5-6 day car trip from Delhi to Shimla and Manali covers approximately 550-600 km one way, taking about 11-13 hours, making it ideal to start early. The route offers scenic views of the Himalayan foothills, perfect for exploring landmarks like Shimla’s Mall Road, Kufri, and Manali’s Solang Valley.
Duration
04 Nights / 05 DaysDay 1: Delhi -Shimla
On arrival At Delhi Railway Station / Airport you will be received by our Driver/representative and you will be driven towards Shimla & transfer to hotel (8 hr. Journey). Overnight stay at Hotel in Shimla.
Day 2: Shimla-Kufri-Shimla & Shimla Local
Today after breakfast, we would take you to Kufri which is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Shimla. There are many activities that you can take up here like horse riding and fun rides (at own cost). You can see nearby places like Green Valley, Fagu etc. After Kufri depending on the time left, you can head towards the Shimla Mall road and Ridge which is the heart of the Shimla town.Spend some quality time there and return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay at Hotel in Shimla.
Suggested sightseeing places for today:
Kufri Nature park & Zoo.
Green valley view point.
Adventure resort. (Rides charges directly payable there.)
Mall Road. (Depending on the time left after Kufri)
The Ridge. (Depending on the time left after Kufri)
Lakkar Bazar, Tibetian Market & Lower Bazar for shopping activities. (Depending on the time left after Kufri).
Day 3: Shimla – Manali
After breakfast leave for Manali, on the way sight-seeing like Sundernagar Lake, Pandoh dam etc. Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 4: Manali – Solang – Manali
After Breakfast, visit the Solang Valley where you can enjoy the rest of your day.
Solang valley is located at a distance of 13 kms from Manali. This valley offers beautiful view of glaciers and snow capped mountains and peaks. Solang Valley has fine ski slopes. The Mountaineering Institute of Manali has installed a ski lift for training purpose. Located here is a hut and guest house of the Mountaineering and Allied sports Institute, Manali. The winter skiing festival is organised in Solang Valley. Sking and Paragliding are two main activities organised here. Apart from this, many other adventure sports are available like Zorbing, Horse riding & Snow Motor Bikes riding etc.
Day 5: Manali Local
After breakfast you can enjoy local sightseeing. You can visit the “HADIMBA TEMPLE” which is known as the place where Hidimba performed meditation. Then visit the “CLUB HOUSE” which has various facilities including a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant. You can also visit the Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar, and “VASHIST” which is well known for its hot springs and old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama. Overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.
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