10 Nights / 11 Days

Covered Places : Jammu » Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan » Dalhousie » Khajjiar » Dharamshala » Kullu » Manali » Shimla » Chandigarh

Day 01: Arrive at Jammu – Katra (Height 8,75 Meters / 50 Km from Jammu)

Let’s start this trip, upon your arrival at Jammu / Katra Airport or Railway station, pick up and transfer to Katra. Check in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

Day 02: Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan By 12 Km Trekking :

Leave Katra by early morning and start trek to Mata Vaishno Devi Temple by trekking. Pony and horses are also available for old aged devotees. Take some rest at Ardhkuwari and then again start trekking, afternoon reached at Bhawan.

Spend your time for Darshan and Puja and then return down to Katra. Make sure, if you want to complete your Yatra, then don’t forget to visit Baba Bhaironath temple on the way. Later, we will move down to Katra for overnight stay.

Day 03: Katra – Dalhousie (Height 1,970 Meters / 260 Km)

Today, now time is move ahead to Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh as Dalhousie will be your next destination. Start drive and reached Dalhousie by evening, check in and night stay at Dalhousie hotel.

Day 04: Dalhousie & Khajjiar Round Trip (24 Km) :

After breakfast go for a round trip of Dalhousie and Khajjiar and explore British colonial-era buildings, it’s includes St. Francis and St. John’s churches. A trek up Dainkund Peak leads to Pholani Devi Temple. To the north, Subhash Baoli or Bowly is a so beautiful and peaceful area with the pine trees and panoramic views of Valley and Himalayas.

After Dalhousie visit Khajjiar at high elevation of 1,920 meter above from the sea level. The high-altitude Khajjiar Lake is surrounded by cedar forest. West side of Khajjiar, Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary is home to animals including deer and bears. Khajjiar is also known as Mini Switzer Land of India and it is very popular among the tourists.

Later return back to Dalhousie town and spend some time at Mall Road at Gandhi Chowk for shopping. Then return to hotel for dinner night stay.

Day 05: Dalhousie – Dharamshala Visit (Height 2,082 Meters / 155 Km):

Have breakfast and then move to Dharamshala by 5 to 6 hours drive. Afternoon reached at a beautiful city of Dharamshala.

Due to its large population of Tibetans peoples, it is known as Little Lhasa” in India. Post lunch you are free to explore tourist places near Mac Leodganj like Church, Lake, Temples, Waterfall, Monastery and Tibetan markets.

Later return to hotel for dinner and night stay.

Day 06: Dharamshala – Kullu – Manali (Height 2,050 Meters / 245 Km) :

Let’s finished our breakfast and then start drive to Manali by scenic and lush green valley views. On the way don’t forget to take some amazing photos within tea gardens of Palampur. Pandoh Dam is another attraction for best photography. You can also visit handicraft industry at Kullu and can buy woolen products.

After reaching at Manali, check in to your resort for night stay.

Day 07: Manali :

Have breakfast and then move go to Manali town and visit tourist spots as per your choice within the Manali. Also explore Mall Road of Manali, which is very popular shopping place in the heart of the town. Later in the evening come back to your resort for dinner and night halt.

Day 08: Rohtang Pass & Solang Valley (Up to Snow Line In Winter Season):

Early in the morning go and explore Rohtang Pass (3,900 Meters) and Solang valley (2,560 Meters). Whole day you will be free for ice sports and other tourist activities. Then evening return to Manali for stay in the resort.

Day 09: Manali – Shimla (Height 2,276 Meters / 265 Km / Estimated Journey Time 8 To 9 Hours) :

After the morning meal and superb trip in Manali, let’s move to Shimla. If you are enthusiastic about some adventure activities, then you can get experience of River rafting in Kullu. In the evening reach Shimla and get down from your cab and check in to your hotel for night halt in Shimla.

Day 10: Shimla Local Visit:

Morning, after breakfast at the hotel, then get ready for outing in Shimla, check out our list of tourist spots of Shimla. Then move to visit places as per your choice, evening return to hotel for meal and night stay.

Day 11: Shimla – Departure Chandigarh (120 Km By 3 to 4 hours drive):

After breakfast get ready to go back to home with the mesmerizing memories of your Shimla Kullu Manali tour with Katra (Mata Vaishno Devi). Transfer and drop off to Chandigarh Airport or Railway station, board the train or flight.