I T I N E R A R Y

D1 – 05 Oct: ARRIVE CHANDIGARH                INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT                                                                                  NO MEALS

Arrie Chandigarh airport and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

D2 – 06 Oct: CHANDIGARH – SHIMLA        130 Km, around 4 hours drive             BLD

After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Shimla. On arrival visit the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies. The institute is housed in the then Vice Regal Lodge, which was built in 1884-88 during British times. Further to visit either Jakhu Temple or Christ Church at the Mall Shimla as per your preference. Evening at leisure to explore the Mall Shimla.

D3 – 07 Oct: SHIMLA – KULLU                       225 Km, around 6 hours drive                        BLD

After an easy morning, enjoy your breakfast, transfer to the railway station to enjoy the fascinating Toy Train ride on UNESCO World Heritage narrow gauge track. On completion proceed with the land journey to your next destination of Kullu visiting 8th century Basheshvar Mahadev temple on the way.

D4 – 08 Oct: KULLU                                       DUSHEHRA FESTIVAL                                                      BLD

After breakfast drive to Kullu Dussehra venue and visit transit camp of different Gods and Goddesses set up in the fair ground.   After lunch we walk to Ragunathji’s Temple next to Palace of Kullu King.  Ceremony starts by carrying Raghunathji from the Temple to Chariot which located at Kullu Dussehra ground and we will be part of the ceremony to take photographs of the processions.  Kullu Palace where the grand opening ceremony of renowned International Dushehra Festival, thousands of locals visit the grand ceremony to get blessed and worship the pantheons, deities, Gods & Goddesses of the Valley. The colorful extravaganza is mixture of tradition, history & cultural amalgamation including the trade. Be early to grab an ideal place to shoot the procession and ceremony. After the ceremony, transfer to the hotel for freshen up and enjoy your dinner. Post dinner the time to witness Folk & Cultural evening at Kala Kendra, till you prefer to be awake or end of the show. Overnight stay at Kullu.

D5 – 09 Oct: KULLU – MANALI                                    40 Km, around an hours drive/SIGHT SEEING                                                                   BLD

After breakfast start with your short journey to reach Manali, visiting Naggar Castle on the way.   We plan rest of your day based on your choice before booking your trip.  Locations and activities includes visiting ancient temples, easy walk, visiting villages, apple orchards or participating in adventure activity of the season etc.

D6 – 10 Oct: ROHTANG PASS EXCURSION                    51 Km one way drive                         BLD

Morning drive towards Rohtang Pass (3978m), have few photo stops of the Himalayas at different locations along the route.  This route offers spectacular views of peaks between 5000m to 6600m and glaciers of Dauladhar, Pir Panjal and Chandra-Bhaga range of the High Himalayas along with lush green Kullu-Manali valley with Beas River flowing in the middle. Our excursion ends at Rohtang Pass (3978m), depending on road, snow and ice formation etc…  Rohtang Pass is the first and lowest pass on the route to Ladakh.  Between June to November, we have higher chances to reach Rohtang Pass, when there might be no snow on the top of the pass and you can enjoy snowcapped mountains of CB range. On the way back, we divert 3 km to visit Solang Valley to enjoy paragliding or skiing (Optional), depending on snow condition.  On our way back, we visit Vashisht, known for its hot water sulfur springs, ancient Vashistha and Rama Temples. Overnight stay at Manali.

D7 – 11 Oct: MANALI – KULLU – MANDI                             115 Km, around 3 hours drive                               BLD

Rise early to witness the refreshing morning glory of the mountains and after breakfast start with your drive to Mandi spending whole day while enjoying nature and indulge in activity of your choice and availability. We shall be visiting one of the locations Prashar Lake (4 hours) or Rewalsar Lake (6 hours) or Manikarn Hot Springs (7 hours). Either of the visits will be possible to adjust the day’s schedule. There is an option to peep in to the progression of Dushehra festival in the consecutive days. Overnight stay at Mandi.

D8 – 12 Oct: MANDI – CHANDIGARH – FLY HOME                                    215 Km, around 5 hours drive                           BL

Enjoy your breakfast and start with your land journey to reach Chandigarh. You will have some stops for toilet and leg stretching on the way. Also have your lunch on the way before you reach the airport. On arrival Transfer to airport for your scheduled flight.

Hotels subject to availability.

SRS: Single Room Supplement, CWB: Child With Bed, CNB: Child No Bed