Himachal: Pine Valleys and Snow Peaks
Colonial Shimla, the Beas valley and snowy Solang, all by road.
- Duration: 7 days, 6 nights
- Route: Shimla – Manali – Solang Valley
- Best time: March to June, October to December
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Price: Personalised Journeys, priced to your choice of hotels
Overview
A hill-country trip through pine forests and river valleys. Start with the old British hill station of Shimla, cross the Kullu valley to Manali and go up to the meadows of Solang and the Atal Tunnel.
- Mall Road and Jakhu Temple in Shimla
- Beas river drive through the Kullu valley
- Hadimba Temple and Old Manali
- Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Chandigarh, drive to Shimla
Pickup and a drive of about 3 hours to Shimla. Evening walk on Mall Road.
Day 2: Shimla sightseeing
Visit Jakhu Temple, Christ Church and Kufri. Free time in the afternoon.
Day 3: Shimla to Manali
Drive about 7 to 8 hours along the Beas river through Kullu. Stops for photos and lunch on the way.
Day 4: Manali sightseeing
Visit Hadimba Temple, Old Manali and the Vashisht hot springs.
Day 5: Solang Valley and Atal Tunnel
Go up to Solang Valley for the views, and through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu. Snow activities depend on the season.
Day 6: Manali at leisure
A free day. Optional river rafting or paragliding in season, or shopping on Mall Road.
Day 7: Departure
Drive about 8 hours to Chandigarh. Book evening or later flights and trains.
What’s included
Included
- 6 nights in hotels, twin sharing
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Flights and train tickets within India
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Pickup and drop at Chandigarh
- Tolls, parking and driver allowance
- Adventure activities and snow gear hire arranged on request
Not included
- Tips and personal expenses
Hotels
- Shimla: 2 nights, Hotel
- Manali: 4 nights, Hotel
We suggest hotels to suit your requirements, in the hotel style you choose (Premium, Luxury or Heritage & palaces). Stays are twin sharing.
Dates and price
Private trips can start on any date. Snow is likely from December to February, so tell us if you want it or want to avoid it.
This is a Personalised Journey, so its price depends on the hotels you choose, your dates and your group size. Ask us for a quote.
Questions
Will we see snow?
It depends on the month. Solang usually has snow in winter and early spring. We’ll advise you when you enquire.
Are the roads difficult?
They are winding, and the drives are long on two days. Our drivers know the routes well.
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