MCLEOD GANJ · SOLANG VALLEY · KHAJJIAR
Nine days through three Himachal hill towns, with McLeod Ganj, Solang Valley and Khajjiar. Includes eight hotel nights, breakfast and a private vehicle.
DHARAMSHALA · MANALI · DALHOUSIE · KHAJJIAR
Travel through Dharamshala, Manali and Dalhousie on a nine-day private Himachal tour, combining local sightseeing with Solang Valley, Khajjiar and time around the hill towns.
Begin in the Kangra Valley with McLeod Ganj, temples and Tibetan cultural sites. Continue to Manali for town visits and a Solang Valley excursion, then travel to Dalhousie for Khajjiar and a flexible leisure day.
The tour is nine days and eight nights: two nights in Dharamshala, three in Manali and three in Dalhousie. Hotel breakfasts, a private AC vehicle and the listed transfers and sightseeing are included. Lunch, dinner and entry fees are separate, and optional excursions require confirmation.
Explore temple, monastery and tea-garden surroundings.
Combine local visits with the planned mountain-valley excursion.
Spend three nights with sightseeing and a flexible day.
9-DAY DHARAMSHALA MANALI DALHOUSIE ITINERARY
ARRIVAL → DHARAMSHALA
Meet your driver at the confirmed Kangra Airport or Pathankot railway station pickup point and travel to Dharamshala. Check into the hotel and allow time to rest after your journey.
Depending on arrival time, choose an optional evening visit to Dal Lake or a local café. Confirm the pickup gateway and timing with the team before booking your flight or train.
DHARAMSHALA & MCLEOD GANJ
The planned sightseeing includes the Dalai Lama Temple complex, Tibetan Museum, Bhagsu Waterfall and St. John in the Wilderness Church. Continue towards Norbulingka Institute and the tea-garden surroundings as the schedule allows.
The order of visits depends on opening hours, traffic and your pace. Discuss walking distances and priorities with the team, and return to the Dharamshala hotel for the second night.
DHARAMSHALA → MANALI
Leave for Manali on the listed route through Palampur, Baijnath and Mandi. An optional Baijnath Temple stop can be considered around the road schedule.
This is a long transfer day. The itinerary estimates around seven to eight hours, but traffic, breaks, road conditions and the agreed route can extend it. Arrive in Manali, check into the hotel and keep the evening flexible.
MANALI LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Visit the planned Hadimba Devi Temple and Manu Temple areas, then explore the Tibetan monastery and Mall Road surroundings. The schedule also includes Vashisht and its hot-spring area.
Confirm opening hours, entry arrangements and the walking involved at each stop. Enjoy time around town before returning to your Manali hotel.
SOLANG VALLEY / OPTIONAL ROHTANG PASS
The planned day is an excursion to Solang Valley. Activities such as paragliding, ATV rides or ziplining are optional, dependent on local availability and conditions; confirm suitability and coverage separately.
A Rohtang Pass excursion is an optional alternative or revised day plan, subject to permits, road access and weather. Rohtang permits are excluded. Agree the route and any additional arrangements with the team before confirming this day.
MANALI → DALHOUSIE
Depart Manali for Dalhousie on the planned journey through the Kullu and Kangra valley regions. Discuss an early start, rest stops and the current driving route with your driver.
The itinerary describes approximately nine hours on the road, with actual travel potentially longer depending on traffic, breaks and conditions. Keep sightseeing and evening commitments light, check into the hotel and rest.
DALHOUSIE → KHAJJIAR → DALHOUSIE
Take the planned day trip towards Khajjiar for meadow walks and forest views, subject to road access and weather. Horse riding is optional and its arrangements need separate confirmation.
The day also lists Panchpula and St. Francis Church. The team will arrange the order around available time and local access before returning to your Dalhousie hotel.
DALHOUSIE LEISURE / OPTIONAL CHAMERA LAKE
Enjoy a slower morning, explore Gandhi Chowk market or spend time at local cafés. This day provides some flexibility after the longer road sections.
An optional Chamera Lake visit can be discussed with the team. Boating depends on local operation and conditions, with activity and extra-excursion coverage to be confirmed. Return to the hotel for the final night.
DALHOUSIE → PATHANKOT OR AMRITSAR
Check out and take the planned departure transfer to Pathankot or Amritsar, as agreed in your booking. The tour concludes at the confirmed railway-station or airport drop-off point.
Share the exact departure gateway and flight or train time in advance. Confirm transfer coverage and allow enough time for the drive, traffic and check-in requirements before purchasing fixed onward connections.
The route and overnight sequence follow the listed nine-day plan. Drive estimates are approximate; weather, traffic, road access and opening hours can change timings and visits. Confirm named hotels, vehicle, gateways and any optional excursions before departure.
KNOW YOUR PRIVATE HIMACHAL TOUR ARRANGEMENTS
Confirm the named hotels and room category, vehicle capacity, arrival and departure points, breakfast arrangements and any requests for a guide. Optional adventure activities, horse riding, boating and extra excursions need separate written confirmation of availability and coverage.
PLAN THE ROAD DAYS AS WELL AS THE SIGHTSEEING
Dharamshala–Manali and Manali–Dalhousie are substantial road journeys. Discuss departure times, stops, luggage space and your group’s comfort. Avoid tight activity bookings or onward connections around these transfers.
Confirm hotel names, room access and facilities before booking. Tell the team about children, mobility needs and walking preferences; temple, waterfall and market visits can involve steps or uneven paths. Entry fees are separate.
Ask for current road and weather updates for your dates. Rohtang depends on permits and access, while outdoor activities depend on local operation and conditions. Agree alternative plans and the exact services included in your confirmation.
Respect local customs at temples and monasteries, ask before photographing people, protect meadows and water sources, and carry litter back from outdoor stops.
For destination background, see Himachal Tourism’s official Manali guide. Confirm departure-specific permits and road access separately.
BEFORE YOUR NINE-DAY HIMACHAL HOLIDAY
The itinerary is nine days and eight nights, covering Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, Manali and Solang Valley, then Dalhousie and Khajjiar before the departure transfer.
The plan includes two nights in Dharamshala, three in Manali and three in Dalhousie. Confirm the named hotels, category, room sharing, facilities and availability in your trip confirmation.
The listed arrival options are Kangra Airport or Pathankot railway station. Departure is planned via Pathankot or Amritsar. Agree the exact stations or airports, transfer coverage and timings before booking your transport.
Hotel breakfast is included with the eight-night stay. Lunch and dinner are excluded. Confirm the breakfast schedule for early transfers, arrival-day arrangements and any dietary requirements with the team.
Yes. The inclusion list covers a private AC vehicle for the tour, itinerary transfers and sightseeing, airport or railway-station pickup and drop, fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance. Confirm vehicle type, seating and the chosen arrival and departure gateways.
Rohtang is optional and depends on permits, weather and road access. Permit charges are excluded. Confirm whether the excursion replaces the Solang plan and what extra transport or other arrangements are needed for your departure.
Entry fees are excluded. Solang activities, horse riding at Khajjiar and boating at Chamera Lake are optional; their availability, suitability and coverage need separate confirmation before you take part.
The original plan estimates seven to eight hours from Dharamshala to Manali and about nine hours from Manali to Dalhousie. These are long travel days, and actual times can increase with the route, roadworks, weather, breaks and traffic.
Discuss your group’s needs with the team. Local sightseeing and a leisure day offer flexibility, but two long intercity transfers remain part of the route. Share children’s ages, mobility needs and preferred daily pace before confirming the schedule.
Use the enquiry form, WhatsApp or phone links. Share your dates, traveller count, hotel preferences and arrival and departure gateways. Ask about vehicle type, meals, entry fees and any optional excursions you want to include.
LET’S PLAN YOUR DATES
Include your preferred dates, traveller count, hotel preferences, arrival and departure points, and any sightseeing requests.