Day 01: Arrive Chandigarh – Drive to Shimla

• Distance: ~120 km | Drive Time: 3–4 hours
• Arrive at Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station.
• Meet & greet by Apratim Holidays representative.
• Drive to Shimla — the Queen of Hill Stations — via scenic Kalka-Shimla highway.
• En route, stop at Pinjore Garden (Yadavindra Gardens) for a quick photo break.
• Evening check-in at hotel. Stroll on Mall Road & The Ridge.
• Overnight: Shimla (Night 1 of 2)

🗓️ Day 02: Shimla Local Sightseeing

• Morning visit to Kufri — enjoy panoramic Himalayan views & pony rides.
• Visit Himalayan Nature Park & Indira Tourist Park.
• Afternoon: Jakhoo Temple (hilltop temple with giant Hanuman statue) & Viceregal Lodge (Indian Institute of Advanced Study).
• Evening: Explore Lakkar Bazaar & shopping on Mall Road.
• Overnight: Shimla (Night 2 of 2)

🗓️ Day 03: Shimla → Manali

• Distance: ~250 km | Drive Time: 7–8 hours
• After breakfast, drive to Manali — the Valley of Gods.
• En route, visit Sundernagar Lake & Pandoh Dam.
• Stop at Kullu Valley for a short break & see Shawl Factories (optional).
• Evening arrival & check-in at hotel.
• Leisure walk around Old Manali or Mall Road.
• Overnight: Manali (Night 1 of 3)

🗓️ Day 04: Manali Local Sightseeing

• Morning visit to Hadimba Devi Temple (ancient Pagoda-style shrine amid cedar forest).
• Explore Vashisht Hot Water Springs & Vashisht Temple.
• Visit Manu Temple & Tibetan Monastery.
• Afternoon: Solang Valley — snow activities in winter, paragliding & zorbing in summer (at own cost).
• Evening: Explore Mall Road, Manali for souvenirs & local cafes.
• Overnight: Manali (Night 2 of 3)

🗓️ Day 05: Manali – Leisure / Optional Excursion

• Free day to explore at your own pace.
• Option 1: Visit Jogini Waterfalls & Village Walk through traditional Kullu villages.
• Option 2: Excursion to Naggar Castle & Roerich Art Gallery.
• Evening: Enjoy a cozy dinner at a riverside café in Old Manali.
• Overnight: Manali (Night 3 of 3)

🗓️ Day 06: Manali → Dharamshala

• Distance: ~230 km | Drive Time: 7 hours
• Breakfast & check-out.
• Scenic drive to Dharamshala via Mandi & Kangra Valley.
• En route, visit Chamunda Devi Temple (optional).
• Evening arrival & check-in. Visit Mall Road, Dharamshala for a quick stroll.
• Overnight: Dharamshala (Night 1 of 1)

🗓️ Day 07: Dharamshala → Dalhousie via Khajjiar

• Distance: ~130 km | Drive Time: 4–5 hours
• Morning: Quick visit to Bhagsunag Waterfalls & Dalai Lama Temple Complex.
• Drive towards Dalhousie.
• En route, visit Khajjiar — “Mini Switzerland of India” — lush meadows, Khajjiar Lake & pine-draped landscape (horse riding & nature walk optional).
• Continue drive to Dalhousie. Evening check-in.
• Stroll through colonial-era Mall Road, Dalhousie.
• Overnight: Dalhousie (Night 1 of 2)

🗓️ Day 08: Dalhousie Local Sightseeing

• Visit Panchpula — stream & waterfall surrounded by forest.
• Explore Satdhara Falls — seven mineral-rich springs.
• Visit Subhash Baoli & Gandhi Chowk.
• Optional afternoon excursion to Chamba Town (35 km) — Laxmi Narayan Temple & Bhuri Singh Museum.
• Evening: Enjoy local Himachali dinner at a scenic café.
• Overnight: Dalhousie (Night 2 of 2)

🗓️ Day 09: Dalhousie → Chandigarh – Departure

• Distance: ~330 km | Drive Time: 7–8 hours
• Breakfast & check-out.
• Drive back to Chandigarh via Pathankot.
• Drop at Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station for onward journey.
• Tour Concludes — Memorable Moments with Apratim Holidays! 🎉

📊 Night-wise Summary