Manali Tours

Come summers and people in India start looking for a cool outing destination – somewhere where they can be away from scorching heat of the sun. And somewhere where they let go all inhibitions and indulge in a variety of activities. For people in Delhi or for that matter north India Manali is one such destination. Infact, even people from abroad prefer Manali tours a lot when they decide to explore the hill stations of India. The panoramic views of towering mountains, the ancient temples and monasteries lend a lot of charm. Throw in some mountaneering, drive through mountain passes, rafting, paragliding trekking and skiing (in winters), and you have a perfect recipe ready for an enjoyable experience.

Manali is also a gateway to the Ladakh region. In summers, when the Manali Leh highway opens up, lakhs of tourists drive their way to Ladakh region from here.

If you have still not visited Manali, do make a plan this vacation. Listed below are some tour packages

that will take you on a Manali holiday

• Kullu Manali Tour Package
• Manali Trip
• Delhi Shimla Manali Tour Package

Himachal Pradesh Tourism

Fast Facts
Location : North India
Area : 55,673 sq. km
Capital City : Shimla
Also Known As : 'Devbhumi' or 'Land of Gods'

Looking for that bit of extra enjoyment and satisfaction in your trip? Want to spend your vacation in a place that is truly blessed by nature, has unending adventure options while at the same time offers a wonderful cultural treat? Well then, the state of Himachal Pradesh in India is the place to be for you.

 First let's tell you how to reach there. Various cities of Himachal Pradesh like Shimla, Kullu, Dharamshala and Pathankot receive regular flights from Delhi. So once you reach Delhi, you can directly board a flight to any  of these destinations. Kalka, Ambala Cantt, Pathankot and Chakki Bank are the important railway stations of the state that connect you to destinations like Mumbai, Howarh, New Delhi and Jodhpur. The tourism department of Himachal Pradesh also operates volvo/luxury coach services to Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala. Ordinary bus services are available from the above as well as other cities like Jaipur, Dehradun/ Haridwar, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana and Jammu/ Pathankot.

Most Important Destinations to Visit –  Though you will find details of place as per theme below, we still want to list out the names of most popular destinations in Himachal Pradesh and here are they – Shimla, Kullu Manali, Dalhousie, Kangra,Lahaul, Spitu,, Dharamshala, Rewalsar, Renukaji, Kasauli, Chamba and Palampur.

Adventure Trails – Himachal is one of the best destinations in India, if you are an adventure buff. A number of adventure options make the state adorable for adventure enthusiasts. Right from trekking to rafting, paragliding, skiing, mountain cycling, angling, ice skating and heli skiing – all kind of adventure sports options are available here. Listed below are destinations that you can visit for a particular sport

Rafting : the Sutlej near Shimla, the Beas near Kullu, the Ravi near Chamba and Chandra in Lahaul
Mountain Cycling : Kangra, Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur
Angling : For trouts - Rohru in the Pabbar valley (Shimla) , Baspa river in the Sangla valley, Uhl river near Barot, river Beas in the Kullu valley. For Mahsheer - The reservoir of the Maharana Pratap sagar, Nadaun along the river Beas, Chamba Pattan near Garli, river Giri, Gaura and river Yamuna
Paragliding : Bir-Billing, Bundla Dhar near Bilaspur, in the Kullu valley, Intkali in the Pabbar valley near Rohru in Shimla district.
Ice Skating - The Ice Skating Club, Shimla
Skiing : Kufri
Heli Skiing - Hanuman Tibba, Rohtang Pass, Deo Tibba and Chandrakhani Pass
Trekking : Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges, routes over the passes between the Shimla region and the Kullu valley, Trans-Himalyan regions of Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti.

Monastery Trail – Himachal is one of those states in India where Buddhist culture is amply visible. Mc Leodganj in Dharamshala is the place where the exiled spiritual guru of the Tibetan Buddhists - Dalai Lama resides. The entire atmosphere of the area, hence reverberates with Buddhists chants. In areas like Lahaul and Spiti too there is a majority of Buddhist population. A number of Buddhist monasteries, therefore can be seen here. Most important Buddhist monasteries of the region include Kye Monastery, Tabo Monastery, Dhankar Monastery, Guru Ghantal Monastery, Namgyal Monastery, Kanum Monastery, Kardang Monastery, Shashur Monastery, Tayul Monastery and Thang Yug Gompa. These monasteries make for an interesting visit.

Wildlife Trails :  Wildlife of Himachal is also worth enjoying during a trip to the state. The Parks are the place where you can see the Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep, Himalayan Brown Bear, Himalayan Tahr and Musk Deer. Significant parks of the state are Great Himalayan National Park, Simbalbara Sanctuary,Renuka Sanctuary, Pin Valley National Park and Chail Wildlife Sanctuary.

Pilgrimage Tour – Apart from the monasteries, Himachal is also home to worship abodes of other religions. Manikaran, Paonta Sahib and Rewalsar are the most important amongst these. Other than these, Baijnath temple, Jwalamukhi Temple, Laxmi Narayan temple Chamunda Devi Temple, Jhakhu Temple, Chintapurni Temple, Naina Devi Temple, Bhimakali Temple, Hadimba Devi Temple, Bijli Mahadev Temple, Hatkoti Temples and Brajeshwari Devi Temple are also famous.

Tribal Tour –  For those interested in exploring the different tribes, Himachal Pradesh is a destination par excellence. The tribal population of Himachal resides primarily in Kinnaur , Lahual, Mandi, Kangra and Bilaspur. The most important tribes of Himachal Pradesh include Kinnaure, Lahule, Gaddi, Pirals and Gujjars

North India Tourism

North India is the hottest tourist destination in India. Northern part of India is popular for its rich historical heritage and traditional past. The scenic beauty of the landscapes and the mighty Himalayas and Ganges makes North India a perfect place for some thrilling and memorable holidays. It is a paradise for adventure lovers. Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan, Kashmir,Punjab and Himachal Pradesh are some of the most visited destinations of North India.


Heritage Tour: No tour of North India is complete without a visit to the heritage sites of this country. Theses structures are a reflection of rich Indian civilization. Red Fort, India Gate and Humayun's Tomb make the tour of Delhi complete. While in Rajasthan visit the magnificent palaces, forts and havelis in Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur. The picturesque location and the calm atmosphere simply enchants the mind and soul.


Golden Triangle Tour: The Golden triangle comprises Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. A visit to this golden triangle completes the tour of North India. The main attractions of this triangle are the India Gate, Akshar Dham, Red Fort and Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort in Agra.Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort and City Palace in Jaipur.


Wildlife Tour: A heaven for wild life enthusiasts, North India offers a lot of options to travelers to make their holidays really wild. Here one can experience the untouched beauty of the nature and the wild world of various species of animals. One can watch lions and tigers in Jim Corbett and Ranthambore Sanctuaries. Bharatpur is an ideal place to watch and observe different local and migratory birds. Beside these tourists can also visit Kanha, Dudhwa national parks and Sariska sanctuary.


Himalayan Tour: Enter the world of snow and enjoy an exhilarating experience. It is the best destination for the winter sports lovers. Auli, Rohtang Pass, Gulmarg and Leh are very good places for trying your hands in ice-skating, skiing and mountain climbing. Ladakh, Dharmshala and Kangra valley are famous for the temples and monasteries. Devotees throng these cities to visit the holy abodes of the Gods and to enjoy the pristine beauty of nature.


Pilgrimage Tour: North India is truly a holy abode that comprises of more than 100 temples, churches and mosques. Each one of them has magnificent architecture and is associated with some myth or legend. In Delhi Isckon temple, Birla mandir, Jama Masjid, Akshar Dham temple and Bahai temple are some of the fine examples of the amazing architecture. A visit of the Golden Temple of Punjab offers a spiritual satisfaction of the mind and soul. The snow covered Himalayas also known as the Dev Bhumi attracts devotees from every part of the world. Pushkar and Ajmer Dargha are also very important pilgrimage center for both Hindus and Muslims. The monasteries of Leh and Himachal Pradesh is visited by several followers of Buddhism.


Adventure Tour: Feel the adrenalin rush with different adventure sports in the North India. Trekking, mountaineering, white water rafting, para-gliding and hand-gliding makes Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal the hottest hub for adventurers. Also try camel and yak safari in Leh-Ladakh which has a charm of its own. 


Luxury Tour: Experience the beauty of North India by taking a luxury train tour of Rajasthan. Palace on Wheels and Royal Rajasthan on Wheels makes you feel like a Rajput royal. These trains covers all the important destinations. Also a stay in the  exclusive 5-star hotels makes your journey of North India a memorable affair.


Ayurveda Tour: After so much of traveling relax yourself in the spas and medication centers in Himachal Pradesh. Besides them all the 5-star hotels in the North Indian cities also provide the rejuvenation therapies to relax the body and mind.


North India is perfect destination to spend the best holidays of your life. The irresistible beauty casts its magic on every traveler.