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The Holistic Himachal Mountain Tour is designed to give you complete experience of Himachal Pradesh from Kasauli to Sangla & Sangla to Manali. This tour takes you to hill stations that are beautiful yet away from flocking tourists to apple orchards at Thanedhar to Baspa valley the picturesque valley to some of the ancient monasteries of Kye & Kibber to mesmerizing Manali. It also covers heritage of Delhi with beautifully landscaped gardens of Pinjore. This tour lets you to enjoy every color of Himachal rainbow so visit Himachal in a memorable way with Holistic Himachal Tour.
Duration: 20 Days/ 19 Nights
Destination: Delhi – Kasauli – Shoghi – Mashobra – Thanedhar – Sarahan – Sangla – Kalpa – Nako– Tabo – Kaza - Manali

After arriving in Delhi, you will be greeted & received by our tour guide, who will assists and escort you to a waiting coach/cab and get you checked in to your decided hotel. After lunch, we will embark on visit to Delhi's monuments starting with Qutub Minar followed by Lotus temple & Akshardham. Overnight stay will be in hotel at Delhi.

After breakfast, we will visit the magnificent Humayun's Tomb, then visit India Gate, The President House, & Parliament house. After lunch, we will visit Rajghat to see the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, drive straight to Old Delhi, to experience a rickshaw ride thru the old bazaars of Dariba Kalan & Chandani Chowk. Evening is at Red Fort where beside the interiors of the fort, a 'light and sound show', is very entertaining. Overnight stay will be in hotel at Delhi.

Today, we drive to Kasauli. The journey takes us from plains to hills of Shivalik. We will reach Kasauli by late afternoon. On arrival check in to hotel & relax for a while. In evening, we will go to Christ Church at the juncture of the Lower and the Upper Mall. It was built in 1803. The Church of England, as its known today, showcases a beautiful tainted glass painting at the back of the Alter, imported way back then from England. Then, take a stroll through beautiful countryside roads Mall. Overnight stay will be at hotel. Kasauli, tucked away in a quiet hill of Shivaliks overlooking plains of Punjab. It is mostly hidden and protected from the vicious tourists and business genteel, this quaint small town has all it takes for an unadulterated hill experience. Lack of commercialization seems to have no correlation with the eating joints here and perhaps this is what makes this place so stunning. Beautiful pine trees alternating with other temperate trees, some with and some without flowers adorn the roads. The crisp but refreshing fresh air filters your lungs of its impurities & not a noise to be heard save for the sweet chattering of birds, Kasauli will help you rid your mind of its clutter and your body of its lassitude.

Today morning, we drive to Shoghi via Solan enjoying view of Solan valley. We will reach Shoghi before noon. On arrival, check into resort & relax for a while. Then you can either indulge in jungle walk or any adventure sports of your interest here. Overnight stay will be at resort. Many of the Adventure sports available in Shogi are: Para-gliding, River rafting, Snow boarding, Snow skiing, Snow scooter, Rock climbing, Rappelling, River crossing. If you are interested in bird-watching then you can see many beautiful birds. The resort will be able find the proper trails inside the forest. Shoghi is located in Solan district. Shoghi is a quaint place away from tourist crowd where there is more nature and less commercialization. You can have some incredible views of the majestic Himalayas. In addition, you can enjoy numerous village treks, and wander among pine, oak and rhododendron forests, in the lap of nature. Shoghi is renowned for its locally made fruit products, pickles, juices, syrups, and jellies.

Today morning, we will drive to Mashobra via Shimla thru picturesque valley & lush greenery. Enroute, we will visit The Tara Devi Temple located on a hilltop. The Tara Devi Temple is situated at the top of a hill in Shimla and the lush green environs surrounding it give the temple a very peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. From here, you can enjoy the breath taking views of the countryside. The backdrop of the lofty Himalayas and the clean and fresh air mesmerizes you. We will reach Mashobra before noon. On arrival, check in to hotel. Relinquish from city hustle bustle and soak into the natural beauty of this place. In evening, take a stroll to Wildflower Hall is another worth watching place in Mashobra. This luxurious residence of Lord Kitchener now belongs to the Oberoi Group of Hotels. Windflower Hall is tucked on the hill mostly covered up with vegetation. This luxurious accommodation offers a stunning view of the mountain range, peaks draped in snow, cedar forest, and so on and so forth. Overnight stay will be at hotel. Mashobra is a part of Shimla Reserve Forest Sanctuary and catchments area. The natural vegetation of this arena comprises pine, oak, cedar or Himalayan deodar, and rhododendron, as well as maple and horse chestnut. The wildlife consists of jackals, Kakkar (barking deer), and the occasional leopard, as well as numerous bird species such as the Himalayan eagle, pheasants, chikor, and partridges. You will have all the beautiful aspects of nature here in Mashobra.

Here at Mashobra, just laid back and enjoy the calmness and beauty of nature at its best. If you wish, you can go to Shimla for sightseeing or to visit Mall. Whole day will be at leisure to experience the nature & weather. Overnight stay will be in a hotel at Mashobra.

Today, we drive to Thanedhar (1830m) via Theog & Narkanda. Link road bifurcating from Narkanda takes us to the Himachal's horticultural heartland, Thanedhar famous for apple orchards. We will reach Thanedhar before noon. Check into resort & rest for a while. In afternoon, we will visit apple farm. Spend some time here in orchard enjoying the some fresh apples from the farm. The famous Stokes apple Farm is located at Thanedhar. Stokes came to India on a trip and while on a summer visit to Shimla, fell in love with its environments, which included the charming hill folk and settled down in Kotgarh. He started the apple farm which soon became renowned with its red delicious, golden delicious and royal delicious apples. Overnight stay will be at resort.

Today morning, we will drive through Sainj valley heading toward Sarahan. via Rampur. Arrive in Sarahan before noon & check into hotel. Laze in the nostalgic natural ambience of Sarahan. Overnight stay will be in a hotel at Sarahan.

Sarahan - Popularly known as the "Valley of Flowers", lies in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the Satluj Valley amidst scenic beauty of breathtaking greenery, waving snow peaked mountains, apple orchards and decked with flowers. Sarahan is filled with flowering Pine trees, stately oaks, deodar trees and higher still, encircling the Bashal peak, are trees of smooth birch and variety of wild flowers and rare medicinal herbs. The place is known for the temple of Goddess Bhimakali. The village is surrounded by apple orchards and opposite to the Sarahan you can witness the Shrikhand Mahadev Peak (5155M) and Satluj River.

Early morning visit to the holy temple of Goddess Bhimakali. Bhimakali Temple is an architectural fusion of Buddhist and Hindu architecture. It is very sacred to both the communities. Later, we drive to Sangla (2680m) via Karchham. Sangla is the most beautiful valley of Himachal Pradesh, Surrounded by green fields and high mountain peaks. Overnight stay will be in Camp at Sangla.

After breakfast, we will visit the Kamru Fort and later excursion to Chitkul village. Chitkul is a fairy land. The traditional houses, temples, Gompas and the people of Baspa valley conjure up the perfect image of Shangri La. Evening back to Sangla. Overnight stay will be in Camp at Sangla.

After breakfast, we will drive to Kalpa(2960 m) is the district Head quarter of Kinnaur on Hindustan Tibet Road en route visiting Rekang Peo and the new Buddhist monastery. One gets excited on witnessing the magical mountain "Kinnar Kailash" (6050M)* It is said that it changes colors every day with the change of weather conditions. One can visit to Ribba Gompa a 1000 years old monastery. Ribba Gompa is situated between the villages of Purbani and Rispa is known for Grapes orchards and the Alcohol district from grapes called ANGOORI is very famous. Overnight stay will be at Hotel.

Today, we will drive to Nako(3664m). It has a beautiful lake which freezes in the winter and villagers play ice hockey during this period and seeing the temple of Padamsambhava, the second incarnation of Lord Buddha who made Buddhism popular in the Trans Himalayas. Overnight stay will be in Camp near village.

After breakfast journey starts to Tabo. Tabo monastery founded in 996AD, the Tabo Gompa has exquisite wall paintings and stucco statues and is often called the Ajanta of the 'Himalaya'. This is the largest monastic complex in Spiti. There are several caves and contemporary structure that form a part of the Tabo complex. UNESCO has declared Tabo a 'World Heritage Site'. After lunch , drive towards Kaza (3600m)enroute visiting the Dhankar Gompa and Evening Camp at Kaza.

After breakfast excursion to Kye monastery and Kibber village at an altitude of 4205m.After lunch a drive to the highest motorable road Langza and enroute visiting the Comic and Hikkim village. Overnight stay will be in camp at Kaza.

After breakfast, we will drive to Manali through Kunzum La pass(4510 m). Batal, after that it starts the real drive up to Chotadara, Chhatru, and Grampoo through the rugged Chandra river valley. At Grampoo it divides the valley into Lahaul & Spiti. And turns right hand side at Grampoo towards Lahaul & Leh and left hand side turn to the Rohtang / Manali. From Grampoo, it also goes along the Chandra River with the magnificent view of the rugged valley and beautiful villages are full of greenery, finally reach over Rohtang pass to Manali. Stay overnight in hotel at Manali.

Today, we set out for sightseeing of Manali. We first go to Hadimba Temple also known as the Doongri Temple, this four-tiered pagoda-like wooden temple have beautiful carvings on its ornamental door. Hadimba temple is dedicated to Hadimba, the wife of Bhim. Then to Tibetan Monastery, The Gompa is covered with brightly colored frescoes and a mid size Buddhist statute. It also carries a list of the martyrs killed in occupation of Tibet of 1987 to 1989. In afternoon, we visit Vashist Spring - Across the Beas River, about 3 km away from Manali at an altitude of 1,982 meters (6,200 feet), are the natural sulphur springs. The village itself is perched on a steep hillside across the river Beas. Beas Kund, the great Rishi Vyas performed Tapa here during Mahabharata times. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Today full day excursion visit to Rohatang Pass at an altitude of 4111 m. Rohtang pass connects Kullu-Manali and the Leh. During ride to this scenic route, the road goes steep climb & view from here is breathtaking. It is picture perfect. You can enjoy snow clad mountains around you. The drive thru pass is mesmerizing. If you visit in December or February, you can enjoy snow fall too. Enjoy some tea & snacks. Enjoy some snow sports available here. Return to Manali by late afternoon & take rest. Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Today, we go for excursion trip to Naggar. It is a beautiful village in Kullu valley. Nagar is old capital city of Kullu for 1460 years. The road to Naggar itself is so beautiful with scenic views. The old Naggar castle now it converted to heritage hotel but visit allowed inside with entrance fees. Its not big castle but its unique peculiar construction & view from court yard is worth to see. It provides fantastic Kullu valley view. After enjoying lunch & spending some time, we will return to Manali.

In evening, you can indulge in shopping for handicrafts and local cuisines in Manali. Take a trip to the colorful Tibetan Bazaar at the extreme south end of Manali. Here, you can get Kullu shawls, caps, and other woolen clothes, check out the Tibetan Carpets Centre at the Gadan Thekchokling Gompa for rugs, carpets and handicrafts. Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Today after early breakfast, we will drive to Chandigarh enroute visiting Pinjore Garden. You can view the scenic beauty of Kullu valley during the journey. Late afternoon, we will arrive at Pinjore Garden.

The Entire Pinjore Garden has been made on a slope, decorated and designed with numerous fountains. There is a channel which runs in the middle of the Garden. A number of fountains are fitted inside this Channel. There are walkways on both sides of the Channel lined with lush Green Trees. At the other end of the channel, there is a huge Pavilion. This Pavilion has a terrace from where one can have the view of the entire garden. As the darkness falls, the entire Garden is illuminated. The trees, fountain and the water channel glow with the lights falling on them. Enjoy refreshment at Jal Mahal Restaurant erected in midst of water pool.

Then head to Chandigarh. On arrival, check in at hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure to relax. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Chandigarh.

Today after breakfast, we will drive toward Delhi via Ambala and Panipat. Late afternoon, we will arrive in Delhi. Transfer to IGI Airport to board flight to your onward destination.

Option: You can take flight to Delhi from Bunter Airport, Kullu to cut short road journey from Manali to Delhi.

This tour caters to some unseen & hidden gems of Himachal. Calm of nature at Mashobra & beautiful apple orchards at Thanedhar. Enjoy the grandeur of Tibetan culture & Buddhism during journey of Kalpa to Kaza. The picturesque Baspa valley & peaks at Sarahan & Sangla. Enjoy the culture of Himachal at Manali with heritage like Naggar castle, Hadimba Temple. Enjoy the snow & snow sports at Rohtang Pass, so it has very best of Himachal to mesmerize you at every destination.