Legend Himachal Tour (Shimla- Manali- Mcleodganj- Dalhousie)

About this tour

Himachal Pradesh is one of those states in India which is hard to forget and remains in one’s thoughts and hearts long after a visit. The state is blessed with snow capped mountains, cobbled streets, deep plunging valleys and waterfalls, treacherous trekking routes, old folklore and legends which makes this state one of a kind.

This 10 nights 11 days Legend Himachal Tour starts from Shimla. Shimla is also the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla formerly acted as the summer capital of British India. The colonial architecture, beautiful mountains and dense forests are some of the highlights of Shimla which makes it for a top tourist destination.

Shimla offers a varied variety of places to discover. Explore Himalayan Bird Park and take a look at various bird species such as peacocks, pheasants and Himalayan Monal to name a few. Visit The Ridge, which is the epicenter of all tourist locations in Shimla. It is connected with Mall Road, Scandal Point and also the Lakkar Bazar. The Ridge is also famous for the summer festival which is held every year. Admire the neo-gothic style architecture of Christ Church which has been in existence since 1857.

Kufri is a small hill station which is located around 20kms from Shimla. In Kufri you can take a horse ride to Mahasu Peak or hike there. You’ll be able to see Kedarnath and Badrinath mountains and also acres of Deodar trees. You can also indulge in some adventurous activities such as skiing at Kufri.

Manali is a resort town which lies in the Beas River Valley and it was once an ancient trade route to Ladakh. Manali now has a new image now, it is one of the best holiday destinations to travel in India, whether it be for families, couples or groups of friends.

There are many places worth checking out in Manali. The place is famous for its cafes in Old Manali. Some of the famous cafes to check out are Cafe 1947, whose fish and chips are a must have. Other cafes include Drifter’s cafe, The Lazy Dog and Cafe Meraki. You can also spend the evening shopping to your heart’s content at Mall Road where you will get authentic and local souvenirs.

Next day will be spent at Solang Valley, which is also known as the “Adventure Capital of India” and rightly so because while you’re here you can indulge in some thrilling adventure activities such as paragliding, skiing, ATV riding and much more. The mountainous vistas add a surreal charm to the Solang Valley. The rest of the day can be spent in visiting some local touristic spots in Manali such as Manu Temple, Hadimba Temple, Jogini Falls, Manali Nature Park, Manali Club House and much more. Mcleodganj, which is famously known as “Little Lhasa (Tibet) of India” and is situated in the outskirts of Dharamshala. It is a small and beautiful hill station with a blend of Tibetan and Indian culture situated at a height of 2082 mts (6831 feet). The place is nestled amidst the mighty hills of Dhauladhars and is a great weekend getaway for people living in Chandigarh,New Delhi, Gurgaon, Ambala and other neighbouring cities.

Bhagsu waterfall is a surreal waterfall located in the Bhagsu village near Mcleodganj. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The view from the top of the Kangra Valley is something which is not to be missed. The Dalai Lama Temple and Tibetan Museum will let you get an insight about the Tibetan people, their life, culture, philosophy and much more.

Kalatop trek lies amidst the Kalatop Khajjiar wildlife sanctuary, which lies in the Chamba district of the Himachal Pradesh. The trek takes you amidst dense deodar forests and fir trees away from Dalhousie. There are also pine and coniferous trees and Himalayan vistas surrounding which makes it a really scenic trek.

The next day can be spent in exploring Khajjiar, which is also known as the “Mini Switzerland of India”, which has vast green plateaus and streams and lakes with cattles grazing the field. This is one the most famous hill stations of India, because of serene and calm surroundings. The day can be spent exploring the vast green vistas of Khajjiar, taking small hikes around the area and much more.

Panchpula waterfall is a major tourist attraction in Dalhousie where the locals also gather as it is a famous picnic spot as well. After spending some time here, you can go for local shopping in famous markets of Dalhousie which has many quaint eating and hangout spots. Some of the famous local dishes to try here are momos and thukpa. You can even go for souvenir shopping here as well.

Tour starts/ends:

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