4-night/5-day trip to Shimla and Manali from Chandigarh

Day 1 (Chd – Shimla)

You will be picked up from Chandigarh and driven to Shimla (115km, 4h) or Kalka (102km, 3h), depending on your preference. You will check in to your pre-booked hotel and have some free time to explore the mall road and shop for souvenirs. You will spend the night at Shimla.

Day 2 ( Shimla – Kufri – Shimla – Sightseeing )

You will have breakfast at the hotel and then visit some of the famous temples and churches in Shimla, such as Kali Bari Temple, Jakhu Temple, Hanuman Temple and Christ Church. In the afternoon, you will head to Kufri and Naldhra, where you can admire the lush forests and snow-capped mountains. Kufri is known for its Himalayan National Park, where you can ride a pony or a yak and see the panoramic view of the Himalayas. Naldhra is home to a beautiful 18-hole golf course and a picturesque hill resort. After a day of sightseeing, you will return to your hotel at Shimla for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 ( Shimla to Manali – Valley of Gods )

You will check out from the hotel after breakfast and drive to Manali via Kullu (249km, 8h). You will enjoy the stunning scenery along the way and stop at some places of interest, such as BSL Lake, Pandoh Dam, Hanogi Temple and Kullu Valley. You will arrive at Manali and check in to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 4 ( Manali Snow-point / Rohtang Pass )

You will have breakfast at the hotel and then visit the Hadimba Devi Temple, a wooden temple dedicated to a goddess in the Mahabharata epic. Then you will proceed to Rohtang Valley, which is located at an altitude of 4,11 meters (13,400 ft) on the highway to Keylong. You will witness the majestic beauty of the high mountains and glaciers and have fun with skiing and paragliding activities. You will also visit Kothi, Gorge, Gulaba, Rahala Falls and Marthi on your way. After an adventurous day, you will return to your hotel at Manali for overnight stay.

Day 5( Manali to Delhi)

You will check out from the hotel after breakfast and drive back to Chandigarh (310km, 9h). You will bid farewell to the Himalayas and cherish the memories of your trip.