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Himāchal Hopping: Shimla, Manāli, Kasol, Dharamsala, Amritsar

Sagar W

Sagar W

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Himāchal Pradesh, India. From the snow-capped mountains of Manāli to the serene valleys of Kasol, this journey will take you on a whirlwind tour of culture, spirituality, and natural beauty.

Trip to Shimla

Day 1Exploring Shimla's Delights
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$33

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$ 2

Indian Coffee House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
21 - 26 min

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Viceregal Lodge
This palatial former summer home of British viceroys, now a government office, offers guided tours.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$14
27 - 33 min

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The Ridge
Bustling paved promenade with a no-cars policy lined with shops, cafes & historic architecture.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 2Thrills and Tranquility in Shimla
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$19

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$ 1

Honey Hut
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
4 - 6 min

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Christ Church, Shimla
Neo-Gothic-style church in scenic, romantic surrounds with stained glass & a pipe organ.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
35 - 52 min

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Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo
Scenic mountaintop Hindu temple with a massive sculpture of Lord Hanumaan & many wild monkeys.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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$2
41 - 50 min

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Kufri Fun World
Large, year-round theme park offering rides, adventure sports & snow activities in winter.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2

Budget breakdown: $168 In total

Activities & Food:$163
Transport:$5

Trip to Manāli

Day 1Exploring Shimla's Delights
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$16

Ride Inn
Motorcycle themed lifestyle cafe with a comprehensive menu for varied palates.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
15 - 18 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
26 - 32 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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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 2Thrills and Tranquility in Shimla
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$16

Il Forno
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
7 - 10 min

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Hadimba Devi Temple
This 1500s Hindu temple built of wood in a cedar forest has intricate carvings & a shrine.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Jogini Falls
This picturesque waterfall in a remote, tranquil setting has shrines below it & is sacred to locals.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
100 - 120 min

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Rohtang La
This well-known hiking & driving pass with Himalayas views can be treacherous depending on weather.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$12
42 - 51 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2

Budget breakdown: $168 In total

Activities & Food:$163
Transport:$5

Trip to Kasol

Day 1Exploring Shimla's Delights
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$8

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$ 1

Luxmi Dhabha
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Gurudwara Sahib Manikaran
Place of worship for Sikhs, with hot springs, valley views & food & lodging for travelers.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Hot Water Spring
Sulfuric water source in a picturesque environment, popular for bathing & therapeutic benefits.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Jim Morrison Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 2Thrills and Tranquility in Shimla
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$4

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$ 2

German Bakery And Confectionery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
2 - 3 min

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Chalal Trek Trail
Scenic hiking route along the Parvati River passing through local villages with cafes along the way.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Lord Shiva Temple
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Jim Morrison Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2

Budget breakdown: $168 In total

Activities & Food:$163
Transport:$5

Trip to Dharamsala

Day 1Exploring Shimla's Delights
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$21

German Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
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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$3
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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$3
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 2Thrills and Tranquility in Shimla
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$7

Maa Chintpurni Temple
Temple & Shakti peetha (pilgrimage site), believed to be the locale of goddess Sati's severed head.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$3
656 - 788 min

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Dal Lake
Recreational lake featuring colorful houseboats, shoreline gardens, parks & trails & boat rides.
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
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$3
15 - 18 min

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Jade Dragon
Enjoy the vibrant and sharp flavours of Chinese Sichuan cuisine in a stylish setting. Savour the fresh specialties that are made possible because of the natural herbs and vegetables sourced from the valley.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2

Budget breakdown: $168 In total

Activities & Food:$163
Transport:$5

Trip to Amritsar

Day 1Exploring Shimla's Delights
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$29

The Free Kitchen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
4 - 6 min

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Akal Takht
Waterside 'takht' (seat of power), founded in 1606 and one of the Sikh religon's most sacred sites.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
3 - 4 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
8 - 12 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$3
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 2Thrills and Tranquility in Shimla
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$12

Bhai Kulwant Singh Kulchian Wale
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
10 - 15 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: $168 In total

Activities & Food:$163
Transport:$5