Himachal Tour: Shimla & Manali with Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel (6 Days)

Overview

A classic six-day road trip from Delhi into the Himalayan foothills. Start in Shimla, the old summer capital of British India, then follow the Beas River up the Kullu Valley to Manali.

From Manali you visit Solang Valley, famous for paragliding in summer and snow in winter, and drive through the Atal Tunnel beneath the Rohtang Pass to Sissu in Lahaul.

Highlights

• Mall Road and the Ridge in Shimla
• Kufri and the hills around Shimla
• The Kullu Valley and the Beas River
• Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel to Sissu
• Hadimba Temple and Old Manali

Itinerary

1. 1Day 1

   Delhi to Shimla

   Drive about seven to eight hours into the hills. Evening on Mall Road.

2. 2Day 2

   Shimla and Kufri

   The Ridge, Christ Church and Jakhoo Temple, then a trip out to Kufri.

3. 3Day 3

   Shimla to Manali

   A full day’s drive through the Kullu Valley along the Beas River.

4. 4Day 4

   Solang Valley and Atal Tunnel

   Solang Valley, then through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu in Lahaul (subject to road conditions).

5. 5Day 5

   Manali

   Hadimba Temple, Old Manali, Vashisht hot springs and the Mall.

6. 6Day 6

   Manali to Delhi

   Drive back to Delhi (about 12 hours), arriving in the evening.

What’s included

Meeting point

Open larger map · Shimla, Kullu and Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Good to know

• Heavy snow can close roads near the Atal Tunnel in winter; the day 4 plan may change.
• Hill roads are long and winding; drive times can vary with traffic and weather.
• Pack warm clothes all year: evenings in Manali are cold even in summer.
• Best times are March to June and September to November; snow from December to February.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms for this tour are shown before you pay and in your confirmation. Many tours offer a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

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