Jaisalmer Sam Sand Dunes

3 Days / 2 Nights

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Arrive Shimla - Arrive Shimla by toy train from Kalka (UNESCO heritage narrow gauge railway 96km, 5-6 hours journey through 102 tunnels and 800+ bridges, built 1898-1903, toy train experience is half the fun, book Shivalik Deluxe for better views, Ôé╣800-1200), or by road from Chandigarh (115km, 3.5 hours via Pinjore), reach Shimla (Queen of Hills at 2200m, British summer capital), hotel check-in near Mall Road, evening walk on Mall Road (pedestrian colonial street, Gothic buildings, shops, restaurants, Scandal Point crossroads where princely scandal occurred, Gaiety Theatre heritage building), Ridge (open space with Christ Church, views of mountains, cultural events), overnight Shimla|

Shimla Local Sightseeing - Morning visit Jakhu Temple (highest point Shimla at 2455m, Hanuman temple, 108ft tall Hanuman statue visible from far, 2km steep walk from Ridge or ropeway, monkeys abundant - secure your belongings, panoramic Himalayan views), Vice Regal Lodge/Rashtrapati Niwas (British Viceroys residence, now Indian Institute of Advanced Study, colonial architecture, manicured lawns, museum, Ôé╣50 entry, guided tours), afternoon visit Kufri (16km, small hill station at 2743m, Himalayan Nature Park with Himalayan wildlife, pony rides to Mahasu Peak, skiing in winter Dec-Feb, Green Valley and Fagu viewpoints, adventure activities), evening shopping at Lakkar Bazaar (wooden handicrafts, Himachali caps, woolens, walking sticks), Lower Bazaar, overnight Shimla|

Shimla to Manali (270km, 8-9 hours) - Early morning checkout, scenic drive to Manali through Kullu valley (winding mountain roads, Beas River alongside, apple orchards, pine forests), en route stops: Kullu (craft shops for Kullu shawls, Kullu Dussehra famous), Pandoh Dam, Hanogi Mata Temple, Vaishno Devi temple at Kullu, Raghunath Temple, reach Manali evening (Valley of Gods at 2050m in Kullu valley, adventure hub of India, surrounded by snow peaks), check-in hotel near Mall Road or Old Manali, overnight Manali|

Solang Valley & Manali Local - Morning excursion to Solang Valley (14km, adventure capital, year-round activities, winter Dec-Feb skiing and snowboarding, summer paragliding Ôé╣800-2000, zorbing Ôé╣300-500, horse riding, cable car ropeway to higher points Ôé╣500-700 return with snow panorama and glaciers, photography paradise, stay 3-4 hours), afternoon return Manali, visit Hadimba Devi Temple (unique pagoda-style temple in deodar forest dedicated to Hadimba wife of Bhima, 1553 built, wooden architecture with four-tier roof, peaceful forest location), Manu Temple (old Manali, dedicated to sage Manu considered creator of world, only temple of Manu, old village with cafes and guesthouses, hippie vibe), Vashisht hot springs (natural sulphur springs, public baths separate for men/women, Turkish bath style, believed to cure skin ailments), evening Mall Road walk, shopping for Himachali handicrafts, woolens, overnight Manali|

Rohtang Pass Excursion (Subject to Permit) - Very early morning 4-5am start for Rohtang Pass (51km, 3-4 hours, at 3979m altitude, highest point on Manali-Leh highway, snow year-round, open only May/Jun-Oct/Nov when roads cleared, mandatory online permit required at rhtangpermit.nic.in Ôé╣500 per vehicle obtained day before, limited 1200 vehicles per day, hire local taxi union mandatory Ôé╣4000-5000 for sedan, environmentally sensitive zone, beautiful snow fields, glaciers, Beas River origin, snow activities, skiing, sledging, photography, yaks and horses, dress very warm even in summer, return by 4-5pm as weather deteriorates evening, sunset before return), if Rohtang permit not available or closed season, alternative: visit Naggar (20km, old capital Kullu kingdom, Naggar Castle heritage hotel, Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery Russian painter, Urusvati Himalayan Folk Art Museum, Gauri Shankar Temple, Tripura Sundari Temple), Kasol (75km, Israeli village with cafes and Parvati valley trekking), overnight Manali|

Manali to Chandigarh/Delhi Departure - Morning at leisure, last shopping at Tibetan market (carpets, handicrafts, woolens, jackets, trekking gear), or optional activities: river rafting in Beas, trekking to Jogini Falls (3km trek, beautiful waterfall), visit Great Himalayan National Park if wildlife enthusiast, checkout, drive to Manali bus stand/Bhuntar Airport (50km) for departure, or drive to Chandigarh (310km, 8 hours) or Delhi (540km, 14 hours - better to take overnight Volvo bus Ôé╣800-1500), tour ends with Himalayan memories (Best season: Apr-Jun and Sep-Nov, Rohtang open Jun-Oct, winter Dec-Feb for snow and skiing but very cold -10┬░C, monsoon Jul-Aug landslides possible)

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