Himachal Pradesh: A 10-Day City Experience

1. Day 1: Shimla
   From Chandigarh: 3 hours (113 km)

   Explore the former summer capital of India with visits to The Ridge, Christ Church, and Jakhu Temple.

2. Day 2: Manali
   From Shimla: 8 hours (248 km)

   Enjoy scenic drives along the Kullu Valley before relaxing at Solang Valley and taking in views at Jogini Waterfall.

3. Day 3: Manali
   Distance from previous location: 0

   Experience an adrenaline rush with activities like paragliding and zorbing at Gulaba Adventure Camp.

4. Day 4: Dharamshala
   From Manali: 8 hours (235 km)

   Visit the stunning Bhagsu Nag Temple before exploring the Tibetan Museum and watching a cricket match at Dharamshala Cricket Ground.

5. Day 5: McLeod Ganj
   Distance from previous location: 5 km

   Experience peaceful Buddhist monasteries with visits to the Tibetan Shrine and the Norbulingka Institute before hiking to Triund.

6. Day 6: Kufri
   From McLeod Ganj: 7 hours (288 km)

   Visit the Indira Tourist Park and enjoy views of the Himalayas at Kufri Fun World.

7. Day 7: Dalhousie
   From Kufri: 11 hours (352 km)

   Explore the stunning Victorian architecture at Dalhousie Cantonment before visiting the Panchpula Waterfall.

8. Day 8: Khajjiar
   Distance from previous location: 25 km

   Take a scenic nature walk through the Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary before visiting the Khajjiar Lake and enjoying the views at Khajji Nag Temple.

9. Day 9: Chail
   From Khajjiar: 7 hours (215 km)

   Experience the wildlife at the Chail Wildlife Sanctuary and visit the Chail Palace before heading to the Gurudwara Sahib Chail.

10. Day 10: Chandigarh
    From Chail: 3 hours (100 km)

    Take in Chandigarh's beautiful gardens at Rose Garden and Rock Garden before heading to the Cube Gallery.

Time and Costs Estimates

• The Ridge (2 hours, free)
• Christ Church (1 hour, free)
• Jakhu Temple (1 hour, free)
• Solang Valley (4 hours, INR 3,000)
• Jogini Waterfall (2 hours, INR 500)
• Gulaba Adventure Camp (4 hours, INR 2,500)
• Bhagsu Nag Temple (1 hour, free)
• Tibetan Museum (2 hours, INR 100)
• Dharamshala Cricket Ground (1 hour, INR 500)
• Tibetan Shrine (1 hour, free)
• Norbulingka Institute (2 hours, INR 200)
• Triund (8 hours, INR 1,000)
• Indira Tourist Park (1 hour, INR 100)
• Kufri Fun World (2 hours, INR 600)
• Dalhousie Cantonment (2 hours, free)
• Panchpula Waterfall (1 hour, free)
• Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hours, INR 500)
• Khajjiar Lake (2 hours, INR 200)
• Khajji Nag Temple (1 hour, free)
• Chail Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 500)
• Chail Palace (1 hour, INR 200)
• Gurudwara Sahib Chail (1 hour, free)
• Rose Garden (2 hours, free)
• Rock Garden (2 hours, INR 200)
• Cube Gallery (1 hour, free)


Total Estimated Costs: INR 11,100

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a visit to Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara and experience the healing hot springs. If time is limited, skip Kufri and stay an extra day in Dharamshala for more relaxation time.