Shimla-Manali Group Highway Circuit from Chandigarh
Duration
Tempo Traveller
Stay Facility
Standard
Start-End city
Chandigarh
Operator
Evynx Curated
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Shimla-Manali Group Highway Circuit from Chandigarh
A fixed-departure circuit - Shimla's colonial ridge, then the Beas valley road to Manali.
About this tour
Highlights
- Chandigarh to Shimla in 3.5 hours on the Himalayan Expressway - the smoothest hill station road in India
- Kufri meadows and Mahasu Peak pony ride - colonial-era hill station excursion above the Shimla treeline
- Viceregal Lodge (Rashtrapati Niwas) - the grand British Renaissance lodge with manicured botanical gardens
- Solang Valley paragliding - plus the Atal Tunnel crossing to Sissu's cold desert glaciers
- Old Manali cafe circuit - wood-fired pizza, Parvati trout and live acoustic sessions at Café 1947
Inclusions & Exclusions
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Itinerary at a Glance
Itinerary
Chandigarh to Shimla - Himalayan Expressway and the Mall Road Evening
Group pickup from Chandigarh Airport and a 3.5-hour drive along the 4-lane Himalayan Expressway to Shimla at 2,200 m - the smoothest hill station approach in North India.
Kufri High Meadows, Mahasu Peak and the Viceregal Lodge
Full Shimla group excursion day: Kufri's Himalayan Nature Park and Mahasu Peak pony ride, then the Viceregal Lodge's British Renaissance grandeur and the Shimla Ropeway sunset.
The Beas Valley Road - Shimla to Manali via Kullu
A 6-hour group Beas Valley mountain road trip from Shimla to Manali: the Pandoh Dam reservoir, the apple orchards of Kullu and the riverside handloom co-op en route.
Solang Valley Thrills and the Atal Tunnel to Sissu Glaciers
Manali's biggest group adventure day: Solang Valley paragliding and ATV rides, then the Atal Tunnel crossing into Lahaul's cold desert Sissu landscape and waterfall.
Hadimba Forest Temple and Old Manali's Riverside Cafe Lane
A slower group Manali day: the 1553 Hadimba Devi Temple in the Dhungri forest, Old Manali's riverside cafe circuit and a final candlelight bonfire evening at the resort.
Snowpeak Farewell Breakfast and the Chandigarh Highway Run
Final snowpeak group breakfast at the Manali resort, then the smooth 7-hour descent via the Beas Valley and Mandi highway to Chandigarh Airport or Railway Station.
Requirements
What you’ll need and key rules before you go.
- Original photo ID for hotel check-ins in Shimla and Manali
- Warm jacket essential for Kufri, Solang and Sissu - temperatures 10-15 C colder than Chandigarh
- Cash Rs 2,000-3,000 for activity payments at Solang Valley (many kiosks cash-only)
- Reach the Chandigarh meeting point on time - the group vehicle departs on schedule
- Sunscreen and UV sunglasses - Shimla ridge and Solang Valley have high UV exposure
- Trekking shoes for Mahasu Peak pony-free walk and Old Manali Manu village path
- Rohtang Pass: Manali-registered taxi mandatory - Chandigarh vehicles banned by NGT order
- Solang snow activities (skiing, tubing) run Nov-March only; summer season offers paragliding
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Cancellation & Refunds Policy
Effective date: 28 Aug 2026
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