Himachal Pradesh stores numerous wonderful hill stations, which are particularly cool in summers. Shimla, Dalhousie, Kullu , Kasauli, Manali, Chail and Kufri are the few of the hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh which offer breathtaking scenery. Dharmasala, where the Dalai Lama lives, is another important centre on the tourist map. The foremost shrine in Kangra town is the Brajeshwari Devi temple. 30-km from Kangra is Jwalamukhi, one of the most revered temples in northern India. The Kangra Museum has an impressive art collection.

Itinerary (12 days)

• Day 109:00
  1

  Delhi

  Arrival in New Delhi before or after midnight. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 209:00
  2

  Delhi

  Keep the morning free for some bird watching at the Okhla Barrage. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Capital city of India, visiting India Gate, Qutab Minar & Humayun’s tomb and driving past the President's House. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 309:00
  3

  Delhi - Narkanda

  ake a train to Chandigarh (4 hr.) from Delhi in the morning and then transfer to Narkanda (6 hr.) stopping en-route for birding. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 409:00
  4

  Narkanda - Sangla

  Morning drive to Sangla (29,00m/ 6 hr.) through the breathtaking gorges of the Greater Himalayas. Enjoy a evening bird walk at Sangla. Overnight in tents.

• Day 509:00
  5

  Sangla

  Drive leisurely towards Chitkul (2 hr.) stopping for birding en-route. Chitkul is the last inhabited village surrounded by green fields and high mountain peaks. Return to Sangla in the evening. Overnight in tents.

• Day 609:00
  6

  Sangla

  Take bird walks around Sangla and fort Kamru. Overnight in tents.

• Day 709:00
  7

  Sangla - Sarahan

  Drive to Sarahan

• Day 809:00
  8

  Sarahan - Tirthan Valley

  Departure to Goshaini (8 hr., 3,000m) via Jalori pass & Shoja. Shoja, a small village at an altitude of over 8,000 feet. The access to Shoja winds through thick forests, alpine trees, which provide an untouched habitat. Arrival over here at the lunch hour; later on take a walk on the forest logging road into pristine Pheasant countryside. The Pheasants attractions seen here include Monal, Kaleej and Koklas. Continue back towards Goshaini. Overnight in a tourist lodge at Tirthan.

• Day 909:00
  9

  Tirthan Valley

  Morning bird walk towards the Great Himalayan National Park and afternoon downstream walk along river Tirthan. Overnight in a tourist lodge at Tirthan.

• Day 1009:00
  10

  Tirthan & Banjar Valley

  Pay a day visit to Bahu and Jibhi for bird watching. Overnight in a tourist lodge at Tirthan.

• Day 1109:00
  11

  Tirthan Valley-Bhunter airport-Delhi

  Drive to Bhunter (3 hr.) From Tirthan to catch a flight to Delhi in the morning. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel.

• Day 1209:00
  12

  Delhi/Onward Destination

  Morning bird watching at the Delhi Zoo. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Transfer to the airport for onward journey.