6 days in Himachal Pradesh Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Kali Bari Temple.

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Bengaluru to Shimla is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight and taxi. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Manali.

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

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, then contemplate the waterfront views at Beas River, then appreciate the views at Solang Valley, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Hidimba Devi Temple.

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You can drive from Shimla to Manali in 4.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive to Dharamsala.

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

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, then take in the awesome beauty at Triund Hill, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dalai Lama Temple Complex.

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You can drive from Manali to Dharamsala in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can drive to Dalhousie.

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.

On the 24th (Wed), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Dainkund Peak, then identify plant and animal life at Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary, and then contemplate the long history of Subhash Baoli. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at St. John's Church and then identify plant and animal life at Panjpulla.

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Traveling by car from Dharamsala to Dalhousie takes 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.