Classic Shimla-Manali circuit from Chandigarh. Two hill stations at a relaxed pace, one vehicle end-to-end. Best October to March; December-February for snow at Kufri and Solang. Kufri sightseeing, Manali local, Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel to Sissu, optional Rohtang in season.
Pickup from Chandigarh (airport, railway or hotel). Drive up NH-5 through Kalka, Solan to Shimla (~4 hrs). Afternoon walk on Mall Road, Ridge and Christ Church. Overnight Shimla.
Drive to Kufri (16 km). Optional pony ride to Mahasu Peak, Himalayan Nature Park. Afternoon return via Green Valley photo stop. Free evening on Mall Road. Overnight Shimla.
Long scenic drive via Kullu (~8 hrs). Photo stops at Sundernagar Lake and Pandoh Dam. Late afternoon arrival Manali. Evening at Mall Road or Old Manali cafes. Overnight Manali.
Hadimba Temple, Vashisht hot springs, Solang Valley for paragliding or zorbing (own cost). Atal Tunnel to Sissu, weather permitting. Overnight Manali.
Post-breakfast departure. Drive back via Mandi. Evening drop at Chandigarh airport, railway or hotel. Tour ends.
The standard Shimla Manali Scenic Trip from Chandigarh package is 5 days and 4 nights (Chandigarh → Shimla → Manali → Chandigarh). We can shorten or extend the itinerary to fit your schedule — most travellers keep it as-is.
The best season is Oct–Mar (Dec–Feb for snow). 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 ₹18,900 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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