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, settle in
- Set off from Delhi in your private cab and climb steadily into the Himachal foothills.
- Check in at your Shimla hotel and keep the rest of the day easy.
- Wander Lakkar Bazaar for wooden crafts, shawls and small Himachali souvenirs if you feel up to it.
- Night in Shimla.
2Day 2 - Shimla sights and a run up to Kufri
- Begin at Christ Church, one of the oldest churches in the country, then stroll the length of Mall Road.
- Drive across to Kufri and look in at the Himalayan Nature Park for its rare high altitude wildlife.
- Spend quiet time at Indira Tourist Park and then try the rides at Kufri Fun World.
- Views over Jakhoo Hill, Rashtrapati Niwas and Hassan Valley round out the day before you return to Shimla.
3Day 3 - Shimla to Manali by way of Kullu
- Check out and drive north, breaking the journey in the Kullu valley.
- Look in on the Great Himalayan National Park, a protected landscape rich in birdlife and forest.
- Stop at Raghunath Temple and, if time allows, the mineral hot springs at Manikaran.
- Reach Manali by evening and check in for a three night stay.
4Day 4 - Around Manali
- Walk among the tall deodars at Van Vihar and take a short boat ride if you like.
- Visit the Tibetan monastery for its prayer flags and wall murals.
- Stop at Vashisht Temple with its warm sulphur springs, then the old wooden Hidimba Devi Temple.
- Finish with browsing and coffee on Mall Road before heading back to the hotel.
5Day 5 - Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley
- Drive up to Rohtang Pass for wide glacier and snow views across the range.
- Snow play and adventure rides up here are paid on the spot.
- Come back down to Solang Valley, known for its meadows and ski slopes.
- Paragliding, zorbing and similar activities in Solang are also at your own cost. Night in Manali.
6Day 6 - Manali to Dharamshala
- Check out after breakfast and drive across to Dharamshala.
- Check in and take the afternoon slowly.
- Optional time around Kareri Lake or a look at the wider Kangra valley.
- Night in Dharamshala.
7Day 7 - McLeod Ganj, then on to Dalhousie
- Start at Naddi village for its clear outlook across the Dhauladhar peaks.
- See St John in the Wilderness church, set in a stand of deodar trees.
- Visit the Dalai Lama temple complex, the old Bhagsunath Temple and the waterfall behind it.
- Drive on to Dalhousie in the afternoon and check in for two nights.
8Day 8 - Dalhousie and the meadows of Khajjiar
- Pause at Kalatop for a long view down the valley and a walk in the wildlife sanctuary.
- Continue to Khajjiar, a green saucer of meadow ringed by pine forest.
- Spend time by Khajjiar Lake and stop at the old Khajji Nag Temple.
- Return to Dalhousie for the night.
9Day 9 - Down to Amritsar and the Wagah ceremony
- Check out and drive down from the hills into Punjab.
- Reach the Wagah border in good time for the evening Beating Retreat ceremony.
- Watch the drill, the crowds and the flag lowering at the gates.
- Check in at your Amritsar hotel afterwards.
10Day 10 - Amritsar sights, then Chandigarh
- Walk through Jallianwala Bagh and its memorial to the events of 1919.
- Visit the Golden Temple, its gilded sanctum sitting in the middle of the sacred pool.
- Stop at Durgiana Temple before leaving the city.
- Drive to Chandigarh and check in for the last night.
11Day 11 - Trip ends at Delhi - Homeward
- An unhurried breakfast and check out from your Chandigarh hotel.
- Private transfer back to Delhi, dropping at the Majnu Ka Tilla or Kashmiri Gate area.
- Trip ends here.
About this plan
The unhurried grand tour: five hill towns, one holy city, one garden city. 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 11D / 10N
- 2 nights in Shimla with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
- 3 nights in Manali with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
- 1 night in Dharamshala with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
- 2 nights in Dalhousie with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
- 1 night in Amritsar with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
- 1 night in Chandigarh with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
- Shimla and Kufri sightseeing by private cab
- Kullu sightseeing en route to Manali
- Manali local sightseeing
- Day trip to Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley
- McLeod Ganj sightseeing tour
- Day trip to Khajjiar from Dalhousie
- Visit to the Wagah border ceremony
- Amritsar city sightseeing
- All road transfers and sightseeing in a private sedan or SUV as per group size
Not included
- Flights and train tickets to and from Delhi
- Anything personal such as laundry, tips, phone calls and shopping
- Meals not listed in the itinerary or inclusions
- Lunch on most days
- Entry tickets and camera fees at monuments and parks
- Rohtang Pass permit and any snow point vehicle charges
- Adventure activities at Solang Valley and Rohtang such as paragliding, zorbing and skiing
Sightseeing on this plan
01Kufri02Solang Valley03Atal Tunnel04McLeod Ganj05Khajjiar06Golden TempleRock Garden
