SHIMLA-MANALI BY VOLVO BUS (EX DEL)

Duration: 5 Nights in Hotel & 2 Overnight Journey in Volvo Bus

Day 01: Delhi To Manali By Volvo Bus (Overnight Journey)
Board Volvo for Manali at 05:00 pm from New Delhi. Overnight journey from Delhi to Manali in Volvo Bus.

Distance – Delhi to Manali is 570 Kms / 13-14 Hours

Day 02: Morning Arrival in Manali – (Local Manali Tour)
After overnight journey, you will be arriving at Manali bus stand in morning from where your family will be transferred to the hotel. On reaching hotel, you will proceed with the check-in process at Hotel. Relax for sometime and get rid of all the tiredness from the journey. Post lunch, Pay a visit to famous local attractions of Manali such as Hidimba Temple (Hidimba, wife of Bhim,  was supposed to have lived there with her brother Hidimb, Vashisth Hot Spring (It is renowned for its temples and sulphur hot springs, endowed with great healing powers. The natural hot sulphur springs, with two separate bathing tanks for men and women are always full of tourists.), Club House (Games, Fun & ample entertainment await you & your kids at the Manali Club House, from Video games, Go Karting to River crossing spree), Van Vihar National Park (It is one of the most frequented attractions in Manali located favourably on the Mall Road, It is an ideal place for enjoying picnics and spending moment of repose with your loved ones. Visitors can indulge in boat rides in the park’s small pond. & Tibetan Monastery (The colourful Tibetan monastery is famous for its carpet-weaving unit where the residents, the immigrants from Tibet, produce handicrafts of various kinds that attract the tourists towards it.) Dinner & overnight stay in Manali.

Travel Tip – Do not miss out on mouth-watering snacks at famous restaurants of mall road.

Day 03: Day trip to Solang Valley / Rohtang Pass
Start your day with a healthy breakfast in the hotel. From there, proceed to Solang Valley. En-route you pass by Nehru Kund, Palchan Village and other local areas. At Solang Valley, you can try adventure activities like paragliding, skiing, zorbing and snow motor bikes. Return back to hotel in evening. Enjoy the meal and have a memorable night in the hotel.

Optional Tour: If Rohtang Pass is closed, Atal Tunnel / Shishu Valley / Koksar Valley can also be explored on additional payment subject to clearance of snow on this route.

Note: Rohtang Pass is closed from mid-November to mid-May every year and open for tourists most probably after third week of May. Check with your driver for the availability of vehicle passes in May/ June as these passes are a must for Rohtang Pass.

Day 04: Kullu – Naggar Tour
Have breakfast in the morning and check out from the hotel. Now, you’ll be taken to Kullu & Naggar tour. After a short drive of 20 km from Manali, if interested, you can halt for Paragliding point at Dobhi. Rafting Point is the next stop for river rafting lovers. Shawl Factory, Vaishnodevi temple at Kullu. Kais Monastery, Naggar Castle, Rorich Art Gallery & Jagatsukh are major attractions of Kullu- Naggar tour. Return back to hotel in evening. Enjoy the meal and have a memorable night in the hotel.

Day 05: Manali – Shimla Transfer by Semi Deluxe Bus
Have breakfast in the morning and check out from the hotel. You will be dropped off at Manali Bus  stand at 7.30 am . You will be transferred to Shimla Bus stand by Semi-Deluxe Bus. On arrival in Shimla, you will be picked up at Shimla Bus stand from where your family will be transferred to the hotel in Shimla. Relax and get rid of all the tiredness from the journey. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla.

Day 06: Kufri Sightseeing & Shimla Mall Road Attractions
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then explore Kufri a sightseeing place very popular among tourists. Kufri attractions include Green Valley, Wild Flower Hall, Adventure Resort (Adventure Park) & Himalayan Nature Park (Mini Zoo). You can hire pony to explore Fagu Valley, Shooting Place, Apple Garden & Mahasu Peak.
You will pay a visit to famous attractions of Mall Road such as Kali Bari Temple, Scandal Point, The Ridge, The Church, Jakhoo Temple (by Jakhoo ropeway) & Lakkar Bazar. Return back to hotel before evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla.

Travel Tip – Do not miss out on Jakhoo Ropeway. Enjoy a mouth-watering snacks at famous restaurants of Mall Road.

Day 07: Shimla Sightseeing & Overnight Journey for Delhi
Enjoy a delectable breakfast at the hotel and revive yourself as a refreshing day dedicated to local sightseeing of Shimla such as Sankat Mochan Temple, Vaishnodevi Gufa, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies (Monday closed) also known as Vice Regal Lodge, Himalayan Bird Park, Summer Hill & Army Museum. Return back to Shimla Bus stand, you bid adieu to the beautiful hill station Shimla. Board Volvo from Shimla at 09:30 pm for Delhi. Overnight journey by Volvo Bus from Shimla to Delhi.

Day 08: Delhi Arrival
After overnight journey from Shimla to Delhi, Tour concludes with your arrival in Delhi around 6.00 am subject to volume of traffic on this route.

Distance – Shimla to Delhi to 370 Kms / 8-9 Hours

Tour Ends But Pleasant Memories Continues…