Christ Church on Shimla's Ridge with snow on the ground and people walking past

Shimla · Manali · Sissu · Kasol

Wonderland Himachal (Mini)

Christ Church, Shimla, after snowfall. Photo: ShashankSharma2511, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Duration
5 nights / 6 days
Starts
New Delhi Railway Station
Ends
Delhi
Departures
Every Saturday, 10 AM
Price
Enquire for price

Overview

5N / 6D · Himachal Pradesh

A compact Himachal circuit that leaves Delhi on a Saturday morning and returns on Thursday. You spend a night in Shimla, two nights in Manali, and travel overnight on two legs of the journey. The days cover Shimla's Mall Road and Ridge, Kufri and the Fagu and Green valleys, Manali's temples and old market, a day heading for the snow points around Rohtang, Sissu, Koksar, Solang and the Atal Tunnel, and an evening in Kasol and Manikaran Sahib.

  1. Delhi
  2. Shimla
  3. Kufri
  4. Manali
  5. Snow points
  6. Kullu
  7. Kasol
  8. Delhi
  • Shimla's Mall Road, Scandal Point, The Ridge, Lakkar Bazar, Jakhoo Temple and Christ Church
  • Kufri, Green Valley and Fagu Valley
  • Hidimba Temple, the monastery, Club House, Van Vihar and Old Manali market
  • A day towards the snow points: Rohtang Pass / Sissu / Koksar / Solang and the Atal Tunnel
  • DJ night and bonfire in Manali
  • Kullu rafting point, Kasol market and dinner at the Manikaran Sahib langar

Departure: Boarding point at New Delhi Railway Station, 10 AM on Day 1 (Saturday). Trip ends: Reach Delhi by 8 AM on Day 6 (Thursday). The itinerary lists Saturday departures. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm upcoming departure dates.

Day by day

01Day 1 · SaturdayDelhi to Shimla
  • Gather at the boarding point at New Delhi Railway Station at 10 AM
  • Start the journey to Shimla
  • En-route lunch at a good restaurant
  • Reach Shimla by evening
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel, Shimla

Hotel, Shimla

02Day 2 · SundayShimla & Kufri
  • 9 AM breakfast and check-out
  • Head towards Kufri (the winter wonderland of Shimla), Green Valley and Fagu Valley
  • Evening visit to Mall Road, Scandal Point, The Ridge, Lakkar Bazar, Jakhoo Temple and St. Christ Church
  • Night departure to Manali

Overnight journey to Manali

03Day 3 · MondayLocal Manali
  • Reach Manali in the morning (early check-in depends upon availability)
  • Breakfast and rest
  • Afternoon visit to Hidimba Temple, the monastery, Mall Road, Club House, Van Vihar and Old Manali market
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel, Manali

Hotel, Manali

04Day 4 · TuesdaySnow points
  • Early morning breakfast and proceed towards the snow points
  • Rohtang Pass / Sissu / Koksar / Solang & Atal Tunnel
  • Evening small hike to Vashisht Temple and Jogni Waterfall (if time permits)
  • DJ night and bonfire
  • Dinner and overnight stay, Manali

Hotel, Manali

05Day 5 · WednesdayKullu & Kasol
  • Breakfast and check-out from Manali
  • Kullu rafting point
  • Evening visit to Kasol market and Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara
  • Dinner at the langar (where food is prepared with the healthy sulphur water)
  • Night journey back to Delhi

Overnight journey to Delhi

06Day 6 · ThursdayReach Delhi (trip ends)
  • Reach Delhi by 8 AM
  • Say the hardest goodbye to your fellow travellers
  • A bucket and phone gallery full of wonderful memories

What’s included

Included

  • Transportation from Delhi to Delhi
  • Transportation for local sightseeing
  • Accommodation for 3 nights: 1 night in Shimla, 2 nights in Manali
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners (1 langar)
  • An experienced tour guide to help you throughout the trip
  • DJ and bonfire
  • All permits and taxes
  • Professional photographer

Not included

  • 5% GST
  • Any entry or adventure tickets
  • Any medical expenses, emergencies or insurance
  • Lunch or any other meals apart from the plan
  • Any personal expenses
  • Any expenses apart from the plan

Stay, transport & meals

Stay

  • 3 nights: 1 night in Shimla and 2 nights in Manali
  • The departure-details page of the itinerary lists 3-star hotels
  • Day 2 and Day 5 nights are spent travelling (Shimla to Manali, and Kasol to Delhi)

Transport

  • Transportation from Delhi to Delhi
  • Transportation for local sightseeing

Meals

  • 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners (1 of the dinners is the langar at Manikaran Sahib)
  • Lunch and other meals outside the plan are not included

Travel options

  • Tempo Traveller, triple sharing
  • Tempo Traveller, double sharing
  • SUV Innova (ideal for families)
  • Swift Dzire (ideal for couples)
  • Prices vary by option, so enquire for price.

Booking, practical notes & terms

Booking & payment

  • Book your slot by paying an advance (non-refundable); the rest of the amount has to be paid on travel Day 1. Ask us on WhatsApp for the current advance amount.
  • Christmas and New Year departures (20 December to 5 January) carry an extra charge because of peak time.
  • During the Himachal season, 1 May to 30 June, there is an extra charge due to summer holidays.
  • Rohtang Pass will be included after 15 May.

Practical information

  • All guests must carry a valid government-issued ID card.
  • Early check-in in Manali depends upon availability.
  • The Vashisht Temple and Jogni Waterfall hike on Day 4 happens only if time permits.
  • The trip organiser or coordinator may change the itinerary according to on-the-spot conditions.
Terms & conditions for this trip
  1. We will not be responsible for any loss or damage to goods belonging to the travellers.
  2. We accept no responsibility for any injuries or loss/theft of personal property during the tour.
  3. All guests must carry a valid government-issued ID card.
  4. In case of any breakdown or delay due to the breakdown of transport during the journey, you may have to wait until the transport is repaired. We will not provide backup transport.
  5. We are not responsible for any delay in reaching the destination due to traffic. Sightseeing or activities of the day may be cancelled if we do not reach the destination on time.
  6. The trip organiser/coordinator has the right to change the itinerary as per the on-the-spot condition.
  7. We strictly prohibit the use of narcotics and banned substances during our tours. The company will not be responsible for any harm or adversities caused by such usage.
  8. We will not be responsible for any force majeure. Force majeure means any circumstances which are beyond the company's limits, such as landslides, sudden changes in weather, lockdowns, riots, terrorist activities, and train/flight cancellations.
  9. Any loss or damage to camping, hotel or transport materials, such as tents, pillows, mattresses, or any property belonging to the campsite, hotel or transfer vehicle, will be subject to full payment of the product MRP.
  10. The use of weapons, fireworks and toxic substances is strictly prohibited during the tour.
  11. We reserve the right to evict any traveller from the tour if their actions violate our terms and conditions or if they exhibit misbehaviour towards co-travellers. No refunds will be given in such cases.

See also our booking terms and cancellation & refund pages.

Photos from the route

Photographs of places on this itinerary by independent photographers, shared under open licences. They are not photos from our own trips.

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