6 Days / 5 Nights Shimla – Manali

OVERVIEW :

Shimla is the capital and the largest city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British ... Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It's also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass.

Day: 1 Arrival in Shimla

Morning: Arrive at Chandigarh Airport or Railway Station. Meet your tour guide and transfer to Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Check-in to your hotel and freshen up. Afternoon: Enjoy a leisurely walk on Mall Road, Shimla's famous shopping street. Explore Christ Church and The Ridge. Evening: Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day: 2 Shimla Sightseeing

Post breakfast; proceed for an excursion to Kufri, a must-visit place. Placed at an altitude of 2290 m above the sea level, Kufri is blessed with tranquility, scenery and is dotted with tourist attractions like Mahasu Peak, Chini Bungalow, Indira Tourist Park etc. When back in Shimla, visit the Vice Regal Lodge- once the summer residence of various British viceroys, it boasts of an interesting English Renaissance architecture. Thereafter in the evening, enjoy a leisure walk on the Mall Road. Delicious dinner and overnight stay.

Day: 3 Kufri Excursion

After breakfast, drive to Kufri, a charming hill station. Visit the Himalayan Wildlife Zoo and take a pony ride. Afternoon: Have lunch in Kufri. Return to Shimla in the afternoon. Evening: Enjoy free time for shopping or leisure activities in Shimla. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day: 4 Shimla to Manali via Kullu Valley

Morning: After breakfast, check out from your Shimla hotel. Drive to Manali, passing through the scenic Kullu Valley. Afternoon: Stop in Kullu for river rafting or shopping for handicrafts. Continue your journey to Manali. Evening: Arrive in Manali, check-in to your hotel, and relax. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day: 5 Manali and Solang Valley

Morning: Have breakfast and proceed for a full-day excursion to Solang Valley. Enjoy adventure activities like paragliding, zorbing, and trekking. Afternoon: Have lunch at a local restaurant in Solang Valley. Return to Manali and visit the Hadimba Devi Temple. Evening: Explore the Mall Road in Manali and shop for souvenirs. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day: 6 Manali to Manikaran and Departure

Morning: After breakfast, drive to Manikaran, a famous pilgrimage site known for its hot springs. Visit the Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib and the Shri Ram Temple. Afternoon: Enjoy a hot spring bath in the natural sulfur springs. Have lunch at a local eatery. Evening: Drive back to Chandigarh, where you can catch your return flight or train.