Himachal Classic — Shimla & Manali

Overview.

A timeless seven-day Himachal favorite — colonial Shimla, the bustling Manali valley, and the snow points of Solang and Atal Tunnel. Perfect for first-timers, families and anyone seeking the quintessential Indian hill-station experience.

Highlights.

Your journey, day by day.

7 days of carefully crafted experiences

1

First evening on Mall Road

⛰️ 2,200m at Shimla🚗 115 km drive

Chandigarh Arrival — Drive to Shimla

Arrive in Chandigarh and start the climb up into the lower Himalayas to Shimla, the former summer capital of British India. Check in and walk the famous Mall Road as the lights come on along the Ridge.

Pickup at ChandigarhDrive to ShimlaEvening Mall Road walkChrist Church viewing

🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Shimla

2

Hanuman statue at Jakhu

⛰️ 2,455m at Jakhu

Shimla Local — Mall, Ridge, Jakhu Temple

A full day exploring Shimla's colonial heritage. Walk the Ridge and Mall Road, visit Christ Church, and take the short hike (or pony ride) up to Jakhu Temple for the giant Hanuman statue and views over the entire Shivalik range.

Christ ChurchRidge & Mall RoadJakhu Temple climbLakkar Bazaar handicrafts

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Shimla

3

Apple orchards of Kullu

⛰️ 2,050m at Manali🚗 260 km drive

Drive Shimla to Manali via Kullu Valley

A long but beautiful drive north along the Beas river, through the apple orchards of the Kullu valley. Stop at Hanogi Mata temple en route and reach Manali by evening to check in and rest.

Drive via MandiHanogi Mata temple stopBeas river viewsManali check-in

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Manali

4

Hadimba's deodar grove

Manali Local — Hadimba, Manu, Vashisht

Explore Manali's spiritual heart — the wood-shingled Hadimba Devi temple set in deodar forest, the Manu temple in Old Manali, and the sulfur hot springs at Vashisht. End the day with a stroll on Mall Road.

Hadimba TempleManu TempleVashisht hot springsOld Manali cafésMall Road shopping

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Manali

5

Driving the Atal Tunnel

⛰️ 3,100m at Atal Tunnel north portal🚗 60 km round trip

Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel / Rohtang Area

A full day in Manali's snow country. Visit Solang Valley for cable car, paragliding and zorbing, then drive on through the engineering marvel of the Atal Tunnel to the snow points beyond — or the Rohtang side, depending on permit availability.

Solang ValleyAtal Tunnel drive-throughSnow point excursionOptional adventure activities

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Manali

6

Last apple-orchard photo stop

🚗 310 km drive

Manali to Chandigarh — Long Drive

A full day on the road back to Chandigarh, with stops at the Beas confluence and a leisurely lunch in the Kullu valley. Reach Chandigarh by evening for an overnight stay.

Drive Manali to ChandigarhLunch stop in KulluBeas confluence photo stopChandigarh check-in

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Chandigarh

7

A final pahari breakfast

Chandigarh Departure

After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Chandigarh airport / railway station for your onward journey home with memories of toy trains, deodar forests, and snow at the Atal Tunnel.

Free morningAirport / railway transfer

🍳 Breakfast

🏨N/A — Departure

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