SERENE HIMACHAL WITH AGRA

Day 1 : Arrival at Delhi - Excursion to Agra

Arrive Delhi at airport / Railway station. Meet and Greet by our representative. Proceed for local sightseeing of Agra covering the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Agra sits on a large bend in the holy Yamuna River.

“Taj Mahal” Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.

“Agra Fort” built in red sandstone with its magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and the beautiful gardens. This is where Emperor Shah Jahan was kept under house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from across the river Jamuna.

In the evening return back to Delhi. Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 2 : Delhi Local Sightseeing + Akshardham

After morning Breakfast proceeds for local sightseeing of Delhi, The national capital of Indian, Delhi is a historical city dotted with several monuments. Explore the rich history and culture of the city. Take a tour of Delhi and visit the Laxmi Narayan Temple, Qutab Minar and Lotus Temple (closed on Monday). Later we proceed for Akshardham Temple (closed on Monday). Enjoy Light and Sound Show at Akshardham at Evening. Return to the hotel for Overnight stay.

Day 3: Transfer to Manali (approx time 14 hours)

After breakfast and check out from your hotel in Delhi today, we hit the road to the beautiful hill station of Manali (2000 m above sea level). Located in the Beas River Valley, Manali is a very popular hill station flocked by tourists from across the country. Manali can be reached from the national highway that leads to the Ladakh region. The snow-clad mountain peaks, rich flora and fauna, and several other prominent attractions make a trip to Manali most worthwhile. According to a legend, Manu was a sage who is believed to have recreated human life after the world was devastated after a great flood. There is an ancient temple in the old Manali village that is devoted to this sage.

Some of the other popular attractions of this quaint destination include Hadimba Temple, Manali Sanctuary, Arjun Gufa and Jagatsukh. Upon arrival and check-in at your hotel, take the edge off by with some rest & recreation. By evening, you can choose to explore Manali and its fascinating places of interest. Maybe take a stroll on popular Mall Road and treat yourself to some local delights and memorabilia shopping as there are an array of eateries and plenty of cafes & joints for a fun time. Return to your hotel and have a delicious dinner. Overnight stay at hotel in Manali. 

Day 4 : Manali Local Sightseeing with Solan Valley

After breakfast, set out to visit the popular tourist attractions of Manali. If you are an adventure enthusiast/adrenaline junkie, you can try your hand at paragliding, zorbing and other fun activities at Solang Valley. You can also visit Tibetan Monastery (also a Tibetan cultural centre), the natural springs and sandstone temples at Vashist Village, Hadimba Devi Temple - dedicated to Hidimba, wife of Bhim, one of the 5 Pandava brothers of the Hindu epic Mahabharata and the Manu Temple - an old temple dedicated to sage Manu.

Later, visit the famous Solang Valley. At 8500 ft above mean sea level, the preferred location for adventure activities in Himachal Pradesh, Solang Valley is a must-see for adrenaline junkies. You can choose to go parachuting paragliding, skating or zorbing (at own expense). Its lush forests, apple orchards, snowcapped peaks and rivers attract visitors as well. Also halt at Nehru Kund. By evening, return to your hotel in Manali and enjoy a lovely dinner. Overnight stay at hotel in Manali. 

Day 5: Transfer to Shimla

After breakfast today, check out from your hotel in Manali and get ready to proceed to Shimla (by road). The capital city of Himachal Pradesh and most popular hill station in the north of India was once the Himalayan summer capital of the British Raj in 1864 (2000 m above sea level). Today, happy vacactioners from all around flock here to get away from the daily hustle of city life. Set amid beautiful hills, meandering streets and mystical woods, Shimla treats honeymooners and families to captivating natural beauty. What also attracts tourists here is the chance to go trekking, mountaineering, skiing and other adventure activities. Upon arrival in Shimla, check in to your hotel, get comfortable and have a delicious dinner. Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla.

Day 6: Kufri Excursion - Shimla Local Sightseeing

After a delicious breakast this morning, get ready to venture into Kufri - a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. With panoramic views of the Himalayas, steep hikes, adventure sports and quite a few fun and interesting sightseeing attractions, Kufri is a great place to unwind.

Popular specially with trekkers, the splendid weather and stunning natural beauty make Kufri an ideal summer getaway. Interestingly, Kufri is also the venue for an annual winter sports festival held in February. With the oldest skiing slopes in Himachal Pradesh, Kufri is also famously referred to as a ski destination. Himalayan Nature Park in the outskirts is home to over 180 varieties of fauna.

After, visit the famous Mall Road in Shimla. Also check out the pleasant small square Scandal Point and Jhakoo Temple. Return to your hotel and have a tasty dinner. Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla.

Day 7: Departure from Shimla to Delhi

After breakfast we checkout from hotel and proceed for Delhi by road (around 9 hour journey). On arrival you will be transferred to the airport/railway station to board the flight/Train back to home.