Snow-covered Himalayan peaks above hazy brown ridges, cloud drifting in the valleys below

India · 9 days

Paradise in the Himalayas

Nine days from Delhi into Himachal Pradesh. Shimla's colonial architecture, Kufri's mountain views, Manali on the Beas, Solang Valley and Hadimba Temple, and Chandigarh on the way back.

Duration: 9 days, 8 nights · by road throughout
Pace: Balanced
Where: India
Board: Board varies by stay
Price: On request

Overview

The shape of the journey

Nine days from Delhi into the hills of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is a hill station surrounded by the Himalaya, known for its colonial architecture and cool climate, with Mall Road for shopping. Kufri is for the mountain views.

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Manali, on the banks of the Beas, is the other half: Solang Valley, Hadimba Temple, adventure activities, and a free day built in. The way back runs through Chandigarh, India's first planned city.

Day by day

How the days run

A proposal, not a timetable. The routing, timings and inclusions are confirmed in writing before you pay anything.

Day 1
Arrive in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel for the night.
Day 2
Delhi to Shimla
A scenic drive to Shimla, a hill station surrounded by the Himalaya.
Day 3
Kufri and Shimla
Kufri for the mountain views, then back to Shimla for leisure and shopping along Mall Road.
Day 4
Shimla to Manali
On to Manali, known for its adventure activities, temples and landscapes.
Day 5
Solang Valley and Hadimba Temple
Solang Valley, Hadimba Temple and Manali's other sights.
Day 6
Manali, at your own pace
A free day in Manali, to relax or add optional adventures.
Day 7
Manali to Chandigarh
The drive to Chandigarh, India's first planned city, with an optional visit to the Rock Garden.
Day 8
Chandigarh to Delhi
The return to Delhi.
Day 9
Departure
Your departure flight from Delhi.

Price & terms

What it costs

Priced on request. This itinerary is quoted for your dates, your party and the grade of camp you choose, which is why there is no single number on this page.

What this price covers

Rates are per person sharing unless the line above says otherwise.
Prices move with the season and with availability, and are held only once your quote is confirmed in writing.
The day-by-day above is a draft. Final routing, timings, inclusions and any park or permit fees are confirmed with your quote.

Before you go

Worth reading before this trip

When to go, month by monthEvery destination against every month, marked where we would send you.
Practical facts by countryPlugs, currency, time zone, driving side, SIM, tipping and tap water.