Himalayan Foothills
Discovering Himachal Pradesh
17 days / 16 nights
Delhi, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Shimla, Chail, Manali, Dharamsala, Dalhousie, Chandigarh, Delhi.
Day 1 : Rishikesh
Pick up in New Delhi and transfer to Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world. En route stop in Haridwar to attend the Ganga Arti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges.
Overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 2 : Rishikesh
Explore the city and the suspension bridges of Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula and Triveni Ghat. Then walk along the Ganges and visit the abandoned Beatles ashram.
Overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 3 : Mussoorie
Transfer to Mussoorie, with its green hills overlooking the Himalayas and an unrivalled variety of flora and fauna. It is one of the most popular hill stations in Uttarakhand.
Overnight in Mussoorie.
Day 4 : Mussoorie
First up is Mussoorie, where you can see the Kempty Falls, then Gun Hill and finally Mall Road.
Gun Hill is the second highest peak in Mussoorie. It is therefore the best place to admire the Himalayan range and the Doon Valley.
From Mall Road, a spectacular cable car takes you up to the viewpoint.
Overnight in Mussoorie.
Day 5 : Shimla
Shimla was the summer capital of British India and remains one of the country’s most popular mountain resorts. It is also an ideal base for trekking and rafting in the surrounding mountains.
Overnight in Shimla.
Day 6 : Shimla
Walk around the town, Mall Road, Christ Church, Jakhu Temple and Kufri Hills.
Overnight in Shimla.
Day 7 : outing to Chail
Drive to Chail, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains and admire the beauty of nature.
Return to Shimla for overnight.
Day 8 : Manali
Drive to Manali and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 9 : Manali
Exploration of the Naggar and Solang valleys.
Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 10 : trip to the Rohtang pass
Explore the spectacular Rohtang Pass, about 55 km from Manali. This is a popular spot for its magnificent scenery. You can take in the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding mountains. It is the gateway to the Lahaul-Spiti district, the Pangi valley and the Ladakh region. It is also one of the most impressive places in the state for its rocky landscapes.
Return to Manali in the late afternoon for overnight.
Day11 : Dharamsala
Depart for Dharamsala, the ideal retreat for nature lovers, visit of the picturesque Kangra Valley and Mcleod Ganj, the residence of the Dalai Lama.
Overnight in Dharamsala.
Day 12 : Dharamsala
Day to visit the town, the Dalai Lama’s Temple, St John’s Church and McLeod Ganj.
Overnight in Dharamsala.
Day 13 : Dalhousie
Dalhousie is a picturesque mountain resort in the Chamba district.
On arrival, check-in and overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 : Dalhousie
Set off to explore Dalhousie, where you will visit Danikund Peak, Khajjiar, Sadar Bazar and the Bakrota Hills.
Overnight in Dalhousie.
Day 15 : Chandigarh
Drive to Chandigarh, a modern city in Punjab designed by Le Corbusier and a symbol of planned urbanisation.
Overnight in Chandigarh.
Day 16 : Chandigarh
Tour of Chandigarh, visiting the Rock Garden, Rose Garden and Pinjore Garden.
There’s nothing like a boat trip on Lake Sukhna to round off the day.
Overnight in Chandigarh.
Day 17 : retour à New Delhi
Return to Delhi and transfer to your hotel, airport or railway station.
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