THE WALKING TRAILS OF HIMACHAL
TOTAL NO. OF DAYS : 16
BEST PERIOD: Mid March-June & September-December
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| 01 Arrive Delhi |
Arrive at Delhis international airport a SITA
representative will be waiting for you outside the EXIT gate
of arrival terminal, holding a SITA placard. Met upon arrival
and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay, where accommodation
will be protected for you from previous night. Overnight at
Hotel.
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02 Delhi Kalka (Himalayan
Queen Express 0730 1155)
Kalka Shimla (Toy Train 1230 1630 Hrs) |
 Departure transfer
to the Delhi railway station to board the Himalayan Queen
Express for Kalka in time to board Toy Train for Shimla, Arrive
Shimla ex Kalka by Toy Train. The Toy Train zig zags its route
through hills and 102 tunnels providing views of picturesque
landscape.On arrival meeting assistance & transfer to
hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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| 03 Shimla |
 After breakfast
at Hotel, we would proceed for a heritage walk of Shimla.
Transfer from the hotel to Chotta Shimla. Start your walk
from here to the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies. On
this walk past many other structures etc of British Era like
the Shimla Club, Hotel The Oberoi Clarkes, Gaiety Theater,
The Mall, The Ridge, Gorton Castle now office of The Accountant
General, State Museum of Himachal and finally ending the walk
at the magnificent Indian Institute of Advanced Studies or
the Viceregal Lodge. Afternoon at Leisure for relaxation.
Overnight at hotel. |
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| 04 Shimla (Hike from Mashobra
2600 Meters) |
 After breakfast
drive to Mashobra 14 kms & approx 30 Minutes. On reaching
start walking to Seepur. This is a pine forest walk with descend
to the village of Seepur an old village with a population
of about 500 people. The trail further leads to another village
"Kanda" which is an uphill walk for about 45 minutes and from
Kanda walk to the Dak Bungalow, which was built by the British
in the Raj era. Here you have a choice of getting picked up
by your vehicle or you can continue the walk upto Kufri visiting
the Indira Tourist Park where one gets to see the natural
flora and fauna of the place. Later transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel. |
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05 Shimla Narkanda (2708
Meters) (64 Kms 2-3 Hours)
Hiking to Hatu Peak (3136 Meters) (8 Kms One Way 4-5 Hours)
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| After breakfast drive to Narkanda, afternoon
proceed for a walk to Hatu Peak, pick up from vantage point
and drive back to Narkanda. Later transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel. |
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06 Narkanda Jalori Pass (3223
Meters) Shoja (2683 Meters)
Drive 180 Kms 6-7 Hours
Hike to Serolsar Lake (4 Kms One way) |
 After breakfast
drive to Shoja, From Narkanda we follow the National Highway
& then cross over to the left side secondary road and
go uphill along the riverbed. It is time to ascend the hairpin
bends of the serpentine road that will lead us to Jalori Pass
(3223 M), situated on a ridge across the Rampur Valley. 4
Km left of the pass; in a bowl on the ridge lies the beautiful
Serolsar Lake. From here we can get a scenic view of the Banjar
Valley, to which we will now descend. For the next few Kilometers
you will be compelled to stop to take photographs. The area
retains a surreal charm as it remains off the beaten tracks
followed by hoards of tourists. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at Camps |
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| 07 Shoja Kullu (1219 Meters)
(Drive 80 Kms 3-4 Hours) |
 After a leisurely
breakfast at Shoja proceed for a beautiful drive to Kullu,
Step into the Valley of Gods with the grandeur of Himalayas
and Beas River, take short stops at various vantage points
for pictures, enter Kullu valley, the valley of gods, as the
Kullu valley has come to be known, is perhaps the most delightful
region in the western Himalayas, Like a slender delicate-hued
fern glistening in the morning dew, the valley spreads out
its charm on either side of the upper reaches of the river
Beas. Running north to south, the main river valley is only
80 km long and 2 km at its broadest, yet a fairly wide area
is open to the visitors to enjoy the spectacle of variegated
mountain scenery.
In the spring Kullu is at its most colorful with pink blossoms
and white flowers while the higher slopes are aglow with
gorgeous rhododendrons. With autumn, clear blue skies return
and fields and forests alike show wonderful tints of crimson
and ochre. By December, there is no greenery except the
majestic pines and cedars in the forests. In winter the
hillsides are flanked in white. Overnight at Hotel.
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08 Kullu Naggar (760 Meters)
Hiking 4-5 Hours
Manali (2050 Meters) (Drive 20 Kms 1 Hour) |
 After breakfast
proceed for a Hike to Naggar, along the Beas river, meet with
the vehicles at Naggar and proceed to Manali. Surrounded by
towering peaks at an arm length, Manali's major asset is its
proximity to the snowline. It is a flourishing orchard industry,
a popular honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous
treks as well as a great countryside ideal for adventure sport
lovers.Manali literally means the 'Home of Manu'. Manu is
the mythological character who is supposed to have survived
when the world was drowned in Flood. He then came to Manali
and recreated human life. Thus, the area of Manali is sacred
and Hindus treat the temples over here as pilgrimage.Overnight
at Hotel. |
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| 09 Manali |
 After breakfast
we take you on a small walk of Manali. Morning transfer to
old Manali village. Visit Manu temple and also view some very
old traditionally built houses in the village. Later we walk
from the village to Hadimba Devi Temple, an old pagoda shaped
wooden temple through a small forest. From Hadimba Devi temple
we walk through another village - Nasogi down to the Tibetan
Monastery located towards the end of Manali market. Afternoon
& evening free to explore Manali market and shop. Overnight
at hotel. |
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| 10 Manali (Hiking Solang Nallah)
11 Kms |
 After breakfast
transfer to Sollang Nallah. Trek starts along the right bank
of Beas river through villages, green fields and orchards
with beautiful valleys, forests & mountain view to old
Manali village covering 11 kms. Overnight at hotel. |
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| 11 Manali - Palampur (1249
Meters) (204 Kms 6-7 Hours) |
 After breakfast
drive to Palampur, The Kangra valley of which Palampur (1249m)
is a major station was the Trigarta of old. It was one of
the leading hill states and was once a part of the Kingdom
of Jalandhra. In local parlance, the word for lot of water
is "pulum". This is what has given Palampur its name and its
water that has given the valley so much of its character.
Countless streams and brooks criss-cross the landscape and
to this place and in their intricate mesh, hold tea gardens
and rice fields. The town came into being when the tea bush
was introduced in the 19th century and Palampur became a focus
for the planters. Kangra tea, with its center at Palampur,
has been internationally acclaimed since then.To further bless
the area with remarkable natural beauty, the Dhauladhar ranges
rise dramatically from the earth. Just beyond Palampur. The
town itself has come interesting colonial architecture and
the area around is richly garnished with historical temples
and forts and scores of picturesque hamlets. Overnight at
hotel. |
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| 12 Palampur - Dharamsala |
 After a early
Breakfast proceed for hike in the Tea Gardens of Palampur,
Also visit the monastery of Tashi Jong, later on drive to
Macleodganj. The High snow clad Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas
form a magnificent backdrop to the hill resort of Dharamsala.
this is the principal township of Kangra district and overlooks
the wide spread of the plains. with dense pine and deodar
forests. Numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings
and the nearby snowline, Dharamsala has everything for a perfect
holiday. It is full of life and yet peaceful. And therefore
the headquarters of His Holiness the Dalai Lama are here.
Covering a wide area in the form of twin settlement, Lower
Dharamsala (1380m) is a busy commercial centre. While upper
Dharamsala (1830m) with the suburbs of Mcleodganj and Forsytheganj,
retains a British flavour and colonial lifestyle. The charming
church of St. John in the wilderness is situated here and
this is the final resting place of Lord Elgin, a British Viceroy
of India during the 19th century. Overnight at Hotel. |
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| 13 Dharamsala |
 After breakfast
at Hotel. Proceed for a day hike to Triund. The hike starts
from Mcleodganj and goes through mixed forest of oak, rhododendron
and deodar. Triund is a view point situated on a flat meadow.
From Triund we can see the Dhauladhar range very close on
one side and the whole Kangra valley on the other. It takes
around six - seven walking hours both ways. Overnight at hotel.
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| 14 Dharamsala |
| Morning visit to Norbulingka monastery and
walk to Tshuciling monastery, Evening visit to Tibetan Medicinal
centre and Parliament in exile. Overnight at hotel. |
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| 15 Dharamsala - Nalagarh (Drive
322 Kms 10 hours) |
 After an early
breakfast proceed for a full day drive to Nalagarh, Nalagarh
was the capital of the kingdom of Hindur founded by Raja Ajai
Chand in 1100 A.D. It was ruled by the Chandela Rajputs. The
Chandela kings were great patrons of art and architecture.
Raja Ram Chander, another illustrious ruler of the same dynasty,
was also a great builder who constructed the Ramgarh Fort
and the town of Ramshere. Raja Surendra Singh was the last
ruler of Nalagarh and his son, Raja Vijayendra is the present
ceremonial ruler of Nalagarh. |
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16 Nalagarh Chandigarh (Drive
96 Kms 2-3 Hours)
Chandigarh Delhi (Shatabdi Express) 0915 - 1335 |
| Morning departure transfer to the Railway station
at Kalka to board the super fast train to Delhi, Met upon
arrival at Delhi and check into your hotel (Rooms will be
from 1400-2200)Rest of the day will be free for independent
activities, later in the evening departure transfer to the
International airport to board the flight for onward destination.
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