Route Map and Driving Directions - Manali, Shimla, Amritsar

Manali

Manali is a well-known hill station located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Lying on the mountains near the northern end of the Kullu Valley, the hill station is a sought after tourist destination. Manali was the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh. Known as the home of the Saptarishi (Seven Sages), the town and its surroundings hold great significance to Indian culture. Manali is a scenic hill station surrounded by snow covered mountains, [ more... ]

Shimla

Shimla is a hill station and the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. It is a very popular tourist destination. It has forests of pine, rhododendron and oak. It experiences pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters. It is 100km from Chandigarh, the nearest major city. It is set among cool pine-clad hills with a lot of colonial charm. It also has some great views of the Himalayas. Mid-September to late November is the best time to visit Shimla. The first [ more... ]

Amritsar

Amritsar is a city in the state of Punjab. It is where Harmandir Sahib or Golden Temple is located. Golden Temple is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh religion. It attracts more visitors than the Taj Mahal and is the number one spot for non-resident Indians. The Golden Temple has spiritual atmosphere and you should try to visit it at different times in a day particularly sunrise and sunset. Amritsar is also known for two incidents – the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre [ more... ]