Himachal Hill Stations & Adventure: Shimla & Manali – 6D/5N

Overview

Journey through colonial Shimla and vibrant Manali in 6 days. Stroll Mall Road, explore Kufri’s peaks, drive through Kullu Valley, and dive into Solang’s adventure sports—all wrapped in Himalayan charm.

Highlights

• Mall Road & The Ridge walk
• Kufri horse ride & Nature Park
• Scenic Kullu Valley drive
• River rafting in Kullu (optional)
• Solang Valley adventure sports
• Hadimba Temple & Vashisht Hot Springs

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Shimla

Drive from Chandigarh/Kalka (3.5–4.5h) and check in. Evening: Mall Road stroll, The Ridge, Scandal Point & Christ Church. Dinner at Café Simla Times. Overnight in Shimla.

Day 2: Kufri & Local Sightseeing

Breakfast at hotel. Kufri: horse ride to Mahasu Peak & Himalayan Nature Park. Back in Shimla: Jakhoo Temple by ropeway, then Tara Devi Temple or IIAS. Overnight in Shimla.

Day 3: Transfer to Manali

Drive via Sundernagar Lake, Pandoh Dam & Kullu Valley (7–8h). Optional: river rafting in Kullu & visit Vaishno Devi Temple. Check in to Manali hotel & rest. Overnight in Manali.

Day 4: Solang Valley / Atal Tunnel / Snow Adventure

Solang Valley: paragliding, zorbing & ropeway. Optional: visit Atal Tunnel & Sissu. In winter: Snow Point or Rohtang Pass (permit required). Overnight in Manali.

Day 5: Local Manali Sightseeing

Hadimba Temple & cedar forest. Manu Temple, Club House & Vashisht Hot Springs. Tibetan Monastery & Van Vihar. Old Manali cafés (e.g., Café 1947). Overnight in Manali.

Day 6: Departure

Breakfast & checkout. Drive back to Chandigarh/Kullu for onward journey. Optional: shopping for woolens, jams & dry fruits.