‘Himalayas in Himachal’ or one must say Himachal in Himalayas. ‘Him’ in Hindi literally means ice or snow and ‘alaya’ means home, which makes Himalayas ‘The Home of Snow’ and from there Himachal gets its name meaning ‘Land of Snow’.The Himalayas affect the climate of Himachal as well. Huge variations in the elevations of mountains (from 450m to 6500m) cause big differences in climatic conditions.
Different climatic conditions according to the elevations are:
450m-950m – Hot & Sub-Humid Tropical
900m-1800m – Warm
1900m-2400m – Cool
2400m-4800m & Above – Cold Alpine & Glacial
The Himalayas, fulfilling its promise, are a reservoir of immense amount of ‘Him’ in the forms of Ice, Fresh and Underground Water. And the seeping of this moisture originates a number of rivers, which flows through the land of Himachal, namely Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Yamuna. It is also the reason of dozens of lakes that covered Himachal Pradesh.
From the underground waters to the peak of mountains, Himalayas has blessed Himachal with great natural riches. In between, the Passes, the Valleys and the Hot Springs are also the gifts of Himalaya to Himachal.
4 Hours Before Flight Time
Upon your arrival in New Delhi Airport/ Railway Station, you will be received by our representative, who will assist you in your transfer to Shimla by car which will take approximately 8 hours.
Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, is fondly referred to as the “Queen of the Hills”. This place endears itself to visitors through its breathtaking scenery and relaxed atmosphere. At your own leisure, explore the nearby places such as, the Mall, the Ridge and others. Enjoy your stay overnight.
After enjoying a hearty breakfast, head out for a day’s excursion to Kufri, located about 13km away. The quaint town of Kufri is an ultimate holiday retreat where one can enjoy the thrills of a yak and horse ride. Adventure enthusiasts can get their dose of adrenaline by trekking to the Mahasu Peak. Come winters, and the place transforms into a skiing retreat. One can stroll leisurely at the Mall Road while engaging in a host of other tourist activities. Have an overnight stay at Shimla.
Enjoy a delightful breakfast, and begin your drive to Manali, a hill station loved immensely by one and all. Upon your arrival, complete the check-in and other formalities at the hotel. You have the entire evening to yourself, enjoy it at your own leisure. Manali’s numerous attractions lure honeymooners and family vacationers throughout the year. Enjoy your stay overnight.
After an enjoyable breakfast, head out for an excursion to Rohtang Pass. Rohtang Pass, located around 50km from Manali, is one of the most enchanting destinations worth visiting. The route from Manali-Rohtang Pass Snow Point captivates a traveler to the zenith. Rent snow boots and body suit, available at every shop on the way. This place, perched at a height of 3,979m, offers unbelievable views to an onlooker. Return back to Manali by the evening. Enjoy a stroll on the Mall Road, followed by a stay overnight.
On day 5, after a delicious breakfast, head out to visit Manali’s famous tourist attractions. You can choose to indulge in adventure activities like paragliding, zorbing etc. Then, pay a visit to Tibetan Monastery, the natural springs and sandstone temples at Vashist Village, Hadimba Devi Temple and the Manu Temple, dedicated to Sage Manu. You have the entire evening to yourself, proceeded by an overnight stay.
After breakfast, proceed with the check-out formalities. Then, drive your way towards Dalhousie, a beautiful hill station. Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel upon your arrival. You have the entire evening to yourself. Named after Lord Dalhousie, who established this place as a summer retreat, its easy to succumb to it’s natural charms. You can explore this wonderful place on your own. Enjoy an overnight stay at Dalhousie.
I am Dr. Aseem Gokarn Harwansh, Principal Consultant for AGH.My travelling experience with himachal is awsome. It,s beautiful place.