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Himachal with Snow - 7 Day Itinerary in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Shimla
    30 minutes (14.6 km) from Shimla Airport

    In the morning, visit the Ridge and Scandal Point. In the afternoon, explore the Mall Road. In the evening, enjoy a Yak ride at Kufri.

  2. Day 2: Manali
    8 hours (244 km) from Shimla

    Start early to reach Manali. In the morning, visit Hadimba Devi Temple and Manu Temple. In the afternoon, explore Old Manali and enjoy shopping at Mall Road. In the evening, experience the hot water springs at Vashist.

  3. Day 3: Solang Valley
    30 minutes (13.6 km) from Manali

    Visit Solang Valley in the morning to enjoy snow activities like skiing, paragliding, and zorbing. In the afternoon, visit Jogini Waterfalls. In the evening, stroll around Van Vihar National Park.

  4. Day 4: Dharamshala
    7 hours (235 km) from Solang Valley

    Start early for Dharamshala. In the morning, visit Bhagsu Nag Temple and Bhagsu Waterfalls. In the afternoon, explore the Tibetan market and visit the beautiful Namgyal Monastery. In the evening, attend the prayer ceremony at the Dalai Lama Temple.

  5. Day 5: McLeod Ganj
    15 minutes (8.1 km) from Dharamshala

    In the morning, visit the Church of St. John in the Wilderness. In the afternoon, explore McLeod Ganj, the residence of the Dalai Lama. In the evening, enjoy the sunset views from Naddi viewpoint.

  6. Day 6: Dalhousie
    5 hours (124 km) from McLeod Ganj

    Start early for Dalhousie. In the morning, visit the Khajjar Lake, also known as the Mini Switzerland of India. In the afternoon, visit the Satdhara Falls and Panchpula. In the evening, enjoy a nature walk at the Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary.

  7. Day 7: Amritsar
    4 hours (200 km) from Dalhousie

    Start early for Amritsar. In the morning, visit the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of Sikhism. In the afternoon, visit the Jallianwala Bagh and the Wagah Border. In the evening, enjoy the delicious street food of Amritsar.

Recommendations

If you have more time, a side trip to Kasauli can be added from Shimla. You can also visit the Kangra Fort and Masroor Rock Cut Temple from Dharamshala. To maximize your fun, make sure to carry warm clothes and shoes for snow activities. Also, try local delicacies like momos, thukpa, and siddu. Finally, make sure to book your hotels and flights in advance for a hassle-free journey. You can book them from here.

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