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🌄 Explore Chandigarh, Shimla, Manāli: A Journey Through the Himalayas

Aryannp Patel

14 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure through the enchanting cities of Chandigarh, Shimla, and Manāli. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas. Join us on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Chandigarh

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Chandigarh Delights - From Dhaba Delicacies to Rose Garden Bliss

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$49

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$ 2

Pahalwan Ji Da Dhaba

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

5 - 6 min

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Government Museum and Art Gallery

Museum complex featuring ancient & modern art, as well as architecture & natural history exhibits.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$3

9 - 14 min

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Zakir Hussain Rose Garden

Opened in 1967, this 30-acre botanical garden offers many rose varieties, walking paths & fountains.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Hot Millions saladbar

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Punjab Express

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

Day 2Chandigarh's Hidden Gems - Dolls, Rock Gardens, and Punjab Express

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$70

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$ 3

Vasudeva

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

5 - 6 min

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International Dolls Museum

Children's musuem showcasing a large collection of dolls from around the world in traditional dress.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$3

10 - 12 min

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Nek Chand’s Rock Garden of Chandigarh

Mosaic courtyards, sculptures & paths made from old crockery in a lush garden created by Nek Chand.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$5

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Punjab Express

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

6 - 8 min

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Wine shop

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Budget breakdown: $391 In total

Activities & Food:$381

Transport:$10

Trip to Shimla

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Chandigarh Delights - From Dhaba Delicacies to Rose Garden Bliss

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$81

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$ 4

Diamond Bar and Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

20 - 24 min

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Directions

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

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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$5

56 - 68 min

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Directions

Hotel Vivek Palace,Naldehra

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Basantpur Bhojanalay

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

Day 2Chandigarh's Hidden Gems - Dolls, Rock Gardens, and Punjab Express

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$69

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$ 3

Diamond Bar and Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

18 - 27 min

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Directions

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

45 - 54 min

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Directions

Himalayan Nature Park Kufri

Zoo housing Himalayan species such as snow leopards & brown bears in a forested setting.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$5

74 - 89 min

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Directions

Basantpur Bhojanalay

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Hotel Vivek Palace,Naldehra

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Budget breakdown: $391 In total

Activities & Food:$381

Transport:$10

Trip to Manāli

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Chandigarh Delights - From Dhaba Delicacies to Rose Garden Bliss

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$51

Fuji Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

1 - 2 min

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Directions

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

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Museum of Himachal Culture & Folk Art

Small museum showcasing Himachal heritage with various traditional objects & building models.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$3

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Satya Sagar Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Himalayan Nyinmapa Buddhist Monastery

Buddhist temple housing historic & cultural exhibits as well as a meditation centre & souvenir shop.

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

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$3

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Little Italy, Old

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 2Chandigarh's Hidden Gems - Dolls, Rock Gardens, and Punjab Express

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$62

Il Forno

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

7 - 10 min

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Directions

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

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Little Italy, Old

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

12 - 17 min

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Rocky's Cafe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Budget breakdown: $391 In total

Activities & Food:$381

Transport:$10