Full Himachal Itinerary- Nahan (2) - Shimla (2) - Manali (3) - Palampur(2) - Dharamsala(1) - Dalhousie (2) - Chandigarh (1) (Ex-Delhi)

This is a regular tourist itinerary for visiting entire Himachal Pradesh. This is a summer itinerary and recommended between March-November. Nahan is a new hill station near Chandigarh with access to wildlife sanctuary and temples. Shimla and Dalhousie are British era hill stations. Palampur is Tea estates. Chandigarh is access point for both Manali and Shimla and its now a bustling mini-metro with some interesting sightseeing spots around. 

Day 1 - Proceed from Delhi and Reach Nahan (260 kms - 6 hours). Relax for rest of the day.
Day 2-  Visit Renuka Lake (Boating), Renukaji temple and Renukaji Wildlife Sanctuary (22 kms) where Lions and other animals are kept in their natural environments. Guests have option to visit Paonta Sahib (50 kms).
Day 3 - Proceed to Shimla (125 kms). Mall visit and shopping. 
Day 4: Full Day sightseeing various view points around Shimla (Mashobra, Naldehra, Kufri, Shilon Bagh and Chail) including Golf Course at Naldehra, High altitude Zoo at Kufri and Chail Palace at Chail.
Day 5 - Start Early for Manali (260 kms via Arki-Bilaspur-Mandi-Kullu) and reach within 8 hours. Rest for the remainder of the day.
Day 6 - Proceed for Half day sightseeing for Rohtang (50 kms). Visit Local Temples (Hadimba Temple, Vashisht hot water springs) in the Afternoon.
Day 7 - Visit Kullu region and Manikaran hot springs during the day. Visit Tibetan market and shopping areas around the Mall area.
Day 8 - Proceed to Palampur  (200 kms - 5 hours). Visit Tea Plantation Estates, Chamundadevi Temple in the evening.
Day 9: Full Day sightseeing Visiting Jwalamukhi, Chitpurni Temples.
Day 10 - Proceed to Mcloedgunj (65 kms) and Visit Tibetan Monastery, Bhagshu Nag Temple and Local Markets and sightseeing spots (War Memorial, Church, Dal Lake).
Day 11 - Proceed to Dalhousie (140 kms). Visit few local sightseeing spots (Churches, Barkota Hills, Kalatop view points etc.) and shops in the evening.
Day 12 - Full Day sightseeing to Khajjiar (22 kms), Chamba(50 kms from Dalhousie same route as Khajjiar).
Day 13 - Start early and Reach Chandigarh (360 kms - 8 hours) by Evening.
Day 14 -  Visit Rock Garden, Mansa Devi Temple at Panchkula, Sukhna Lake Boating, Museum etc. Leave Chandigarh by late afternoon and reach Delhi (5 hours) by night.   

Recommended Accommodation Option

Access - Chandigarh (Gets daily flights from New Delhi and Mumbai). Ambala is a major railhead 30 kms South of Chandigarh. Delhi is an International Airport and gets flights and trains from all over india.

Note: Above is an indicative itinerary and can be customised as per your requirements.

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