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Himachal & Amritsar
Hill towns, high passes and the Golden Temple
Manali, Himachal Pradesh · Photo: Priyesh Kumar / Unsplash
Himachal & Amritsar holidays from Mumbai
Himachal holidays from Mumbai cover the hill towns of Shimla and Manali, the Parvati valley at Kasol, Dalhousie and Dharamshala, and can begin at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Our three private journeys run 5 to 9 nights and start from ₹17,500 per person. Best from March to June and September to November.
Why go
- Colonial Shimla and the Mall Road
- Snow at Solang Valley and through the Atal Tunnel
- The Golden Temple at dawn and the Wagah border ceremony
- Dalhousie, Khajjiar and McLeodganj's Tibetan quarter
Designed by Prafull Pitale · Updated 5 October 2026
- Fly into
- Chandigarh (IXC) or Amritsar (ATQ)
- From Mumbai
- Direct flights to Chandigarh and Amritsar
- Best time
- March–June and September–November
- Getting around
- Private car and driver; mountain roads take time
- Altitude
- Shimla about 2,200 m; Manali about 2,050 m
Choose your journey
Three ways to see Himachal & Amritsar
All private, all changeable. Prices are per person on twin sharing, in Standard hotels.
5 nightsEasyShimla & Manali
- Shimla and Kufri on the first days
- Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel to Sissu
- Old Manali's cafés and cedar forests
- A classic first trip to the hills
6 nightsClassicShimla, Kasol & Manali
- Shimla, the Parvati valley and Manali
- Kasol's riverside cafés and Manikaran gurudwara
- Snow at Solang and the Atal Tunnel
- A little off the usual route
9 nightsSignatureAmritsar to Manali
- The Golden Temple at dawn and the Wagah border
- Dalhousie and the meadow of Khajjiar
- McLeodganj and the Dalai Lama's temple
- Naggar castle and Old Manali to finish
In pictures
Himachal & Amritsar, in pictures
When to go
Best time to visit Himachal & Amritsar
March to June, and September to November. Clear, pleasant weather in spring and autumn. July and August bring heavy rain and landslides; December to February brings snow and some closed roads.
Our favourite months
Prafull's notes
- The Shimla–Manali drive is the long one, about 7–8 hours. We break it at Kullu for lunch and shawl shopping so it never feels like a slog.
- At the Golden Temple, go once at night for the palki ceremony and once before dawn. Cover your head; we pack scarves in your welcome kit.
- Rohtang Pass needs a permit with a daily cap. We apply in advance, and use the Atal Tunnel to Sissu when Rohtang is closed.
Good to know
Himachal & Amritsar questions
How many days do you need for Shimla and Manali?
Five nights is comfortable: two in Shimla and three in Manali, with one long drive between them. Add Amritsar or Dharamshala with eight to nine nights.
Which airport is best for Shimla and Manali from Mumbai?
Chandigarh. Shimla is about 3.5 hours away by road and Manali about 8–9 hours. Amritsar suits trips that start at the Golden Temple.
Can we see snow in Manali?
From December to March, usually at Solang Valley and beyond the Atal Tunnel. In April–May there's snow at higher points such as Rohtang, subject to permits.
Is this trip good for families with kids?
Yes. Solang Valley's activities, toy-train rides near Shimla and short walks suit kids; we keep daily drives reasonable.
Plan with Prafull
Plan your Himachal & Amritsar holiday
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