9 days in Himachal Pradesh Itinerary

Set over a number of hills, the quiet town of Dalhousie was established by the British in the 19th century as a summer resort town.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Bhalei Mata Temple, Bhuri Singh Museum, Rang Mahal, and other attractions you added.

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New Delhi to Dalhousie is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Dharamsala.

The hill station of Dharamsala's reputation stems from its large community of exiled Tibetan Buddhists, including the Dalai Lama.

You've added Kangra Valley, Himalayan Art Museum, Aghanjar Mahadev Temple, and other attractions to your itinerary. On the 15th (Mon), contemplate the waterfront views at Kareri Lake. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Triund Hill, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bhagsunath Temple, take in the dramatic scenery at Bhagsu Waterfall, then explore the activities along Dal Lake, then explore the world behind art at Himalayan Art Museum, and finally deepen your understanding at Norbulingka Institute.

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Drive from Dalhousie to Dharamsala in 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Manali.

People visit Manali for a number of reasons, but all of them revolve around the landscape.

You've added Jogini Waterfall, Rohtang Pass, Dechen Choekhor Mahavihara Monastery, and other attractions to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Keylong, take in the awesome beauty at Friendship Peak, appreciate the views at Solang Valley, get great views at Gulaba, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Ghatotkach Tree Templ, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hidimba Devi Temple. Here are some ideas for day two: cruise along Rohtang Pass, witness a stunning natural landmark at Vashisht Baths, then admire the sheer force of Jogini Waterfall, and finally explore the activities along Beas River.

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Traveling by car from Dharamsala to Manali takes 7 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can go by car to Shimla.

The city of Shimla spreads out across a ridge, offering views of Himalayan scenery all around.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Annandale Army Heritage Museum, Annandale Ground, Tara Devi Temple, and other attractions. On the 20th (Sat), take in the spiritual surroundings of Tara Devi Temple, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sankat Mochan Temple, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hanuman Temple, admire the landmark architecture of Viceregal Lodge, then examine the collection at Annandale Army Heritage Museum, and finally walk around Annandale Ground.

To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Shimla tour itinerary planner.

Drive from Manali to Shimla in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. On the 21st (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a bus back home.