Himachal: Shimla, Manali & the Atal Tunnel
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Himachal: Shimla, Manali & the Atal Tunnel

Shimla's Ridge and Kufri, then Manali for the Solang valley, Rohtang or the Atal Tunnel to Sissu, and Old Manali's cafes.

  • 7 days / 6 nights
  • India
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Trip highlights

Clear autumn skies and apple season
The Ridge, Mall Road and Jakhu temple in Shimla
Kufri
Kullu valley drive
Hadimba temple and Old Manali
Solang valley adventure activities
Atal Tunnel to Sissu, or Rohtang Pass in season

About this trip

Shimla and Manali remain the most asked-for hill combination from Gujarat. Shimla, the former summer capital of British India, is built along a ridge at about 2,200 m, with the Ridge, the Christ Church, Mall Road and the Jakhu temple on the hill above; Kufri nearby offers horse rides and snow in winter. The road to Manali follows the Beas valley past Kullu's shawl weavers. Manali sits at about 2,000 m, with the Hadimba temple in its cedar grove, the Vashisht hot springs and the Solang valley for paragliding, zorbing and ropeway rides. The Atal Tunnel, 9.02 km long and the longest highway tunnel above 10,000 ft, now gives year-round access to Sissu in Lahaul, while the Rohtang Pass itself opens roughly May to October with permits. Hotels, meals and activities are set by the supplier and listed for confirmation.

The image contains A view of Shimla City as well as the empty natural scenery(hills) adjoining it on a cloudy day.
Solang Valley ,Manali, Himachal Pardes, India
North India photos from September 4 to 11, 2022

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Chandigarh, to Shimla

    Arrive at Chandigarh and drive about four hours to Shimla. Evening walk on the Ridge and Mall Road.

    arrival Chandigarh Shimla

  2. Day 2: Shimla and Kufri

    Morning at Kufri, then Jakhu temple, the Christ Church, the Viceregal Lodge grounds and Lakkar Bazaar.

    Kufri Jakhu Viceregal Lodge

  3. Day 3: To Manali

    Drive about eight hours to Manali along the Beas, with stops at Pandoh dam and Kullu.

    Manali Kullu drive

  4. Day 4: Solang and local sights

    Solang valley for the ropeway and activities, then Hadimba temple, Vashisht springs and Old Manali in the evening.

    Solang valley Hadimba Old Manali

  5. Day 5: Atal Tunnel and Sissu

    Through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu's waterfall and lake viewpoint in Lahaul; Rohtang Pass instead in season with a permit.

    Atal Tunnel Sissu Rohtang

  6. Day 6: Naggar and Kullu

    Naggar castle and the Roerich gallery, Kullu's shawl factories, and optional river rafting at Pirdi.

    Naggar Kullu rafting

  7. Day 7: Departure

    Drive to Chandigarh (about eight hours) or Bhuntar airport for the journey home.

    departure

What's included

Included in the price

  • 6 nights in hotels of an agreed category (3-star or 4-star)
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Private vehicle throughout as per itinerary
  • Government taxes as applicable on the services listed

Not included

  • Flights or train tickets unless stated
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Entry tickets, camera fees and permits unless stated
  • Optional activities, personal expenses and tips

Visa for Indian passport holders

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Our visa desk prepares the documents, books the appointment and tracks the application until your passport is back. Allow for the processing time when you fix your dates. Visa desk: +91 97278 86777.

Common questions

The Himachal: Shimla, Manali & the Atal Tunnel is 7 days and 6 nights in India. The plan is a starting point — nights can be added or dropped to fit your dates.

Included: 6 nights in hotels of an agreed category (3-star or 4-star), Daily breakfast and dinner, Private vehicle throughout as per itinerary and Government taxes as applicable on the services listed. Not included: Flights or train tickets unless stated, Travel insurance, Meals not mentioned, Entry tickets, camera fees and permits unless stated and Optional activities, personal expenses and tips. Air tickets are one of our services, so flights can be quoted with the package — ask for them when you enquire.

Because any number we published would be out of date by the time you called. Airline fares, hotel rates and the season move the cost of this trip constantly, and a group of four is priced differently from a couple. We check live rates when you enquire and send you the lowest we can do — which is almost always better than a printed price.

Within working hours (Mon–Sat, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm IST) you will normally have a costed itinerary the same day, with the hotels named and a clear list of what is included. There is no fee and no obligation.

Your quote covers the land arrangements listed under "What's included". We quote flights from Surat, Ahmedabad or Mumbai alongside it so you can see the all-in figure and still choose the airline and fare that suit you.

Yes. This 7-day plan is a starting point — we regularly adjust hotels, add or drop nights and change sightseeing to suit how you like to travel.

Confirm the itinerary with us, pay the advance stated in your quotation by UPI, bank transfer or card, and we issue a GST invoice with your booking confirmation. The balance is due before departure.

For India, yes — and we handle it. Our visa desk (+91 97278 86777) prepares the paperwork, books the appointment and tracks the application until your passport is back.

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Itinerary last updated 20 October 2026.

Photography: Navneet Sharma (CC BY-SA 4.0); Harvinder Chandigarh (CC BY-SA 4.0); Vinayaraj (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
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