Himachal, in the hills.
Colonial Shimla, the Kullu valley and snow days around Manali, planned at an easy pace.
- Duration5N / 6D
- Starts fromChandigarh
- Best timeMar–Jun · Dec–Feb
- Ideal forFamilies & couples
Toy-town Shimla, alpine Manali.
Shimla, the old summer capital, sits on a ridge of deodar forest with the Mall Road and the Ridge at its heart. A short drive away, Kufri has easy snow and wide valley views.
Further north, the road follows the Beas river through the Kullu valley to Manali. From here, Solang Valley, the Atal Tunnel and Sissu bring you close to the high Himalaya.
Moments you’ll remember.
Mountain towns, river valleys and snow.
Mall Road & the Ridge
Shimla’s colonial heart, with Christ Church above it.
Kufri
Pony rides and snow views a short drive from Shimla.
Kullu valley
A scenic drive along the Beas, with river rafting in season.
Solang Valley
Snow play in winter, paragliding and ropeway rides.
Atal Tunnel & Sissu
Drive under the Rohtang Pass to the Lahaul valley.
Old Manali
Hadimba Temple, cedar woods and riverside cafés.
Six days in the mountains.
A relaxed hill holiday. We can add Dharamshala, Kasol or a night in Sissu.
Day 01Arrive in Shimla
Pick-up from Chandigarh and drive up to Shimla. Evening stroll on the Mall Road and the Ridge.
Day 02Kufri & Shimla
Morning at Kufri, then Jakhoo Temple and an afternoon at leisure in town.
Day 03Shimla to Manali
A full-day drive through the Kullu valley, with a stop for river rafting in season.
Day 04Solang & Atal Tunnel
Day trip to Solang Valley and through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu, weather permitting.
Day 05Manali sightseeing
Hadimba Temple, Vashisht hot springs, Old Manali and the Mall Road.
Day 06Departure
Drive back to Chandigarh for your onward journey.
Before you go.
A few practical notes to help you plan.
For snow, visit from December to February. Some roads can close after heavy snowfall.
May, June and the Christmas week are busiest. Book stays early.
Rohtang needs an online vehicle permit and opens only in summer. We arrange it when it is open.
Some Manali sightseeing must use local taxis. We include it in the plan.
Evenings are cool even in summer. Carry warm clothes in winter.
Shimla is about 6–7 hours from Dehradun by road via Paonta Sahib.
Questions about Himachal.
Can’t find your answer? Our Dehradun team is a message away.
Ask us on WhatsAppWhen can I see snow in Manali?
Snowfall is most likely from December to February. In summer, you can still find snow at the Rohtang Pass or beyond the Atal Tunnel.
Can the trip start from Dehradun?
Yes. We can pick you up in Dehradun and drive to Shimla, or start from Chandigarh or Delhi.
Is this trip good for a honeymoon?
Yes. We can choose quiet hotels with valley views and add a candle-light dinner or a stay in Old Manali.
Can you add Dharamshala or Kasol?
Yes. We can extend the plan to Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, Kasol, or Bir Billing.
Plan your Himachal holiday.
Share your dates and group size, and we’ll send options that fit.
