This Shimla and Manali tour package is a 4 nights / 5 days Himachal holiday starting and ending at Chandigarh - a perfect blend of scenic beauty, adventure, spirituality and memorable experiences. Pickup and drop at the Chandigarh airport or railway station, a private vehicle for every transfer and sightseeing leg, hotel stay with breakfast and dinner, and local assistance throughout are all part of the package.
In Shimla you cover Green Valley, Kufri, the Himalayan Wildlife Zoo, Kufri Fun Park, Christ Church, the Ridge and Scandal Point, Lakkar Bazaar and Jakhu Temple. The drive to Manali follows the Beas river through Kullu with a stop at Vaishno Temple and a shawl factory. In Manali you visit Solang Valley, Anjani Mahadev Temple, Vashisht hot springs and village, Hadimba Devi Temple, Van Vihar, Mall Road and the Tibetan Monastery, with an optional trip to the Atal Tunnel and Sissu village.
Trip Brief
Duration4 Nights / 5 Days
Start & EndChandigarh
AccommodationHotels at Shimla & Manali
MealsBreakfast & Dinner
TransportPrivate Vehicle Throughout
AssistanceTour Guide / Local Assistance
Tour Highlights
Kufri & Green Valley
Christ Church, Ridge & Scandal Point
Jakhu Temple & Lakkar Bazaar
Kullu Valley & Beas River
Solang Valley Adventure Zone
Anjani Mahadev Temple
Vashisht Hot Springs
Hadimba Devi Temple
Optional Atal Tunnel & Sissu Village
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Chandigarh to Shimla (110 km / 3-4 hrs). Pickup from Chandigarh Airport or Railway Station and a scenic drive up to Shimla. Hotel check-in on arrival, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in Shimla.
Day 2
Shimla - Kufri - Mall Road. A full day of Shimla sightseeing covering Green Valley, Kufri, the Himalayan Wildlife Zoo and Kufri Fun Park. Later visit Christ Church, the Ridge and Scandal Point, Lakkar Bazaar and Jakhu Temple. Overnight stay in Shimla.
Day 3
Shimla to Manali via Kullu (225 km / 6-7 hrs). Drive to Manali along the Beas river, stopping at Vaishno Temple and a Kullu shawl factory. Optional paragliding and river rafting are available en route at your own cost. Check in at Manali, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4
Solang Valley - Anjani Mahadev - Vashisht. Proceed to Solang Valley for paragliding and other adventure activities. Visit the Anjani Mahadev Temple, then the Vashisht hot springs and Vashisht village. An optional trip to the Atal Tunnel and Sissu village can be added at extra cost. Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 5
Manali to Chandigarh. Visit Hadimba Devi Temple, Van Vihar, Mall Road and the Tibetan Monastery in the morning. Proceed to Chandigarh for your airport or railway station drop.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Airport / railway station pickup and drop by private vehicle
Comfortable private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
Hotel accommodation as per the package
Breakfast and dinner throughout the stay
Professional tour guide / local assistance
Driver allowances, tolls and parking charges
All applicable hotel and vehicle taxes
Assistance throughout the trip
Exclusions
Train / flight tickets to and from the destination
Adventure activities such as river rafting, paragliding, parasailing and zipline
Entry tickets to monuments, attractions and sightseeing points
Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, tips and room service
Lunch, snacks, beverages and meals not specifically mentioned
Expenses due to weather, roadblocks, natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances
Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Additional sightseeing or transportation outside the planned itinerary
Booking & Important Notes
Adventure activity costs are approximate and are not included in the package. They are booked directly at the destination and are subject to availability, weather and local operator rates.
River rafting approximately ₹1,200 per person.
Cable car / ropeway approximately ₹250 - ₹300 per person.
ATV ride from approximately ₹300 per person.
Yak ride at Manali approximately ₹250 - ₹400 per person.
Zorbing at Solang Valley approximately ₹300 - ₹500 per person.
Prices may change by season and demand.
Tour Brochure & Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
The package starts and ends at Chandigarh. We pick you up from the Chandigarh airport or railway station on Day 1 and drop you back there on Day 5. Train and flight tickets to and from Chandigarh are not included in the package.
No. Adventure activities are booked directly at the destination and are not part of the package cost. Indicative rates are river rafting about ₹1,200 per person, cable car or ropeway ₹250 to ₹300, ATV ride from ₹300, yak ride at Manali ₹250 to ₹400 and zorbing at Solang Valley ₹300 to ₹500. Rates depend on availability, weather and local operators.
Breakfast and dinner are included throughout the stay. Lunch, snacks and beverages are not included, so you are free to choose where you eat during sightseeing.
Yes, as an optional add-on on Day 4 at extra cost. The Atal Tunnel and Sissu village trip depends on road and weather conditions, which can close the route to Lahaul at short notice in winter.
In Shimla you cover Green Valley, Kufri, the Himalayan Wildlife Zoo, Kufri Fun Park, Christ Church, the Ridge and Scandal Point, Lakkar Bazaar and Jakhu Temple. In Manali you cover Solang Valley, Anjani Mahadev Temple, Vashisht hot springs and village, Hadimba Devi Temple, Van Vihar, Mall Road and the Tibetan Monastery, with Vaishno Temple and a Kullu shawl factory en route.