Shimla Manali DalhousieTour Package From Delhi
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Price Starting ₹18,500 per person onwards. Price is for a group of 4 person with Sedan cab & 3 Star hotels
Price Starting ₹24,000 per person onwards. Price is for a group of 4 person with Sedan cab & 3 Star hotels
Duration: 7 Nights & 8 Days
Ex: Delhi
Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Package from Delhi
Tour Overview
Three of Himachal’s most distinct destinations, one well-paced road journey. This 8-day Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Package from Delhi covers the hill town of Shimla, the snow-accessible valleys around Manali, and the quieter, greener world of Dalhousie — three very different moods of Himachal, stitched together into one logical route.
Starting from Delhi, this Delhi to Shimla Manali & Dalhousie Tour takes you first into the colonial charm of Shimla, then deeper into the valley beauty of Manali, and finally into the pine-covered calm of Dalhousie. The route is planned in a way that each destination naturally flows into the next without feeling rushed or disconnected.
The Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour begins with Shimla’s Mall Road, Kufri views, and heritage vibes before moving towards Manali through scenic Kullu Valley roads. In Manali, travellers experience river-side cafés, snow points, temples, and high-altitude drives towards Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel, and Sissu depending on weather conditions. The final leg of the Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Itinerary takes you to Dalhousie, where quiet pine forests, Khajjiar meadows, and colonial-era charm create a completely different mountain atmosphere.
The combination of Shimla, Manali, and Dalhousie in a single tour is more logical than it first appears. Most travelers coming from Delhi naturally want to cover Shimla en route to Manali. Adding Dalhousie on the return rather than retracing the same road gives you a different stretch of Himachal — the Chamba-Kangra corridor — that most short tours skip entirely.
The pacing matters here. Eight days for three destinations sounds tight, but the itinerary is structured so that no single day feels rushed. Drive days are honest about their duration. Sightseeing days have room to breathe. Khajjiar tends to be the quiet highlight — it does not require a full day, but travelers who make the effort to visit consistently say it is one of the more distinct landscapes they encounter in Himachal.
Our Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Package from Delhi is designed with real travel conditions in mind—proper driving schedules, reliable stays, and smooth coordination between destinations.
Why Uranote Holidays?
We operate out of Himachal. When you call us with a question about road conditions or snow on the Atal Tunnel route, you get a practical answer — not a brochure response. Our drivers know these roads across seasons. That matters more than it sounds when you are navigating a mountain road at altitude with a family in the cab.
We have been doing this for over 8 years across Himachal’s terrain. The experience shows in the planning, the routing decisions, and the way we handle the unexpected — because in mountain travel, the unexpected is always part of the journey.
Highlights of the Tour
- Experience three completely different sides of Himachal in one unforgettable mountain journey
- Enjoy scenic drives through pine forests, river valleys, and Himalayan mountain highways
- Explore the snowy landscapes of Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel, and Sissu
- Relax amidst the colonial charm of Shimla and the peaceful meadows of Khajjiar
- Witness café culture, riverside views, temples, and adventure activities across Manali and Kullu Valley
- A perfect Himachal road trip blending nature, sightseeing, snow experiences, and comfortable travel pacing
Included & Excluded
- Accommodation in 3-star or equivalent hotels.
- Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing
- Daily breakfast and dinner during your Shimla Manali Dalhousie tour.
- All tolls, parking, fuel, and driver allowances included
- Airfare/train tickets to and from the starting point
- Entry fees, adventure activities, and personal expenses
- Lunch, snacks, and beverages during the trip
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Personal expenses such as shopping, tips, or laundry
Daywise Itinerary of the Tour
Your Shimla Manali Dalhousie tour from Delhi begins early. An early morning departure from Delhi gives you the best chance of reaching Shimla before dark — this is a long drive and the last stretch into Shimla involves mountain roads that are best done in daylight.
- Pickup from Delhi railway station or airport as per your schedule
- En route halt at Timber Trail near Parwanoo — a ropeway point with valley views, if time permits
- Stop at Sankat Mochan Temple on the outskirts of Shimla — a well-known Hanuman temple with a good view of the surrounding ridge
- Check in to your hotel in Shimla by early evening
- Evening free to rest or take a short walk around your local area
- Overnight Stayin Shimla
A full day of Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Package in and around Shimla covering both Kufri and the city’s main landmarks.
Kufri & Surroundings:
- Drive up to Kufri— one of the popular Shimla sightseeing spots, sitting at around 2,600 metres
- Visit Himalayan Nature Park, Kufri— home to Himalayan wildlife including snow leopard, musk deer, and pheasants (Note: closed on Tuesdays)
- Kufri Fun World— the amusement and activity zone at the top; horse riding and yak rides available here from Chinnibunglow to Mahasu Peak
- Stop at Fagu— a quieter viewpoint a few kilometres before Kufri with open Himalayan panorama and apple orchards in season
- Green Valley— a dense deodar-lined stretch on the Kufri road, good for a short stop and photos
- Wild Flower Hall en route if time permits
Shimla City Sightseeing:
- The Ridge and Mall Road— the social and geographical heart of Shimla; vehicle entry is restricted, so you walk this stretch
- Scandal Point— the historic meeting point at the junction of Mall Road and the Ridge
- Lakkar Bazaar— Shimla’s wooden handicraft market; good for local souvenirs
- Gaiety Theatre— one of the finest examples of Victorian Gothic architecture in the hills
- Kali Bari Temple— the Shyamala Devi temple from which Shimla takes its name
- Jakhoo Temple – Featuring a gigantic Lord Hanuman’s statue accessible by ropeway or escalator.
- Christ Church on the Ridge — a well-preserved colonial-era church and a Shimla landmark
- HPTDC Lift— the public elevator connecting the lower town to Mall Road; a practical and interesting Shimla experience
- Overnight stay in Shimla as per Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Itinerary
The Shimla to Manali drive is one of the classic Himachal road journeys in this Delhi to Shimla Manali & Dalhousie Tour — long, but the Beas River keeps you company for much of the route after Mandi. Plan an early checkout.
- Depart Shimla after breakfast
- Sundernagar Lake— a reservoir town roughly midway through the drive, good for a short break
- Pandoh Dam— where the Beas is dammed before it enters the Mandi plains; a worthwhile photo stop on the Shimla Manali highway
- Drive through Mandi— one of Himachal’s older towns with a cluster of riverside temples; a quick stop if time allows
- Enter Kullu Valley— the road now follows the Beas River north through the valley
- Kullu shawl factory visit— see traditional Kullu shawl weaving firsthand; a practical and cultural stop
- River rafting at Kullu(optional, extra cost) — the Beas between Kullu and Pirdi is among the more popular rafting stretches in Himachal Pradesh
- Continue north along the Beas through Bhuntar & Patlikuhal.
- Arrive Manali by early evening; check in to your hotel followed by an overnight stay.
This day of Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Package covers the town’s key temples, monasteries, riverside parks, and the older village areas that most visitors only partially explore.
- Hadimba Devi Temple— the most visited temple in Manali, set inside a deodar forest; a 16th-century pagoda-style structure with a distinct character
- Manu Temple in Old Manali — a lesser-visited but historically significant temple dedicated to the sage Manu, coveered on foot
- Old Manali village— the original settlement above the new town; a quieter, more relaxed pace with a mix of traditional Himachali houses and small cafés
- Tibetan Monastery and Tibetan Market— the monastery near the bus stand is active and well-maintained; the market alongside it has Tibetan artefacts, woolens, and dried goods
- Vashisht Village and Hot Springs— a short drive from Manali; the sulphur hot springs here have natural therapeutic properties and the village has its own small temple complex
- Van Vihar National Park— a pleasant riverside park along the Beas, good for a relaxed walk especially with families
- Club House— indoor and outdoor recreational activities including billiards, badminton, and river-side seating
- Evening on Manali Mall Road— the main commercial street with local eateries, Tibetan food stalls, woolen shops, and a generally lively atmosphere after 5 pm
- Overnight stay in Manali as per Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Itinerary
The longest and most physically active day of the Delhi to Shimla Manali & Dalhousie Tour. Start early — Solang Valley gets busy by mid-morning in peak season, and the Atal Tunnel route adds considerable distance.
Solang Valley:
- Solang Valley— roughly 14 km north of Manali; snow is generally present here from late autumn through early summer, making it one of the more accessible snow points in Himachal Pradesh
- Snow activities at Solang: skiing, snow zorbing, snowboarding, tube sliding, and sledge rides(seasonal, extra cost)
- Non-snow adventure activities: paragliding, quad biking, zip lining, and horse riding(extra cost)
- Rohtang Pass(weather and permit dependent, extra cost) — at 3,978 metres, the pass offers dramatic high-altitude views and is accessible from May to October; permits are required and limited daily
- Nehru Kund— a natural spring pool fed by a stream from the Solang mountains; a roadside stop with a clear, cold water source
- Rahalla Falls— a waterfall visible from the road on the way up, more dramatic during snowmelt months
- Kothi— a small village with an open view of the Rohtang range; a good photo stop
- Marhi— a tea-and-snack stop at higher altitude on the Rohtang approach road
Atal Tunnel & Sissu:
- Atal Tunnel (Rohtang Tunnel)— the world’s longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet; connects Manali to the Lahaul Valley and cuts through the mountain that Rohtang Pass crosses above
- Sissu Village, Lahaul— on the other side of the tunnel; a completely different landscape — open, arid, and strikingly different from the green Kullu Valley.
- Night stay is scheduled in Manali.
Note: Rohtang Pass, Atal Tunnel, and Sissu sightseeing are subject to permit availability, road conditions, and weather. Costs for Rohtang and snow activities are not included in the package.
The route passes through the Kangra Valley, giving you a different face of the state — lower, greener, and less crowded than the Kullu-Manali corridor.
- Early checkout from Manali after breakfast
- Drive south through Kullu and Mandi
- Pass through Kangra Valley— the valley of the Beas and Banganga rivers, known for its tea gardens and the Dhauladhar range as backdrop
- Drive through Chamba district toward Dalhousie
- Arrive Dalhousie by evening; check in and rest
- 6thDay of Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Package ends
Today you’ll visit Dalhousie & Khajjiar as per Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Itinerary. Dalhousie operates at a noticeably quieter pace than Shimla or Manali. Khajjiar, just 22 km away, is the highlight of the day.
Khajjiar:
- Khajjiar— a small, open meadow at around 2,000 metres surrounded by dense cedar forest; often called the “Mini Switzerland of India”
- Khajji Nag Temple at the edge of the meadow — a wooden temple with a small lake in front
- Activities at Khajjiar: zorbing, horse riding, and paragliding(extra cost)
Dalhousie Sightseeing:
- Gandhi Chowk— the commercial centre of Dalhousie with local shops and eateries
- Subhash Chowk— the other main square, named after Subhash Chandra Bose who spent time in Dalhousie
- John’s Church— a well-preserved colonial church from 1863, one of Dalhousie’s most photographed landmarks
- Francis Church— another colonial-era church with a quieter setting
- Panchpula— a stream and waterfall a few kilometres outside town; a pleasant spot for a short walk, named after the five bridges across the stream
- Satdhara Falls— natural spring waterfalls near Panchpula, believed to have medicinal mineral content
- Dainkund Peak(if time permits) — the highest point near Dalhousie at 2,755 metres; a short trek from Bakrota to the summit offers wide Himalayan views including glimpses of the Pir Panjal range
- Bakrota Hills walk— a circular walk around Dalhousie’s upper ridge; a relaxed, unhurried way to see the town’s colonial bungalows and cedar-lined paths
- Overnight stay in Dalhousie as per Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Itinerary.
This is the final day of your Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Package. An early start — ideally by 5–6 am — is strongly advised. The drive is long and you want to clear the mountain roads before afternoon.
- Drive through Pathankot and onto the Punjab plains
- The road flattens significantly after Pathankot — the remaining distance to Delhi is highway driving
- Dropped at Delhi railway station or airport as per your onward journey schedule
FAQ's Related to Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour
No, Rohtang Pass is not included in the standard itinerary. However, it can be arranged on request depending on weather conditions, permits, and extra charges.
Yes, Kasol can be added on Day 3 while travelling from Shimla to Manali in your Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour from Delhi. This will require route adjustment and additional travel time.
Yes, Dharamshala can be included in the Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Itinerary, but it will require a 1-day extension along with an additional cost due to the extended route and hotel stay. Checkout our Shimla Manali Dharamshala Dalhousie Tour Package.
- ₹18,500 per person (Off-season)
- ₹24,000 per person (Peak season | April – June & 15 Dec – 05 Jan)
These rates are applicable for a group of 4 passengers with a sedan cab under the Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Package.
Yes, this Delhi to Shimla Manali & Dalhousie Tour is designed for both families and couples. It includes comfortable travel pacing, curated sightseeing, and well-planned stays across all destinations.
Yes, the itinerary can be customized based on travel preferences, hotel category, and additional destinations like Kasol or Dharamshala, depending on the duration and budget flexibility.
Yes, this tour is suitable for senior citizens as well, provided they are comfortable with long road journeys. The itinerary is designed with proper breaks and comfortable stays to ensure a smooth travel experience.
Best Time to Visit: Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Package
This Shimla Manali Dalhousie tour works across most of the year. Unlike many Himachal itineraries that are heavily season-dependent, the Shimla-Manali-Dalhousie circuit has something going for it in almost every month — with one notable exception.
July through September is best avoided. The monsoon hits Himachal hard during these months. Landslides on the Manali highway are frequent, sometimes cutting access for days at a stretch. Dalhousie receives heavy rainfall through this period as well. If your travel dates fall in this window, speak to us — we can suggest alternative itineraries that work better in the monsoon.
October – November Arguably the most rewarding time for this Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour. The monsoon has cleared, the air is sharp, visibility is excellent, and the crowds have thinned. Kullu Dussehra in October brings significant cultural activity to the valley. Dalhousie’s forests are at their most vivid. Nights get cold by November, so carry adequate woolens.
December – February A winter Shimla Manali Dalhousie tour with a different character. Shimla, Manali and Dalhousie typically see snowfall, which makes all these towns genuinely picturesque in this period. Manali in winter is cold but manageable for travelers who come prepared. Rohtang Pass is closed, but Solang Valley remains one of the best snow activity destinations in accessible Himachal during these months.
March – April The transition into spring. Snow begins receding from the lower areas but Solang still holds good snow through March. Apple orchards in the Kullu Valley start blooming by April. A comfortable time to travel with moderate temperatures across all three destinations. Rohtang typically reopens by May.
May – June Peak season for a reason. Schools are on summer holidays, temperatures in the plains are extreme, and Himachal sees its highest footfall in these two months. Shimla, Manali, and Dalhousie all get busy. Rohtang Pass is open and accessible with a permit. The key tradeoff is crowd management — Solang Valley on a May weekend can feel overwhelming. Early starts help significantly on this Shimla Manali Dalhousie tour during peak season.
Travel Tips: Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour from Delhi
Clothing and Packing
- Even in May and June, Manali evenings drop significantly. A fleece or light down jacket is necessary regardless of when you travel.
- Dalhousie at night is cooler than it appears on a sunny afternoon — carry a layer even in April.
- For Rohtang and Solang snow activities, waterproof shoes or boots make a meaningful difference. Snow gear like jackets and boots can be rented locally at Solang.
- Sunscreen is often underestimated at altitude. UV exposure increases significantly above 2,000 metres, even on overcast days.
Health and Altitude
- Shimla sits around 2,200 metres, Manali at around 2,050 metres, and Rohtang at nearly 3,978 metres. Most travelers acclimatize without issue, but if you are traveling with elderly family members or young children, take the first day at each destination a little slowly.
- Mild headaches, fatigue, and reduced appetite are common in the first 12–24 hours at higher altitudes. These typically pass. If symptoms worsen — particularly breathlessness or disorientation — descend and seek assistance.
- Carry a basic medical kit: paracetamol, antacids, ORS sachets, motion sickness tablets, a pain relief spray, and any personal prescriptions.
- Mountain water is generally clean but stick to bottled water if you have a sensitive stomach.
Adventure Activities
- Paragliding in Kulluis the recommended spot on this tour — better altitude, longer flight duration, and more experienced operators compared to other points along the route. If paragliding is on your list, plan it on Day 3 during the Shimla to Manali drive.
- Paragliding is also available in Khajjiaron Day 7, and it is a worthwhile experience — the meadow setting makes for a distinct flight. However, the flight durations are shorter and the setup is more modest than Kullu. Good as an addition, not a substitute.
- River rafting in Kulluis best between March and June when the Beas water levels are ideal. Post-monsoon rafting is possible but check conditions.
- All adventure activities are at your own discretion and are not included in the taxi package cost.
Connectivity and Cash
- Mobile connectivity is reliable through Shimla, Kullu, and Manali on most networks. It becomes patchy in parts of the Lahaul Valley beyond the Atal Tunnel — Sissu may have limited signal depending on your carrier.
- Dalhousie has decent connectivitybut it is not a large town — carry cash. ATMs are available at Gandhi Chowk but withdrawing in a larger town before you arrive is always the safer approach.
- The Rohtang and Solang areas are cash-only for most activity operators and food stalls.
Practical Sense
- Himachal sightseeing operates between 8 am and 6 pm in summer and 9 am to 5 pm in winter. Plan your days accordingly — starting early consistently pays off on this tour.
- Himalayan Nature Park in Kufri is closed on Tuesdays. Indian Institute of Advanced Studies in Shimla is closed on Mondays. Rohtang Pass is closed on Tuesdays for maintenance. Check your travel dates against the itinerary to avoid missing these.
- Peak season weekends in Shimla and Manali see heavy local tourist traffic from Chandigarh and Delhi. If you are traveling in April, May or June, a weekday start makes the first leg noticeably smoother.
- Hotel bookings in Shimla and Manali fill up quickly during April–June and October–November. Confirm package bookings well in advance, especially if traveling with a larger group.
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Every traveller explores Himachal differently, which is why this Shimla Manali Dalhousie Tour Package can be adjusted based on your travel style, comfort, and pace. Whether you want to add destinations like Kasol or Dharamshala, upgrade hotel stays, include adventure activities, or simply slow down the itinerary with extra nights, the trip can be personalized accordingly.
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