Manali town below snow-covered mountains

Family · Domestic · Himachal & Punjab

Grand Himachal with Amritsar

11 Nights / 12 Days
Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Amritsar
Family
March to June and September to December

Overview

Himachal end to end, finishing in Amritsar. Colonial Shimla, Manali and the Solang Valley snow, the Tibetan quarter of McLeod Ganj in Dharamshala, the meadows of Dalhousie and Khajjiar, and finally the Golden Temple and the Wagah Border ceremony.

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Tour Highlights

Mall Road, Kufri & Jakhoo, Shimla
Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel / Rohtang (permit), Manali
McLeod Ganj & Bhagsu waterfall, Dharamshala
Khajjiar — ‘mini Switzerland of India’, Dalhousie
Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh & Wagah Border, Amritsar

Day-wise Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Chandigarh → Shimla
Pick-up from Chandigarh airport/railway station and drive about 4 hours to Shimla. Evening on Mall Road and the Ridge.
- Drive Chandigarh → Shimla
- Mall Road & the Ridge
Meals: Dinner Overnight: Hotel, Shimla
Day 2 Kufri & Shimla Sightseeing
Excursion to Kufri, then Jakhoo Temple, Christ Church and the Viceregal Lodge (outside).
- Kufri excursion
- Shimla heritage sights
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Hotel, Shimla
Day 3 Shimla → Manali
Drive to Manali along the Beas river, via Pandoh Dam and the Kullu valley (river rafting optional at Kullu).
- Drive Shimla → Manali
- Optional rafting at Kullu
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Hotel, Manali
Day 4 Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel
Day trip to Solang Valley for paragliding, ropeway and snow activities, and through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu (Rohtang Pass on permit).
- Solang Valley
- Atal Tunnel & Sissu
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Hotel, Manali
Day 5 Manali Local Sightseeing
Hadimba Temple, Vashisht hot springs, Manu Temple, Tibetan monastery and Old Manali.
- Hadimba Temple
- Vashisht hot springs
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Hotel, Manali
Day 6 Manali → Dharamshala
Drive to Dharamshala via Baijnath Temple.
- Drive Manali → Dharamshala
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Hotel, Dharamshala
Day 7 Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj
Dalai Lama Temple complex, Bhagsu Nag waterfall, St John in the Wilderness church and the HPCA cricket stadium.
- Dalai Lama Temple
- Bhagsu waterfall
- HPCA stadium
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Hotel, Dharamshala
Day 8 Dharamshala → Dalhousie
Drive to Dalhousie. Evening walk at Gandhi Chowk and Subhash Chowk.
- Drive Dharamshala → Dalhousie
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Hotel, Dalhousie
Day 9 Khajjiar Excursion
Day trip to Khajjiar’s meadow and lake, ringed by deodar forest, with an optional visit to Chamba.
- Khajjiar meadow & lake
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Hotel, Dalhousie
Day 10 Dalhousie → Amritsar · Wagah Border
Drive to Amritsar and continue to the Attari–Wagah Border for the Beating Retreat ceremony.
- Drive Dalhousie → Amritsar
- Wagah Border ceremony
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Hotel, Amritsar
Day 11 Golden Temple & Amritsar
Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), Jallianwala Bagh, Partition Museum and the old-city bazaars.
- Golden Temple
- Jallianwala Bagh
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Hotel, Amritsar
Day 12 Depart Amritsar
Transfer to Amritsar airport or railway station.
- Hotel-to-airport/station transfer
Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Accommodation
Breakfast + Dinner
All sightseeing as per itinerary
Transportation (private vehicle)
Tour guide

Exclusions

Airfare / train fare to the starting point
Lunches / meals not mentioned
Entry tickets, camera fees and adventure activities unless mentioned
Personal expenses, tips and porterage
GST as applicable
Anything not listed under inclusions
Rohtang permit, Solang activities & local union cabs

Hotels (or similar)

City	Hotel / Category
Shimla	3★ hotel or similar
Manali	3★ hotel or similar
Dharamshala	3★ hotel or similar
Dalhousie	3★ hotel or similar
Amritsar	3★ hotel or similar

Good to know

Prices are per person and subject to availability at the time of booking; they can change with airfare, hotel rates, taxes and exchange rates.
Hotels named are indicative; a hotel of the same category may be provided.
The order of sightseeing may change due to weather, local conditions or timings.
A valid passport (minimum 6 months’ validity) is required for international travel.

FAQs

Where does the Grand Himachal tour start and end?

It starts at Chandigarh and ends at Amritsar, both with good flight and train connections to Mumbai.

Will we see snow?

Snow is likely at Solang/Atal Tunnel from December to April; at Rohtang until about June.