The full Himachal circuit at a comfortable pace — Shimla's colonial charm, Manali's adventure, Dharamshala's monasteries, Dalhousie's pine forests and Khajjiar's meadows. Eight days is the sweet spot for this loop; below that it feels rushed.
Chandigarh pickup. Drive to Shimla via Solan. Afternoon Mall Road, Ridge, Christ Church. Overnight Shimla.
Kufri, Green Valley, Fagu. Return to Shimla by evening. Overnight Shimla.
Long scenic drive via Kullu. Sundernagar Lake, Pandoh Dam. Evening arrival Manali. Overnight Manali.
Solang Valley, Hadimba Temple, Vashisht, Mall Road. Overnight Manali.
Long drive via Mandi to Dharamshala. Check in McLeodganj. Overnight Dharamshala.
Namgyal Monastery, Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsu waterfall, Kangra Fort. Overnight Dharamshala.
Drive to Dalhousie via Chamba (~5 hrs). Afternoon Khajjiar meadow. Overnight Dalhousie.
Post-breakfast long drive to Chandigarh. Evening airport or railway drop.
The standard Shimla Manali Dharamshala Dalhousie Tour package is 8 days and 7 nights (Chandigarh → Shimla → Manali → Dharamshala → Dalhousie → Chandigarh). We can shorten or extend the itinerary to fit your schedule — most travellers keep it as-is.
The best season is Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. If you want snow (where relevant), the winter window is generally December to February. We can advise on exact timing based on your specific dates.
Yes. The starting price of ₹32,400 is per person on twin-sharing basis with 3-star hotels. Actual cost varies with group size, hotel category (3/4/5-star), season, and vehicle choice. Solo travellers pay a single-occupancy supplement.
Yes. This itinerary starts from Chandigarh by default, but we can restructure it to start from Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jammu or Srinagar. Add-on days and vehicle repositioning charges may apply.
Standard inclusions: hotel accommodation on twin-sharing, private vehicle with driver, fuel and tolls, airport or station transfers, and 24/7 WhatsApp support during the trip. Meals, sightseeing entry fees and activity costs vary — we detail them per itinerary before you book.
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