Overview
Experience the perfect blend of snow-covered mountains, hill stations, spirituality, adventure, and Punjabi culture with this unforgettable 10-day North India tour covering Chandigarh, Shimla, Manali, Dalhousie, Khajjiar, and Amritsar.
Begin your journey from Delhi or Chandigarh and explore the modern charm of Chandigarh including the iconic Rock Garden before entering the scenic Himalayan landscapes of Shimla.
Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Kufri, Naldehra, and Manali while experiencing snow adventures near Rohtang Pass, the engineering marvel Atal Tunnel, and the stunning landscapes of Sissu Valley.
Continue towards the peaceful hill station of Dalhousie and the lush green meadows of Khajjiar, popularly known as Mini Switzerland of India.
Conclude your journey with a patriotic and spiritual experience at Amritsar including the famous Wagah Border ceremony, Golden Temple, and Jallianwala Bagh.
This tour perfectly combines mountain beauty, snow adventures, spirituality, leisure, and unforgettable road journeys.
Highlights
- Shimla & Manali Hill Station Experience
- Snow Adventure at Rohtang Pass & Solang Valley
- Atal Tunnel & Sissu Valley Scenic Drive
- Dalhousie & Khajjiar – Mini Switzerland of India
- Golden Temple & Wagah Border Ceremony
Itinerary
Passengers from Ahmedabad, Mehsana and Palanpur will arrive at New Delhi at 7:30 AM by Rajdhani Express Train No. 12958, while passengers from Mumbai, Surat and Vadodara will arrive at New Delhi Railway Station at 8:30 AM by Mumbai–New Delhi Rajdhani Express Train No. 12951. Passengers arriving by flight or any other train must reach New Delhi Railway Station Platform No. 10 outside Ajmeri Gate side parking area before 8:30 AM.
At 9:00 AM, after all passengers gather, pick-up will be arranged and the journey towards Chandigarh will begin by Tempo Traveller or suitable vehicles according to the group size. Upon arrival in Chandigarh, visit the world-famous Rock Garden (approximately 250 km / about 5 hours journey).
Passengers arriving directly in Chandigarh by train or flight will need to reach the Chandigarh hotel on their own and wait there.
Note: For obtaining confirm railway tickets, passengers from Ahmedabad should book Ahmedabad–New Delhi or Mumbai–New Delhi tickets and mention the boarding station from where they will board the train. Alternatively, passengers can travel directly from Ahmedabad to Chandigarh by Train No. 19411 (Sabarmati – Daulatpur Chowk), which departs from Sabarmati Junction in the morning and passes through Mehsana, Unjha, Siddhpur and Palanpur, reaching Chandigarh at around 7:30 AM the next day
After breakfast in the morning, depart for Shimla from Chandigarh. (Approx. 110 km / 4 hours). On the way to Shimla, visit Jakhu Temple (darshan by ropeway/taxi), Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple and Mall Road. After the visit, return to the hotel. (Vehicle will go up to the point allowed; after that travel will be by walking or by ropeway/taxi)
After morning tea and breakfast, visit Naldehra Golf Course and return to the hotel. Later, kufri sightseeing , enjoy horse riding (by ropeway/pony ride) and then return to the Shimla hotel.
Early in the morning at 6:00 AM, depart from Shimla for Manali. (Approx. 200 km / 9–10 hours journey).
After morning tea and breakfast, visit Manali local sightseeing places such as Vashisht Hot Water Kund and Hidimba Temple. After the visit, explore Mall Road and return to the hotel for rest.
Early in the morning at 7:00 AM, depart for Snow Point / Rohtang Pass and return. (By local transport and tempo). If time permits, traffic can be avoided. visit Atal Tunnel and Sissu
Early in the morning at 6:00 AM, depart from Manali for Dalhousie. (Approx. 300 km / 14 hours journey).
After morning tea and breakfast, depart to visit Khajjar. After that, visit Mall Road and Subhash Chowk.
Our company’s meals, hotel services and all arrangements will be completed in Delhi. In Delhi, after morning tea and breakfast at 6:00 AM, depart for Amritsar. In Amritsar, visit the Wagah Border located about 35 km away for the famous retreat ceremony. Since a large number of visitors gather to watch the patriotic retreat ceremony at Wagah Border and the seating capacity is limited with free entry, those who arrive earlier will get entry first.
After visiting Wagah Border, return to the Amritsar city hotel for shopping. After completing our company’s package, depending on time availability, passengers will visit Jallianwala Bagh and the Golden Temple by rickshaw at their own expense.
Please note that dinner and breakfast in Amritsar will be arranged by the hotel. Local transportation in Amritsar will not be available, and on the next day passengers will need to reach the airport or railway station on their own.
Tour end.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- 09 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner cooked by our Maharaj (Pure Veg)
- All Transfers & Sightseeing by AC Bus / AC Tempo Traveler Subject to Group Size
- (AC in Vehicles is not operational during travelling on Hills & Ghats).
- Services of our tour manager
The Cost Excludes
- 5% GST EXTRA
- Air / Train Fares
- All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
- Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
- Meals other than mentioned above.
- Cost for Optional Tours, up gradation Charges, Sightseeing Entry Fee & Guide Charges and special permits.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
