Shimla - Kullu - Manali Tour

Shimla is the Capital Town of Himachal Pradesh. It was formerly the summer capital during the British Rule. The town of Shimla is built over several hills and connecting ridges. The important hills are Jakhu(8050 ft), Prospect Hill (7140 ft), Observatory Hill ( 7050 ft), Elysium Hill (7400 ft), and Summer Hill (6900 ft). There is a great controversy over the origin of the name Shimla. The name Shimla was derived from 'Shyamalaya' meaning blue house said to be the name of house built of blue slate by a faqir on Jakhu. According to one version Shimla takes it name from 'Shamla' meaning a blue female another name for Goddess Kali.

The place was on the Jakhu Hillside, there was a temple of Goddess Kali. During the British period the image of the Goddess was shifted to a new place which now popularly known as Kali Bari Temple. Shimla remained unnoticed during the Gurkha War. It was only in 1819 A.D. that the then Assistant Political Agent of hill states Lt. Ross set up first British residence, a mere wood cottage. His successor, Lt. Charles Patt Kennedy' erected the first pucca house in 1822 named after Lt. Kennedy as 'Kennedy House'.

In 1864 Shimla was declared as the summer capital of India. After Independence, Shimla became the capital of Punjab and was later named the capital of Himachal Pradesh. In 1903 a rail line was constructed between Kalka and Shimla.

Routing & Itinerary

Day 01 :

Delhi - Shimla

Arrival at Delhi airport/railway station. Upon arrival meeting & assistance and transfer to Shimla for overnight stay. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 :

Shimla

After breakfast proceed for local sightseeing of Shimla covering Kufri, Chail, Green Valley View and back to Shimla. Overnight stay at hotel.

Chail (43KM): Chail is a lush green setting and was the former capital of the Patiala State. It has the world's highest cricket ground at a height of 2250 m, built in 1893. It is also a hiker's paradise and there is a wildlife sanctuary at a distance of 3 km from here. Himachal Tourism runs the Palace Hotel (Earlier the Palace of Maharaja Of Patiala).

The Mall: Most of Shimla's landmarks are located here. The Mall further joins the Ridge at the 'Scandal Point' of Kipling's Shimla, where a statue of the nationalist leader Lala Lajpat Rai has been erected.This is the main shopping centre of Shimla with restaurants. This is especially pleasant in the evenings when the views and lights are wonderful. The Gaiety Theatre, which is a reproduction of an old British theatre, is a center of cultural activities. A passenger lift of HPTDC can be taken from the Cart Road and the Mall. Lakkar Bazaar adjacent to the Ridge is popular for its wood-crafts and souvenirs.

Kufri (16KM): Kufri, at distance of 16 km from Shimla and at an altitude of 2510 m above sea level, is a site offering some famous hikes and wonderful snow for skiing in winters. An enjoyable walk leads up to the Mahasu Peak. The Himalayan Nature Park here has a good collection of animals and birds found in the region.

Day 03 :

Shimla - Manali

After breakfast proceed to Manali and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Manali is situated near the end of the valley on the National Highway leading to Leh. The landscape here is breath taking. One sees well-defined snow capped peaks, the Beas River with its clear water meanders through the town. On the other side are deodar and pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchards. It is an excellent place for a holiday, a favorite resort for trekkers to Lahaul, Spiti, Kinnaur, Leh and Zanskar regions in Kashmir valley. It is known as the SWITZERLAND OF INDIA.

Day 04 :

Manali - Rohtang Pass - Manali

After breakfast proceed for a day trip to Rohtang Pass. This route is open from June to October each year although trekkers can cross it earlier. It is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh valley. There are beautiful sights of glaciers, peaks and Chandra River flows down in the Lahaul valley. Enroute visit Rahala Water Falls and Rani Nullah falls. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 :

Manali

After breakfast proceed for local sightseeing of Manali covering Hadimba Devi temple, Vashish Kund, Solang valley, Buddhist monastery. Over Night stay at hotel.

Day 06 :

Manali - Chandigarh

After breakfast proceed to Chandigarh enroute visit Kullu Vaishno Devi Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07 :

Chandigarh - Delhi

After breakfast visit Rock Garden, Rose Garden and proceed to Delhi and transfer to airport/railway station.

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