Himachal Hills — Shimla & Manali
The classic Himachal loop from Delhi — Mall Road evenings at Shimla, the Solang valley at Manali and Kufri in between.
Shimla (2N), Manali (3N), Chandigarh (1N)
Overview
- Kufri and the Shimla Ridge with Christ Church
- Solang Valley for snow activities and paragliding
- Atal Tunnel to Sissu, conditions permitting
- Hadimba Temple and Manu Temple at Manali
- Kullu valley river rafting and shawl weaving units
- Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake at Chandigarh
The classic Himachal loop from Delhi — Mall Road evenings at Shimla, the Solang valley at Manali and Kufri in between.
Himachal Hills — Shimla & Manali runs for 6 nights and 7 days across Shimla, Manali, Chandigarh. Like every Elitech itinerary it carries no fixed departure date — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
The route below is a starting point. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or remove a sightseeing block, and we will re-cost the trip and send you a revised plan, usually within a working day.
No fixed departure dates. This itinerary is operated in the window that suits you. Tell us roughly when you can travel and we will confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
Cities covered
Best time to travel: Pleasant from spring through early summer; snow at Solang and Kufri through the winter months.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days are shown in sequence, not as calendar dates — your trip runs on the days you choose.
- Day1
Delhi to Shimla
Depart Delhi early and drive to Shimla, around eight hours. Check in and spend the evening on the Ridge and Mall Road. Overnight in Shimla.
- Day2
Shimla and Kufri
Morning excursion to Kufri for the Himalayan Nature Park and horse rides to Mahasu Peak. Afternoon at Christ Church, the Scandal Point and Jakhoo Temple. Overnight in Shimla.
- Day3
Shimla to Manali
Drive to Manali along the Beas, around seven hours, stopping at the Sundernagar lake, Pandoh dam and the Kullu shawl weaving units. Overnight in Manali.
- Day4
Solang Valley and Atal Tunnel
A full day north — Solang Valley for snow activities, zorbing and paragliding, and the Atal Tunnel through to Sissu if conditions permit. Overnight in Manali.
- Day5
Manali local
Hadimba Devi Temple among the deodars, the Manu Temple, Vashisht hot springs and the Tibetan Monastery. Afternoon free on Mall Road. Overnight in Manali.
- Day6
Manali to Chandigarh
Drive south to Chandigarh, around eight hours. Evening at Sukhna Lake. Overnight in Chandigarh.
- Day7
Departure
Morning at the Rock Garden and Rose Garden, then transfer to Chandigarh airport or the railway station.
What is included
We list exclusions as prominently as inclusions — nothing appears for the first time at the payment stage.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 6 nights in the hotel category shown, on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- All transfers, sightseeing and intercity travel by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and inter-state permits
- Assistance on arrival and a dedicated consultant reachable through the trip
- All applicable taxes on the services listed above
- Kufri excursion with nature park entry
- Solang Valley excursion by local taxi where required beyond the permitted point
- Atal Tunnel and Sissu visit, subject to conditions
Exclusions
- Airfare to and from the start and end points of the tour
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Lunch and dinner unless listed against a specific day
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone calls, minibar, room service and tips
- Optional excursions and activities marked as 'on request'
- Camera and video charges levied at monuments
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking confirmation
- Costs arising from circumstances beyond our control — weather, roadblocks, flight rescheduling or medical evacuation
- Entry fees and camera charges at monuments not listed in the itinerary
- Adventure activities at Solang — paragliding, zorbing, ropeway and skiing, charged locally
- Rohtang Pass permit and vehicle, which operate on a daily quota
Hotels
Properties shown as “or similar” may be substituted with an equivalent in category and location. We confirm the final property before departure.
| City | Nights | Hotel | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimla | 2 | Hotel Woodpark or similar | 3 Star |
| Manali | 3 | Hotel Snow Valley Resorts or similar | 3 Star |
| Chandigarh | 1 | Hotel Mount View or similar | 3 Star |
Pricing
Rates are per person and vary by occupancy, not by departure date. Your final quotation reflects hotel availability for the days you choose.
| Occupancy | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per person on twin sharing | ₹21,900 | — |
| Per person on triple sharing | ₹20,586 | — |
| Single occupancy | ₹30,222 | Private room throughout |
| Child with bed (5–11 years) | ₹17,958 | — |
| Child without bed (2–5 years) | ₹13,578 | — |
Terms, payment and cancellation
Terms & conditions
This itinerary is quoted on twin-sharing basis and is subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Hotels shown as 'or similar' may be substituted with a property of comparable category and location, and you will be informed before departure. Prices may change before confirmation due to currency movement, revised government taxes or supplier rate changes.
Sightseeing may be resequenced to suit local conditions, weather or monument closure days. Where an included attraction cannot operate for reasons beyond our control, we substitute a comparable alternative or refund the applicable component.
Payment policy
A booking amount of 25% of the package cost confirms your services, with the balance due before departure on the date stated in your booking confirmation. Where an airline or hotel requires earlier full payment, we tell you at the time of quoting.
We accept UPI, credit and debit cards, net banking and NEFT/RTGS transfer to our registered current account. We never request payment into a personal account — always verify account details by calling us before transferring.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. Standard charges apply from the date we receive your request: the booking amount is retained more than 45 days before departure, 35% between 31 and 45 days, 60% between 16 and 30 days, 80% between 8 and 15 days, and 100% within 7 days or for a no-show.
Air tickets, cruise bookings and non-refundable hotel rates follow their own supplier terms, which are stated in your quotation before payment. A visa refusal does not waive cancellation charges.