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Himāchal Hues: A Journey through Shimla, Manāli, Dharamsala, Amritsar

The Explorer

The Explorer

17 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure through the picturesque landscapes of Shimla, Manāli, Dharamsala, and Amritsar. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, savor local delicacies, and explore ancient marvels. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Shimla

Day 1Shimla Delights - Cafes, Markets, and More
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$21

Cafe Coffee Day
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
8 - 12 min

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The Ridge
Bustling paved promenade with a no-cars policy lined with shops, cafes & historic architecture.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
7 - 10 min

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Tibetan Refugee Market
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 2Shimla's Serene Beauty and Architectural Wonders
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$20

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$ 2

Honey Hut
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
37 - 56 min

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Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo
Scenic mountaintop Hindu temple with a massive sculpture of Lord Hanumaan & many wild monkeys.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$2
11 - 16 min

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Christ Church, Shimla
Neo-Gothic-style church in scenic, romantic surrounds with stained glass & a pipe organ.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Viceregal Lodge
This palatial former summer home of British viceroys, now a government office, offers guided tours.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$14
25 - 30 min

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Tara Bhojanalaya
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2

Budget breakdown: $138 In total

Activities & Food:$136
Transport:$2

Trip to Manāli

Day 1Shimla Delights - Cafes, Markets, and More
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$20

Ride Inn
Motorcycle themed lifestyle cafe with a comprehensive menu for varied palates.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
98 - 118 min

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Rohtang La
This well-known hiking & driving pass with Himalayas views can be treacherous depending on weather.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$12
116 - 140 min

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Vashishtha Temple
Elaborate Hindu temple made out of wood, featuring sacred hot spring baths.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
Day 2Shimla's Serene Beauty and Architectural Wonders
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$4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
25 - 30 min

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Solang Ropeway & Ski Center
Winter mountain resort offering ski slopes, paragliding, ATV rides & snowmobiling trails.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Hadimba Devi Temple
This 1500s Hindu temple built of wood in a cedar forest has intricate carvings & a shrine.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Hadimba Dhabha
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2

Budget breakdown: $138 In total

Activities & Food:$136
Transport:$2

Trip to Dharamsala

Day 1Shimla Delights - Cafes, Markets, and More
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$34

Nathu Sweets
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
23 - 28 min

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Dal Lake
Recreational lake featuring colorful houseboats, shoreline gardens, parks & trails & boat rides.
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
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$3
652 - 783 min

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Tsuglagkhang Complex Dalai Lama Temple
Pilgrimage site featuring the Dalai Lama's temple, a monastery, stupas, a museum, library & cafe.
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
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$13
17 - 21 min

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State War Memorial
War memorial displaying names of soldiers in a natural setting surrounded by tall trees & gardens.
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
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$3
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $138 In total

Activities & Food:$136
Transport:$2

Trip to Amritsar

Day 1Shimla Delights - Cafes, Markets, and More
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$26

Cafe Heart
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Jallianwala Bagh
Public garden with a memorial, in the shape of an eternal flame, to the massacre of 13 April 1919.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
8 - 11 min

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Central Sikh Museum
Museum showcasing Sikh history & culture through portraiture, ancient arms & manuscripts.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 2Shimla's Serene Beauty and Architectural Wonders
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$12

The Free Kitchen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
5 - 8 min

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Sri Harmandir Sahib
Central worship place for Sikhs around the world, built from white marble overlaid with gold leaf.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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The Partition Museum - Amritsar District, Punjab, India
History museum chronicling 1947 partition of India & Pakistan through photos, documents & artifacts.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2

Budget breakdown: $138 In total

Activities & Food:$136
Transport:$2