Sightseeing Tours & Trips in Himachal Pradesh

Head up to Rohtang Pass at 3,978 meters where you'll see snow-capped peaks, then walk through the alpine meadows of Solang Valley. In Manali, check out the ancient Hadimba Temple with its detailed Pagoda-style woodwork and visit the hot water springs in Vashist village. You'll also tour Baijnath Temple, one of India's 12 Jyotirlingas, and see the Tibetan monastery in McLeod Ganj, home to the Dalai Lama's spiritual seat.

Head up to Jakhoo Temple sitting at 8,054 feet in Shimla where you'll get great views of the Himalayas, then make your way to Rohtang Pass at 13,000 feet—it's one of the highest roads you can drive on. Check out Manali's old Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, and the Tibetan Monastery before visiting Namgyal Monastery in Dharamshala, the personal monastery of the 14th Dalai Lama.

Visit the Tibetan monastery in McLeod Ganj where the Dalai Lama lives, then head to the sacred Baijnath Temple, one of India's 12 Jyotirlingas. Later you'll reach Khajjiar, often called the mini Switzerland of Himachal Pradesh, and check out Panjpulla, Satdhara Falls, and Subhash Baoli around Dalhousie. In Manali, see Hadimba Temple with its detailed Pagoda-style woodwork and tour the Roerich Art Gallery at Naggar Castle, plus there's a day trip to Rohtang Pass at 13,050 feet for great Himalayan views.

Start at Amritsar's UNESCO-listed Golden Temple, where you'll see the evening Palki Ceremony, then head to Shimla, a British colonial hill station with Victorian Christ Church and Viceregal Lodge. In Dharamsala, check out the Tibetan Buddhist community at Namgyal Monastery and Norbulingka Institute in McLeodganj.

Start in Chamba to check out ancient temple complexes and colorful Pahari miniature paintings, then head to Dharamsala's Tsuglagkhang Complex where you'll find the Dalai Lama Temple and Tibet Museum. Wander through Mcleodganj Market to soak up the strong Tibetan vibe, then later witness the ceremonial flag-lowering at Wagah Border between India and Pakistan. You'll visit Amritsar's Golden Temple at sunrise and sunset to see the palaki ceremony honoring the Sikh holy book.

In McLeodganj you'll find rich Tibetan culture at Tsuglagkhang Buddhist temple where prayer wheels send mantras into the mountain air. Head to Dal Lake for peaceful views with tall Deodar trees all around, then trek up to Bhagsunath waterfall after checking out the old Bhagsunath Temple and its sacred spring.

Travel through Himachal Pradesh to see Shimla's Mall Road and Jakho Temple, then head up to Rohtang Pass at 13,000 feet near Manali. In Mcleodganj, you'll visit the Tsuglagkhang Complex and Dalai Lama Temple in Dharamshala, and later catch the Wagah Border ceremony that's known for its energetic atmosphere.

Start in New Delhi checking out Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb, then take the historic toy train from Kalka up to Shimla. Trek through Kufri's meadows at 2,743 meters and play golf at Naldehra's scenic course with Kailash Range views. See Hadimba Temple's pagoda woodwork in Manali, visit Nicholas Roerich's art gallery at Naggar Castle, and cross Rohtang Pass at 3,978 meters. Stop at Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara with its natural hot springs, see the Tibetan monastery at McLeod Ganj where the Dalai Lama lives, and walk through Khajjiar's alpine meadows—often called mini Switzerland.