Day 1 Chandigarh – Shimla (2 Night)
By Air Tour’ Guests will meet at Chhatrapati Shivaji Domestic / International airport Mumbai as per the scheduled flight departure time and fly to Chandigarh. Upon arrival they meet our tour manager at the Chandigarh airport. We begin our journey towards our first destination, Shimla. On the way, we visit Pinjore Gardens at Chandigarh – famous for its Mughal Garden architectural style. We visit Rock Garden at Chandigarh – a sculpture garden completely built from industrial waste, scraps, home waste and thrown-away items. We reach Shimla today and upon arrival, we check-in to our hotel. Welcome to Shimla – the capital and the largest city of Himachal Pradesh!
Day 2 Shimla
Today we proceed to the winter sports capital of Shimla – Kufri, where we visit Indira Bungalow and Himalayan Zoo (Subject to Operation). Later in the evening we take a stroll on the famous Mall Road of Shimla to visit Scandal Point and Shimla Church. We have a short meet-n-greet session before dinner, to get to know our fellow travellers
Day 3 Shimla - Manali (4 Nights)
Today we visit the famous Kullu Shawl Factory, where we can buy Kullu shawls and other woolen products. Later we drive through the scenic Pandoh Dam and Kullu Valley, as we head towards our next destination, Manali.
Day 4 Manali
Today, it’s time to explore the ancient temples of Manali. We visit Vashisht Kund – Dedicated to Vashistha Rishi located in Vashishta village, across the River Beas. One of the most famous tourist attractions in Manali, this temple is believed to be more than 4000 years old. Later we visit Hidimba Mandir – an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima (one of the five Pandavas from the epic Mahabharata). After visiting the temples, we have free time in the evening for indulging in our favourite activity – Shopping!
Day 5 Manali-Rohtang Snow Point-Manali
A spectacular drive will take us to Rohtang Snow Point today. We have free time to play, enjoy in the snow and click pictures to our heart’s content. In the evening we have cultural entertainment in store for us, as we witness the traditional Himachali Folk Dance.Please Note: Rohtang pass is 51 kms away from Manali. This Pass is not accessible for almost 8 months in a year, as it is covered by snow. We generally visit the snow point on Rohtang road, which has been permitted by the Border Security Force. Also note: Guests who are willing to take Snow Clothes (Dungaree), these are available in shops. You can rent it at an additional cost on your own. This includes jacket & gum boots.
Day 6 Manali-Solang Valley-Manali
Today we proceed for a fun adventure at Solang Valley – A splendid valley in Solang village which offers the view of glaciers and snow-capped mountains. We enjoy a Ropeway Ride over here and guests also get a chance to indulge in fun activities such as paragliding at your own expense. Later we have free time to relax or simply roam around. Enjoy a get-together with your travel companions in the evening.
Day 7 Manali-Chandigarh (1 Nights)
Let’s have fun Water Rafting in the cool white waters of Beas River (subject to operation). Let’s travel further to our next destination, Chandigarh – one of the most well planned cities of our country, well known internationally for its architecture and urban design.Please Note: For safety reasons, children below 11 yrs. of age and those who weigh below 30-35kgs are not allowed for water rafting.The evening is set for fun and entertainment, as we enjoy a get-together with all our travel companions.
Day 8 Chandigarh-Departure to hometown.
Today we explore the Chandigarh city as we visit Rose Garden.Our tour concludes with mixed feelings! Happy to have made so many new friends, visited several amazing destinations but also sad that it means the end of such a wonderful trip. Let’s stay in touch through email, Facebook, mobile and meet each other again on more such memorable tours! This is not a goodbye but a ‘see you soon’. 'By Air Tour Guests' will proceed to the Chandigarh airport as per their scheduled group departure time for an evening flight back to Mumbai.Tour concludes.