✦ leisure · 6 Nights / 7 Days
Shimla–Manali Hill Station Tour
Himachal's most-loved hill duo.
Shimla and Manali — Himachal’s two most-loved hill stations — paired into a 7-day circuit that includes the iconic British-era Shimla, alpine Manali, and snow at Rohtang Pass (subject to permits).
This is a classic family / honeymoon / friends-group package. We typically run small groups (6-12 persons) using AC SUVs or tempo travellers, with 2 nights in Shimla and 3 in Manali. The Rohtang day involves an additional permit fee that we coordinate.
For travellers who want deeper Himachal — Spiti circuit, Tabo, Kaza — see our Lahaul Spiti package which is more remote and high-altitude.
Route
The journey
- 01 Chandigarh
- 02 Shimla
- 03 Kufri
- 04 Manali
- 05 Solang Valley
- 06 Rohtang Pass
- 07 Return
Day-by-Day
Itinerary
- Day 1
Chandigarh → Shimla
- Pickup at Chandigarh airport / station.
- Drive to Shimla (4 hrs · 117 km).
- Evening at Mall Road, Christ Church.
- Day 2
Shimla Local + Kufri
- Drive to Kufri (16 km).
- Yak ride, Himalayan zoo, panoramic viewpoints.
- Return to Shimla, free time at Ridge.
- Day 3
Shimla → Manali
- Long drive to Manali (250 km · 8 hrs).
- Via Mandi and Kullu — apple orchards, river views.
- Overnight in Manali.
- Day 4
Manali Local
- Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple.
- Tibetan Monastery, Vashisht Hot Springs.
- Mall Road shopping.
- Day 5
Solang Valley + Rohtang Pass
- Day trip to Solang Valley (paragliding, zorbing optional).
- Rohtang Pass (subject to permits and weather).
- Snow point activities.
- Day 6
Manali → Chandigarh
- Long drive back to Chandigarh (310 km · 9 hrs).
- Overnight stay or onward connection.
- Day 7
Departure
- Drop at Chandigarh airport / station.
Included
What's in the package
- Accommodation in 3-star hotels (double / triple sharing)
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- All transfers and sightseeing by AC vehicle
- Toll, parking, driver allowance, fuel
- Vacanza Go local representative
Not Included
Bring your own
- Rohtang Pass permit fees (₹500-1000 per vehicle)
- Solang Valley adventure activities
- Kufri ATV / yak rides
- Entry tickets to monuments
- Lunches and personal expenses
Read Before You Travel
Important notes
- Rohtang Pass requires online permit — issued only when open
- Snow at Rohtang: Dec–Apr (subject to closure)
- Group of 6+ for listed price
Where We'll Go
Destinations covered
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Will I see snow?
Best chance: Dec–Apr at Rohtang Pass (subject to opening). Solang Valley typically has snow Jan–Mar. Summer travellers go to Manali for cool weather rather than snow — for guaranteed snow add Lahaul Spiti.
Is Rohtang Pass always open?
No. Rohtang requires a daily permit, capped at ~1,200 vehicles. NGT may restrict access. We pre-book permits where possible. If Rohtang is closed, we switch to Atal Tunnel + Sissu (Lahaul side) which has snow most of the year.
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