Full Himachal
Shimla - Kullu - Manali - Kasol - Dalhousie - Amritsar
About this trip
Eleven days that take in most of what Himachal is known for, plus Amritsar on
the way home. The trip runs Gandhinagar to Gandhinagar by train, with a private
vehicle for the whole road section and a trip leader travelling with the group.
Shimla for two nights, Kasol and Manikaran, Kullu, two nights in Manali with a
full day at the snow point, the long drive to Dalhousie for Khajjiar, then
Amritsar for the Wagah Border ceremony and the Golden Temple.
- Train Tickets · G'nagar ↔ Chandigarh, return
- 8 Nights Hotel · Double / family sharing
- Food · 8 breakfasts, 8 dinners (veg)
- Trip Leader · Throughout the trip
- Sightseeing · By non-AC vehicle
- Taxes, Permits & Parking · Included
Price options
| Option | Adult | Child5 to 10 years |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh to Chandigarh (land only) | ₹17,499 | ₹13,999 |
| Gandhinagar to Gandhinagar — Sleeper Non AC | ₹18,499 | ₹14,999 |
| Gandhinagar to Gandhinagar — Sleeper 3rd AC | ₹20,499 | ₹16,999 |
| Gandhinagar to Gandhinagar — Sleeper 2nd AC | ₹21,699 | ₹18,199 |
All fares are per person. Tell us your boarding point and we'll confirm the exact fare.
Stay options
Departure dates
Dates not listed are either full or not yet open.
Itinerary
Board at Gandhinagar for the overnight journey north. Train tickets are included in the package.
Reach Chandigarh in the morning and drive up to Shimla. Check in, then Mall Road, Christ Church, The Ridge, Scandal Point and Jakhoo Temple. Meals: dinner.
Tempos cannot climb to Jakhoo Temple — a local car from the parking costs roughly ₹200–250 per person and is not included.
After breakfast head to Kufri. Green Valley and the snow point, with optional adventure activities at your own cost. Second night in Shimla. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
Early checkout and drive to Kasol. Evening in the Kasol valley, Manikaran Gurudwara and the local market. Overnight in Kullu. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
Drive to Manali with river rafting included. Vashisht Temple, Hadimba Devi Temple, the Tibetan monastery, Raghunath Temple, Van Vihar and Mall Road. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
Full day to one snow point — Solang Valley, Sissu, Kokhsar or Rohtang Pass, subject to permission and weather. Atal Tunnel if open. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
We take you as far as the vehicle can safely go. Beyond that a 4x4 is available at your own expense.
A long scenic drive through the Himalayan routes — roughly 350 km and about 12 hours. Check in and an evening at leisure. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
Khajjiar meadows and lake, then back to Dalhousie for the evening. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
Drive to Amritsar and check in. Afternoon at the Wagah Border for the India–Pakistan flag lowering ceremony. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
The Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh, then on to Chandigarh railway station to board the train home. Meals: breakfast.
Reach your home town by evening.
The schedule may change with weather and road conditions.
Attractions & places to visit
Inclusions
- Gandhinagar to Chandigarh return train tickets
- 08 nights hotel accommodation, double or family sharing
- 2N Shimla, 1N Kullu, 2N Manali, 2N Dalhousie, 1N Amritsar
- Pure veg food: 8 breakfasts and 8 dinners
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary, by non-AC vehicle
- River rafting at Manali
- Taxes, inner line permits and parking charges
- Trip leader joining from Gandhinagar or Chandigarh
Exclusions
- Lunch throughout, and food during the train journey
- Personal expenses
- Costs arising from landslides, roadblocks, bad weather or other natural causes
- Heater charges at hotels
- Pony rides, snow suits and adventure activities
- Monument entry and guide fees
- Local car from the parking to Jakhoo Temple (approx. ₹200–250 per person)
- Local auto or transport taken personally
- Sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Stay details
2 nights · Hotel · double or family sharing
1 nights · Hotel · double or family sharing
2 nights · Hotel · double or family sharing
2 nights · Hotel · double or family sharing
1 nights · Hotel · double or family sharing