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 and the overnight drive to Manali
- You reach the pickup point in Delhi in the evening and board your transfer to Manali.
- The drive is overnight in an AC coach, so the first night is spent on the road.
- You wake to the first mountain views as the road climbs into the Kullu valley.
2Day 2 - Settle into Manali and see the town
- On arrival you are driven to your hotel to check in and take it easy for a while.
- Later you head out with your private cab for a gentle round of the town.
- You visit the Vashisht Temple with its hot springs and old wood carving.
- The Hadimba Devi Temple in the cedar forest and the Tibetan monastery follow.
- The evening is free for a slow walk down Mall Road before heading back to the hotel.
3Day 3 - Solang Valley for the day
- You drive out to Solang Valley, a short run from Manali past Kothi, Gulaba and Marhi.
- The valley is open and wide with snow peaks in view for most of the year.
- Paragliding, zorbing and quad biking are all available and paid for on the spot.
- You come back to Manali in the evening for the night.
4Day 4 - Kasol and Manikaran
- Today you drive along the Parvati valley towards Manikaran, stopping at Kasol on the way.
- Kasol sits by the river and is a nice place to break the drive over coffee.
- There are optional stops at a local shawl unit and a small rabbit farm.
- At Manikaran you see the gurudwara and its natural hot springs.
- You return to your hotel in Manali for the night.
5Day 5 - Drive to Shimla, easy evening
- You check out and take the long scenic drive down to Shimla.
- Check in and keep the day free after the drive.
- If you feel like walking, the Ridge and Mall Road are the obvious first stroll.
- Lakkar Bazaar nearby is good for wooden crafts and small souvenirs.
- Overnight in Shimla.
6Day 6 - Shimla and Kufri, then the drive back
- After checking out you go around Shimla, starting with Jakhoo Hill.
- You see Christ Church on the Ridge, Indira Tourist Park and the view over Hassan valley.
- Kufri comes next, with the Himalayan Nature Park and its pheasants and deer.
- Kufri Fun World has rides if you want them, charged separately.
- In the evening you board your overnight transfer back to Delhi.
7Day 7 - Trip ends at Delhi - Arrive back in Delhi
- You reach Delhi in the morning and the trip ends here.
About this plan
Snow at Solang, a toy-train town, and long evenings with nowhere to be. 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 7D / 6N
- 3 nights in Manali with breakfast and one more meal each day
- 1 night in Shimla with breakfast and one more meal each day
- Manali sightseeing on a private basis
- Excursion to Solang Valley on a private basis, activity tickets not included
- Day trip to Kasol and Manikaran on a private basis
- Shimla and Kufri sightseeing on a private basis
- All drives and transfers in a private vehicle
Not included
- Flights and trains to and from the start city
- Anything personal such as laundry, tips, phone bills and shopping
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Adventure activity charges at Solang Valley and rides at Kufri Fun World
- Entry tickets and camera fees at monuments and parks
Sightseeing on this plan
01Solang Valley02Atal Tunnel03Old Manali04Hadimba Temple05KufriMall Road Shimla
