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Classic Shimla-Manali Escape

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Classic Shimla-Manali Escape

Delhi · Shimla · Manali · Delhi·
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Colonial Shimla, Kufri snowfields and Solang Valley thrills from Delhi.

About this tour

Six days across Himachal Pradesh's two flagship hill stations - a private drive from Delhi that begins at Shimla's Victorian ridge and ends with two days of mountain adventure in Manali. Three nights in Shimla cover the full colonial hill-station circuit: the Jakhoo Temple ropeway above the ridge, the Mall Road promenade and Christ Church, Kufri's Himalayan Nature Park at 2,622 metres, and the Viceregal Lodge gardens on Observatory Hill. The transit drive through the Kullu Valley follows the Beas River, with an optional stop for river rafting at Pirdi before the final approach to Manali. Two full days in Manali round out the itinerary: Solang Valley's paragliding bowl below Hanuman Tibba, the Atal Tunnel crossing into Lahaul and Sissu's cliff waterfall, then Hadimba's deodar forest temple and Vashisht's sulphur springs before the return drive to Delhi. Suited to families and couples who want the classic Himachal combination - colonial character, high-altitude scenery, and a touch of adventure - in one private circuit.

Highlights

  • Jakhoo Temple (2,455 m) - Shimla's Hanuman hilltop shrine with ropeway access and ridge-to-Shivalik panoramas
  • Kufri Mahasu Peak (2,622 m) - Himalayan Nature Park with snow leopard enclosure and Kinnaur range views
  • Viceregal Lodge Shimla - 1888 Elizabethan viceregal palace in 33-acre terraced gardens on Observatory Hill
  • Solang Valley - paragliding, zorbing and ATV riding at 2,480 m below the Hanuman Tibba peak above Manali
  • Atal Tunnel and Sissu - 9.02 km all-weather Rohtang bypass into Lahaul with a cliff waterfall at the exit

Inclusions & Exclusions

IncludedExcluded
  • 5 nights accommodation - 3N Shimla hotel and 2N Manali hotel with daily hotel breakfasts
  • Private vehicle with driver for all road transfers and day sightseeing across the itinerary
  • Entry fees at Jakhoo Temple ropeway, Himalayan Nature Park Kufri, and Viceregal Lodge gardens
  • Atal Tunnel crossing to Sissu and return - no additional permit required for Indian nationals
  • Meals except daily hotel breakfasts - lunches and dinners are self-planned throughout
  • Adventure activities at Solang Valley - paragliding, zorbing, ATV, and ropeway are paid at site
  • Beas River rafting at Kullu - optional add-on payable directly to local operators at Pirdi
  • Rohtang Pass visit - requires separate local Manali taxi and NGT permit booked in advance
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Itinerary at a Glance

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

Delhi to Shimla - The Mountain Road Begins

NH44 plains drive · Sundernagar Lake · Pandoh Dam gorge · Mandi · Shimla arrival
Night: Shimla · Drive: 8+ hrs · Pace: Balanced
2

Shimla - Jakhoo Temple, The Ridge and Mall Road

Jakhoo Temple · The Ridge · Christ Church · Gaiety Theatre · Mall Road
Night: Shimla · Drive: 0-2 hrs · Pace: Balanced
3

Kufri Excursion - Mahasu Peak and Viceregal Lodge

Kufri · Mahasu Peak · Himalayan Nature Park · Green Valley · Viceregal Lodge
Night: Shimla · Drive: 0-2 hrs · Pace: Balanced
4

Shimla to Manali via Kullu - Beas River Valley Drive

Pandoh Dam · Mandi · Kullu shawl cooperative · Beas River rafting · Manali arrival
Night: Manali · Drive: 6-8 hrs · Pace: Balanced
5

Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel to Lahaul

Solang Valley · Atal Tunnel · Sissu waterfall · Lahaul Valley
Night: Manali · Drive: 2-4 hrs · Pace: Fast
6

Manali Farewell - Hadimba Forest, Vashisht Springs and the Road Home

Hadimba Temple · Van Vihar · Vashisht Hot Springs · Old Manali farewell
Night: Overnight travel · Drive: 8+ hrs · Pace: Relaxed

Itinerary

DAY 1

Delhi to Shimla - The Mountain Road Begins

Meeting Time: 5:00 AM
Night: Shimla · Drive: 8+ hrs · Pace: Balanced

A long but rewarding drive from Delhi through the Punjab plains, up into the Shivalik foothills past Pandoh Dam and Mandi, and finally onto Shimla's Victorian ridge by evening.

DAY 2

Shimla - Jakhoo Temple, The Ridge and Mall Road

Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Night: Shimla · Drive: 0-2 hrs · Pace: Balanced

A full day exploring Shimla's colonial heart - the Jakhoo hilltop temple above the ridge, the promenade of Mall Road, and the Victorian landmarks of Christ Church and the Gaiety Theatre.

DAY 3

Kufri Excursion - Mahasu Peak and Viceregal Lodge

Meeting Time: 6:00 AM
Night: Shimla · Drive: 0-2 hrs · Pace: Balanced

A day excursion to Kufri's Mahasu Peak and Himalayan Nature Park at 2,622 metres, followed by an afternoon at the Viceregal Lodge - the 1888 Elizabethan palace on Observatory Hill.

DAY 4

Shimla to Manali via Kullu - Beas River Valley Drive

Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Night: Manali · Drive: 6-8 hrs · Pace: Balanced

A scenic 7-8 hour transit drive through Kullu Valley following the Beas River, with a stop for a shawl cooperative visit and optional Beas rafting at Pirdi before arriving in Manali.

DAY 5

Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel to Lahaul

Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Night: Manali · Drive: 2-4 hrs · Pace: Fast

The adventure day: Solang Valley's high-altitude activity bowl followed by the Atal Tunnel crossing into Lahaul and Sissu's dramatic cliff waterfall before returning to Manali.

DAY 6

Manali Farewell - Hadimba Forest, Vashisht Springs and the Road Home

Meeting Time: Shared after booking
Drive: 8+ hrs · Pace: Relaxed

A gentle final morning at Hadimba's deodar forest temple and Vashisht's sulphur springs before checking out and beginning the overnight private drive back to Delhi.

Requirements

What you’ll need and key rules before you go.

What you’ll need
Essentials
  • Original government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport) for hotel check-ins and Atal Tunnel checkpost
  • Warm layers and windcheater jacket - evenings in Shimla and Manali drop to 5-12 C year-round
  • Cash Rs 3,000-4,000 for meals, adventure activities, and sites without card facility
  • Motion sickness tablets - Shimla-Manali route has prolonged winding mountain roads
Optional
  • Trekking shoes or sturdy footwear - Jakhoo forest path and Kufri Mahasu trail are rocky and steep
  • Sunscreen SPF 50+ and UV-protection sunglasses - high-altitude UV at Kufri and Solang is intense
  • Thermos flask for hot drinks - useful at Solang Valley and Sissu where cafes can be sparse
Rules & entry
  • Rohtang Pass entry restricted to local Manali-registered taxis only - outside vehicles barred by NGT
  • Green tax collected at Shimla and Manali entry - nominal fee typically bundled in transport cost
  • No photography inside Hadimba Temple sanctum - outer courtyard and deodar forest are permitted

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