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Shimla

About Shimla (also known as Simla)

Shimla is a tourist destination par excellence. It is a beautiful hill town in the lap of nature, surrounded by pine and deodar forests. Temperature is ideal in summers and tourists flock it in great numbers and it is highly advisable to get hotel reservations done well in advance despite the fact that there are over 1000 hotels in Shimla. It is well connected by road to the plains. Facilities and amenities are good. People are friendly. It is also comparatively safer than other tourist destinations. All this makes it the favorite travel destination of tourists from India and across the world. A amazingly high percentage of tourists come back here again.

Shimla is situated in the north-west Himalayas and is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh in North India. It is a 18 sq km mountainous region lying at an altitude of 2,213 meters. British coined the term 'Queen of the hills' for Shimla. It has been blessed with all the natural bounties, one can think of. The biggest industry in Shimla is hotel, travel and tourism. Bulging at its seams with unprecedented expansion, the town retains a colonial aura, with its grand old buildings. If you happen to visit Shimla without hotel reservations, you can take the services of one of the numerous porters who double up as travel guides and touts for hotels in Shimla.

Besides being the ultimate summer retreat it remains an ideal spot for adventure sports. Tourists can go in for the various treks to the Kullu valley or indulge in trout fishing at the Pabbar River. The more adventurous may ski at the Narkanda and Kufri from January to mid-March. The nine-hole golf course at Naldehra is also a major draw for the tourists.

This beautiful hill  city also offers a lot for those who would like to indulge in a shopping spree. The Mall is the place to check out for the best in garment and textile industry. Here the State emporium offers the himachali (local) handicrafts and handloom items. The hats that are available in a wide range of charges and colors make the perfect souvenirs. For the dry fruits and natural herbs carrying medicinal properties you may check out any of the local shops whereas the Lakkar Bazaar is the one stop market for the wooden items of all shapes and sizes.

Weather here is pleasant throughout the year except in winters, when it is very cold because of snowfall. Summers in Shimla ranges from April to June. During summer, the temperature fluctuates between 15 to 30 degree Celsius. Whereas, winters here lasts from November to March with temperature ranging between -4 to 8 degree celsius.

Day 01: Delhi to  Shimla( 380 kms)

Pick up from Delhi Airport/railway station  & drive to Shimla. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest  and relax! Have a walk to the mall!. Overnight  stay at hotel.

Day 02: Shimla - Kufri  - Shimla

After breakfast drive from Shimla to Kufri by 10.00 A.M visiting Kufril, and Near by spots, Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town - The Mall & The Ridge. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Shimla

After breakfast drive from Shimla to the mall and ridges for shopping! Rest and relax! Overnight stay at hotel!

Day 04: Shimla -Kullu- Manali

After breakfast drive from Shimla to Manali.  Covering  kullu, famous for shawls! On arrival check in at hotel. Rest  and relax! Have a walk in the mall!. Overnight  stay at hotel.

Day 05: Manali

After breakfast drive from  Manali covering  Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Vashisht Village and Tibetan Monastery. . Overnight  stay at hotel

Day 06: Manali - Rhotang Pass - Manali

After breakfast drive from  Manali covering  Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Upto Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall) and Sollang Valley. Overnight  stay at hotel.

Day 07: Manali/ Manikaran (85 kms)/ Kullu (45 kms)

After breakfast drive from  Manali to  Manikaran. 'Manikaran': has the World's hottest Suplhur Spring Waters and is a holy place for Hindus & Sikhs alike. Return back to Kullu town visiting the famous Kullu Shawl Industry. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free to visit Kullu town. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08:Manali- Kullu - Mc Leodganj ( Dharamshala)(200 kms)

After breakfast drive from  Manali  covering Kullu to Mc Leodganj (Dharamsala). On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Mc Leodganj

After breakfast drive from   mc leodgang  covering Dal Lake, Church, Bhagsu Nag Temple and Tibetan Monastery. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Mc Leodganj - Dalhousie (145 kms)

After breakfast drive from   mc leodgang   to Dalhousie. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Dalhousie - Khajjiar - Dalhousie

After breakfast drive from Dalhousie /kahajjiar  Flow through a mesmerizing experience. The vast emerald green meadow of Khajjiar with its thick forested slopes of deodhars, the stupendous mountain views from Lakkar Mandi, the unparalleled beauty of Kalatope and Bakrota Round'Overnight at Khajjiar/Dalhousie.

Day 12: Back to Home

After breakfast drive from  Dalhousie  to delhi with sight seeings on the way!!