Shimla and Manali: A Himalayan Duet

Shimla and Manali: A Himalayan Duet (07 Days/ 06 Nights)

Himachal Pradesh

This 7-day itinerary offers an amazing journey through Himachal Pradesh, combining the historic charm of Shimla with the natural beauty of Manali. You'll experience the thrill of a toy train ride, explore scenic hill stations, and witness breathtaking landscapes. Highlights include the picturesque Kufri, the adventurous Solang Valley, and the cultural immersion in Naggar Village.

Starting point // Endpoint	Chandigarh
Destination Covered	Shimla, Manali

Arrive Delhi. Meet our representative upon arrival in Delhi and check-in at the hotel. India's capital & a major gateway to the country, Delhi is contemporary and a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. Overnight in Delhi.

In the morning, after breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and transfer to the railway station to board your train to Kalka (0740 / 1140). Arrive Kalka station and board the Toy train to Shimla (1155 / 1645), admiring the scenic views during your journey. Arrive Shimla, the picturesque capital of Himachal Pradesh was once the summer capital of British India. Spread 12km along a ridge that overlooks terraced hillsides and cultivations, Shimla is magnificently covered in dense forests of oak, pine, fur and rhododendron. In Shimla the altitude is 2,196m. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast proceed for excursion tour of Kufri, it’s a small picturesque hill station that offers stunning views, beautiful locales and serene ambience. Visit Indira Tourist Park at Chini Bunglow & Himalayan Wildlife Zoo. Afternoon return back to Shimla and proceed for half day sightseeing tour of ‘City beautiful’ covering Jakhoo temple, Library and Indian Institute of Advance studies (Closed on Mondays). Evening enjoy a walking tour of Mall Road visiting the Ridge, Christ Church and New library. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Moning after breakfast depart from Shimla to Manali by surface enroute crossing Kullu town. On arrival check in at hotel. Manali is located in the ancient Kullu valley, surrounded by towering peaks at an arm’s length. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast proceed to Solang valley (a famous picnic spot & ski resort in winter). Enjoy Skiing, Snowboarding (in winters), Rope way ride and Paragliding (at your own cost). Afternoon continue towards Sissu via Atal Tunnel. Visit Sissu lake (10,235 ft), where you can enjoy the beautiful view of the lake. Atal Tunnel is also known as Rohtang Tunnel is a highway tunnel built under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway in Himachal Pradesh. At a length of 9.02 km, it is the longest tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the world and is named after former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Later return back to hotel for dinner and overnight. NOTE: Rohtang pass visit is not included. As we have to secure a permit which is only issued a day prior to the day of visit and same will be subject to availability.

Morning, after breakfast proceed to visit the Naggar Castle and Roriech art Gallery. Afternoon proceed to visit Hadimba Devi Temple - the oldest temple in Manali built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four-tiered pagoda roof; it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway. Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller-skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day, Tibetan monastery and Vashisht village (known for its hot Sulpher springs). There are old temples dedicated to sage Vashisht and Lord Rama. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Morning Breakfast, check out and drive to Chandigarh for connecting train to Delhi (1532 / 1825). Arrive Delhi and transfer to airport for boarding flight to onward destination.

CITY NAME	ACCOMMODATION – 3*	ACCOMMODATION – 4*	NO. OF NIGHTS
Delhi	Bell Morris	Deventure Hotel	01
Shimla	Royal Residency	Hotel Zion	02
Manali	Snow Peak Retreat	Orchid Hotel	03

Inclusions	A. Accommodation Accommodation for 06 nights as mentioned above in the rate sheet (or similar, in case original hotels will not be available). B. Meals Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis i.e. inclusive of breakfast at all places. C. Transport Air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour. Up to 02 pax: AC Medium Car (Maruti Dzire / Toyota Etios) 03 pax: AC Toyota Innova Crysta. 04 pax onwards: AC Tempo. D. Others Train ride from Delhi to Kalka in AC Chair Car. Train ride from Kalka to Shimla in First Class. Train ride from Chandigarh to Delhi in AC Chair Car. Entrance fee to monuments (01 visit only). Up to 05 pax: English speaking local guide for sightseeing as per programme in Shimla and Manali. 06 pax onwards: English speaking accompanying guide from Shimla arrival till Chandigarh departure (not staying in similar hotels, as clients). 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day First Aid Kit E. Taxes All presently applicable taxes.
Exclusions	Any visa fee. Any meals, refreshments or beverages during the tour, unless specified. Items of personal nature such as laundry, table drinks, telephone bills etc. Any Air fare. Any kind of tips. Any meals / snacks / beverages other than the ones mentioned above. Any early Check-in or late check-out. Any additional cost incurred due to Flight cancellations / Landslides / Roadblocks or any other natural calamities. Anything not mentioned in the “Inclusions” column.

Inclusions

A. Accommodation

Accommodation for 06 nights as mentioned above in the rate sheet (or similar, in case original hotels will not be available).

B. Meals

Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis i.e. inclusive of breakfast at all places.

C. Transport

Air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour.

Up to 02 pax: AC Medium Car (Maruti Dzire / Toyota Etios)
03 pax: AC Toyota Innova Crysta.
04 pax onwards: AC Tempo.

D. Others

Train ride from Delhi to Kalka in AC Chair Car.
Train ride from Kalka to Shimla in First Class.
Train ride from Chandigarh to Delhi in AC Chair Car.
Entrance fee to monuments (01 visit only).
Up to 05 pax: English speaking local guide for sightseeing as per programme in Shimla and Manali.
06 pax onwards: English speaking accompanying guide from Shimla arrival till Chandigarh departure (not staying in similar hotels, as clients).
02 bottles of mineral water per person per day
First Aid Kit

E. Taxes

All presently applicable taxes.

Exclusions

Any visa fee.
Any meals, refreshments or beverages during the tour, unless specified.
Items of personal nature such as laundry, table drinks, telephone bills etc.
Any Air fare.
Any kind of tips.
Any meals / snacks / beverages other than the ones mentioned above.
Any early Check-in or late check-out.
Any additional cost incurred due to Flight cancellations / Landslides / Roadblocks or any other natural calamities.
Anything not mentioned in the “Inclusions” column.