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Himāchal Adventure: Shimla to Amritsar

mitesh patel

mitesh patel

13 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 13-day journey through the picturesque landscapes of Shimla, Manāli, Dalhousie, Dharamsala, and Amritsar. Discover hidden gems, indulge in local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Himāchal Pradesh, India.

Trip to Shimla

Day 1Shimla Delights
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$82

Diamond Bar and Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
19 - 28 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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$5
7 - 10 min

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Tibetan Refugee Market
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
44 - 66 min

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Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo
Scenic mountaintop Hindu temple with a massive sculpture of Lord Hanumaan & many wild monkeys.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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$4
24 - 35 min

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Snow King Resorts In Shimla (Kufri),One of the Best Hotel & Resort in Shimla .Situated at an altitude of 9000 feet in Himalayas Shimla Havens is a newly built resort surrounded by Pine , Cedar and Rhodo Dendron forests .
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 2Kufri Fun and Mountain Views
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$109

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$ 2

Diamond Bar and Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
39 - 47 min

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Kufri Fun World
Large, year-round theme park offering rides, adventure sports & snow activities in winter.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 3Exploring Nature in Shimla
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$82

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$ 6

Diamond Bar and Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
44 - 53 min

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Himalayan Nature Park Kufri
Zoo housing Himalayan species such as snow leopards & brown bears in a forested setting.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
45 - 54 min

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Shimla Reserve Forest Sanctuary
951-hectare area of forested mountainside crisscrossed with small streams & home to native wildlife.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$4
40 - 48 min

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Bawa Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36

Budget breakdown: $1209 In total

Activities & Food:$1191
Transport:$18

Trip to Manāli

Day 1Shimla Delights
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$56

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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Vashishtha Temple
Elaborate Hindu temple made out of wood, featuring sacred hot spring baths.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Mall Road Market Manali
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Satyam Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 2Kufri Fun and Mountain Views
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$88

Rocky's Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
30 - 36 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
11 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 3Exploring Nature in Shimla
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$68

La Plage
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
18 - 22 min

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Nehru Kund
Visitors can drink at this freshwater spring in a picturesque mountain environment.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Jogini Falls
This picturesque waterfall in a remote, tranquil setting has shrines below it & is sacred to locals.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 4Manāli's Charm and Adventure
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$73

Mount View Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
7 - 10 min

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Van Vihar National Park
National park in a tree-filled riverfront setting with a variety of animals in natural habitats.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
15 - 18 min

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Hadimba Devi Temple
This 1500s Hindu temple built of wood in a cedar forest has intricate carvings & a shrine.
11:00 AM - 1:00 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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$36

Budget breakdown: $1209 In total

Activities & Food:$1191
Transport:$18

Trip to Dalhousie

Day 1Shimla Delights
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$137

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$ 3

Kwality Resturant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
27 - 33 min

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Dainkund Peak
Picturesque mountain peak with a temple at the top & scenic views along the uphill trek.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
28 - 34 min

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Khajjiar Lake
Cedar trees & other greenery surround this mid-altitude lake set amid rolling hills & meadows.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$35
2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 2Kufri Fun and Mountain Views
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$143

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$ 5

Kwality Resturant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
31 - 46 min

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Beeji's Park
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
26 - 32 min

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Rock Garden, Devi Dehra
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$15
44 - 53 min

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Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary
Hilltop nature area, home to bears, leopards & many birds, plus trekking trails & a guest house.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$25
11 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52

Budget breakdown: $1209 In total

Activities & Food:$1191
Transport:$18

Trip to Dharamsala

Day 1Shimla Delights
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$66

German Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
3 - 4 min

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Bhagsu Naag Temple
Ancient Hindu temple in a secluded compound with a pool & trails leading to a waterfall.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
24 - 29 min

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State War Memorial
War memorial displaying names of soldiers in a natural setting surrounded by tall trees & gardens.
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
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$5
10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 2Kufri Fun and Mountain Views
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$103

Four Seasons Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
1 - 2 min

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Tibetan Handicrafts Centre
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$10
678 - 814 min

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Dal Lake
Recreational lake featuring colorful houseboats, shoreline gardens, parks & trails & boat rides.
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
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$5
11 - 14 min

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Latitude
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52

Budget breakdown: $1209 In total

Activities & Food:$1191
Transport:$18

Trip to Amritsar

Day 1Shimla Delights
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$81

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$ 3

Kobe sizzler
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
10 - 12 min

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Sadda Pind Amritsar
Casual hotel in a living museum of a traditional Punjabi village, with dining & cultural activities.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
24 - 29 min

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Golden Temple Plaza
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 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.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$5
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 2Kufri Fun and Mountain Views
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$103

The Free Kitchen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
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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$15
2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52

Budget breakdown: $1209 In total

Activities & Food:$1191
Transport:$18