With postcard-perfect landscapes, clean air, star-lit skies and thrill in every corner, these three hill stations make the perfect getaway from everyday life.
This Dalhousie, Dharamshala and Manali tour combines the colonial charm of Dalhousie, the meadows of Khajjiar (the mini Switzerland of India), the Tibetan culture of McLeod Ganj and the snow-capped adventure of Manali.
Tour highlights
- Khajjiar meadow and lake, the mini Switzerland of India
- St. John’s Church and Panchpula in Dalhousie
- The Dalai Lama Temple and Bhagsu waterfall in McLeod Ganj
- HPCA cricket stadium in Dharamshala
- Hadimba Temple and Solang Valley in Manali
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Dalhousie
Arrive at Pathankot and drive to Dalhousie. Check in and spend the evening on the Mall. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.
Day 2: Khajjiar excursion
Drive to Khajjiar to enjoy its saucer-shaped meadow, lake and deodar forests. Return to Dalhousie and visit Panchpula and St. John’s Church. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.
Day 3: Dalhousie to Dharamshala
After breakfast, drive to Dharamshala. Check in and relax with views of the Dhauladhar range. Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
Day 4: Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj
Visit the Dalai Lama Temple complex, Bhagsunag Temple and waterfall, St. John in the Wilderness church and the HPCA stadium. Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
Day 5: Dharamshala to Manali
Drive to Manali through the Kangra and Kullu valleys. Check in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 6: Manali local sightseeing
Visit Hadimba Temple, Vashisht hot springs, the Tibetan monastery and Old Manali. Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 7: Solang Valley
Full-day excursion to Solang Valley for snow and adventure activities (subject to season). Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, check out and drive to Chandigarh or Kullu airport for your onward journey.
Cost includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- Breakfast and dinner
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
- Parking, toll tax, green tax and driver allowance
Cost excludes
- Lunch, additional food and beverages, room service
- Adventure activities and entry tickets
- Insurance and anything not mentioned in the inclusions
