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Shimla-Manali Group Highway Circuit from Chandigarh

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Shimla-Manali Group Highway Circuit from Chandigarh

Chandigarh · Shimla · Manali · Chandigarh·
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A fixed-departure circuit - Shimla's colonial ridge, then the Beas valley road to Manali.

About this tour

Six days from Chandigarh through the Himalayan Expressway to Shimla's colonial hills and Manali's snow valleys, travelling together on a fixed group departure in a shared Tempo Traveller. Kufri's meadows and Mahasu Peak above the Shimla treeline, the Viceregal Lodge's Scottish Baronial grounds on Observatory Hill, and the Shimla Ropeway at dusk fill the two-night Shimla leg. The Beas Valley transit drive then follows NH3 through Pandoh Dam and the Kullu apple orchards to Manali's riverside. Three nights in Manali take in Solang Valley paragliding, the Atal Tunnel crossing into Lahaul's Sissu cold desert, Hadimba's 1553 deodar forest temple, and Old Manali's bohemian cafe lane before the seven-hour highway run back to Chandigarh.

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

IncludedExcluded
  • 5 nights accommodation - 2N Shimla valley-view hotel, 3N Manali riverside resort, fixed group dates
  • Shared Tempo Traveller with driver for all road transfers and day excursions across 6 days
  • Daily hotel breakfasts at all properties
  • Return airport or railway station transfer to Chandigarh at end of tour on Day 6
  • All meals except daily hotel breakfasts are Self-planned at Shimla restaurants and Manali cafes
  • Solang Valley activity charges - paragliding, zorbing and ATV rides are self-paid on Day 4
  • Shimla Ropeway tickets and Viceregal Lodge entry fee - payable at the respective venues
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Itinerary at a Glance

Chandigarh (2D) · Shimla (1D) · Manali (1D) · Chandigarh (2D)
1

Chandigarh to Shimla - Himalayan Expressway and the Mall Road Evening

Chandigarh pickup · Himalayan Expressway · Pinjore foothills · Shimla arrival · Mall Road evening
Night: Shimla · Drive: 3-4 hrs · Pace: Relaxed
2

Kufri High Meadows, Mahasu Peak and the Viceregal Lodge

Kufri · Himalayan Nature Park · Mahasu Peak · Green Valley · Viceregal Lodge · Shimla Ropeway
Night: Shimla · Drive: 1-2 hrs · Pace: Balanced
3

The Beas Valley Road - Shimla to Manali via Kullu

Shimla departure · Sutlej catchment · Pandoh Dam · Mandi · Kullu shawl cooperative · Beas Valley · Manali
Night: Manali · Drive: 5-6 hrs · Pace: Balanced
4

Solang Valley Thrills and the Atal Tunnel to Sissu Glaciers

Solang Valley paragliding · ATV · Atal Tunnel · Sissu waterfall · Lahaul cold desert · Manali Mall Road
Night: Manali · Drive: 2-3 hrs · Pace: Fast
5

Hadimba Forest Temple and Old Manali's Riverside Cafe Lane

Hadimba Devi Temple · Dhungri Van Vihar · Old Manali · Cafe 1947 · Manu Village · Beas bonfire evening
Night: Manali · Drive: 0-1 hrs · Pace: Relaxed
6

Snowpeak Farewell Breakfast and the Chandigarh Highway Run

Manali farewell breakfast · Beas gorge highway · Mandi · Sundernagar · Chandigarh Airport
Drive: 6-7 hrs · Pace: Relaxed

Itinerary

DAY 1

Chandigarh to Shimla - Himalayan Expressway and the Mall Road Evening

Meeting Time: 6:00 AM
Night: Shimla · Drive: 3-4 hrs · Pace: Relaxed

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.

DAY 2

Kufri High Meadows, Mahasu Peak and the Viceregal Lodge

Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Night: Shimla · Drive: 1-2 hrs · Pace: Balanced

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.

DAY 3

The Beas Valley Road - Shimla to Manali via Kullu

Meeting Time: 8:00 AM
Night: Manali · Drive: 5-6 hrs · Pace: Balanced

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.

DAY 4

Solang Valley Thrills and the Atal Tunnel to Sissu Glaciers

Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Night: Manali · Drive: 2-3 hrs · Pace: Fast

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.

DAY 5

Hadimba Forest Temple and Old Manali's Riverside Cafe Lane

Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Night: Manali · Drive: 0-1 hrs · Pace: Relaxed

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.

DAY 6

Snowpeak Farewell Breakfast and the Chandigarh Highway Run

Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Drive: 6-7 hrs · Pace: Relaxed

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.

What you’ll need
Essentials
  • 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
Optional
  • 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
Rules & entry
  • 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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