7-Day Itinerary for Shimla, Manali, Dharmashala, Amritsar

  1. Day 1: Shimla
    6 hours (150 miles) from Delhi

    Explore the Ridge, a spacious open space located in the heart of Shimla, visit the Jakhu Temple, which is located at the highest peak of Shimla, and end the day with shopping at Mall Road.

  2. Day 2: Manali
    8 hours (250 miles) from Shimla

    Drive to Manali, visit the Hadimba Devi Temple, explore the colorful Old Manali market, and end your day with a visit to the Vashisth Hot Springs.

  3. Day 3: Manali
    30 minutes (10 miles) from Manali

    Take a day trip to Solang Valley, enjoy outdoor activities like paragliding, zorbing, and skiing, and savor local cuisine at one of the many food stalls.

  4. Day 4: Dharmashala
    7 hours (170 miles) from Manali

    Drive to Dharmashala and visit the Dalai Lama Temple Complex, explore the Dharmashala Cricket Stadium, and take a stroll around the Kotwali Bazaar.

  5. Day 5: Dharmashala
    1 hour (30 miles) from Dharmashala

    Take a day trip to the charming town of McLeod Ganj, visit the Bhagsunag Waterfall and Temple, and end your day by exploring the Tibetan markets for souvenirs.

  6. Day 6: Amritsar
    5 hours (120 miles) from Dharmashala

    Drive to Amritsar and visit the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion, and end your day by experiencing the Beating Retreat Ceremony at the Wagah Border.

  7. Day 7: Amritsar
    10 minutes (3 miles) from Amritsar

    Explore the Jallianwala Bagh, a public garden that bears testimony to the tragic massacre of innocent people by British armed forces, and end your day by sampling the famous Amritsari kulcha at a local restaurant.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Jakhu Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Vashisth Hot Springs (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Solang Valley (4 hours, INR 500)
  • Dalai Lama Temple Complex (1 hour, free)
  • Bhagsunag Waterfall and Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Golden Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Beating Retreat Ceremony (1 hour, free)
  • Amritsari Kulcha (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 650
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