MMT 2014 Himachal

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HIMACHALOne of the most beautiful regions of India, this 'Dev Bhumi' or the land of the Gods encompasses

extremes, from the dry, high-altitude deserts of Lahaul-Spiti to the verdant greens of Shimla and around.

Expect apple orchards, pine and deodar forests, gentle terrace farms and the brilliant vista of the snow-

capped mountains all around.

ShimlaThis charming town is a curious mingling of grand colonial structures with temple-topped hills and bustling bazaars. Shimla offers awesomeviews of the snow capped mountains and on a clear day, you can spend hours staring at the peaks, changing colour as the day ends. There is

no better way of enjoying the mountains than trekking. Shimla offers numerous trekking routes that last from one day to a week-long

sojourn. The town is also ideal as a starting point for trips to places such as Mashobra, Kasauli and Chail or destinations farther away such as

Kullu, Manali, Lahaul-Spiti and Ladakh.

ManaliManali lies at the foot of the snow peaks, in the lap of the Kullu valley. Standing at a height of 2,050 metres, its beauty is heightened by the

Beas River that flows through it. A glorious summer retreat away from the scorching heat of the plains, Manali is a veritable 'Valley of the Gods'.

Apart from its amazing snowfields, Manali also has lovely apple orchards and is a popular honeymoon destination. For the more adventurous,

Manali offers skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, trekking and mountain biking options.

DharamshalaDharamshala is a heady concoction of fresh mountain air, the aroma of pines, vibes of Buddhist prayers, colours of Tibetan people and the

scent of mouth-watering delights. Monks in maroon can be seen strolling down the mountain roads here. Although the town has a strong

Tibetan flavor, one can also see hints of a colonial, English past. The colourful temples and gompas reflect a rich Tibetan culture, while the

Museum of Kangra Art in lower Dharamshala offers an insight into the heritage of the region. Numerous institutes work towards preserving

the art, culture and traditions of Tibet as well.

DalhousiePine trees proliferate in Dalhousie as do Raj-era bungalows and Victorian churches. The town was founded in the 1850s by Lord Dalhousie

looking to escape from the merciless heat of Indian plains. Today, this relaxed and peaceful hamlet seems to be nursing a colonial hangover,

with the old world air still clinging to it. It abounds in beautiful views of the Dhauladhar snow range, of the sweeping views of the plains, of

the serpentine Ravi, Beas and Chenab rivers flowing in the distance. Come to Dalhousie for cheery picnics and gentle strolls under the

deodars.

KasauliThe quiet little cantonment town of Kasauli nestles in the Himalayas midway between Chandigarh and Shimla. Developed as a hill station by

the British in the mid-19th century, it has managed to retain a colonial air. All around you are forested hills, quaint cottages, nature trails and

the chirping of birds. In the town you can walk around the remnants of past glory like the heritage Kasauli Club and the Christ Church. It is an

ideal getaway for those looking for gentle solitude.


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Day1: Delhi

Arrive in Delhi and transfer to hotel for check-

in. Later take a sightseeing tour visiting thefamous Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple (closed on

Mondays) and India Gate. Enjoy dinner and a

comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day2: Delhi/Chandigarh - Shimla

From Delhi proceed to Shimla via Chandigarh,

where passengers ex Chandigarh and

Mumbai would also join the group. Stop

enroute at Pinjore Gardens. Arrive in Shimla

and check into the hotel. Enjoy dinner and a


Day3: Shimla

Take a morning excursion to Kufri today,

visiting Indira Bungalow and the Himalayan

Zoo. You may also hike up Mashu Peak or hire a

pony on direct payment. In the afternoon you

will be dropped at the Mall to explore the area

on foot. Attractions here include Christ

Church, Scandal Point, Town Hall and Gaiety

Theatre. Enjoy dinner and a comfortable

overnight stay at the hotel.

HimachalHuesDay4: Shimla - Manali

From Shimla drive to Manali via Pandoh Dam

and Kullu valley. On arrival, check into thehotel. Enjoy dinner and a comfortable


Day5: Manali

You have the opportunity today to enjoy river

rafting on the Beas, or alternatively

participate in adventure activities like river

crossing, rappelling, archery etc. After lunch,

visit the famous sulphur springs at Vashisht

and the ancient Hadimba temple. Enjoy

dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at

the hotel.

Day6: Manali

Early morning proceed towards Rohtang

Pass, an area that is inaccessible for nearly

eight months every year on account of snow.

Enjoy the views at the snow point before

continuing towards Solang Valley where you

may opt for adventure sports like Paragliding,

Zorbing, and Skiing (subject to snow) on

direct payment basis. Enjoy dinner and a


Day7: Manali - Chandigarh

From Manali drive towards Chandigarh via

Mandi. On arrival, check into the hotel. Enjoydinner and a comfortable overnight stay at

the hotel.

Day8: Departure

Transfer to Chandigarh or Delhi airport for

your onward journey.

Delhi ---------------> Shimla ---------------> Manali ---------------> Chandigarh ---------------> Delhi(380 km) (272 km) (299 km) (250 km)

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Day1: Pathankot Dalhousie (80 km /3 hrs)

or Chandigarh Dalhousie (318 km/8 hrs)

Arrive in Pathankot or Chandigarh and transferto Dalhousie. On arrival check into the hotel.

The remainder of the day is free. Stay overnight

at the hotel.

Day2: Dalhousie

Take a sightseeing tour of Dalhousie today

visiting Panchpula waterfall, St. Francis Church

and St Johns Church. The latter is the oldest

church in the town, dating back to the mid-

19th century. Later take an excursion to

Khajjiar, the Mini Switzerland of India. Apart

from scenic beauty, it also has a 12th century

temple dedicated to Khajji Nag. Stay overnight

at the hotel.

Day3: Dalhousie - Dharamshala

Drive today from Dalhousie to Dharamshala,

home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. On

arrival, check into the hotel. The evening is at

leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day4: Dharamshala

Today take a sightseeing tour of Dharamshala

starting with the Dalai Lama temple Complex

(Tsuglagkhang) and the 19th century Church

of St. John in the Wilderness. Also visit

Bhagsunag Falls, the War Memorial and theKangra Art Museum. The Norbulingka Institute

is dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan art

and literature; here you can visit the Seat of

Happiness Temple and the Dolls Museum as

well as purchase Tibetan handicrafts. Stay

overnight at the hotel.

SpectacularHimachalDay5: Dharamshala - Manali

Drive today from Dharamshala to the

picture-perfect hill town of Manali.On arrival check into the hotel. The

evening is free to spend at leisure.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day6: Manali

On a sightseeing tour of Manali visit

the 450 year old Hadimba temple and

the Manu temple dedicated to sage

Manu, believed to be the only one of

its kind. Also visit the Club House, the

Tibetan monastery and handicrafts

centre, and drive to the picturesque

village of Vashisht known for its hot

sulphur springs. Stay overnight at the

hotel.

Day7: Manali

Early morning proceed towards

Rohtang Pass, an area that is

inaccessible for nearly eight months

every year on account of snow. Enjoy

the views at the snow point before

continuing towards Solang Valley

where you may opt for adventure

sports like Paragliding, Zorbing, and

Skiing (subject to snow) on direct

payment basis. Stay overnight at thehotel.

Day8: Departure

Transfer to Chandigarh airport for

your onward journey.

Chandigarh ---------------> Dalhousie ---------------> Dharamshala ---------------> Manali ---------------> Chandigarh

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(318 km) (143 km) (235 km) (253 km)


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Day1: Chandigarh - Shimla

Arrive in Chandigarh and transfer to Shimla. On

arrival check into the hotel. The remainder of theday is free; you may wish to explore the Mall on

your own. Enjoy dinner and a comfortable


Day2: Shimla - Sarahan

Drive today from Shimla to Sarahan and check

into the hotel. Sarahan offers a panoramic view of

the snow-clad Srikhand Peak and is famous for

the 800-year old Bhimakali Temple, one of the 51

Shakti Peeths. Attend the evening Aarti at the

temple. Enjoy dinner and a comfortable


Day3: Sarahan - SanglaAttend the morning Aarti before driving to

Sangla. You are now entering Baspa valley, one of

the most beautiful valleys in Himachal. Arrive at

Sangla and check-in. Enjoy dinner and a


Day4: Sangla

Today explore Sangla including the ancient

Kamru Fort with its medieval Badrinath temple.

Afterwards visit Chitkul the last inhabited

village before the India-Tibet border. Enjoy

dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the

hotel.

Day5: Sangla - Kalpa

Drive today from Sangla to Kalpa (2,758m), the

largest village in Kinnaur. In the evening visit the

Hu Bu Lan Kar Gompa. Enjoy dinner and a


Exploring HimachalDay6: Kalpa - Tabo

Early morning witness the sunrise over the

Kinner Kailash before driving to Tabo viaNako, a heritage village around the scenic

Nako Lake. Today you enter the starkly

beautiful Spiti valley. Tabo is an ancient

village on the banks of the Spiti river. Enjoy

dinner and a comfortable overnight stay

at the hotel.

Day7: Tabo - Kaza

Attend morning prayers at the 10th

century Tabo monastery, also called the

Ajanta of the Himalayas. Afterwards drive

to Kaza, enroute visiting Dhankar gompa.

On arrival in Kaza check into the hotel.

Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnightstay at the hotel.

Day8: Kaza

Take an excursion today to Ki Gompa,

known for its murals and Thangkas. From

here take a drive into Kibber (4,270m)

before returning to Kaza. Enjoy dinner and

a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day9: Kaza - Manali

Drive from Kaza to Manali today via

Kunzum pass, the highest pass on the Spiti

Lahaul route. Reach Manali in the eveningand check into the hotel. Enjoy dinner and

a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day10: Departure

Transfer to Chandigarh airport for your

onward journey.

Chandigarh ---------> Shimla ---------> Sarahan ---------> Sangla ---------> Kalpa ---------> Tabo ---------> Kaza ---------> Manali

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(125 km) (165 km) (90 km) (50km) (179 km) (47 km) (188 km)


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Adventure sports have opened up a new concept of holidaying in India. It is a

celebration of nature's bounty to explore the unexplored. It is a relieving getaway

from the fumes-ridden, traffic-infested city to a secluded place, close to nature.

Whether it is trekking or skiing in the Himalayas or white water rafting on the

Ganges River, camel and jeep safaris in the deserts of Rajasthan or paragliding in

Himachal, water sports in Goa or scuba diving in Lakshadweep and the Andaman

islands, the adventure seeking tourist loves to take on the challenge. Adventure

tourism is rapidly growing in popularity as tourists seek unusual holidays and are

willing to step out of their comfort zones.

ADVENTUREHOLIDAYS


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Activity:

- Enjoy adventure activities trek, camp, river-raft, ski, paraglide, ice-skate and mountain bike

- Explore the land by car, jeep or motorcycle

- Go fishing in crystal clear rivers

Quick Facts:

Location Himachal Pradesh is a northern state in India and is bordered by Punjab to the west, Uttar

Pradesh to the southeast, China to the east, Haryana to the southeast and Jammu and Kashmir to the

north.Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Himachal Pradesh is during summer months from April to June.

The weather is mild and days are long, ideal for mountaineering or enjoying an idyllic nature walk.

One of the most beautiful regions of India, this 'Dev Bhumi' or the Land of the Gods

encompasses extremes, from the dry, high altitude deserts of Lahaul-Spiti to the verdant

forests of Shimla and around. Himachal Pradesh is a blessed land with jagged rock faces

and rolling meadows, meandering rivers and cascading waterfalls, of dense forests and

hospitable people with a rich culture. It is a land made for mountaineering, trekking and

rock climbing; this may also be the best way to know the place, people and culture. Water

sports are a fast growing sport too. The challenge of the hard turbulent rivers, deep gorges

and silvery white rapids is as exciting if not more as trekking or mountaineering.

Himachal Pradesh


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Not every holiday need be a week-long trip with detailed advance planning. In

these busy times, make use of any opportunity to grab some solace, with a short

break of a couple of days. Be it a walk in the hills or a stroll along a beach, a shopping

expedition or a culinary trip, a peek into history or a tryst with nature, break away!

SHORTBREAKS


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Activity:

- Take the toy train that slowly chugs up the mountains, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayas

- Meet the locals as they catch up over evening tea and gossip at 'Scandal Point'

- Go trekking into the mountains, if you go during winters then try skiing or ice skating

- Take a guided tour inside the Viceregal Lodge for a dose of history

Quick Facts:

Location - Shimla is located on the Middle-Western range of the Himalayas, spread across seven hills. Kalka, the

nearest major rail-head, is connected to Chandigarh and Delhi by regular trains. The famous toy train connects

Kalka with a small railway station in Shimla, covering a distance of 96 kilometres in about 7 hours.Best Time To Visit - Summer months from March to June are a popular tourist season in Shimla as the weather is

pleasant and perfect for outdoor activities. Monsoon from July to September brings out the lush green

character of the hill station, while winter is the time when a serene snow-capped beauty envelops the town.

The erstwhile British summer capital of Shimla is a beautiful hill station with its Victorian

structures, ancient temples, stone churches and the ever-so-busy Mall Road. All of this,

surrounded by the snow peaked Himalayas. Symbols of a colonial past are scattered all

through the town in places like Annandale, the Viceregal Lodge and the glorious

Georgian houses. The Mall Road is the hub of all activity with a vibrant line up of shops

and restaurants. If you find the main area a tad too commercialized, walk off just a little

and you will be pleasantly surprised with charming little churches, Gothic turrets and

spires and beautiful wooden cottages. If you really want to get away from all chatter then

Shimla also offers serene trekking routes and getaways at close distance such as Kasauli,

Chail or Naldehra.

Shimla

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