Delhi Nalagarh Manali Dharamshala Dalhousie Family Tour
07/04/2013 16:58
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Places covered: Delhi - Nalagarh - Manali - Solang Valley - Dharamsala - McLeodganj - Dalhousie - Chandigarh
Detailed itinerary:
Day 1 Delhi - Nalagarh (300 kms / 5 hrs). Leave Delhi at 8 A.M. Reach Nalagarh Fort Resort at 1 P.M. Its a quality heritage resort at Nalagarh with A/c theme rooms. Day at leisure to pamper yourself at the resort - swimming, tennis, massages, visit the Mughal Gardens at Pinjore nearby.
Overnight at Nalagarh Fort Resort.Day 2 Nalagarh - Manali (260 kms / 6 hrs). Leave at 8 A.M. Step into the Valley of Gods with the grandeur of Himalayas and Beas River. Reach Manali at 2 P.M. After settling into deluxe hotel, visit the four-tiered Hadimba Temple amidst deodhar trees. Imbibe the local ambience on the Mall, shop for souvenirs at the Tibetan / Hong Kong Market. Enjoy the evening at Van Vihar.
Overnight at Manali.Day 3 Manali. Drive to the mighty snowbound Rohtang Pass - at 3979 mtrs - the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley.
Revel in the breathtaking beauty of Kothi, Rahalla Falls and Marrhi en-route to Rohtang.
Overnight at Manali.Day 4 Manali. Before lunch savour the picturesque Solang Valley with its rolling meadows, ski slopes (in winters) and paragliding activities (in summers), offering spectacular views. In the afternoon drive 22 kms to the beautiful heritage Naggar Castle, the old capital of Kullu. In Naggar is located, the Roerich Art Gallery museum, in a grove of deodhars with lovely views all around. It houses a collection of the paintings by the Russian artist. Naggar is very serene and picturesque.
Overnight at Manali.Day 5 Manali - Dharamshala / Mcleodganj (235 kms / 6 hrs). After a leisurely breakfast, drive closer to the panoramic Dhauladhar ranges and upto the enchanting town of Dharamshala. After settling into the resort, explore the town, replete with Tibetan culture and the residence of His Holiness, The Dalai Lama. Day 6 Dharamshala. Imbibe the magic of the ‘White Ranges’ and of history and nature as much as you can while visiting the Tibetan Monastery, St. John’s church in the wilderness, Triund Peak, Dal lake, Naddi. Shop in the bazaar for Tibetan handicrafts in the evening.
Overnight at Dharamshala.Day 7 Dharamsala – Dalhousie (150 kms / 4 hrs). Leave at 12 Noon. Drive into the charming and sylvan environs of Dalhousie by 4 P.M. After settling into the resort, try to catch the sunset across the mountain ranges.
Overnight at Dalhousie.Day 8 Dalhousie. Flow thru a mesmerizing experience. The vast emerald green meadow of Khajjiar with its thick forested slopes of deodhars, the stupendous mountain views from Lakkar Mandi, the unparalleled beauty of Kalatope and Bakrota Round.
Overnight at Dalhousie.Day 9 Dalhousie – Chandigarh (270 kms / 7 hours). Leave after breakfast and reach Chandigarh by evening.
Overnight at Chandigarh.Day 10 Chandigarh - Delhi (300 kms / 5.5 hrs). After a leisurely breakfast, depart from the resort at 11 A.M. Reach Delhi by the evening.