Foothills of Himalayas Tour

Explore the beauty of mountains and small towns across the Himalaya.

Tour Details

Destinations: Delhi - Chandigarh - Shimla - Manali - Dharamshala (McLeodGanj) - Amritsar
Tour Durations: (11 nights / 12 days)

During the tour you visit some of the most popular tourist destinations in Himachal i.e. Shimla, Manali and Dharamsala along with Amritsar.

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Upon your arrival at the airport or train station you will be transferred to your hotel to relax and refresh.

Day 02: City tour of Delhi
Visit some of the beautiful cultural highlights of the city. These may include the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Qutb Minar, India Gate, President House and Lakshmi Narayan Temple.
Stay overnight in Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi - Chandigarh (5 hrs drive)
Depart from your hotel after breakfast. Drive to Chandigarh. You can spend the afternoon discovering the town.
Stay overnight in Chandigarh.

Day 04: Chandigarh - Shimla (3-4 hrs drive)
Depart from your hotel after breakfast. Drive to Shimla. Familiarise yourself with the town, its spectacular views and the colonial architecture of the Mall.
Stay overnight in Shimla.

Day 05: Day tour of Shimla
Spend the day exploring the town. Perhaps take a walk through the beautiful evergreen forests and explore the Lakkar Bazaar in search of shopping treasures.
Stay overnight in Shimla.

Day 06: Shimla - Manali (8 hrs drive)
Leave the hotel after breakfast for your drive to Manali.
Stay overnight in Manali.

Day 07: City tour of Manali
See the temples of Manali. Perhaps visit nearby waterfalls, enjoy the magnificant scenery or take the opportunity for a walk.
Stay overnight in Manali.

Day 08: Manali - Dharamshala (McLeod Ganj) (7 hrs drive)
After breakfast you will leave your hotel for McLeod Ganj.
Stay overnight in McLeod Ganj.

Day 09: Day tour of McLeod Ganj
Explore the town and explore Buddhism at the temple of his Holiness the Dalai Lama. The views are amazing and the forest walks beautiful.
Stay overnight in McLeod Ganj.

Day 10: Dharamshala (McLeod Ganj) - Amritsar (4-5 hrs drive)
After breakfast you depart from your hotel for your drive to Amritsar.
Stay overnight in Amritsar.

Day 11: City tour of Amritsar
Visit the stunning Golden Temple, the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh religion. You may choose to explore the moving monument to the 1919 Amrisar massacre in the Jallianwala Bagh. Perhaps wander the old city in search of a shopping bargain. Head to the Wagha Border between India and Pakistan for the impressive sunset ceremony.
Stay overnight in Amiritsar.

Day 12: Amritsar - Delhi (8 hrs drive)
After breakfast depart from your hotel for your drive back to Delhi to depart from your trip.