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
- Your private cab meets you in Delhi and sets off for Shimla in the hills.
- The drive runs through Panipat, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Kalka, Parwanoo, Barog and Solan, with the Himalayan foothills opening up along the way.
- If time allows, break the journey at Pinjore Garden or the ropeway near Timber Trail.
- Check in and rest after the long drive.
- The evening is yours for a walk around the nearby markets and viewpoints.
- Dinner and overnight in Shimla.
2Day 2 - Shimla sightseeing and a day out in Kufri
- Breakfast at the hotel, then drive out to Kufri through the green Hasan Valley.
- Short stop at Sankat Mochan Temple on the way.
- In Kufri, visit Flower Hall, try a horse ride, or simply stroll through the apple orchards.
- Stop at the Himalayan Zoo, home to big cats, antelopes and birds including the Monal.
- If you are up for a walk, hike to Mahasu Peak for long views towards the Badrinath and Kedarnath ranges.
- Back in Shimla for the afternoon: the Ridge, Mall Road, Christ Church, Scandal Point, Lakkar Bazaar and Kali Bari temple.
- Dinner and overnight in Shimla.
3Day 3 - Shimla to Manali through the Kullu valley
- Breakfast, then check out and drive on to Manali.
- Passing through Mandi district you get views of the Pandoh Dam and the river below.
- Break in Kullu, a gentle stop for anyone who likes green valleys and river bends.
- Visit the Great Himalayan National Park area and the Raghunath Temple, plus a few other local landmarks.
- Reach Manali, check in and take it easy.
- The rest of the day is free to wander around the hotel and the town.
- Dinner and overnight in Manali.
4Day 4 - Snow day towards Rohtang Pass
- Early breakfast, then head up towards the high mountains near Rohtang Pass.
- Snow activities such as skiing, snowmobile rides and snow tube rides can be arranged locally at extra cost.
- On the way you pass Kothi village, the Gulaba viewpoint, Rahala waterfall and the little roadside settlement of Marhi.
- Plenty of places to stop for photos on the way up and down.
- If the pass is closed, the drive turns back at Gulaba or Solang, which is normal in this stretch.
- Return to Manali for dinner and overnight.
5Day 5 - Trip ends at Delhi - Manali back to Delhi
- Breakfast and check out from the Manali hotel.
- Your cab takes you back down through the foothills towards Delhi.
- The trip ends on arrival in Delhi.
About this plan
Mall Road evenings and Solang snow, the short way in and out of Delhi. 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 5D / 4N
- Hotel stay for 4 nights on double or triple sharing, in the category you pick
- Breakfast from day 2 onward and dinner from day 1 through the second last day
- Private vehicle for the whole trip, an AC sedan or SUV sized to your own group
- Pick up and drop from the airport or railway station in Delhi
- Experienced driver who also helps with local information
- All sightseeing transfers as per the day plan
- Toll, parking, fuel, driver allowance and state permits
- All applicable taxes
Not included
- Flights and train tickets to and from Delhi
- Meals other than the breakfasts and dinners listed
- Monument entry fees and camera charges
- Adventure activities, ropeways and cable cars such as skiing, paragliding, snowmobile and river rafting
- Anything ordered at the hotel, including laundry, drinks, tips and bottled water
- Extra running of the vehicle beyond the planned route, charged per km
- Travel insurance
- Anything not written in the inclusions list
Sightseeing on this plan
01Kufri02Mall Road Shimla03Solang Valley04Hadimba Temple05Atal TunnelManali Monastery
