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Shimla, Kullu and Manali Classic Himachal Circuit
Himachal Pradesh7 Days 6 Nightscustom tour

Shimla, Kullu and Manali Classic Himachal Circuit

Shimla, Kullu and Manali Classic Himachal Circuit, photo 1
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Shimla, Kullu and Manali Classic Himachal Circuit, photo 4

Duration

7 Days 6 Nights

Pickup

Chandigarh Airport or Railway Station

Drop

Chandigarh Airport or Railway Station

Type

Short-haul

Overview & Highlights

This private holiday covers the classic Himachal circuit in six nights: two in Shimla and four in Manali. You see the Ridge, Christ Church and Kufri in Shimla, then drive through the Kullu valley to Manali. In Manali you visit Hadimba Devi Temple and Old Manali, spend a day at Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel, and take a day trip to Kullu and Naggar. Dates, hotels and pace can be adjusted to suit your group, so ask us for a quote.

  • Shimla's Ridge, Christ Church and Mall Road
  • Kufri for mountain views
  • Scenic drive through the Kullu valley
  • Hadimba Devi Temple and Old Manali
  • Solang Valley and the drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu
  • Kullu's Raghunath Temple and Naggar Castle

Itinerary

1Day 1: Arrival in Chandigarh | Drive to Shimla
  • Arrive at Chandigarh Airport or railway station, where your driver is waiting.
  • Drive to Shimla, around three to three and a half hours.
  • Check in at your hotel and relax.
  • Enjoy a stroll on Mall Road in the evening.
  • Overnight stay in Shimla.
2Day 2: The Ridge | Christ Church | Kufri
  • After breakfast, visit the Ridge and Christ Church in Shimla.
  • Drive to Kufri for mountain views, with optional pony rides at your own cost.
  • Return to Shimla for an afternoon of shopping on Mall Road.
  • Overnight stay in Shimla.
3Day 3: Shimla to Manali | Kullu Valley
  • After breakfast, check out and drive through Mandi and the Kullu valley to Manali.
  • The journey takes around seven to eight hours, with tea and lunch stops at your own cost.
  • River rafting on the Beas near Kullu is optional in season.
  • Check in at your hotel in Manali.
  • Overnight stay in Manali.
4Day 4: Hadimba Temple | Vashisht | Old Manali
  • After breakfast, visit Hadimba Devi Temple, set in a cedar forest.
  • Continue to Vashisht village for its temples and hot springs.
  • Walk through Old Manali for its cafes and river views.
  • Overnight stay in Manali.
5Day 5: Solang Valley | Atal Tunnel | Sissu
  • After breakfast, drive to Solang Valley for meadows and mountain views, with snow in season.
  • Paragliding, ropeway rides and other activities are optional and paid locally.
  • Continue through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu in the Lahaul valley.
  • Return to Manali in the evening.
  • Overnight stay in Manali.
6Day 6: Kullu | Naggar Castle | Free Evening
  • After breakfast, drive down the Kullu valley to the Raghunath Temple in Kullu.
  • Continue to Naggar to see Naggar Castle and the Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery.
  • Return to Manali for a free evening of shopping.
  • Overnight stay in Manali.
7Day 7: Departure from Manali
  • After an early breakfast, check out of the hotel.
  • Drive to Chandigarh Airport or railway station, around eight to nine hours with stops.
  • Book evening flights or trains, as the road journey takes most of the day.

Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.

Inclusions

  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Shimla on twin sharing
  • 4 nights hotel accommodation in Manali on twin sharing
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • Private AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary, from Chandigarh to Chandigarh
  • Sightseeing in Shimla, Manali, Kullu and Naggar as per itinerary
  • Day trip through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu
  • Driver for the whole trip, with local guidance from our travel experts
  • Assistance from our travel experts

Exclusions

  • Transport to and from the destination, including flights, trains and buses to Chandigarh
  • Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
  • Optional activities such as paragliding, ropeway rides, rafting and pony rides
  • Camera fees and entry tickets not listed
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
  • GST as applicable

Other Info

Must carry

  • Government photo ID for every adult traveller
  • Return tickets from Chandigarh
  • Warm layers, a jacket and a woollen cap, even in summer
  • Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
  • Personal medicines and travel-sickness tablets
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Some cash for small purchases

Notes

  • Every adult traveller must carry a valid government photo ID, such as an Aadhaar card, passport, driving licence or voter ID.
  • Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
  • The order of the itinerary may change due to weather, road or operational conditions, without reducing the sights covered.
  • The starting price is per person on twin sharing, and rates and availability are confirmed at the time of booking.
  • Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
  • Day 3 and day 7 involve long mountain drives of 7 to 9 hours; carry travel-sickness tablets if you need them.
  • Heavy snow, rain or landslides can block roads, especially from December to February and in July and August; the plan may then be altered for safety.
  • Rohtang Pass is not part of this itinerary; it opens only in summer and needs a vehicle permit. Sissu and the Atal Tunnel are above 3,000 m, so go slowly.

See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.