After a great breakfast in Shimla, we’ll prepare to head out into Kufri, a beautiful place in nature with endless breath-taking views and wildlife sightings It will certainly be a stunning experience to be here as you take in the panoramic view of the Himalayan range and take part in activities that let you get the best out of this place. Kufri is pretty popular among trekkers for the great weather and amazing views. This naturally stunning glade is popular on both summer and winter when festivals and sports events are held. While summer makes this place a great resort destination, winter is filled with skiing activities on one of the oldest skiing slopes in Himachal Pradesh. Don’t miss out visiting the Mall Road, the famous shopping centre where shops would line up on a straight road. There are many things to do and see here, such as visiting the Jhakoo Temple. But do note that private vehicles aren’t allowed on the premise, so you will need to catch a shared taxi to visit the temple from Mall Road. You can visit the temple ahead of exploring Mall Road when the sun’s still up to be able to see around here. From Mall Road, you can walk to Scandal Point which has a romantic story of a British lady who eloped with an Indian Maharaja. The Maharaja of Patiala supposedly was banished from Shimla after he was known to have eloped with the daughter of the British Viceroy. After we’re done looking around in Kufri, we’ll drive back to Shimla for our overnight stay.

After breakfast in Shimla, we’ll check-out and head out to Manali, a popular hill station located at 6,260ft/2,050m above sea level. Manali is a backpacking centre and honeymoon destination that overlooks the Beas River which is part of the stunning, magical view of the valley. It’s a home to many ancient sites that’ll get history nerds excited. While stunning locations such as the Solang Valley are just a ride away. Once we’ve arrived, we’ll check-in at the hotel and leave you to rest in your room after the journey. You’ll have leisure time after this to look around or rest in your room. We’ll spend the night in Manali at the hotel.

After breakfast, we’ll be ready for an early ride for an excursion to Solang Valley located at 14km northwest from Manali and at 2,560m/8,400ft elevation. The valley is a must-visit for exciting activities around the forests and hills. There are parachuting, paragliding, skating, zorbing, and more to experience at your own cost. Or if you’re looking forward to exploring the nature to the max, there are apple orchards to visit and rivers to cross! The Nehru Kund is located just 5km from the Manali bus stop on the Rohtang Pass Highway. The place earned its name from the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, who was said to have had water from the natural spring. It has a scenery that’s not easy to forget and a Springwater that produces crystal-clear water. Then we head to Atal Tunnel that starts from Solang Valley and runs as far as 17kms to Sissu. It takes about 75 minutes to travel from one end to the other and opened in 2020 as the highest highway single-tube tunnel located above 10,000ft/3,048m. We’ll head back in the evening and transfer you to your hotel in Manali for a lovely dinner before spending the night in Manali.

After breakfast, we’ll enjoy a full-day sightseeing in Manali, starting with the newly constructed Buddhist Monastery that’s quickly become the most famous monasteries of North India. It’s near the Mall Road and houses a large Buddha statue and the interior is very well decorated and create a calming atmosphere inside. We’ll visit the Handicraft Centre where you can check out artwork and crafts done by the locals, handmade with love that serve as great souvenirs to bring home. We’ll visit the Hadimba Devi Temple next. This ancient cave temple was built and dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, the wife of Bhima. It is over 450 years old and located inside a cedar forest by the foot of the Himalayas, where believers say was where the deity meditated as a form of apology for her sins. Then head to Vashisht, where there’s a spring located near the steep hill side not far from Manali, one where you can enjoy a hot bath in the Sulphur spring! Next to the spring, within the village of Vashist, you’ll see three main temples built a dedicated to Lord Vashisht, Lord Shiva and Lord Rama. We’ll return to the hotel in the afternoon after the sightseeing and there’ll be leisure time for you to look around on your own. Spend the night at the hotel in Manali.

After breakfast, we’ll check-out from the hotel in Manali and hit the road for our way back to Chandigarh. After enjoying the ride that’ll show you some of the best of urban planning architecture aspects of this city, we’ll drop you off at the airport/railway station for your ride back home, ending your tour in Himachal.