Customised holidayTRHP6C
Shimla, Kasol & ManaliHimachal & Amritsar in 6 nights
- 7 Days · 6 Nights
- India · 3 Cities
- Classic pace
- Any date you choose
Shimla (2N)Kasol (2N)Manali (2N)
View day-wise itinerary →Holiday includes
- Hotel
- Meals
- Sightseeing
- Transport
- FlightsOptional
Private car and driver throughout. Prafull plans and answers every message himself.
Holiday highlights
- The Mall Road, the Ridge and Jakhoo Temple in Shimla
- Kufri's mountain views
- Two nights by the Parvati river at Kasol
- Manikaran Sahib's hot springs and langar
- Hadimba Temple and Old Manali
- Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel to Sissu
Itinerary (day wise)
Six nights with a quieter middle. After two nights in Shimla, we head into the Parvati valley for two nights by the river at Kasol, close to the hot springs and langar of Manikaran Sahib, then go on to Manali for Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel. Going via Kasol splits the long Shimla–Manali drive in two. It suits couples, friends and young families.
Day 1Chandigarh – Shimla (2 Nights)
About 115 km · 3.5–4 hours by road
Welcome to Himachal. Your driver meets you at Chandigarh airport and we drive north past Pinjore and Kalka, climbing through pine forest towards Shimla, with a tea stop on the way. After check-in, walk up to the Mall Road in the evening, closed to traffic, and on to the Ridge, where Christ Church stands at one end and on a clear evening the snow peaks line the horizon. Browse the old shops along the Mall, then return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight in Shimla.
- Kalka
- Mall Road, Shimla
- The Ridge
- Christ Church
- Note: Cars can't drive on the Mall Road. You walk up or take the public lift from Cart Road for a small fee.
Prafull’s tipTake a morning flight into Chandigarh so you reach the Ridge by sunset.
Dinner
Day 2Shimla
After breakfast we drive about 16 km to Kufri, a high ridge with wide views on a clear morning; ponies take you up to Mahasu Peak if you like. Back in Shimla, climb to Jakhoo Temple on the highest point of the town, with its giant Hanuman statue, then explore the colonial heart of Shimla: the Mall, Scandal Point, the Gaiety Theatre and Christ Church. If you have time, drive out to the Viceregal Lodge at Summer Hill, now the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, for its gardens and guided tour. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Shimla.
- Kufri
- Jakhoo Temple
- Scandal Point
- Gaiety Theatre
- Christ Church
- Viceregal Lodge
- Note: Pony rides at Kufri are paid locally.
- Note: Viceregal Lodge entry and the guided tour are paid locally.
Prafull’s tipAt Jakhoo, keep glasses and phones out of sight. The monkeys are quick and well practised.
Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3Shimla – Kasol (2 Nights)
About 210 km · 6–7 hours by road
We leave after breakfast and drive down through Bilaspur and Sundernagar to Mandi, then up the Beas past Pandoh Dam and through the Aut tunnel. At Bhuntar we turn off into the Parvati valley, a narrower, greener valley where the road follows the river through pine forest and small villages. By late afternoon you reach your riverside stay at Kasol, with the sound of the Parvati in the background. The evening is yours to walk along the river or through the small market. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Kasol.
- Mandi
- Pandoh Dam
- Bhuntar
- Parvati valley
- Parvati river
Prafull’s tipKasol gets busy and noisy on weekends and holidays. If you're travelling then, ask us for a stay just outside the village, by the river.
Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4Kasol
A slow local day. In the morning we drive about 4 km up the valley to Manikaran Sahib, a gurdwara built beside natural hot springs, where the water bubbles out so hot that rice and dal for the langar are cooked in it. Join the langar for lunch, and visit the Ram Temple next door. In the afternoon, walk from Kasol across the bridge and along the river to Chalal village, an easy forest trail of about 30–45 minutes each way. Evening by the river. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Kasol.
- Manikaran Sahib
- Manikaran hot springs
- Ram Temple, Manikaran
- Chalal village
- Parvati river
- Note: At Manikaran Sahib, cover your head and remove your shoes; head scarves are available at the entrance.
- Note: Longer walks to Tosh or Kheerganga are full-day treks and can be arranged with a local guide, paid locally.
Prafull’s tipGo to Manikaran by 10 am, before the crowds and the heat build. Offer to help in the langar kitchen if you'd like to; it's welcomed.
Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5Kasol – Manali (2 Nights)
About 75 km · 2.5 hours by road
After breakfast we drive back down the Parvati valley to Bhuntar and up the Kullu valley to Manali, arriving by lunchtime. Check in, then spend the afternoon around town. Start at Hadimba Devi Temple, a 16th-century wooden temple in a grove of tall deodars, then walk up to Old Manali, with its stone-and-timber houses, apple orchards and riverside cafés. If there's time, drive across to Vashisht for its old temples and hot springs. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Manali.
- Kullu valley
- Hadimba Devi Temple
- Old Manali
- Vashisht hot springs
- Note: The Rohtang Pass trip is optional, from about May to November, by permit only. Rohtang is usually closed to tourist vehicles on Tuesdays.
Prafull’s tipOld Manali's lanes are steep and uneven. Wear proper shoes and keep the café stop for the walk back down.
Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6Manali
About 45 km each way to Sissu · 1.5–2 hours, longer in traffic
A day up the valley. We drive about 14 km to Solang Valley, a wide meadow below the snow peaks, for the ropeway, paragliding in season or snow play in winter and spring. Then on through the Atal Tunnel, over 9 km long under the Pir Panjal range, into Lahaul, where the landscape changes completely to bare, high mountains and the Chandra river. Stop at Sissu for its waterfall and lake before the drive back. Spend the evening on the Mall Road. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Manali.
- Solang Valley
- Solang ropeway
- Atal Tunnel
- Sissu
- Chandra river
- Note: Ropeway, paragliding, ATV and snow-gear hire at Solang are optional and paid locally.
- Note: If local rules or snow on the day require a Manali union taxi for Solang or the Atal Tunnel, we arrange it and the cost is paid locally.
Prafull’s tipLeave by 8 am. The queues at Solang and the tunnel build quickly after 10, especially on weekends.
Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7Manali – Chandigarh – Departure
About 300 km · 8–9 hours by road
An early breakfast and we drive down the Kullu valley and back through Mandi and Bilaspur to the plains, stopping for lunch on the way. The views fade gently from snow peaks to pine hills to the plains, and there are good dhabas for tea at Mandi and near Swarghat. Your driver drops you at Chandigarh airport in time for an evening flight. If you'd rather skip the long drive, we can book you a flight from Bhuntar (Kullu–Manali airport), about 50 km from Manali, on request. Your holiday ends here. Thank you for travelling with TripRoutes.
- Kullu valley
- Mandi
- Note: Book a flight from Chandigarh after 6 pm. Flights from Bhuntar are few and weather-dependent.
Prafull’s tipLeave Manali by 6.30 am to be past Kullu before the traffic.
Breakfast
Tour details
Accommodation
Choose the hotel category. The same route and sightseeing in every category.
| City | Standard hotels |
|---|---|
| Shimla2 nights | Hotel Willow Banks / Snow Valley Resorts Shimla / or similarDeluxe room |
| Kasol2 nights | Comfortable riverside hotel in Kasol, 3★ standard / or similarDeluxe room or cottage |
| Manali2 nights | Sterling Manali / Snow Valley Resorts & Spa, Manali / or similarDeluxe room |
| City | Deluxe hotels |
|---|---|
| Shimla2 nights | Radisson Hotel Shimla / Marigold Sarovar Portico / Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla / or similar |
| Kasol2 nights | Parvati Kuteer / Riverside boutique cottages near Kasol / or similar |
| Manali2 nights | Manuallaya The Resort & Spa / Apple Country Resorts / The Orchard Greens Resort & Spa / or similar |
| City | Premium hotels |
|---|---|
| Shimla2 nights | The Oberoi Cecil / Wildflower Hall, an Oberoi Resort / Taj Theog Resort & Spa / or similar |
| Kasol2 nights | Kailasha – The Himalayan Village / or similar |
| Manali2 nights | The Span Resort & Spa / Solang Valley Resort / Baragarh Resort & Spa / or similar |
Hotels are confirmed when you book. If a hotel is full, we give you one of the same category in the same area, and tell you before you pay.
Optional add-ons
Not in the price. Prafull can book them for you or you can pay locally.
| Experience | Approx. price |
|---|---|
| Rohtang PassAbout May to November, by permit with a daily cap; usually closed to tourist vehicles on Tuesdays. | On request |
| Kheerganga trekA full-day hike from Barshaini to the hot spring meadow with a local guide; fit walkers only. | On request |
| Paragliding at SolangShort tandem flights with licensed pilots, weather permitting; paid locally. | On request |
| River rafting on the BeasA short stretch near Kullu, roughly March–June and September–November; paid locally. | On request |
Tour information
Read this to prepare for your holiday.
Tour inclusions
- 2 nights in Shimla, 2 in Kasol and 2 in Manali in the hotels listed (or similar), twin sharing
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel (buffet or set menu), from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7
- Private Dzire/Etios for 2 guests, Innova Crysta for 3–6: Chandigarh airport transfers and all sightseeing as per the itinerary (AC switched off on steep hill climbs)
- Kufri, Jakhoo and Shimla sightseeing
- Manikaran Sahib visit and the Chalal walk from Kasol
- Manali local sightseeing: Hadimba Temple, Old Manali and Vashisht
- Day trip to Solang Valley and through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking, fuel and Himachal entry taxes
- Prafull's day-by-day trip notes on WhatsApp
- 24/7 helpline while you travel
Tour exclusions
- Flights or trains to and from Chandigarh
- GST (5%) on the package
- Rohtang Pass permit and trip (on request, subject to availability)
- Manali union taxi for Solang or the Atal Tunnel if required on the day
- Ropeways, paragliding, ATV rides, rafting and pony rides
- Guides for treks to Tosh or Kheerganga
- Viceregal Lodge entry and other entry tickets
- Lunches, snacks and drinks
- Snow boots, jackets and gear on hire
- Tips for drivers; porterage; laundry and room heaters where charged
- Travel insurance, and extra costs from weather, landslides, roadblocks or flight changes
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Good to know
- The Shimla–Kasol drive is about 6–7 hours and Manali–Chandigarh about 8–9. Carry snacks, water and anything for motion sickness.
- Kasol is a small village with simple, comfortable stays rather than big hotels. It can be lively on weekends; tell us if you'd like somewhere quieter.
- At Manikaran Sahib, cover your head and remove your shoes. Alcohol and tobacco are not allowed in the gurdwara complex.
- In winter (December–February), snow can close the Atal Tunnel road and Solang for a day or two. We adjust the plan on the spot.
- Pure-veg food is easy everywhere in Himachal, and Jain meals are possible at most hotels with advance notice.
- Pack warm layers in every season and good walking shoes for Chalal and Old Manali. Mobile signal fades in parts of the Parvati valley.
When to go
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
Cancellation policy & payment terms
Payment terms
| To confirm your holiday | 25% of the package cost, or ₹25,000 per person, whichever is higher |
|---|---|
| 30 days before travel | Balance payment |
| Booking within 30 days of travel | Full payment at booking |
| Flights, trains and visa fees | Paid in full at booking, as the airline or authority requires |
Cancellation charges
| 45 days or more before travel | 10% of the package cost |
|---|---|
| 30–44 days before travel | 25% of the package cost |
| 15–29 days before travel | 50% of the package cost |
| 7–14 days before travel | 75% of the package cost |
| Less than 7 days, or no-show | 100% of the package cost |
- Cancellations must be sent in writing, on email or WhatsApp; the date we receive it is the cancellation date.
- Flights, trains, visa fees and non-refundable hotel or activity bookings are refunded only as their own rules allow.
- Date changes are free when made 30 days or more before travel, subject to hotel availability and any difference in price.
- Refunds are paid within 14 working days of us receiving them from the hotels and suppliers.
- No refund is possible for services not used during the holiday.
- Hotels may ask for a refundable security deposit at check-in, paid directly to the hotel.
Questions about this holiday
How much does the Shimla, Kasol & Manali trip cost?
The 6-night Shimla, Kasol & Manali journey starts at ₹20,500 per person on twin sharing in Standard hotels (about ₹27,500 in Deluxe and ₹39,000 in Premium hotels), land only. Flights are extra and quoted for your dates.
What is the best time for this Himachal & Amritsar trip?
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.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every TripRoutes trip is private, so we can add or remove nights, swap Shimla or any other stop, change hotels, or adjust the pace.
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.
Himachal & Amritsar
Other ways to see Himachal & Amritsar
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
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
Plan with Prafull
Make this holiday yours
Tell Prafull your dates and who is coming. He will send a revised plan and an exact price, usually within a few hours.
- WhatsApp +91 74800 66666
- Call +91 74800 66666
- prafull.pitale@triproutes.in
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