Day 06 Shimla - Palampur (by Surface)
After breakfast leave by surface for Palampur. Palampur has beautiful snow views and is surrounded by tea plantations. The area is very interesting for walking. Upon arrival in Palampur check in at your pre booked hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 07 Palampur
Palampur is the charming village of Andretta where once lived a few years ago Mrs. Norah Richards, pioneer of rural theatre in India, lover of mountains and ardent disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. Her tall slender figure enveloped in voluminous black silk skirt and topped by a crown of snowy white hair, striding along the walks, is still remembered endearingly by the local dwellers that include Sardar Shobha Singh. A renowned artist, he gained prominence for his paintings of the immortal ill fated Punjabi lovers, Sohni Mahiwal, Omar Khayyam and Heer Ranjha.
After breakfast we take a local sightseeing tour of Palampur.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 08 Palampur - Dharamshala (By Surface)
Morning after breakfast we depart for Dharamshala – a hill station full of natural charm and beauty is situated in the Kangra Valley and spread over a height of 450 meters. It is surrounded by the majestic Dhauladhar Ranges on three sides. Tibetan settlements at Mecleodganj and Tibetan Library are the treasure hunts of manuscripts and text and its ancient culture. The Dalai Lama’s Palace is next to his monastery at Dharamshala.
The day is spent walking around the Kangra Valley and mixing and talking with the Tibetan Community.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 09 Dharamshala
Morning we start our city tour of Dharamshala and visit the Dalai Lama ‘s Monastery , Tibetian children village and handicraft center, Bhagsunag and water fall and the war memorial.
Evening is spent relaxing.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 10 Dharamshala - Manali (by Surface)
Today morning we depart for our new and exciting destination KULLU & MANALI. Manali is a major resort in the Kullu valley .According to the legend its name is derived from Manu and Alaya – the abode of Manu. Manali is synonymous with streams and birdsongs, forest and orchards and the grandeur of the snowcapped Himalaya.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 11 Manali
Today we leave for city tour of Manali – visiting the Hadimba Devi temple set within dense Pine forest and to the Naggar Castle to have the stunning view of the valley.
Afternoon is spent walking around the Beas river and the local market.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 12 Manali
After breakfast excursion to the Rohtang Pass 4220 .Overnight at the Hotel
Day 13 Manali - Chandigarh (by Surface)
After breakfast drive to Chandigarh the planned city designed by Le Corbusier and is built in various sectors, with the Sukhna Lake and the Rock Garden being important landmarks of the city.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 14 Chandigarh - Delhi (by Surface)
Morning we take a city tour of the Chandigarh visiting the Rock Garden and the lake. Afternoon Leave by surface for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi check in at your pre booked hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
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Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal II you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel. 
Arrive early morning at Kalka, the foothills of the Himalayas where we change to the Shivalik Express, narrow gauge train .The train climbs at an height of around 7000 ft and takes around 5 hours . Upon arrival at the station we are met and transferred to hotel. 
Full day city tour of New and Old Delhi visiting Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Rastrapati Bhawan and the Parliament Street, Raj Ghat, Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the Chandni Chowk. 
