About this Shimla – Manali Tour 5 Nights / 6 Days Package

This Shimla – Manali Tour 5 Nights / 6 Days starts and ends in Chandigarh with a private cab for the whole trip. It covers Shimla (2 nights), Manali (3 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 (3,978 m) with Solang Valley & Atal TunnelSolang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu / Khoksar (Rohtang Pass is closed from 20th Nov to 15th Apr); Day 6: Manali → 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.

🗓️ Last updated: by Sunil Verma (Founder & Director), Travel Himalayas, Manali · Suitable for families, couples, honeymooners & friends

Shimla – Quick Facts

🗓️ Duration5 Nights / 6 Days
💰 Price₹27,000 for 2 adults (about ₹13,500 per person) – complete package for your date in the calculator
📍 Pickup / DropChandigarh
🏨 Night stayShimla × 2 · Manali × 3
⛰️ Highest pointKhoksar – 3,140 m
🌤️ Best timeMarch – June: pleasant 10 – 25 °C; July – September: monsoon

Shimla – Manali Tour 5 Nights / 6 Days – Short Itinerary

  1. DAY 1
    Chandigarh Pickup → ShimlaPinjore Garden · Solan · Mall Road Shimla
    115 Kms3.5-4 Hours
  2. DAY 2
    Shimla & Kufri SightseeingKufri · Green Valley · Jakhu Temple · The Ridge & Christ Church · Mall Road Shimla · Lakkar Bazaar
    45 Kms6-7 Hours
  3. DAY 3
    Shimla → Manali (via Kullu)Sundernagar Lake · Pandoh Dam · River Rafting Point · Paragliding Point · Kullu Shawls Weaving Industry
    250 Kms8-9 Hours
  4. DAY 4
    Manali Local SightseeingHadimba Devi Temple · Club House · Tibetan Monastery · Van Vihar · Mall Road
    20 Kms4-5 Hours
  5. DAY 5
    Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) with Solang Valley & Atal TunnelNehru Kund · Kothi · Gulaba · Rahalla Fall · Marhi · Rani Nala · Rohtang Pass · Khoksar · Atal Tunnel · Solang Valley
    125 Kms9-10 Hours
  6. DAY 5
    Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu / KhoksarNehru Kund · Solang Valley · Atal Tunnel · Sissu · Khoksar · 🚙 up to where the vehicle can go, else 4X4 at extra cost
    90 Kms7-8 Hours
  7. DAY 6
    Manali → Chandigarh DropParagliding Point · River Rafting Point · Pandoh Dam · Sundernagar Lake · Chandigarh
    310 Kms8-9 Hours
Duration: 5 Nights / 6 DaysTotal by cab: approx. 865830 kmNight stay: Shimla × 2 · Manali × 3

Route Map – Shimla – Manali Tour 5 Nights / 6 Days

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Shimla – Manali Tour 5 Nights / 6 Days – route mapRoad map from Manali drawn from real coordinates (true compass directions; distances compressed away from Manali): local sightseeing, Sethan and Hampta; Chandigarh via Mandi, Bhuntar Airport and Kullu; Kasol, Manikaran, Tosh and Malana; Jibhi, Shoja, Jalori Pass to Rampur Bushahr; Rohtang Pass to Khoksar; Solang, Atal Tunnel and Sissu; Leh via Baralacha La or via Zanskar; Udaipur, Trilokinath, Killar and Chamba; Dharamshala and McLeodganj via Palampur; Pathankot, Dalhousie, Khajjiar, Chamba, Bharmour and the Mani Mahesh trek; Jammu, Katra and Amritsar; the Spiti – Kinnaur circuit via Atal Tunnel, Batal, Kunzum Pass, Kaza, Tabo, Nako, Reckong Peo and Kalpa to Rampur Bushahr, and on to Shimla via Luhri, Narkanda and Kufri; the Karsog valley road from Sundernagar or Pandoh to Luhri. Boundaries not shown. Day 2: Shimla & Kufri Sightseeing Day 3: Shimla → Manali (via Kullu) Day 3: Shimla → Manali (via Kullu) Day 4: Manali Local Sightseeing 4km 10km 3km 40km 12km 18km 19km 9km 4km 16km 4km 20km 22km 9km 10km 5km 30km 6km 4km 3km 7km 4km 10km 10km 7km 8km6km 4km 11km 9km tunnel 25km 7km 20km 7km 23km 22km 35km 78km 70km 60km 15km 35km 40km 30km 80km 215km 35km 50km 9km 100km 40km 30km 60km 75km 16km 35km 10km 13km 55km 25km 72km 22km 24km 65km 13km 13km trek 110km 50km 115km 15km 5km 17km 33km 14km 11km 19km 57km 14km 8km 16km 24km 8km 23km 65km 36km 7km 18km 26km 85km 115km 16km 46km 25km 175km 115km 22km 18km 20km 34km 32km 99km 43km 100km 52km 18km 8km MANALI (Mall Road)⛰ 2,050 m Van Vihar Tibetan Monastery Hadimba Devi Temple📏 2km Club House Prini Sethan Village📏 14km Hampta Pass Viewpoint📏 17km Kullu📏 40km⛰ 1,220 m Bhuntar Airport (Kullu)📏 52km · 1.5–2 hrs Aut Mandi📏 110km CHANDIGARH📏 310km · 8–9 hrs Jari Malana📏 90km Kasol📏 80km · 2.5–3 hrs Manikaran📏 85km Barshaini Tosh📏 105km Banjar Jibhi📏 100km · 3–3.5 hrs Shoja Jalori Pass📏 115km Ani Rampur Bushahr📏 195km · 6–7 hrs Nehru Kund Palchan Solang Valley📏 14km Atal Tunnel📏 25km Kothi Rahalla Fall Gulaba Marhi Rani Nala Rohtang Pass📏 51km · 2–3 hrs Khoksar📏 42km (via Atal Tunnel) North PortalSissu📏 40km · 1.5–2 hrs Tandi Keylong📏 70km Jispa📏 90km Darcha📏 97km Deepak Taal📏 120km Suraj Taal📏 142km Baralacha La📏 145km · 5–6 hrs Sarchu📏 180km Pang Tanglang La Upshi Karu LEH📏 430km · 1–2 days Shinku La Gonbo Rangjon Padum (Zanskar)📏 250km Nimmu (Sangam) Udaipur📏 105km Trilokinath Killar (Pangi)📏 205km Sach Pass Bairagarh CHAMBA📏 330–365km Baijnath📏 185km Palampur📏 200km DHARAMSHALA📏 235km · 7–8 hrs McLeodganj📏 245km Gaggal Airport (Kangra) Nurpur PATHANKOT📏 315km DALHOUSIE📏 320km · 9–10 hrs Khajjiar📏 340km Bharmour📏 430km Hadsar Mani Mahesh Lake⛰ 4,080m JAMMU📏 425km KATRA📏 470km AMRITSAR📏 430km · 9–10 hrs Gramphu Chhatru Batal Chandratal Lake📏 120km Kunzum Pass Losar KAZA📏 200km · 8–9 hrs Key Monastery📏 215km Kibber📏 220km Langza📏 215km Schilling Dhankar📏 230km Tabo📏 245km Nako📏 310km Pooh Reckong Peo📏 410km Kalpa📏 415km Karcham Sangla Chitkul📏 480km SHIMLA📏 250km · 7–8 hrs⛰ 2,276 m Kufri Narkanda Sundernagar Pandoh KARSOG📏 192km Luhri Powari Petrol pump · CHANDIGARHPetrol pump · MandiPetrol pump · Bhuntar Airport (Kullu)Petrol pump · KulluPetrol pump · MANALI (Mall Road)Petrol pump · BanjarPetrol pump · Rampur BushahrPetrol pump · Tandi bridgePetrol pump · KaruPetrol pump · LEHPetrol pump · CHAMBAPetrol pump · PalampurPetrol pump · DHARAMSHALAPetrol pump · PATHANKOTPetrol pump · DALHOUSIEPetrol pump · Lahal (Bharmour)Petrol pump · JAMMUPetrol pump · KATRAPetrol pump · AMRITSARPetrol pump · KAZAPetrol pump · Reckong PeoPetrol pump · SHIMLAPetrol pump · NarkandaPetrol pump · SundernagarPetrol pump · AutPetrol pump · Jari (Parvati valley)Petrol pump · KasolPetrol pump · Aleo (left bank, near Prini)Petrol pump · SissuPetrol pump · Keylong (Upasak)Petrol pump · SanglaPetrol pump · PoohPetrol pump · Padum / Stara (Zanskar)Petrol pump · BaijnathPetrol pump · Gaggal (Kangra airport)Petrol pump · Nurpur 🧭 True compass directions · places near Manali spread out, far places pulled in · 📏 under each place: road distance from Manali · white tags: distance between stops · approx.PinjoreSolan

🧭 Same Himachal & Spiti road map as our Manali taxi rates page – places near Manali spread out and far places pulled in. The coloured lines are the days of this package; 📏 under each place = road distance from Manali, white tags = distance between stops (approx.). 🟡 Gold ring = night stay · ⛰ = altitude · ⛽ red icons = petrol pumps. Tap a day to highlight its route.

Day-wise Detail Itinerary with Distance & Time

DAY 1

Chandigarh Pickup → Shimla (115 Kms / 3.5-4 Hours)

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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.

  • Pinjore Garden · On the way · approx. 20 km
    Mughal-style terraced garden with fountains near Chandigarh, a short stop on the drive to Shimla.
  • Solan · approx. 70 km
    Hill town known as the mushroom city of India, on the highway to Shimla.
  • Mall Road Shimla · Shimla
    Colonial-era shopping street for an evening walk, cafés and local handicrafts.
RouteDistanceTime
Chandigarh → Pinjore → Solan → Shimlaapprox. 115 km3.5–4 hrs

🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)

Monument🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Foreigner
Pinjore GardenYadavindra Gardensapprox. ₹30approx. ₹30

🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla

DAY 2

Shimla & Kufri Sightseeing (45 Kms / 6-7 Hours)

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After breakfast, drive to Kufri for pony rides and mountain views, then see the sights of Shimla town:

  • Kufri · 2,720 m · approx. 16 km
    Hill station above Shimla with pony rides to the viewpoint, snow in winter and wide views of the Himalayan range.
  • Green Valley · Shimla – Kufri road
    Viewpoint over a deep valley of pine and deodar forest, a popular photo stop.
  • Jakhu Temple · 2,455 m · Shimla
    Hanuman temple on the highest hill of Shimla with a giant Hanuman statue and views over the town.
  • The Ridge & Christ Church · Shimla
    Open square in the heart of Shimla with the yellow Christ Church (1857), the town's best-known landmark.
  • Mall Road Shimla · Shimla
    Colonial-era shopping street for an evening walk, cafés and local handicrafts.
  • Lakkar Bazaar · Shimla
    Market famous for wooden handicrafts and souvenirs, next to The Ridge.
RouteDistanceTime
Shimla → Green Valley → Kufriapprox. 16 km45 min
Kufri → Shimla (Jakhu Temple, The Ridge, Mall Road)approx. 16 km45 min
Plus time at Kufri (2 hrs) and Shimla town (2–3 hrs)

🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)

Monument🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Foreigner
Kufrihorse ride & Fun World extraFreeFree
Jakhu Templeropeway approx. ₹250 – 500 returnFreeFree
The Ridge & Christ ChurchFreeFree

🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Shimla

DAY 3

Shimla → Manali (via Kullu) (250 Kms / 8-9 Hours)

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After breakfast, check out and drive to Manali through Mandi and the Kullu valley along the Beas river:

  • Sundernagar Lake · On the way · approx. 135 km from Manali
    Man-made lake in the town of Sundernagar on the Chandigarh – Manali highway.
  • Pandoh Dam · On the way · approx. 92 km from Manali
    Dam on the Beas river with a big blue reservoir, seen from the highway.
  • River Rafting Point · Near Kullu · approx. 34 km
    White-water rafting on the Beas river with guides and safety gear (extra cost). Best from April to June and September–October.
  • Paragliding Point · Kullu valley · approx. 20 km
    Tandem paragliding flights over the Beas valley with trained pilots (extra cost, weather permitting).
  • Kullu Shawls Weaving Industry · Kullu · approx. 38 km
    Watch weavers make the famous Kullu shawls on handlooms and buy shawls, caps and woollens direct.
RouteDistanceTime
Shimla → Bilaspur → Sundernagarapprox. 120 km4 hrs
Sundernagar → Mandi → Pandoh Dam → Kulluapprox. 90 km3 hrs
Kullu → Manaliapprox. 40 km1–1.5 hrs

🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)

Monument🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Foreigner
River Rafting Pointrafting approx. ₹600 – 1,500 per personFreeFree
Paragliding Pointparagliding approx. ₹1,000 – 3,000 per personFreeFree
Kullu Shawls Weaving IndustryFreeFree

🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Manali

DAY 4

Manali Local Sightseeing (20 Kms / 4-5 Hours)

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After breakfast, a relaxed day to see the sights of Manali town.

Visit the main sights of Manali town:

  • Hadimba Devi Temple · Dhungri forest · 2 km
    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.
  • Club House · Old Manali road · 2 km
    Fun spot on the Manalsu stream with indoor games, river crossing and small amusement rides. Good for families, with a small market for woollens.
  • Tibetan Monastery · Near Mall Road
    Colourful Gadhan Thekchhokling monastery built by Tibetan settlers, with a large Buddha statue, murals and prayer wheels. Tibetan market for handicrafts nearby.
  • Van Vihar · On the Beas river
    Peaceful park of giant deodar trees on the bank of the Beas, opposite Mall Road. Small lake with boating in season.
  • Mall Road · Heart of Manali
    Manali's main street for an evening walk, cafes, local food and shopping for shawls, woollens and dry fruits.
RouteDistanceTime
Manali local sightseeing (round)approx. 20 km4–5 hrs

🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)

Monument🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Foreigner
Hadimba Devi TempleFreeFree
Club Houseentry · games, boating & rides extraapprox. ₹20approx. ₹20
Tibetan MonasteryFreeFree
Van Viharboating extraapprox. ₹20approx. ₹20
Mall RoadFreeFree

🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Manali

DAY 5

Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) with Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel (125 Kms / 9-10 Hours)

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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:

  • Nehru Kund · approx. 5 km
    Natural cold-water spring named after Pandit Nehru, who drank from it on his visits. First stop of the day.
  • Kothi · approx. 12 km
    Small village above a deep gorge of the Beas river, with wide views of the valley and snow peaks.
  • Gulaba · approx. 20 km
    Meadows and snow point in early summer, inside a protected forest. Many films have been shot here.
  • Rahalla Fall · approx. 27 km
    Waterfall fed by melting snow, falling over rocks beside the road. A popular photo stop.
  • Marhi · approx. 33 km
    Last halt before Rohtang with dhabas for tea, Maggi and parathas. Snow dresses can be hired on the way.
  • Rani Nala · approx. 44 km · just below Rohtang
    Snowfield and glacier area where snow stays even in summer. Good place for snow play.
  • Rohtang Pass · 3,978 m · approx. 51 km
    High mountain pass between Kullu and Lahaul. Snow, glacier views, snow scooter, skiing and sledging (extra cost). Permit included.
  • Khoksar · Lahaul · approx. 42 km via Atal Tunnel
    First village in Lahaul on the Chandra river, surrounded by bare, rocky mountains, very different from green Kullu.
  • Atal Tunnel · 9.02 km long · South Portal approx. 25 km
    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.
  • Solang Valley · 2,480 m · approx. 14 km
    Adventure valley with paragliding, ropeway, ATV rides and zorbing in summer, and skiing in winter (all extra cost).
RouteDistanceTime
Manali → Nehru Kund → Kothi → Gulaba → Rahalla Fall → Marhi → Rani Nala → Rohtang Pass (3,978 m)approx. 51 km2.5–3 hrs
Rohtang → Gramphu (15 km) → Khoksar (5 km) → Atal Tunnel North Portal (8 km)approx. 28 km1–1.5 hrs
Atal Tunnel (9.02 km) → Dhundi → Solang Valleyapprox. 20 km30–40 min
Solang Valley → Manaliapprox. 14 km30–40 min
Plus time at Rohtang (2–3 hrs) and Solang (1–2 hrs)
⚠️ Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) is closed every Tuesday and in winter from 20th Nov to 15th Apr. Permit is required. If Rohtang is closed on your date, we take you to Nehru Kund, Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu / Khoksar instead.

🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)

Monument🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Foreigner
Nehru KundFreeFree
Rohtang Pass (3,978 m)Rohtang permit ₹500 + congestion charge ₹50 per vehicle (HP Govt.) is included in our cab rate – nothing to pay · closed on Tuesdays✅ Included✅ Included
Atal TunnelFreeFree
Solang Valleyropeway approx. ₹650 – 800 · paragliding approx. ₹1,000 – 3,000 · snow activities extraFreeFree

🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Manali

DAY 5

Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu / Khoksar (90 Kms / 7-8 Hours)

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After breakfast, drive to the snow of Solang Valley and through the Atal Tunnel into the Lahaul valley:

  • Nehru Kund · approx. 5 km
    Natural cold-water spring named after Pandit Nehru, who drank from it on his visits. First stop of the day.
  • Solang Valley · 2,480 m · approx. 14 km
    Snow-covered slopes in winter with skiing, snow scooter, ropeway and snow play (extra cost). Snow dresses on rent here.
  • Atal Tunnel · 9.02 km long · South Portal approx. 25 km
    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.
  • Sissu · Lahaul · approx. 41 km
    Village on the Chandra river with a frozen waterfall, snowfields and big snow peaks all around. The best snow point in winter.
  • Khoksar · Lahaul · approx. 42 km via Atal Tunnel
    First village in Lahaul on the Chandra river, deep in snow in winter. Visited when the road to Sissu is not open.
RouteDistanceTime
Manali → Nehru Kund → Solang Valleyapprox. 14 km30–40 min
Solang → Dhundi → Atal Tunnel (9.02 km) → North Portalapprox. 20 km40–50 min
North Portal → Sissu (approx. 7 km) / Khoksar (approx. 8 km)approx. 7–8 km15–20 min
Sissu → Atal Tunnel → Manaliapprox. 41 km1.5–2 hrs
Plus time at Solang (2 hrs) and Sissu (1–2 hrs)
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Tour to Snow Point (90 Kms / 7-8 Hours)

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).

❄️ Winter: Rohtang closed, skiing at Solang Valley.

🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)

Monument🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Foreigner
Nehru KundFreeFree
Solang Valleyropeway approx. ₹650 – 800 · paragliding approx. ₹1,000 – 3,000 · snow activities extraFreeFree
Atal TunnelFreeFree
Sissusnow activities extraFreeFree

🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Manali

DAY 6

Manali → Chandigarh Drop (310 Kms / 8-9 Hours)

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After breakfast, check out and drive down to Chandigarh for your onward journey.

  • Paragliding Point · Kullu valley · approx. 20 km
    Tandem paragliding flights over the Beas valley with trained pilots (extra cost, weather permitting).
  • River Rafting Point · Near Kullu · approx. 34 km
    White-water rafting on the Beas river with guides and safety gear (extra cost). Best from April to June and September–October.
  • Pandoh Dam · On the way · approx. 92 km from Manali
    Dam on the Beas river with a big blue reservoir, seen from the highway.
  • Sundernagar Lake · On the way · approx. 135 km from Manali
    Man-made lake in the town of Sundernagar on the Chandigarh – Manali highway.
  • Chandigarh · Drop point
    Drop at your hotel, railway station, bus stand or airport in Chandigarh.
RouteDistanceTime
Manali → Kullu → Mandiapprox. 110 km3.5 hrs
Mandi → Sundernagar → Bilaspur → Chandigarhapprox. 200 km5–5.5 hrs

🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)

Monument🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Foreigner
Paragliding Pointparagliding approx. ₹1,000 – 3,000 per personFreeFree
River Rafting Pointrafting approx. ₹600 – 1,500 per personFreeFree

Tour ends with happy memories.

Shimla Manali 5N/6D Package Price 2026 – Complete Package Cost

👤 Adults
1
🧒 Children (5–11 yrs)
0
👶 Below 5 yrs (hotel free)
0
🏨 5 nights hotel (breakfast & dinner)
🚗 Private cab as per itinerary – Chandigarh to Chandigarh
Complete package amount—

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SedanSwift Dzire / Honda Amaze / Hyundai Aura / Toyota Etios👥 4 + 1 Seater
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💡 The amount is the complete package cost for your whole group (not per person). Hotel: ₹900 per person per night in off season, ₹1,500 in season, rooms as per group (max 3 adults per room, or 2 adults + 2 children below 12). Single person in a room: 80% of the double-room rate (e.g. ₹2,400 instead of ₹3,000 at ₹1,500 per person). Children below 5 years stay free in the hotel (no hotel cost added; they still count for vehicle seats). Cab: per-day rate, same all year. Season: 15th Apr – 10th Jul, 11th Oct – 20th Nov, 11th Dec – 5th Jan; all other dates are off season. 🔒 Fixed rates – no bargaining please 😊. 30% advance confirms booking, balance on arrival.

Hotels in Shimla, Manali

CategoryShimla (2N)Manali (3N)Meal Plan
StandardStandard hotelStandard hotelMAP
Deluxe (3★)3★ hotel3★ hotelMAP
Super DeluxeSuperior 3★ hotelSuperior 3★ hotelMAP
Premium (4★)4★ hotel4★ hotelMAP

MAP = Breakfast + Dinner. Hotel names for your dates are confirmed on WhatsApp before booking – tap a city to see our hotels there. 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
  • Daily breakfast & dinner (MAP plan)
  • All sightseeing by private cab as per itinerary & vehicle selected
  • Rohtang Pass permitAtal Tunnel & Sissu / Khoksar tour (Rohtang closed 20th Nov – 15th 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”
🎟️ Entry fees for Indians and foreigners are listed day by day in the detail itinerary. Monument, temple and activity charges are paid by you at the gate. Most temples, monasteries and viewpoints in Himachal are free; activities such as paragliding, rafting, ropeways and snow sports are extra. "approx." fees can change – carry some cash.

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 (3,978 m) open every day?

No. Rohtang Pass is closed for tourists every Tuesday and in winter from 20th Nov to 15th Apr due to snow. A permit is required. If Rohtang is closed on your date, Day 5 is Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel and Sissu / Khoksar.

What is the cost of the Shimla package?

The Shimla package starts at ₹27,000 for 2 adults (about ₹13,500 per person) in the off season with the smallest vehicle. The price calculator on this page shows the complete amount for your date, group size and vehicle – hotels, cab and taxes included.

Which vehicle is best for my group?

Alto and Sedan seat up to 4 persons, Ertiga up to 6, Toyota Innova and Toyota Innova Crysta up to 7, and Tempo Traveller 12, 14, 17 or 26 seater for bigger groups. Children are counted as persons.

Are entry fees included?

No. Entry tickets and activities are paid by you at the place (Indian / foreigner, e.g. Pinjore Garden ₹30 / ₹30, Club House ₹20 / ₹20, Van Vihar ₹20 / ₹20). Each day of the detail itinerary lists the fees of that day. Monument, temple and activity charges are paid by you at the gate. Most temples, monasteries and viewpoints in Himachal are free; activities such as paragliding, rafting, ropeways and snow sports are extra. "approx." fees can change – carry some cash.

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?

30% advance confirms the booking and the balance is paid on arrival. 5% GST is added only if you need a GST bill.

What is the best time for this trip?

March – June: pleasant 10 – 25 °C, high passes open, best for families. July – September: monsoon, green valleys, lower hotel rates – landslides possible. October – November: clear skies, autumn colours, Kullu Dussehra. December – February: snow at Solang, Sissu & Kufri, Christmas – New Year rush.

How do I reach Chandigarh?

By air – Bhuntar (Kullu) airport is 50 km from Manali; Chandigarh airport is 300 km. By train – Nearest big stations are Chandigarh and Kiratpur Sahib / Una; Joginder Nagar has a narrow-gauge line. By road – Overnight Volvo buses run from Delhi (12 – 14 hrs) and Chandigarh (8 – 9 hrs) to the Manali Volvo stand.

What should I carry?

Warm jacket and woollens (even in summer evenings); Comfortable walking shoes; snow boots are rented at Solang; Sunglasses and sunscreen; Original photo ID for hotels and permits; Basic medicines for motion sickness.

Can we visit Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) in winter?

No. Rohtang Pass is closed for tourists from 20th Nov to 15th Apr. In these months Day 5 is Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel and Sissu / Khoksar, where you get plenty of snow.

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