About this Shimla – Manali – Dharamshala – Dalhousie Tour 8 Nights / 9 Days Package
This Shimla – Manali – Dharamshala – Dalhousie Tour 8 Nights / 9 Days starts and ends in Chandigarh with a private cab for the whole trip. It covers Shimla (2 nights), Manali (3 nights), Dharamshala (1 night), Dalhousie (2 nights) – the best hill stations of Himachal Pradesh in one easy loop.
Day-wise plan – Day 1: Chandigarh Pickup → Shimla; Day 2: Shimla & Kufri Sightseeing; Day 3: Shimla → Manali (via Kullu); Day 4: Manali Local Sightseeing; Day 5: Rohtang Pass with Solang Valley & Atal TunnelSolang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu / Khoksar (Rohtang Pass is closed from 1 December to 20 April); Day 6: Manali → Dharamshala; Day 7: Dharamshala Sightseeing → Dalhousie; Day 8: Khajjiar & Dalhousie Sightseeing; Day 9: Dalhousie → Chandigarh Drop.
All rates include toll tax, parking, state tax and driver allowance, so there are no hidden charges. Travel Himalayas is an HP Govt. approved tour operator in Manali since 2002. See also our Manali taxi rates 2026 and booking procedure.
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Shimla – Manali – Dharamshala – Dalhousie Tour 8 Nights / 9 Days – Short Itinerary
- DAY 1Chandigarh Pickup → Shimlaapprox. 115 km3.5–4 hrs
- DAY 2Shimla & Kufri Sightseeingapprox. 45 km6–7 hrs
- DAY 3Shimla → Manali (via Kullu)approx. 250 km8–9 hrs
- DAY 4Manali Local Sightseeingapprox. 20 km4–5 hrs
- DAY 5Rohtang Pass with Solang Valley & Atal Tunnelapprox. 125 km9–10 hrs
- DAY 5Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu / Khoksarapprox. 90 km7–8 hrs
- DAY 6Manali → Dharamshalaapprox. 235 km7–8 hrs
- DAY 7Dharamshala Sightseeing → Dalhousieapprox. 145 km7–8 hrs
- DAY 8Khajjiar & Dalhousie Sightseeingapprox. 60 km6–7 hrs
- DAY 9Dalhousie → Chandigarh Dropapprox. 340 km8–9 hrs
Route Map – Shimla – Manali – Dharamshala – Dalhousie Tour 8 Nights / 9 Days
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🧭 Drawn from real map coordinates (north is up). Every place of the itinerary is marked; places inside one town are listed in its box. 📏 km = approx. road distance from the nearest night-stay town shown in the label (from Manali for Manali area places). Lines join the stops of each day – actual roads curve through the mountains. 🏨 = night stay. Tap a day to highlight its route.
Day-wise Detail Itinerary with Distance & Time
DAY 1Chandigarh Pickup → Shimla
approx. 115 km3.5–4 hrs▼
Pickup from your hotel, railway station, bus stand or airport in Chandigarh and drive up the hills to Shimla, the Queen of Hills. Check in and enjoy an evening walk on Mall Road.
Mughal-style terraced garden with fountains near Chandigarh, a short stop on the drive to Shimla.
Hill town known as the mushroom city of India, on the highway to Shimla.
Colonial-era shopping street for an evening walk, cafés and local handicrafts.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh → Pinjore → Solan → Shimla | approx. 115 km | 3.5–4 hrs |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla
DAY 2Shimla & Kufri Sightseeing
approx. 45 km6–7 hrs▼
After breakfast, drive to Kufri for pony rides and mountain views, then see the sights of Shimla town:
Hill station above Shimla with pony rides to the viewpoint, snow in winter and wide views of the Himalayan range.
Viewpoint over a deep valley of pine and deodar forest, a popular photo stop.
Hanuman temple on the highest hill of Shimla with a giant Hanuman statue and views over the town.
Open square in the heart of Shimla with the yellow Christ Church (1857), the town's best-known landmark.
Colonial-era shopping street for an evening walk, cafés and local handicrafts.
Market famous for wooden handicrafts and souvenirs, next to The Ridge.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shimla → Green Valley → Kufri | approx. 16 km | 45 min |
| Kufri → Shimla (Jakhu Temple, The Ridge, Mall Road) | approx. 16 km | 45 min |
| Plus time at Kufri (2 hrs) and Shimla town (2–3 hrs) | ||
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla
DAY 3Shimla → Manali (via Kullu)
approx. 250 km8–9 hrs▼
After breakfast, check out and drive to Manali through Mandi and the Kullu valley along the Beas river:
Man-made lake in the town of Sundernagar on the Chandigarh – Manali highway.
Dam on the Beas river with a big blue reservoir, seen from the highway.
White-water rafting on the Beas river with guides and safety gear (extra cost). Best from April to June and September–October.
Tandem paragliding flights over the Beas valley with trained pilots (extra cost, weather permitting).
Watch weavers make the famous Kullu shawls on handlooms and buy shawls, caps and woollens direct.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shimla → Bilaspur → Sundernagar | approx. 120 km | 4 hrs |
| Sundernagar → Mandi → Pandoh Dam → Kullu | approx. 90 km | 3 hrs |
| Kullu → Manali | approx. 40 km | 1–1.5 hrs |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Manali
DAY 4Manali Local Sightseeing
approx. 20 km4–5 hrs▼
After breakfast, a relaxed day to see the sights of Manali town.
Visit the main sights of Manali town:
Four-tier pagoda wooden temple built in 1553, dedicated to Hidimba, wife of Bhima. Set in a tall deodar forest, with the Ghatotkach shrine nearby. Yak rides and photos in local Himachali dress.
Fun spot on the Manalsu stream with indoor games, river crossing and small amusement rides. Good for families, with a small market for woollens.
Colourful Gadhan Thekchhokling monastery built by Tibetan settlers, with a large Buddha statue, murals and prayer wheels. Tibetan market for handicrafts nearby.
Peaceful park of giant deodar trees on the bank of the Beas, opposite Mall Road. Small lake with boating in season.
Manali's main street for an evening walk, cafes, local food and shopping for shawls, woollens and dry fruits.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Manali local sightseeing (round) | approx. 20 km | 4–5 hrs |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Manali
DAY 5Rohtang Pass with Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel
approx. 125 km9–10 hrs▼
Early breakfast and start around 6–7 AM to reach Rohtang before the crowd. The road climbs from the Kullu valley to the snow line, crosses into Lahaul and comes back through the Atal Tunnel:
Natural cold-water spring named after Pandit Nehru, who drank from it on his visits. First stop of the day.
Small village above a deep gorge of the Beas river, with wide views of the valley and snow peaks.
Meadows and snow point in early summer, inside a protected forest. Many films have been shot here.
Waterfall fed by melting snow, falling over rocks beside the road. A popular photo stop.
Last halt before Rohtang with dhabas for tea, Maggi and parathas. Snow dresses can be hired on the way.
Snowfield and glacier area where snow stays even in summer. Good place for snow play.
High mountain pass between Kullu and Lahaul. Snow, glacier views, snow scooter, skiing and sledging (extra cost). Permit included.
First village in Lahaul on the Chandra river, surrounded by bare, rocky mountains, very different from green Kullu.
Opened in 2020, one of the world's longest highway tunnels above 10,000 ft. It links Lahaul with Solang side in about 10 minutes.
Adventure valley with paragliding, ropeway, ATV rides and zorbing in summer, and skiing in winter (all extra cost).
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Manali → Nehru Kund → Kothi → Gulaba → Rahalla Fall → Marhi → Rani Nala → Rohtang Pass | approx. 51 km | 2.5–3 hrs |
| Rohtang → Gramphu (15 km) → Khoksar (5 km) → Atal Tunnel North Portal (8 km) | approx. 28 km | 1–1.5 hrs |
| Atal Tunnel (9.02 km) → Dhundi → Solang Valley | approx. 20 km | 30–40 min |
| Solang Valley → Manali | approx. 14 km | 30–40 min |
| Plus time at Rohtang (2–3 hrs) and Solang (1–2 hrs) | ||
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Manali
DAY 5Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu / Khoksar
approx. 90 km7–8 hrs▼
After breakfast, drive to the snow of Solang Valley and through the Atal Tunnel into the Lahaul valley:
Natural cold-water spring named after Pandit Nehru, who drank from it on his visits. First stop of the day.
Snow-covered slopes in winter with skiing, snow scooter, ropeway and snow play (extra cost). Snow dresses on rent here.
Opened in 2020, one of the world's longest highway tunnels above 10,000 ft. It is open in winter and takes you to Lahaul in about 10 minutes.
Village on the Chandra river with a frozen waterfall, snowfields and big snow peaks all around. The best snow point in winter.
First village in Lahaul on the Chandra river, deep in snow in winter. Visited when the road to Sissu is not open.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Manali → Nehru Kund → Solang Valley | approx. 14 km | 30–40 min |
| Solang → Dhundi → Atal Tunnel (9.02 km) → North Portal | approx. 20 km | 40–50 min |
| North Portal → Sissu (approx. 7 km) / Khoksar (approx. 8 km) | approx. 7–8 km | 15–20 min |
| Sissu → Atal Tunnel → Manali | approx. 41 km | 1.5–2 hrs |
| Plus time at Solang (2 hrs) and Sissu (1–2 hrs) | ||
Nehru Kund, Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel, Sissu or Khoksar up to where the vehicle can go, else you can hire a 4X4 vehicle at extra cost.
Adventure activities: Skiing, Zorbing, Yak / Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Cable Car, Paragliding, Tube Slide (at extra cost).
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Manali
DAY 6Manali → Dharamshala
approx. 235 km7–8 hrs▼
After breakfast, check out and drive to Dharamshala through Mandi and the tea gardens of Palampur:
White-water rafting on the Beas river with guides and safety gear (extra cost). Best from April to June and September–October.
Dam on the Beas river with a big blue reservoir, seen from the highway.
Town of green tea gardens under the Dhauladhar range, a pleasant stop on the way.
Town under the snowy Dhauladhar range and home of the Tibetan government in exile.
Little Lhasa of India, with Tibetan cafés, markets and monasteries.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Manali → Kullu → Mandi | approx. 110 km | 3.5 hrs |
| Mandi → Joginder Nagar → Baijnath → Palampur | approx. 85 km | 2.5–3 hrs |
| Palampur → Dharamshala | approx. 40 km | 1–1.5 hrs |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Dharamshala
DAY 7Dharamshala Sightseeing → Dalhousie
approx. 145 km7–8 hrs▼
After breakfast, visit McLeodganj and Dharamshala, then drive to the hill station of Dalhousie:
Tsuglagkhang complex, the main temple and residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, with a peaceful prayer hall.
Old Bhagsunag Shiva temple with a short walk to a waterfall.
Stone church of 1852 in a deodar forest, with old stained-glass windows.
One of the most scenic cricket stadiums in the world, with the Dhauladhar peaks behind.
Small town with an old fort, on the road to Dalhousie.
Colonial hill station spread over five hills, with pine forests and old churches.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dharamshala & McLeodganj sightseeing | approx. 25 km | 3 hrs |
| Dharamshala → Nurpur → Dalhousie | approx. 120 km | 4–4.5 hrs |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Dalhousie
DAY 8Khajjiar & Dalhousie Sightseeing
approx. 60 km6–7 hrs▼
After breakfast, drive to Khajjiar, the Mini Switzerland of India, and see the sights of Dalhousie:
Mini Switzerland of India – a wide green meadow ringed by deodar forest, with a small lake and the Khajji Nag temple.
Forest sanctuary of deodar and oak on the way to Khajjiar, good for a short nature walk.
Spot of five small bridges over streams, with a memorial to freedom fighter Sardar Ajit Singh.
Spring in a shady forest where Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose stayed in 1937.
Main square and Mall Road of Dalhousie with St. John's Church and Tibetan market.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie → Kalatop → Khajjiar | approx. 22 km | 1 hr |
| Khajjiar → Dalhousie (Panchpula, Subhash Baoli, Gandhi Chowk) | approx. 30 km | 1.5 hrs |
| Plus time at Khajjiar (2 hrs) and Dalhousie town (2 hrs) | ||
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Dalhousie
DAY 9Dalhousie → Chandigarh Drop
approx. 340 km8–9 hrs▼
After breakfast, check out and drive down to Chandigarh for your onward journey.
Gateway town of Punjab at the foot of the hills.
Drop at your hotel, railway station, bus stand or airport in Chandigarh.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie → Banikhet → Pathankot | approx. 80 km | 2.5 hrs |
| Pathankot → Hoshiarpur → Chandigarh | approx. 260 km | 5.5–6 hrs |
Tour ends with happy memories.
Shimla Manali Dharamshala Dalhousie 8N/9D Package Price 2026
| Hotel Category | Per Couple (2 Pax) | Per Person (4 Pax) | Extra Adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | On Request | On Request | On Request |
| Deluxe (3★) | On Request | On Request | On Request |
| Super Deluxe | On Request | On Request | On Request |
| Premium (4★) | On Request | On Request | On Request |
Price depends on travel date, hotel category, vehicle and group size. 🔒 Fixed rates – no bargaining please 😊. 20% advance confirms booking, balance on arrival. 5% GST only if GST bill required. Pay Now →
Hotels in Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie
| Category | Shimla (2N) | Manali (3N) | Dharamshala (1N) | Dalhousie (2N) | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Deluxe (3★) | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Super Deluxe | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Premium (4★) | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
MAP = Breakfast + Dinner. Hotels shown are "or similar". Check-in 12 noon, check-out 10 AM. Early check-in subject to availability. Hotel photos and options shared on WhatsApp.
Inclusions – What the Package Includes
- Pickup from Chandigarh on Day 1 and drop at Chandigarh on the last day
- Hotel stay according to number of persons – Shimla 2 nights, Manali 3 nights, Dharamshala 1 night, Dalhousie 2 nights
- Daily breakfast & dinner (MAP plan)
- All sightseeing by private cab as per itinerary & vehicle selected
- Rohtang Pass permitAtal Tunnel & Sissu / Khoksar tour (Rohtang closed 1 Dec – 20 Apr)
- Fuel, Toll tax, parking, state tax & driver allowance (Driver Food & Accommodation)
Exclusions – Not Included
- Train / flight / bus tickets to and from Chandigarh
- Lunch and any meal not mentioned
- Monument & Museum Entrance Fees for the sights mentioned in the Itinerary
- Any Kind of Adventure Activities (ropeway, snow activities, river rafting, paragliding, ATV etc.)
- Snow dress / boots on rent
- 4X4 vehicle: Tour to Snow Point is up to where the vehicle can go, else you can hire a 4X4 vehicle at extra cost
- AC will not work in uphills (AC vehicle on request at extra charges)
- The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
- Guide fee, camera fee, Soft or Hard drinks, Starters
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls, Porterage
- Medical & Travel insurance
- Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc.
- Any changes you may choose to make during your tour
- 5% GST (only if GST bill is required)
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Inclusions”
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the pickup and drop in Chandigarh?
Pickup and drop can be at your hotel, Chandigarh railway station, ISBT bus stand or Chandigarh airport.
Is Rohtang Pass open every day?
No. Rohtang Pass is closed for tourists every Tuesday and in winter from 1 December to 20 April due to snow. A permit is required. If Rohtang is closed on your date, Day 5 is Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel and Sissu / Khoksar.
Which vehicle is best for my group?
Alto and Sedan seat up to 4 persons, Ertiga, Toyota Innova and Toyota Innova Crysta up to 6, and Tempo Traveller 12, 14, 17 or 26 seater for bigger groups. Children are counted as persons.
Is this package good for honeymoon and family trips?
Yes. The plan moves at an easy pace with comfortable hotels and a private cab, which suits couples, families and friends.
How much advance is needed to book?
20% advance confirms the booking and the balance is paid on arrival. 5% GST is added only if you need a GST bill.
Can we visit Rohtang Pass in winter?
No. Rohtang Pass is closed for tourists from 1 December to 20 April. In these months Day 5 is Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel and Sissu / Khoksar, where you get plenty of snow.
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