Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 - Trip begins at Delhi - Delhi to Shimla
- Set off early from Delhi in your private cab and climb steadily into the Himachal foothills.
- Break the drive at Chandigarh for the Rock Garden, a whole park built out of reclaimed everyday materials.
- Stop again at the terraced Mughal-style Pinjore Gardens on the Ambala to Shimla road.
- Reach Shimla by evening and settle into your hotel for the night.
2Day 2 - Shimla and Kufri
- Start with Jakhu Temple on the highest hill in town, reached by a short uphill walk through cedar woods.
- Drive out to Kufri, a small snow-season resort spot known for its slopes and easy walking trails.
- Back in Shimla, see the Vice Regal Lodge, the colonial-era Christ Church and the open Ridge.
- Finish with an unhurried evening stroll along Mall Road. Night in Shimla.
3Day 3 - Shimla to Manali via Naggar
- Leave Shimla after breakfast and follow the Sutlej and Beas valleys towards Kullu.
- Stop at Naggar Castle, an old timber and stone hill palace with wide views over the valley.
- Continue to Manali and check in. Night in Manali.
4Day 4 - Manali sightseeing
- Visit the cedar-shaded Hidimbi Devi Temple with its distinctive tiered wooden roof.
- See Manu Temple in Old Manali and the hot water springs beside Vashisht Temple.
- Walk the short trail to Jogini Waterfalls if you are up for it, then stop by Van Vihar.
- Night in Manali.
5Day 5 - Solang Valley and Gulaba
- Head up to Solang Valley, the wide meadow that is the hub for paragliding, zorbing and winter snow play.
- Pass through Kothi village where the Beas runs through a deep gorge.
- Carry on to Gulaba for high mountain views and snow in the colder months.
- Pause at Rahala Falls on the way back. Night in Manali.
6Day 6 - Kullu valley and on to Dharamshala
- Drive down the valley and stop at Dhakpo Shedrupling Monastery near Kais for its calm prayer hall.
- Visit Manikaran, a riverside town known for its hot springs and its gurudwara and temples.
- Continue the long, scenic run to Dharamshala. Night in Dharamshala.
7Day 7 - Dharamshala, then Dalhousie
- See the Namgyalma Stupa and the Tsuglagkhang complex, the heart of the Tibetan quarter in McLeod Ganj.
- Look in at Tsechokling Gompa and the quiet stone-built St John Church in the Wilderness.
- Walk up to Bhagsunath Temple and the falls just above it.
- Drive on to Dalhousie in the afternoon. Night in Dalhousie.
8Day 8 - Dalhousie, Khajjiar and on to Amritsar
- Start with Panchpula, a set of small streams and pools set in the pines.
- Take in the views from Ganji Pahari, an easy walk to a bare-topped ridge.
- Spend time at Khajjiar, the green saucer-shaped meadow with a small lake at its centre.
- Descend to the plains and drive to Amritsar. Night in Amritsar.
9Day 9 - Trip ends at Delhi - Amritsar, then back to Delhi
- Begin at the Golden Temple, the gilded shrine set in its sacred tank.
- Visit Jallianwala Bagh next door, the walled garden kept as a memorial.
- See the Durgiana Temple and the restored Gobindgarh Fort.
- Drive back to Delhi in the evening, where the trip ends.
About this plan
Every Himachal favourite in a row, closing at the Golden Temple. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.
Private cab & driverHandpicked staysYour dates, your pace24×7 WhatsApp desk
What's in, what's not
No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.
Included in 9D / 8N
- Hotel stay in your chosen category on twin sharing, for all nights of the trip
- Breakfast every morning at the hotel
- All sightseeing and transfers in your own private AC cab as per the day plan
- Toll charges, parking fees and the driver's allowance
- Interstate entry taxes wherever they apply on the route
- Pickup and drop within the starting city limits
- GST on the package amount
Not included
- Flights and train tickets to and from the start city
- Lunch, dinner, snacks and any drinks
- Entry tickets at monuments and local guide charges
- Adventure activities such as rafting, boating, jeep safaris and ropeways
- Early check-in or late check-out charges at hotels, if you ask for them
- Compulsory festive dinners on Christmas eve and New Year eve
- Anything not written in the inclusions list
- Optional extras on request at extra cost: dinners, upgraded stays or resorts, a local guide, honeymoon room decoration, airport pickup and drop
Sightseeing on this plan
01Kufri02Solang Valley03McLeod Ganj04Khajjiar05Golden TempleWagah Border
