the hotel our executive will assist you for check in at hotel and then handover all the travel related documents with explanation of day to day scheduled. Stay for two nights in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
Morning after breakfast , meet with guide at hotel lobby and who will take you for city tour of New and Old Delhi and you will be visiting Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb and drive pass to Parliament house, president house and India Gate. After lunch proceed to visit Old Delhi with visit to Jama Masjid and Chandani Chowk where you will enjoy cycle rickshaw ride. Stay overnight in Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi – Rishikesh (230 Km / 05 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Rishikesh; is known as “Yoga capital of the World” located in foothills of the Himalayas along with conjunction of Ganga and Chandrabhaga River. This place is famous for adventure activities, Ashram teaching Spirituality, Yoga, meditation & Ayurveda and ancient temples. Over the years, the serene town has become most spiritual destination in the world and hub for adventure sports like white water rafting, Bungee jumping, flying fox and mountain biking. On arrival check in at the hotel. Stay overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 04: Rishikesh
Excursion to Ram and Luxman Jhula. Optional white River rafting. Stay overnight in Rishikesh
Day 05: Rishikesh – Haridwar – Rishikesh (30 Km /01 hr)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Haridwar and visit temples of Gauri Shankar, Neeleshwar Mahadev and Anjani Gauri Temple. Later proceed to bazaar area , Har Ki Pauri. Return to Rishikesh. Stay overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 06: Rishikesh – Dehradun- Ponta Sahib – Solan - Shimla (270 Km /07 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Shimla. It is nestled at a height of 2200m, Shimla is the capital and the largest city of Himachal State. Set Amidst beautifully hills and woods and it has become very popular among India family and honeymooners. Evening stroll in Mall road and ridge. On arrival check in at the pre-booked hotel. Stay overnight in Shimla.
Day 07: Shimla
Morning visit to indian institute of advance study, Shankat Mochan and Jakhu temple. Evening at leisure. Stay overnight in Shimla.
Day 08: Shimla – Kufri – Theog - Kumarsain – Rampur – Sarahan (160 Km /5-6 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Sarahan. Afternoon visit Bhimakali temple which is itself Shakati peeth and explore the city. Evening Arati Ceremony at The Bhimakali Temple. Stay overnight in Sarahan.
Day 09: Sarahan – Sangla (90 Km / 3.5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Sangla. Afternoon explore the city and see apple orchards. Evening at leisure. Stay overnight in Sangla.
Day 10: Sangla
Morning adventurous activities like rock climbing, Rappelling and valley crossing etc. Evening at leisure. Stay overnight in Sangla.
Day 11: Sangla
Morning go for Trekking along the Sangla valley (Sangla-Kamru-Rakcam-Chitkul). Chitkul is the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibet border. The Indian road ends here. Stay overnight in Sangla.
Day 12: Sangla – Kalpa (50 Km / 02 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Kalpa. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit the Buddhist Gompa. Stay overnight in Kalpa
Day 13: Kalpa – Sojha (210 Km / 08 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Sojha via Jalori Pass. Evening at leisure and enjoy the camp activities. Stay overnight in Sojha.
Day 14: Sojha – Pandoh – Kullu - Manali (210 Km / 07 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Manali (4hrs). Afternoon at leisure and evening visit local bazaar. Stay overnight in Manali.
Day 15: Manali
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Hadimba temple, Manu Temple, Vasisht village and Tibten Monastry. Evening at leisure. Stay overnight in Manali.
Day 16: Manali
Morning excursion to Solang Valley where you can do adventurous games (Paragliding, rock climbing, rappelling, and river crossing). Optional excursion to Rothang pass. Stay overnight in Manali.
Day 17: Manali – Rewalsar (130 Km / 04 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Rewalsar. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Nyigngampa buddhist monastery, Rewalsar lake and Naina devi temple. Stay overnight in Rewalsar.
Day 18: Rewalsar – Mandi - Dharamshala (150 Km /05 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and trave to Dharamsala. En-route visit Mandi town visiting Taran temple and indra market which is famous for shopping. Continue to drive Dharamshala. On arrival check in at the hotel. Stay overnight in Dharamshala.
Day 19: Dharamshala
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Tibatien Monastery, Mcleod Ganj, Bhagsunag fall and St. John Church. In evening explore the local market. Stay overnight in Dharamshala.
Day 20: Dharamshala – Dalhousie (140 Km)
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Bhudhist Monastery, Bhagsunag Temple. After the city tour, check out from hotel and drive to Dalhousie. On arrival check in at the hotel. Stay for two nights in Dalhousie.
Day 21: Dalhousie
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Khajjiar (Khajjiar is closed some time in Dec-Jan due to heavy snow) is known as mini Switzerland, Kalatop, Satdhara and Gandhi Chowk. Evening free for your own activities. Stay overnight in Dalhousie.
Day 22: Dalhousie – Amritsar (200 Km / 05 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Amritsar. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening attend the Wagah Border Ceremony. Later drive back to hotel. Stay overnight in Amritsar
Day 23: Amritsar – Delhi (By Flight: TBA)
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Golden temple (Harmender Shahib), Martyer's well and Jallian wala bagh. Evening flight to Delhi.