Day 1: Mumbai: train journey
- Board the Paschim Express from Bandra Terminus with your co-passengers.
- The route runs through Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan (past the Chambal gorge near Kota), Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
- Overnight train journey.
Himachal Pradesh Group Tour
Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Amritsar by train from Mumbai
- Destination
- Himachal Pradesh and Amritsar
- Duration
- 9 Nights / 10 Days
- Departure
- Group departure from Mumbai (Bandra Terminus) by Paschim Express
- Starts and ends
- Mumbai to Mumbai by train
Overview
A group tour from Mumbai that travels by train to Chandigarh and covers Shimla, Kufri, Manali and the Solang Valley, Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, before finishing in Amritsar at the Golden Temple and the Wagah Border.
Travel within the hills is by tempo traveller, with breakfast and dinner included and stays in quad-sharing deluxe rooms.
Highlights
- Train journey from Mumbai with fellow travellers
- Kufri and Shimla's Mall Road
- Manikaran on the way to Manali
- Solang Valley and Hadimba Temple
- Palampur tea gardens and Baijnath Temple
- McLeod Ganj and Bhagsu waterfall
- Golden Temple and Wagah Border
Destination photos are for illustration and do not show specific hotels or included activities.
Day-by-day itinerary
10 days. By train from Mumbai to Shimla and Kufri, Manali and Solang Valley, Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, and Amritsar.
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Day 2: Chandigarh to Shimla
- Arrive in Chandigarh around 3:23 pm.
- Board the tempo traveller to Shimla.
- Check in, dinner and stay.
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Day 3: Kufri and Shimla sightseeing
- Full-day excursion to Kufri, known for the Himalayan National Park, pony and yak rides and wide Himalayan views.
- Shimla heritage sights: the Viceregal Lodge (1885), Christ Church (1844), the Gaiety Theatre (1887), Scandal Point and the Mall.
- Evening visit to Jakhoo Temple by taxi, walking back to Mall Road.
- Dinner and stay at the hotel.
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Day 4: Shimla to Manali via Manikaran
- Drive to Manali, visiting the Kullu Valley, the Beas river, Dussehra Maidan and Manikaran on the way.
- Check in at the hotel in Manali, dinner and stay.
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Day 5: Solang Valley and Manali
- Excursion to Solang Valley, 14 km from Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass, known for paragliding, zorbing and snow sports.
- Visit Shivpuri Temple at Solang.
- Vashisht Temple (with a bath in the hot springs) and Hadimba Temple.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Manali.
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Day 6: Manali to Dharamshala
- Drive to Dharamshala, visiting Baijnath Temple, the Palampur tea gardens and Gopalpur Zoo on the way.
- Check in and overnight stay.
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Day 7: Dharamshala to Amritsar
- Sightseeing: the Dalai Lama Temple, Tibetan monastery, Dal Lake, Naddi, Bhagsu Nag Temple and waterfall, the cricket stadium and the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts in McLeod Ganj.
- Drive to Amritsar, check in and visit the Golden Temple.
- Dinner and stay at the hotel.
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Day 8: Amritsar sightseeing
- Jallianwala Bagh, Vaishno Devi Temple, Shri Durgiana Temple, Gobind Fort, the Wagah Border and the Golden Temple.
- Explore the local market. Dinner and stay.
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Day 9: Train journey
- Early morning Paschim Express at 7:20 am.
- Overnight train journey.
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Day 10: Arrive in Mumbai
- Arrive in Mumbai by 3 pm.
Accommodation and transport
Accommodation
- Deluxe rooms on quad occupancy
- Hotels in Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Amritsar
- Electric kettle (as available), TV and Wi-Fi
- Hotel bookings are subject to availability
Transport
- Sleeper class train tickets, Mumbai to Chandigarh and Amritsar to Mumbai (Paschim Express)
- 3-tier AC train upgrade available at extra cost (both ways or one way)
- Tempo traveller for the road journey
Meals
- Breakfast and dinner at the hotels
- Meals during the train journey are not included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Quad occupancy deluxe rooms
- Sleeper class train tickets
- Bottled water (limited)
- Electric kettle (as available)
- TV
- Wi-Fi
- Breakfast and dinner
- Tempo traveller
- DJ party on New Year's Eve
Not included
- Any meal not mentioned in the inclusions
- Meals during train travel
- Atal Tunnel or Sissu
- Monument or entry tickets
- Tatkal charges (if not booked in advance)
- Extra sightseeing
- Activities
- Laundry or room service
Important notes and conditions
- Hotel bookings are subject to availability.
- Train upgrade to 3-tier AC is available at extra cost, both ways or one way.
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 45 days before the trip: half refund.
- Within 45 days: no refund.
- No refund for vehicle breakdowns or natural events such as landslides, floods, earthquakes or heavy snowfall, or any other reason beyond the company's control.
- The company is not responsible for delays or inconvenience caused by vehicle breakdowns or unforeseen circumstances beyond its control.
Terms
- Mumbai jurisdiction applies.
Frequently asked questions
What is included?
Quad-sharing deluxe rooms, breakfast and dinner, sleeper class train tickets from Mumbai and back, and the tempo traveller for the road journey.
Can I upgrade my train ticket?
Yes. A 3-tier AC upgrade is available at extra cost, both ways or one way. Ask on WhatsApp for a quotation.
Are entry tickets and activities included?
No. Monument tickets, activities, Atal Tunnel or Sissu charges and meals on the train are paid separately.
When is the next departure?
Ask on WhatsApp for the current group departure dates and seat availability.
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