Complete Himachal Holiday Tour Package - 8 Nights / 9 Days
Get the best deals on the most popular holiday tour package which covers all the major tourist destinations and the hill stations of Himachal Pradesh. Complete Himachal tour package can be taken throughout the year from the winters where you experience the snowfall to the summers to escape from the heat of the plains. The tour package covering the complete Himachal travel circuit and the famous Hill Station tour of Himachal Pradesh including Shimla, Kufri, Kullu, Manali, Rohtang Pass Dharamshala, Dalhousie and Khajjiar – the mini Switzerland of India.
Tour Overview & Description
Duration : 8 Nights / 9 Days
Location : Himachal Pradesh
Best Season : Throughout the year
Category : Cultural, Heritage and Nature
Covering : New Delhi, Shimla, Kufri, Kullu, Manali, Rohtang Pass, Solang valley, Palampur, Baijnath, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, and Khajjiar
You can take it : As a private, personalised tour (tour dates would be of your choice)
Special About Tour :
Get the best deals on the most popular holiday tour package which covers all the major tourist destinations and the hill stations of Himachal Pradesh. Complete Himachal Holiday tour package can be taken throughout the year from the winters to experience the snowfall to the summers to escape from the heat of the plains. The tour package covering the complete Himachal travel circuit and the famous Hill Station tour of Himachal Pradesh including Shimla, Kufri, Kullu, Manali, Rohtang Pass Dharamshala, Dalhousie and Khajjiar – the mini Switzerland of India.
Summit Safari offers the maximum sightseeing with the best deals and widest range of customizable Complete Himachal budget tour package to suit every kind of traveler from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Surat or Bangalore. Explore the popular tourist attractions of Himachal Pradesh with unbeatable deals and special offers.
Treat the below Complete Himachal Holiday Tour Package just as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you, around your interest and requirements. Summit Safari India will make your tour a memorable and extra ordinary travel experience….!
Brief Itinerary : New Delhi > Shimla ( 2 Nights) > Manali ( 3 Nights) > Dharamshala ( 1 Night) > Dalhousie ( 2 Nights) and back to New Delhi at the end
Day 1 Arrival New Delhi and Drive to Shimla
On your arrival at Delhi airport / Railway station you will be met by our driver and he will drive you to Shimla (360 kms / 8- 9 hrs) via Ambala, Barog, Solan. Enroute you will stop for lunch break, comfort breaks and would have enough time to stop for photo breaks. You will reach Shimla in the evening and will transfer to the hotel. Evening is free to relax. Overnight in Shimla for 2 nights.
Please Note: You can also start the tour from Ambala Cantt railway station(150 kms from Shimla) Chandigarh railway station (120 kms from Shimla), which are the major railway stations near to Shimla and trains are available from many different parts of India. Chandigarh airport also have flights from all major cities in India.
Day 2 Local Sightseeing in Shimla and Kufri
Today after breakfast our driver will take you for the sightseeing tour of Shimla and we will visit the Green valley with the beautiful views of the Shimla water catchment area, Yak Point where you can wear the local traditional dresses and ride the Yak- A Himalayan animal, Kufri fun World where you can enjoy the joy rides, Indira Tourist Park with Kufri Zoo famous for Himalayan Pheasants, Leopards and Bears. We will also visit the famous Jakhoo Temple which is the highest point of Shimla. Later evening walk around the Mall road of Shimla where you can visit the Ridge, The Christ Church of Shimla, The Gaiety Theatre building, the scandal point of Shimla and the famous Mall Road Of Shimla. Second night stay at same hotel in Shimla.
Day 3 Shimla to Manali
Today morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Manali ( 260 kms / 7-8 hr). Manali and is the district headquarters of Kullu Manali valley. Just a step away from the adorable snow mountains with views of lush meadows situated on the banks of river Beas, Manali is just 51 kilometres below the famous Rohtang Pass (3,980 metres). Enroute we stop for comfort breaks / lunch break and drive pass Sundernagar, Mandi, Aut and Kullu. We will visit Pandoh Dam, Hanogi Mata Temple and the shawl weaving factory at Kullu. On arrival check in to the hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure followed by dinner and an overnight stay in Manali for 3 nights.
Day 4 Day Excursion to Solang Valley -Snow Point / Rohtang Pass
Today morning after breakfast our driver will take you for a full day Sightseeing tour to Rohtang Pass, famous for its magnificent mountain views and cool refreshing air. If Rohtang pass is closed we will take you up to Snow Line "Snow Line" refers to the barrier placed by the government to avoid risks during heavy Snowfall. On the way to Rohtang Pass we will also visit the beautiful places like Kothi, Gulaba, Marhi etc. On the way back we will also visit the Solang Valley where you can enjoy the cable cars ( Mountain Rope Way ) to the top of the Mountain and other activities like dirt bikes/ snow scooters, pony rides / paragliding etc. Later drive back to Manali and evening is free to explore the Mall Road and the local market of Manali.Second night and dinner at the same hotel in Manali.
Please Note: Rohtang Pass is closed on every Tuesday and visiting months will depend upon Government Notice as Mostly the top of the Rohtang pass remains closed due to Hevay snowfall from Mid November to Early May. In Winters, Vehicle will stop by the Police Barrier/ Traffic Jam Queue. Since NGT (National Green Tribunal) is allowing only limited vehicle to Rohtang pass per day, the Rohtang pass sightseeing will be subject to availability of the permit available online or on the spot and our travel company make the best effort to obtain permits to visit Rohtang pass for you.
Day 5 Local sightseeing around Manali
Today morning after breakfast our driver will take you for the sightseeing of Manali covering the famous sights of Manali including the Hadimba Devi Temple, Vashishth Temple and Hot water sulphur springs, Club house, Buddhist Monasteries, Van Vihar. Evening is free to visit the Tibetan Market and the Mall Road of Manali. Third Night stay in the same hotel at Manali.
Day 6 Manali to Dharamshala
Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and we will drive you to Dharamshala (235 kms/ 8-9 hrs). Enroute if interested, today you can do the white water rafting in Babeli near Kullu. We will visit the famous Lord Shiva Hindu Temple at Baijnath, the tea gardens and tea processing factory and Palampur a Chamunda Devi temple on the way to Dharamshala. We will stop for various picture shots and lunch break on the way. We will arrive Dharamshala by evening and will check in at the hotel at Mcleodganj- in the footsteps of Dhauladhar Himalayas. Originally home of the semi-nomadic Gaddi tribe, Mcleodganj is today the residence of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Evening is free to walk around the local interesting market of Mcleodganj. Overnight in Dharamshala for 1 night.
Day 7 Half Day Local Sightseeing in Dharamshala and Drive to Dalhousie
Today morning after breakfast check out from the hotel 8:30 A.M and proceed for the half day sightseeing tour around Dharamshala. We will visit the Bagsu Nag temple, Bagsu Nag waterfall, Dalai Lama's monastery, St. John Church in the wilderness, Dharamshala cricket ground, war memorial and the famous Norbulingka institute and monastery at Sidhbari.
Later by late afternoon 2:00 P.M drive to Dalhousie (118 kms / 4 hrs). We will be reach Dalhousie by evening checks in the hotel and overnight stay in Dalhousie for 2 nights. Dalhousie is a Spectacular hill station with romantic backdrops, full of Colonial Charm, plunging pine-clad valleys a distant mountain views, marvellous forest trails, waterfalls and springs.
Day 8 Full day excursion to Kalatop and Khajjiar
Today after breakfast we will drive you to Kalatop and Khajjiar – also popular as the Mini Switzerland of India. It is one of the most scenic saucer shaped Plateau and is surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests, its beauty has further been enhanced by a small lake in the centre. We travel through the romantic and scenic road of Kalatop to Khajjiar – the highlight of all the tourist attractions on this tour. Today we will visit the Kalatop where you can take a nature walk from Kalatop toll Bridge to Kalatop Rest House. You will have enough time to go at your pace and spend quality time with your family and loved ones in the lap of nature, beautified with lush green hills.
One can enjoy the walks; pony rides around Khajjiar and even can go for paragliding, pony rides, Zorbing in Khajjiar. We will return to Dalhousie in the evening and will visit the Subash Chowk and the mall road market. If time permits you can also visit the Jandri Ghat palace, and Panjpulla – a romantic waterfall sight- good to visit specially during the monsoon time. Second night in the same hotel at Dalhousie.
Day 9 Dalhousie to New Delhi back
Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to New Delhi (560 kms/ 10 hrs). Enroute we will stop for comfort breaks including the lunch break. By evening 6:00 P.M we will drop you at the New Delhi railway station/ airport from where you will board your train / flight back to home.
Please Note: You can finish the tour at Pathankot railway station which is 85 kms/ 2.30 hrs far away from Dalhousie and is connected to the major cities in India by train.
You also have a choice to extend your holiday tour to Amritsar for 1 extra night and visit the Golden temple and the Wagha border. Amritsar railway station and airport is well connected to all major parts of India and even on the last day after the extension tour to Amritsar we can drive you back from Amritsar to New Delhi 465 kms/ 9 hrs.
You can even finish your tour at Ambala Cantt railway station (360 kms / 7 hrs) or Chandigarh railway station/ airport ( 314 kms/ 6.30 hrs) which are on the way to New Delhi and are connected to trains/ flights to all the major cities in India.
Our travel expertise will discuss all this with you while planning your holiday tour with you.
End of the services and the tour with a lifetime memorable holiday experience...!
Important Note
This is the tour itinerary for the complete Himachal Holiday tour package which we run it regularly. It can be altered & customised as we like to discuss plans with clients and can make suggestions about special places to visit depending on our clients’ interests, and available time. You can get an idea of your holidays from the mentioned tour.
You can travel reassured, knowing our vast experience and provide you with around-the-clock support to smooth out anything unexpected. The safety and well-being of our guests is paramount.
- Take a stroll on Shimla’s famous Mall Road and visit the heritage building including the scandal point of Shimla
- A fun-filled trip to Kufri where you can enjoy yak and pony rides
- Play with snow at Rohtang Pass/ Solang valley depending on the season you visit.
- Sightseeing tour to Dharamshala including the visit to the Dalai Lama’s monastery and house from outside at Mcleodganj
- Visit Bagsu Nag waterfall
- Visit the tea gardens at Palampur.
- Visit the famous Hadimba Devi temple, Baijnath temple and Chamunda Devi temple
- Visit the shawl weaving handloom factories in Kullu.
- Take a dip in the Sulphur hot springs at Manali.
- Embrace the beauty of Mountains at Dalhousie.
- Take a tour to Khajjiar - the mini Switzerland of India.
- If interested you can enjoy rafting, paragliding, dirt bike, snow scooters and other adventure activities.
- Enjoy the cool refreshing air with the fascinating Himalayan views and seasonal fresh fruits like apples, cherries, apricot, almonds etc.
Accomodation / Hotels
Throughout the year a good number of tourists come to visit these parts of Himachal Pradesh in North India. These places have plenty of hotels, which are well equipped with all modern amenities and comprises variety of deluxe hotels, budget hotels, guest houses, home stay with local people, fixed luxury tented accommodation- which can be categorise from 2* to 4 * hotels. Most of these are run by the locals of these areas. One can choose the place of accommodation according to one’s requirement and budget.
You stay in comfortable Neat and Clean local hotels , guest houses including some charming home stay properties and in a luxury tented camp all as preferred by you.
Your living arrangements are not going to be 5 star on this tour, but we do believe that we cater to people requiring different levels of comfort, and most importantly where you stay is CLEAN and COMFORTABLE. We would like to discuss and make suggestions about accommodation at the time of planning your holidays with us.
Meals Plan: Room + Breakfast + Dinner
Cloths: Cottons with light woollens
Arrangements
You will follow the itinerary as a Private tour. Internal travel by road from New Delhi to Shimla, Kullu, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Khajjiar and back to New Delhi, is by a chauffeur-driven Toyota Etios/ Swift desire / similar vehicle.
On request Internal Flights / railway tickets will be provided, to and from New Delhi back at the end of the tour - or you can book your flights/ train tickets directly.
Tour Cost :
The Cost would be provided on Request
Please Note: The Cost of our each tour is based as per individual requirements, interests and budget of the client. The tour cost depending on the hotel accommodations you choose, food plan, mode of transportation you choose, whether you choose to include Escorted guide throughout the tour or set off on a more independent trip, with local guides available wherever required during the tour. This all we discuss with you while planning your tour and work out the best cost for your tour, accordingly.
We'll work with you until you’re satisfied with every detail of your India Holiday Tour. We'll then manage all your reservations and logistics in India, so that you’re taken care of from the moment you landed in India until your return back. The safety and well-being of our guests is paramount.
Inclusions
- All accommodation on twin sharing using hotels with modern amenities as per your choice and budget.
- All tour by taxi Etios / Swift Desire/ similar car starting from New Delhi to New Delhi back (a/c will not work in the hill area)
- Meals Including Breakfast and Dinner during the entire tour
- All sightseeing as per the tour itinerary including fuel, parking charges, toll taxes, green tax, Rohtang Pass permit if required
- Welcome drink on arrival at the hotel
- All airport / railway station arrival and departures
- All kind of hotel taxes and GST
Exclusions
- Any kind of lunch during the tour
- Any kind of flights / Train tickets/ local guide
- Any kind of tips to drivers/hotel staff.
- Any kind of alcohol drinks ( Beer/ wine etc.)
- Any kind of camera fees.
- Any kind of entrance tickets to monuments/ museum/ parks
- Any kind of room heater in hotels
- Any adventure activity skiing, paragliding, pony rides, rafting etc.
- Any change in the tour management / additional arrangement due to road blockage or sudden change in tour plan by you / flight cancellations/ flight missed or things beyond our control etc.
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or things which are not mentioned in the "Cost Includes"
- Please Note: Kindly contact the hotel reception directly, in case you need a room heater and any extra cost to use the room heater had to be paid directly by you, which is charged for per night basis by the hotelier
- A/c in the car will not work in the hill area of Himachal Pradesh; it will be available in the plains during the rest of journey. In case you need full A/c service in the car during the tour, It is going to cost you extra and you need to discuss it with us while planning your holiday tour with us.
