The Viceregal Lodge in Shimla under a blue sky

Himachal Pradesh · 7 nights, 8 days

Himachal Hill Towns Circuit

from ₹34,999 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Chandigarh to Shimla to Manali to Dharamshala

About this trip

The old summer capital, the apple valleys of Kullu and Manali, then the Tibetan town above Dharamshala. In by Chandigarh, out by Kangra airport, so no drive back.

One of our Himachal Pradesh tour packages from Kerala. Flights quoted from your city.

Length
7 nights, 8 days
Route
Chandigarh to Shimla to Manali to Dharamshala

Himachal Pradesh at a glance

  • Best Mar–Jun and Oct–Nov Clear days
  • Photo ID For flights and hotels
  • Hills
  • Heritage
  • Spiritual

Highlights

  • Shimla’s Ridge, Mall and Viceregal Lodge
  • Kufri and the Jakhoo hilltop temple
  • Solang Valley and Atal Tunnel from Manali
  • McLeod Ganj and the Dalai Lama’s temple
  • Norbulingka Institute craft workshops
  • Bhagsu waterfall walk

Route

  1. Chandigarh
  2. Shimla
  3. Manali
  4. Dharamshala
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Chandigarh to Shimla

    From Chandigarh airport it’s a short drive up into the hills. In the evening light, walk the Ridge.

    • Pickup at Chandigarh airport
    • Chandigarh → Shimla · 115 km · 4h
    • The Ridge and Christ Church
    • Mall Road

    Meals:Dinner

  2. Day 2:Shimla and Kufri

    Head out to Kufri for views over the pine forest, then return for the British-era lodge and the monkey temple on Jakhoo.

    • Kufri
    • Viceregal Lodge
    • Jakhoo Temple
    • Woodcraft at Lakkar Bazaar

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  3. Day 3:Shimla to Manali

    A full day following the Sutlej and the Beas, via Mandi and Kullu, reaching Manali by evening.

    • Shimla → Manali · 250 km · 8h
    • Stop for Kullu shawls
    • Check-in, then dinner

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  4. Day 4:Manali Town

    Hot springs, temples and the lanes of Old Manali.

    • Hadimba Temple
    • Vashisht hot springs
    • Tibetan monastery
    • Cafes in Old Manali

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  5. Day 5:Atal Tunnel and Solang

    Through the tunnel to Sissu in Lahaul, with the Solang ropeway on the way back.

    • Atal Tunnel
    • Sissu
    • Solang Valley
    • Optional: paragliding

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  6. Day 6:Manali to Dharamshala

    Down through the Kullu valley, then west across the Kangra hills to Dharamshala.

    • Manali → Dharamshala · 230 km · 7h
    • Stop at a Palampur tea garden
    • Check-in, then dinner

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  7. Day 7:McLeod Ganj

    A day in Little Lhasa: the temple, a walk to a waterfall, the craft institute and momos at lunch.

    • Tsuglagkhang (Dalai Lama Temple)
    • Bhagsu Nag and the waterfall
    • St John in the Wilderness church
    • Norbulingka Institute
    • HPCA cricket stadium

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  8. Day 8:Fly Home from Kangra

    A quick drive to Kangra (Gaggal) airport for your flight.

    • Breakfast
    • Dharamshala → Kangra airport · 15 km · 30 min

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 7 nights: 2 in Shimla, 3 in Manali, 2 in Dharamshala
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Local Manali taxi for Atal Tunnel and Solang
  • Private car with driver for the whole route
  • Chandigarh pickup and Kangra airport drop
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary

Not included

  • Flights to Chandigarh and home from Kangra (we can book these from your city)
  • Rohtang Pass permit and trip
  • Ropeway and adventure activities
  • Personal expenses

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What ID do I need?

A government photo ID for flights and hotels.

When is the best time to go?

March to June and October to November for clear days. December to February for snow around Manali. July to September is the monsoon: lush and green, with heavy rain in the hills.

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