Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 - Trip begins at Chandigarh - Chandigarh to Shimla
- You are met on arrival in Chandigarh and driven up to Shimla by private cab.
- Check in to your hotel and rest after the climb into the hills.
- The rest of the day is yours to stroll the nearby lanes and markets at your own pace.
- Overnight in Shimla.
2Day 2 - Shimla sightseeing and a day at Kufri
- After breakfast you set out to see Shimla town.
- Visit Kalibari Temple, built in 1845 and dedicated to the goddess from whom Shimla takes its name.
- Walk up Jakhoo Hill to the old Hanuman temple and stop at the stone built Christ Church on the Ridge.
- In the afternoon drive out to Kufri through Hassan Valley, with its easy views and cool air.
- See the Himalayan zoo with its cats, antelope and the monal, the state bird of Himachal, and if you feel like a walk, climb to Mahasu Peak.
- Return to Shimla for the night.
3Day 3 - Shimla to Manali through the Kullu valley
- Have breakfast and set off for Manali by road.
- Pass Pandoh Dam in Mandi district, where the river widens out into a broad blue reservoir.
- Break the drive at Kullu, with a stop at the Great Himalayan National Park area and the old Raghunath Temple.
- Carry on to Manali, check in and take the evening easy near your hotel.
- Dinner and overnight in Manali.
4Day 4 - Manali sightseeing
- Spend the day around Manali with your private cab.
- Begin at Hadimba Devi Temple, a wooden shrine set among tall deodar trees.
- Visit Manu Temple and Vashisht Temple, both quiet and much loved locally.
- Look in at the Tibetan monastery, with handicraft and carpet shops all around it.
- If you like, soak in the natural hot spring at Vashisht Kund.
- Dinner and overnight in Manali.
5Day 5 - Day out at Solang Valley
- After breakfast you head up to Solang Valley, the wide meadow above Manali.
- In season the valley is a natural playground, with snowboarding, paragliding and zorbing available on the spot.
- Take your time with the mountain views before driving back down.
- Dinner and overnight in Manali.
6Day 6 - Manali back to Chandigarh
- Check out after breakfast and drive back down to Chandigarh.
- Check in and rest for a while at your hotel.
- In the evening catch the sunset over Sukhna Lake and do some shopping at Elante Mall.
- Dinner and overnight in Chandigarh.
7Day 7 - Trip ends at Chandigarh - Departure from Chandigarh
- Have breakfast and check out.
- If time allows, see the Rock Garden and the city markets.
- You are dropped wherever you need to be in Chandigarh and the trip ends.
About this plan
A shorter drive in, a longer stay up top, and a city night to finish. 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
- Six nights of hotel stay in the category you choose, on twin or triple sharing
- Breakfast and dinner on every hotel night
- Private air conditioned car or traveller for all transfers and sightseeing, sized to your group
- Experienced local driver who doubles as your guide
- Pickup and drop at Chandigarh airport, station or hotel
- All tolls, parking, fuel and driver allowances
- All applicable taxes
Not included
- Flights and trains of any kind
- Entry tickets to monuments, parks, zoos and camera charges
- Adventure activities at Solang Valley and Kufri unless separately confirmed
- Lunch and any meal not listed in the day plan
- Drinks of any kind, including bottled water and soft drinks
- Travel insurance
- Gala dinner charges on festive dates as levied by hotels
- Any 4x4 vehicle upgrade needed during heavy snowfall
- Anything personal such as laundry, tips and shopping
Sightseeing on this plan
01Kufri02Solang Valley03Atal Tunnel04Sissu05Hadimba TempleRock Garden
