About this Himachal Tour
The four great hill stations, one trip
Himachal's greatest hits in one grand journey. Ten days link Shimla (Kufri, the Mall), Manali (Solang, Rohtang), Dharamshala/McLeodganj (the Dalai Lama temple) and Dalhousie (Khajjiar) - four distinct hill stations, each with its own character.
It is the definitive first tour of Himachal, covering colonial charm, snow, Tibetan culture and Alpine meadows without missing a beat.
Trip Highlights
Colonial hills, snow, monasteries and meadows
Shimla & Kufri meadows
Solang & a Rohtang/Atal Tunnel day
The Dalai Lama temple at McLeodganj
Khajjiar - mini Switzerland
Colonial Dalhousie
All four hill stations in one trip
Trip Gallery
A taste of the trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Ten days across four hill stations
- Arrive in Shimla; check in.
- Evening on the Mall Road and Ridge.
- Kufri meadows and pony rides.
- Jakhoo temple and the Mall.
- Drive to Manali along the Beas river.
- Evening on Mall Road.
- Solang Valley ropeway and adventure.
- Rohtang/Atal Tunnel snow excursion; Hadimba temple.
- Free morning for old Manali cafes and shopping.
- Optional Beas rafting.
- Drive to Dharamshala via Mandi/Kangra.
- Check in at McLeodganj; evening at the market.
- The Dalai Lama temple and museum.
- Bhagsu falls and the HPCA stadium.
- Drive to colonial Dalhousie.
- Evening on the Mall.
- Excursion to Khajjiar's meadow and lake.
- Kalatop views and Panchpula falls.
- Drive back to Pathankot/Chandigarh.
- Trip ends.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- All arrival & departure transfers
- 9 nights hotel stay (Four Hill Stations)
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- All sightseeing & transfers by private vehicle
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls & parking
- 24x7 on-trip support
- Train/air fare to the start city
- Lunches & personal expenses
- Rohtang permit, adventure & activity charges
- Entry tickets, ropeway & pony rides
- GST as applicable
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to Carry
Mountain holiday essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Best Time: March–June is pleasant and green; December–February brings snow to Shimla, Manali and Kufri; July–September sees monsoon showers and occasional landslides.
How to Reach: The trip is by road in a private vehicle. Most itineraries start from Chandigarh or Delhi; the nearest airports are Chandigarh, Kullu (Bhuntar) and Gaggal (Dharamshala).
Hill Roads: Himachal''s mountain roads are winding and slower than plains. We plan realistic drive times and use experienced local drivers.
Money & Network: Carry some cash for smaller towns; ATMs are in main towns. Mobile network is good in cities and patchy in remote valleys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
It is the most complete first tour of Himachal, covering Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie in one trip. Each has a distinct character - colonial charm, snow and adventure, Tibetan culture, and Alpine meadows - so you experience the whole state.
Yes - the itinerary is paced with a mid-trip leisure day, so despite a couple of long drives you get meaningful time at each hill station without constant rushing.
There are three longer travel days (Shimla-Manali, Manali-Dharamshala, Dharamshala-Dalhousie), each broken up with stops. We use experienced hill drivers and start early to keep them comfortable.
In winter, Shimla, Kufri, Solang, Rohtang and even Dalhousie/Khajjiar can be snowy. In other seasons, snow is reached via the Rohtang/Atal Tunnel excursion near Manali.
It typically starts at Shimla (via Chandigarh/Kalka) and ends at Dalhousie (exiting via Pathankot). We can arrange Volvo, train or flight connections for both ends.
Yes - the sightseeing is gentle and the leisure day helps. For seniors, we can lighten the long drives, add rest and pick easy-access hotels. Just tell us your group.
Yes - with extra days we can extend into Spiti (from Manali) or the Parvati valley (Kasol). We will rebalance the itinerary into one seamless trip.
April to June for pleasant weather across all four, and September to November for clear skies. Winter is beautiful and snowy but colder with some slow roads; monsoon can cause delays.
