About this Himachal Tour
Both hill towns, from Delhi, without wasting a day
This is the trip most people mean when they say "Himachal". You leave Delhi, spend two nights in Shimla for the Mall, the Ridge and Kufri, drive the long scenic road through Mandi and Kullu, then spend three nights in Manali with Solang Valley, the Atal Tunnel and Sissu.
We run it in a private vehicle from Delhi, so there is no changing coaches and no waiting at a bus stand at 5 AM. Overnight Volvo can be arranged instead if you would rather save a day each way — just tell us which you prefer.
Six days is the shortest sensible way to do both towns. Anything less and the trip becomes a drive with two hotel nights in the middle.
Trip Highlights
Two hill towns and the road between them
Shimla's Mall Road and the Ridge
Kufri meadows and viewpoints
The scenic drive through Mandi and Kullu
Solang Valley for snow and adventure
The Atal Tunnel through to Sissu
Hadimba Temple and Old Manali
Trip Gallery
A taste of the trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Delhi to Shimla to Manali and back, at a pace that works
- Early start from Delhi, with breakfast and tea stops on the way.
- Reach Shimla by afternoon, check in and freshen up.
- Evening on the Mall Road, the Ridge, Christ Church and Scandal Point.
- Leave early for Kufri — meadows and viewpoints, and snow play in winter.
- Back in Shimla for Jakhoo Temple and the Viceregal Lodge.
- A free evening for the Mall, the Gaiety Theatre or a walk in the deodars.
- Drive through Mandi and into the Kullu valley, with the Beas alongside most of the way.
- Stops for photographs, lunch and a look at the Kullu shawl weavers if you like.
- Reach Manali by evening and settle in.
- Solang Valley for snow, skiing in season, and paragliding when conditions allow.
- On through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu in Lahaul — a different world on the other side.
- Back to Manali in the evening.
- Hadimba Temple in its cedar grove, then Manu Temple and the Vashisht hot springs.
- Old Manali for cafes and the Beas riverside.
- Optional add-on: a day trip to Manikaran and Kasol — tell us in advance.
- A slow morning and breakfast before checkout.
- Drive back to Delhi, with stops along the way.
- Arrive Delhi late evening or overnight depending on traffic.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- Return transport from Delhi by private vehicle
- 5 nights hotel stay (2 Shimla, 3 Manali)
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- All sightseeing and transfers by private vehicle
- Atal Tunnel and Sissu excursion
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
- 24x7 on-trip support
- Train/air fare to and from the start city
- Lunches & personal expenses
- Entry tickets, ropeway, pony & adventure charges
- Snow-gear hire at Solang or Kufri
- 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 green and pleasant; December–February is the snow season at Kufri, Narkanda and Solang; July–September is monsoon, with rain and occasional landslides.
How to Reach: Chandigarh is the nearest airport and railhead for Shimla; Bhuntar (Kullu) is nearest to Manali. Overnight Volvo coaches run from Delhi to both towns and we can arrange them.
Hill Roads: Himachal's roads are winding and slower than the map suggests. We plan realistic drive times and use experienced local drivers rather than squeezing in an extra stop.
Snow is Weather: Nobody can guarantee snowfall on a given date. We will tell you honestly what the odds look like for your week and keep the plan flexible.
Money & Network: Carry some cash for smaller towns and for pony, sledge and gear hire. ATMs are in the main towns; network is good in Shimla and Manali, patchy on the higher roads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
Yes. We pick you up in Delhi and drop you back in Delhi, so you do not have to arrange your own way to Chandigarh or Shimla. If you would prefer to join at Chandigarh, we can adjust the price.
It is the shortest sensible plan for both. You get two nights in Shimla, three in Manali and one long travel day between them. With four nights you would be mostly driving.
From late December to February there is usually snow at Kufri, Solang and the Atal Tunnel area, with January and February the most reliable. Snowfall is weather, so nobody can promise it - we will tell you honestly what the odds look like for your dates.
Rohtang is seasonal and needs a separate permit, and it is shut through the winter. We include the Atal Tunnel and Sissu, which stay open. If Rohtang is open during your dates we can arrange the permit on request.
Yes. Overnight Volvo coaches from Delhi to Shimla and back from Manali save you a day each way and cost less. Tell us which you prefer and we will quote both.
About 250 km and 7 to 8 hours through Mandi and Kullu, longer in peak season or after rain. We treat it as a full travel day.
Yes, with some planning. We book a Shimla hotel close to the Mall so there is less climbing, keep the driving days as gentle as we can, and you can skip Solang's higher points. Tell us when you book.
Flights or trains to Delhi, lunches, entry tickets, ropeway and pony rides, snow-gear hire, adventure activities and GST. We send the full list in writing with your quote so nothing is a surprise.
