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Himalayan Adventure: Shimla, Manāli, Amritsar

Vishal

Vishal

14 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through the picturesque landscapes of Shimla, Manāli, and Amritsar. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in authentic cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Himāchal Pradesh and Punjab.

Trip to Shimla

Day 1Shimla Delights
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$22

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$ 2

Indian Coffee House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
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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$7
30 - 36 min

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Army Heritage Museum
Cozy museum space offering educational displays on national army history, with weapons & uniforms.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
16 - 20 min

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Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo
Scenic mountaintop Hindu temple with a massive sculpture of Lord Hanumaan & many wild monkeys.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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$1
4 - 6 min

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Cafe Under Tree
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$3
24 - 36 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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$5
Day 2Shimla's Natural Wonders
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$15

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$ 2

Diamond Bar and Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
74 - 89 min

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Chail Sanctuary
Viewing of wildlife like birds & monkeys is a popular activity at this large, forested preserve.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$4
79 - 95 min

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Christ Church, Shimla
Neo-Gothic-style church in scenic, romantic surrounds with stained glass & a pipe organ.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
40 - 48 min

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Himalayan Nature Park Kufri
Zoo housing Himalayan species such as snow leopards & brown bears in a forested setting.
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Cafe Lalit
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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$6
11 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1

Budget breakdown: $90 In total

Activities & Food:$85
Transport:$5

Trip to Manāli

Day 1Shimla Delights
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$11

Il Forno
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
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
14 - 17 min

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Vashishtha Temple
Elaborate Hindu temple made out of wood, featuring sacred hot spring baths.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$3
3 - 4 min

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Jogini Falls
This picturesque waterfall in a remote, tranquil setting has shrines below it & is sacred to locals.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 2Shimla's Natural Wonders
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$10

Cafe Coffee Day
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
4 - 6 min

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Himalayan Nyinmapa Buddhist Monastery
Buddhist temple housing historic & cultural exhibits as well as a meditation centre & souvenir shop.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$1
32 - 39 min

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Solang Ropeway & Ski Center
Winter mountain resort offering ski slopes, paragliding, ATV rides & snowmobiling trails.
10:15 AM - 1:15 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$6
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1

Budget breakdown: $90 In total

Activities & Food:$85
Transport:$5

Trip to Amritsar

Day 1Shimla Delights
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$20

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$ 2

Andhra Pradesh Bhawan Canteen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
1 - 2 min

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India Gate
Imposing triumphal arch commemorating the Indian soldiers killed in the First World War.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$1
433 - 520 min

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The Partition Museum - Amritsar District, Punjab, India
History museum chronicling 1947 partition of India & Pakistan through photos, documents & artifacts.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$4
13 - 20 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$1
21 - 26 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$3
10 - 12 min

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Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib
Expansive complex featuring a domed temple with tiled interiors, plus a pond & dining facilities.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$1
24 - 29 min

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BHAGWAN VALMIKI ASHRAM TIRATH STHAL
Ornate Hindu temple built on stilts over a pond, featuring a museum & a gilded statue of Valmiki.
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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$1
18 - 22 min

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Friends Dhaba
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 2Shimla's Natural Wonders
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$10

The Free Kitchen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
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
10 - 15 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$1
1 - 2 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1

Budget breakdown: $90 In total

Activities & Food:$85
Transport:$5