Day-wise Itinerary: Shimla Manali Package (5N / 6 Days)
Experience the raw beauty of Himachal Pradesh with our top-selling Shimla Manali Package. This carefully planned route drives you from the plains of Chandigarh into the heart of the mountains. Explore the colonial streets of Shimla, step into the alpine meadows of Kufri, and continue along the Beas River to the adventure landscapes of Manali and the high-altitude engineering marvel of the Atal Tunnel.
Day 1: Chandigarh to Shimla
Upon arrival at the Chandigarh Airport or railway station, our professional driver will meet you and start your scenic road drive toward Shimla. Leave the plains behind as the route snakes up through the picturesque lower Himalayan hills, passing through Timber Trail heights and Solan. On reaching Shimla, check into your designated hotel, unpack your bags, and spend the evening relaxing after your road journey.
Sightseeing Included:
- Airport / Railway Station Pickup & Private Highway Transfer
- Scenic hill drive with en-route photography pitstops
Meal Plan: Dinner Only
Stay: Overnight Stay in Shimla
Day 2: Shimla & Kufri Sightseeing
Savor your breakfast and head out for a memorable excursion to Kufri, located at a high altitude just outside Shimla. Enjoy sweeping views of snow-capped peaks, explore the Himalayan Nature Park, or walk along the forest tracks. In the afternoon, return to Shimla to explore its historical center on foot. Take a walk along the famous Ridge, view the neo-gothic Christ Church, shop around the busy Mall Road, and see the old colonial structures at Scandal Point.
Sightseeing Included:
- Kufri Nature Excursion & Panoramic Viewpoints
- Shimla Mall Road, The Ridge, Christ Church & Scandal Point
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Shimla
Day 3: Shimla to Manali
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin your drive toward the adventure valley of Manali. This long, beautiful road trip crosses changing mountain terrain, taking you past the waters of Sundernagar Lake, the Pandoh Dam, and through the Kullu Valley. The road runs right alongside the fast-flowing Beas River as you approach your destination. Arrive at Manali in the evening, check into your hotel, and relax.
Sightseeing Included:
- Intercity hill drive through Kullu Valley along the Beas River
- Brief en-route stops at Sundernagar Lake and Pandoh Dam
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Manali
Day 4: Manali Local Sightseeing
Following breakfast, spend your day discovering the local heritage sights hidden inside Manali. Visit the ancient wooden Hadimba Devi Temple, built deep within the quiet pine forests of Dhungri. Explore the old structures of Vashisht Village, known for its natural therapeutic hot sulfur springs, and see the Tibetan Monastery. Spend your late afternoon walking through the busy local markets along Mall Road for shopping and local snacks.
Sightseeing Included:
- Hadimba Devi Temple & Vashisht Hot Springs
- Tibetan Monastery & Manali Local Mall Road Market
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Manali
Day 5: Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel Excursion
Enjoy an early breakfast and set off for a high-altitude mountain excursion. Travel through the rugged valleys up to Solang Valley, a hub for outdoor recreation and alpine sports. Afterwards, drive further up to experience the Atal Tunnel at Rohtang Pass gates, one of the longest highway tunnels in the world at this altitude. Drive through this incredible engineering structure into the high Lahaul Valley before returning to Manali for your final dinner.
Sightseeing Included:
- Solang Valley Mountain Meadow Excursion
- Atal Tunnel crossing into the rugged edges of Lahaul Valley
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Stay: Overnight Stay in Manali
Day 6: Chandigarh Drop
Eat a hearty breakfast as your mountain journey drawing to a close. Check out from the Manali hotel and begin your return drive back to the lowlands. Travel down through the mountain passes towards Chandigarh. Depending on your flight or train schedule, your private vehicle will drop you off directly at the Chandigarh Airport or railway station for your onward journey home.
Sightseeing Included:
- Return hill highway drive from Manali back to the plains
- Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station Drop-off
Meal Plan: Breakfast Only
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