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Shimla & Manali Mountain Trail

Shimla · Kufri · Kullu · Manali 5 Nights 6 Days Best: March to June, September to November
Overview

The journey, in a few lines.

Ride the heritage Kalka–Shimla toy train, wander Mall Road, and trade colonial charm for the wild Beas River, Solang Valley, and the snow-line at Atal Tunnel. Pure Himalayan classic.

Route Chandigarh → Shimla → Kullu → Manali → Chandigarh
Day by day

Your itinerary.

1
Day 1

Chandigarh to Shimla

On arrival, meet & greet by our executive. Drive towards Kalka and board the heritage Kalka–Shimla toy train (subject to ticket availability). Reach Shimla in the evening, check in to your hotel and walk Mall Road.

2
Day 2

Shimla Local

After breakfast, visit Kufri and the Jakhu Hill temple. Return to the hotel by evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Shimla.

3
Day 3

Shimla → Kullu → Manali

After breakfast, check out and drive to Manali. En route, visit the Kullu shawl factory and a river-rafting point on the Beas. Reach Manali after about 7 hours, check in and rest. Dinner and overnight stay in Manali.

4
Day 4

Manali Local

After breakfast, head out to Hadimba Devi Temple, Mall Road and the Club House area. Return to the hotel in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Manali.

5
Day 5

Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel

After breakfast, drive to Solang Valley, Vashisht Temple and Atal Tunnel (cab charges for restricted-zone vehicle as per local rules). Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Manali.

6
Day 6

Manali → Chandigarh · Departure

After breakfast, check out and drive to Chandigarh. Drop at the railway station / airport.

Highlights

What you'll see & do.

  • Heritage Kalka–Shimla toy train (UNESCO)
  • Mall Road, Kufri & Jakhu Hill temple
  • Hadimba Devi Temple, Manali
  • Solang Valley & Vashisht hot springs
  • Atal Tunnel — one of the world's longest high-altitude tunnels
Fine print

What's included.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in twin-sharing rooms at the suggested or similar 3★/4★ hotels
  • Meals as per the itinerary (typically breakfast & dinner)
  • All point-to-point transfers in a private vehicle (Innova / Swift Dzire (private transfer))
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Driver allowance, fuel, toll, parking
  • On-trip support from the Aarambh team

Exclusions

  • Airfare / train fare to and from the start point
  • Personal expenses — laundry, tips, calls, mineral water, drinks
  • Camera fees, guide charges, monument & national park entry tickets
  • Adventure activities, optional excursions, helicopter / pony / palki where mentioned
  • GST & any other government taxes (current rates apply)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

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