Rajasthan Cab
01 Jul 2025
A visit from the foggy tea gardens of Coonoor to the cool metropolitan mountains of Himachal Pradesh provides a satisfying contrast for people who love quiet scenery and leisurely hill travelling. The itinerary targets the travelers that enjoy driving scenic routes, quiet towns, and mountain sites that are well distributed in different valleys. For tourists who enjoy peaceful views, comfortable settings, and the appeal of slow hill travel, a trip to the foggy tea plantations of Coonoor and then to the chilly metropolitan highlands of Himachal Pradesh is a great way to see two very different places. This trip is for people who like to travel for a long time via winding mountain roads, quiet suburbs on the hills, and small towns hidden between valleys. We chose each venue to strike a balance between the peaceful beauty of nature and the rich culture that makes Himachal such a popular place to visit.
This trip will be a nice escape from your usual routine, whether you like walking through fragrant tea gardens, exploring misty views, or finding stunning mountain spots in different valleys. It also works for people who are looking for travel ideas, like Himachal Tour Packages from Coonoor, or trips that are perfect for special events, like a Himachal luxury package from Coonoor, a Himachal family holiday from Coonoor, or even a Himachal honeymoon package from Coonoor. All of these things work together to make a smooth and unforgettable trip. The change from the soft, fog-covered slopes of the Nilgiris to the crisp alpine air of the Himalayas is both beautiful and quite refreshing.
Travel starts at Coonoor and ends at Coimbatore Airport. On arrival in Chandigarh by air, drive to Shimla. Savor a pleasant climate, walk the Mall Road, and have serene scenes at the Ridge.
Discover the most peaceful places of Shimla and Jakhoo Temple and the colonial Viceregal Lodge. Take a stroll on the twisting paths of the Ridge and finish that day with a quiet sunset view of the hills.
Go to Chail with its pristine woods and peaceful atmosphere. Explore Chail Palace, which has a popular cricket ground, and enjoy relaxing walks around the forest that presents the beauty of the lower Himalayas.
An easy drive would take you to Kasauli, a tiny cantonment town, which is calm and full of pine fragrances. Light sightseeing at Monkey Point and Gilbert trail and Kasauli breweries.
Bend through the changing terrain as the Shivaliks creep up to the superior Himalayas. After arriving in Manali, get out to the banks of rivers in Old Manali and have a leisurely evening.
Tour the Tibetan Monastery and Vashisht Hot Water Springs and Visit Hadimba Temple. Enjoy sightseeing on Mall Road or by taking a leisurely stroll along the Beas River.
Naggar is just a short drive and is a place with art, views of mountains and serene beauty. See Naggar Castle and the Roerich Art Gallery and spend some peaceful time in nature. Go back to Manali and stay one night.
Dharamshala is accessed by traveling through forests, open valleys and mountain roads. See the Dharamshala Cricket Stadium and go to nearby markets where Tibetan handicrafts are sold.
Spend the morning at McLeodganj and see Bhagsu Waterfall, the Dalai Lama Temple Complex and cute markets. Thence later drive to Pathankot to depart.
Assuming you go on 10 days, go on from Dharamshala to Dalhousie and devote a peaceful day to Khajjiar, the Mini Switzerland of India and then move on to Pathankot.
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