Day 01: Delhi - Shimla (380 kms/10hrs)
Travel by surface from Delhi to Shimla
Shimla:former summer capital of British India & now a capital of Himachal Pradesh, set amidst the snow capped shivalik mountain ranges offering some stunning views of the mighty Himalayas ,it is surrounded by pine deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Towards the north lie the snow-covered high-ranges, while the valleys breathe whispering streams and swaying fields. Shimla offers a variety of shopping, sport and entertainment activities. Arrive Shimla Check in to the Hotel.Rest of the day is at leisure, evening enjoy at mall road.Later back to hotel.overnight saty at hotel in Shimla.
Day 02: / Shimla -Kufri-Shimla(24 kms.)
After breakfast visit to excursion tour of Kufri & Chail,
Kufri :a popular ski resort in winters, which offers some stunning mountain views , Later drive to Chail :The Chail Palace is well known for its architecture. The cricket ground and a polo ground which is there at an altitude of 2,444 m was owned by erstwhile royal family of Patiala. It is the world's highest cricket ground. In 1891, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala incurred the rage of Lord Kitchener. It led to the restriction of his entry into the summer capital, Shimla. This incensed the Maharaja and he vowed to build a new summer capital for himself. So he rebuilt the place (Chail) as per his requirements. There we willvisit the Palace of former Maharaja of Patiyala. Later back to hotel.Overnight stay at hotel at Shimla.
Day 03: Shimla – Dharamshala(250kms 7-8 hrs):
After breakfast check out from hotel, drive to Dharamshala
Dharamshala : This is a hill station lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar range about 17 kms north- east ofKangra town. This hill station is wooded with oak and conifer trees and snow capped mountains enfold three sides of the town while the valley stretches in front. The snowline is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamshala than at any other hill resort and it is possible to make a day's trek to a snow-point after an early morning's start. Dharamshala is also the headquarter of the Kangra district.
Arrive at Dharamshala,check in to hotel, Rest of the day free for leisure . overnight stay at hotel in Dharamshala.
Day 4: Dharamshala - palampur(40 kms) – Dharamshala
After breakfast, Visit to Mc Leodganj and Palmpur Tea Eatates :Gorgeous, pretty and enchanting, these words would not suffice to express the ethereal beauty of Palampur, which is renowned for its fine quality of tea and celestial ambiance. A hilly resort with pristine surroundings, Palampur is nested within the majestic mountain peaks of Dhauladhar Ranges in the Kangra Valley. this sky resort flaunts a dazzling picture of light and shade with its terraced paddy fields, aromatic tea gardens and the deep woods. The name Palampur is a derivative of the term Pulum, which means abundant water, a name that is aptly suited to the magnificent environ of numerous pour outs and torrents that interlaces the winding paths of the lush terrain of Palampur. Formerly Palampur was part of the Sikh Kingdom of Jalandhara and it came to limelight only in the 19th century when the British noticed its aromatic freshness and salubrious climate. As a matter of fact, the progressive Englishmen made this sleepy hamlet into a bustling center of trade and commerce.,etc
Later back to hotel. Rest of the day free for enjoy at mall road ,overnight stay at hotel in Dharamshala .
Day 5: Dharamshala – Brajeshwary temple ,chamunda Devi ,Jwalaji –(120kms)Dharamshala
After breakfast visit to Brajeshwary temple ,chamunda Devi ,Jwalaji then later back to hotel. Rest of the Day free at leisure.overnight stay at hotel at Dharamshala.
Day 6: Dharamshala – Dalhousie(150 kms- 5hrs)
After breakfast check out from hotel drive to Dalhousie
Dalhousie : is a beautiful, quiet and peaceful small town of North India, famous among the honeymooners. Away from the maddening crowds of plains, Dalhousie is surrounded with attractive cottages, villas, sky touching deodar and pine trees and evergreen ornamental shrubs that makes it one of the most preferred tourists destination in Himachal Pradesh.
on arrival at Dalhousie ,check in to hotel. Evening free for leisure. overnight stay at hotel at Dalhousie.
Day 7: Dalhousie - Khajjiar –Chamba(42kms – 1.30hrs) – Dalhousie
After breakfast visit to Khajjiar Sanctuary - Gandhi Chowk - Khajinag Temple .
Khajjiar known as Mini Switzerland of India, "Khajjiar is a forest glade of great beauty, 6400 feet above sea level",there after towards Chamba and after full day excursion later back to Dalhousie .then free for leisure, overnight stay at hotel at Dalhousie.
Also visit Chamba covering the famous Luxmi Narayan Temple (Ancient and Historical Temple) and the Chamunda Temple (famous for its ancient wooden carving) both are the sidh piths of Chamba andMuseum.
Later back to hotel,Rest of the day free at leisure. overnight stay at hotel at Dalhousie
Day 8: Dalhousie to Delhi (580kms – 12hrs) Departure
After early breakfast checkout from hotel then drive to Delhi for onward destination.
