Overview
Book Complete Himachal Family Tour Package for an enthralling holiday trip to the mesmerizing Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is one of the popular hotspot and the capital of Himachal, which is abundantly blessed by Mother Nature. This is an amazing 9-night 10 day Himachal Family Tour by car. Indulge in the famous adventure activities at Manali like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, and mountain biking are an absolute sensory delight. Along with Shimla and Manali, you will also visit Dalhousie and Amritsar. If you are looking for a hassle-free holiday to the scintillating land of Himachal Pradesh, then book our 10 days trip of sheer fun and adventure in this north-Indian state.
Quick tour info –
Tour Duration: 9 Nights 10 Days
Destinations Covered: Shimla – Manali – Dalhousie – Amritsar
Starting Location: Delhi/Chandigarh/Kalka
Ending Location: Delhi/Chandigarh/Kalka
Tour plan details:
Begin Complete Himachal Family Tour Package by reaching the Volvo starting point in Delhi/ Chandigarh at 5 pm. Board a Volvo bus for Shimla at 5:30 pm and enjoy a road journey for an overnight trip. The Volvo bus will stop at different restaurants or dhabas on the way for refreshments or dinner and relaxation. Stay overnight onboard.
Day 1: Shimla Arrival
On reaching Shimla, enjoy a drive to the pre-booked hotel in Shimla where you can relax and refresh for a while. Then visit the famous Viceregal Lodge, one of the most significant monuments in Shimla, and relish seeing all the historical articles and photographs taken back to the pre-independence era of India. Later visit Jakhu Temple and Sankat Mochan Temple, and feel the religious aura in the mountain breeze. Post sightseeing, you can enjoy shopping on the mall road and get back to the hotel at night for a cozy sleep.
Day 2: Kufri Sightseeing
Savor the delicious breakfast at the hotel in Shimla and enjoy an excursion to Kufri, a beautiful hill station perched in proximity to Shimla. Embark on a visit to the Himalayan Wildlife Zoo. Do not miss watching the Himalayan Monal and Himalayan bears in the zoo. Later in the evening, enjoy a drive back to the hotel in Shimla and enjoy a good night's sleep.
Day 3: Manali transfer & sightseeing
Relish a scrumptious breakfast and check out at the hotel in Shimla and proceed to Manali by road. On the way, take a halt at Kullu, the breathtaking cluster of valleys on the banks of the river Beas. Pay a visit to several tourist sites in Manali like Sundar Nagar Lake, Kullu River Rafting point, Shawl factories, Pandoh dam, and Kullu Valley.
Then visit the Hanogi Mata Temple, and Vaishno Devi Temple where you can relish the spiritual vibes around. One can indulge in river rafting and continue your road trip to Manali once you reach there, check in at your hotel and stay overnight.
Day 4: Manali sightseeing tour
Enjoy an early morning breakfast at the hotel as the entire day of sightseeing in Manali will be awaiting you. Start the city tour with a visit to Hadimba Devi Temple, a wooden temple in the middle of Van Vihar, and enjoy the serene ambiance. Next visit the sandstone temples and hot water springs in the Vashisht village. The Tibetan monasteries of Manali are unmissable. Stay overnight in the hotel after you complete the sightseeing tour.
Day 5: Solang Valley & Rohtang Pass Transfer
Post breakfast at the hotel and proceed towards the enchanting Solang Valley. Explore the resort town until Rohtang Pass which remains closed from December to May due to incessant snowfall. At Solang Valley, indulge in several exciting adventure sports like skiing, horse riding, yak riding, paragliding, zorbing, and ropeway riding as per your own choices.
On the way back, you can take a visit to Van Vihar and shop till you drop at the shopping malls of Manali. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 6: Dalhousie transfer
Devour heartily on a delicious breakfast and check out at the hotel in Manali. Afterward, proceed to a road trip to Dalhousie. On reaching there, check in to the hotel and gorge on a heavenly dinner, and stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 7: Dalhousie sightseeing
Gorge a healthy breakfast at the hotel and then proceed towards Khajjiar which is famously known as the Mini Switzerland of India. The lush green landscapes of Khajjiar surround the town with dense pine and deodar trees where you can plan a perfect picnic. You can also visit Kalatop, one of the most stunning destinations in Himachal Pradesh famous for the animal sanctuary and trekking trails.
After sightseeing in Khajjiar, get back to the hotel and treat your taste buds with dinner and stay overnight in Dalhousie.
Day 8: Amritsar transfer
After a luscious breakfast at the hotel, complete the check-out formalities and proceed towards Amritsar by car. After relaxing for a while, proceed for a guided city tour. Start by visiting the momentous Golden Temple and feel the mesmerizing aura inside the gurdwara. Then visit the historic Jallianwala Bagh, a memorial site that talks about the massacre that happened in 1919. Post a sightseeing tour, you will be dropped back at the hotel in Amritsar for a relaxing night's stay.
Day 9: Amritsar sightseeing
Post breakfast, get ready and leave for a visit to the most famous Wagah Border between India and Pakistan for the Retreat ceremony in the evening. Then enjoy the celebrated flag-lowering ceremony and feel patriotism at its pinnacle. Later, go back to the hotel and enjoy a stay overnight in Amritsar.
Day 10: Amritsar/Chandigarh/Kalka Departure
After checking out from the hotel post breakfast, head towards Amritsar/Chandigarh/Kalka airport or railway station to embark on your homebound journey with a beautiful trip of happy memories. The tour and services end here.