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The Ridge, Shimla
10 Days · 9 Nights
10 Days Shimla Manali Solang Amritsar Tour Package
Starting from₹7500 per Person
10 days from Chandigarh via Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie and Amritsar – Hill stations, snow valleys, monasteries & a Golden Temple in one continuous circuit.
Itinerary
Day 1 / (Chandigarh to Shimla)
Shimla(1 Night)
Stay: Shimla
Pick up from Chandigarh and scenic drive to Shimla. Evening free for Mall Road, The Ridge & Christ Church. Shimla night stop.
Day 2 / (Kufri & Shimla)
Kufri & Shimla(1 Night)
Stay: Kufri & Shimla
Excursion to Kufri for Snow Activities in season, Green Valley and Fagu, Back to Shimla for Jakhu Temple and evening on Mall Road. Overnight stay in Shimla.
- Green Valley
- Fagu
- Jakhu Temple
Day 3 / (Manali)
Manali(1 Night)
Stay: Manali
Scenic drive through Kullu Valley via Pandoh Dam, visit to shawl factory and optional stop at river rafting point. Manali Night Stay
- Pandoh Dam
- Kullu Valley
- Shawl Factory
Day 4 / (Manali Local)
Manali Local(1 Night)
Stay: Manali Local
Hadimba Devi Temple, Hot Springs, The Tibetan Monastery, Club House and Mall Road. Night halt in Manali.
- Hadimba
- Vashisht
- Club House
Day 5 / (Solang & Atal Tunnel)
Solang & Atal Tunnel(1 Night)
Stay: Solang & Atal Tunnel
Drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu when the road is open. Snow adventure activities in Solang Valley. Night Stay in Manali.
- Snow Adventure
- Sissu
Day 6 / (Dharamshala)
Dharamshala(1 Night)
Stay: Dharamshala
Drive to Dharamsala through the tea gardens of Palampur, with an evening visit to the HPCA Cricket Stadium. Night stay in Dharamshala.
- Palampur Tea Gardens
- HPCA Stadium
Day 7 / (Dalhousie)
Dalhousie(1 Night)
Stay: Dalhousie
Morning sightseeing in McLeod Ganj — the Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsunag Temple and waterfall, Naddi View Point — then onward to Dalhousie. Dalhousie night stay.
- McLeod Ganj
- Bhagsunag
- Naddi Point
Day 8 / (Khajjiar)
Khajjiar(1 Night)
Stay: Khajjiar
Full-day excursion to Khajjiar, often called Mini Switzerland, with stops at Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary and Panchpula. Dalhousie night stay.
- Mini Switzerland
- Kalatop
- Panchpula
Day 9 / (Dalhousie to Amritsar)
Amritsar(1 Night)
Stay: Amritsar
Drive down from the hills into Punjab, arriving in Amritsar by evening. Amritsar night stay.
Day 10 / (Amritsar & Departure)
Amritsar & Departure
Morning at the Golden Temple, followed by Jallianwala Bagh, the Partition Museum and the local market, before drop-off at the Amritsar airport or railway station.
- Golden Temple
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Partition Museum
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10 Days Shimla Manali Solang Amritsar Tour Package Overview
The 10 Days Shimla Manali Solang Amritsar Tour Package is a great one way circuit of about 1,150 km starting from Chandigarh and ending at Amritsar. The tourists are taken through the colonial Ridge of Shimla and the snow line of Kufri, the temples and Solang Valley of Manali, the tea gardens and monasteries around Dharamshala, the pine ridges of Dalhousie and Khajjiar and finally the Golden Temple of Amritsar. The itinerary is a complete unhurried tour of Himachal’s best known hill stations finished off with Punjab’s most sacred city.
Travel Time
This 10-day circuit breaks up the longer drive days with dedicated local sightseeing days in each town, so no single day feels rushed.
| Route | Distance | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh to Shimla | 120 km | 4–5 Hours |
| Shimla to Manali | 250 km | 8–9 Hours |
| Manali to Dharamshala | 220 km | 7–8 Hours |
| Dharamshala to Dalhousie | 120 km | 4 Hours |
| Dalhousie to Amritsar | 200 km | 6 Hours |
Best Time To Visit
The circuit covers several climates in one trip – from hill-station cold to the heat of Amritsar's plains – so the shoulder seasons work best overall.
March–June: Pleasant hill weather throughout, with Amritsar warming up
by late May.
July–September: Green valleys, though occasional monsoon delays are possible on the hill legs.
October–February: Clear autumn skies, with snow in Kufri, Manali and Solang from December, and cool, comfortable days in Amritsar.
July–September: Green valleys, though occasional monsoon delays are possible on the hill legs.
October–February: Clear autumn skies, with snow in Kufri, Manali and Solang from December, and cool, comfortable days in Amritsar.
Brochure
Ten days.
Five worlds.
Five worlds.
10 days from Chandigarh via Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie and Amritsar – Hill
stations, snow valleys, monasteries & a Golden Temple in one continuous circuit.
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Every hill station has its own rhythm — this trip catches five.
Five towns.
One long
exhale.
One long
exhale.
Colonial calm in Shimla, the snowline in Manali, the monasteries in Dharamshala, the pine
ridges in Dalhousie, the golden reflection in Amritsar—ten days is enough to feel every
place slide into the next, without rushing the drive.
"The best journeys aren't measured in kilometres, but in how many times the view changes."
WHY THE GRAND CIRCUIT?
The Colonial Hills
The journey begins with the familiar comfort of the British summer capital in Shimla, with
its Ridge and snow-clad meadows of Kufri.
The Snowline
The trip’s first real altitude and adventure is the temples of Manali and snow slopes of
Solang Valley.
The Monastery Towns
Dharamshala's tea gardens and McLeodganj's Tibetan quarter, then Dalhousie and Khajjiar's
pine-covered ridgelines.
The Golden Reflection
The trip closes in Amritsar, where the Golden Temple's reflection pool brings a still,
reverent end to ten days of movement.
Shimla
The Ridge · Kufri · Fagu
Manali
Hadimba · Solang · Atal Tunnel
McLeodganj
Dalai Lama Temple · Bhagsunag
Khajjiar
Mini Switzerland · Kalatop
Dalhousie
Colonial hill town · Panchpula
Amritsar
Golden Temple · Jallianwala Bagh
Designed as a circuit, not a checklist
Chandigarh to Amritsar, with five different hill towns and a city of gold on the way.
Outer Experience
- Shimla & Kufri
- Manali & Solang Valley
- Dharamshala's monasteries
- Dalhousie & Khajjiar
- The Golden Temple, Amritsar
Inner Experience
- Slowing down
- Adventure
- Reflection
- Stillness
- Reverence
The Itinerary
10 days · 9 nights · Chandigarh to Amritsar
Day 1
Shimla
Chandigarh → Shimla
Pick up from Chandigarh and scenic drive to Shimla. Evening free for Mall Road, The
Ridge & Christ Church. Shimla night stop.
Day 2
Kufri & Shimla
Green Valley · Fagu · Jakhu Temple
Excursion to Kufri for Snow Activities in season, Green Valley and Fagu, Back to Shimla
for Jakhu Temple and evening on Mall Road. Overnight stay in Shimla.
Day 3
Manali
Pandoh Dam · Kullu Valley · Shawl Factory
Scenic drive through Kullu Valley via Pandoh Dam, visit to shawl factory and optional
stop at river rafting point. Manali Night Stay
Day 4
Manali Local
Hadimba · Vashisht · Club House
Hadimba Devi Temple, Hot Springs, The Tibetan Monastery, Club House and Mall Road. Night
halt in Manali.
Day 5
Solang & Atal Tunnel
Snow Adventure · Sissu
Drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu when the road is open. Snow adventure activities
in Solang Valley. Night Stay in Manali.
Day 6
Dharamshala
Palampur Tea Gardens · HPCA Stadium
Drive to Dharamsala through the tea gardens of Palampur, with an evening visit to the
HPCA Cricket Stadium. Night stay in Dharamshala.
Day 7
Dalhousie
McLeod Ganj · Bhagsunag · Naddi Point
Morning sightseeing in McLeod Ganj — the Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsunag Temple and
waterfall, Naddi View Point — then onward to Dalhousie. Dalhousie night stay.
Day 8
Khajjiar
Mini Switzerland · Kalatop · Panchpula
Full-day excursion to Khajjiar, often called Mini Switzerland, with stops at Kalatop
Wildlife Sanctuary and Panchpula. Dalhousie night stay.
Day 9
Amritsar
Dalhousie → Amritsar
Drive down from the hills into Punjab, arriving in Amritsar by evening. Amritsar night
stay.
Day 10
Amritsar & Departure
Golden Temple · Jallianwala Bagh · Partition Museum
Morning at the Golden Temple, followed by Jallianwala Bagh, the Partition Museum and the
local market, before drop-off at the Amritsar airport or railway station.
Day 10 · The Journey's Reflection
Golden
Temple
Temple
The Harmandir Sahib rises out of the still waters of the Amrit Sarovar, its gold sparkling
at every angle. This is the moment the journey comes to rest after nine days of navigating
the hills. A leisurely stroll around the reflection pool and the world's largest community
kitchen serving thousands and expecting nothing in return.
What's Included
- Taxi service for the full 10-day route, Chandigarh to Amritsar
- Pickup at Chandigarh and drop in Amritsar
- All sightseeing by private cab as per the itinerary
- Toll tax, parking and driver allowance included
- Experienced local driver across all five towns
- Comfortable, well-maintained vehicle for the entire trip
- Flexible departure dates — book for your travel window
- Direct support line throughout your journey: +91 70181 23371
What's Not Included
- Hotel accommodation (we can recommend options for each night)
- Meals, unless specified in your package
- Entry fees at museums, sanctuaries and cricket stadium tours
- Optional activities — snow sports, river rafting, shawl factory purchases
- Personal expenses — shopping, cafes, souvenirs
- Costs from weather delays or road closures
Important Note
This circuit covers several climates in ten days - hill-station cold at Shimla, Manali, Then Dharamshala and Dalhousie in the much warmer plains of Amritsar. Wear layers you can add and remove during the trip.
Best months are March to June and September to November for consistent weather across all five towns. December–February brings snow to Kufri, Manali and Solang (beautiful, but can slow driving), while July–August can bring monsoon delays on the hill legs.
This is a family friendly course at moderate altitude and requires no acclimatization. The Atal Tunnel route is used year-round; road conditions to Sissu depend on the season and will be confirmed before departure.
Five towns, five moods,
and one long road tying them together —
from a colonial ridge to a golden pool,
with everything in between.
and one long road tying them together —
from a colonial ridge to a golden pool,
with everything in between.
Ready to
see it all unfold?
see it all unfold?
Weather Across The Circuit
| Month | Hill Towns (Shimla–Dalhousie) | Amritsar |
|---|---|---|
| March–April | 6°C to 20°C | 15°C to 32°C |
| May–June | 12°C to 26°C | 25°C to 42°C |
| July–September | 14°C to 23°C | 26°C to 36°C |
| October–November | 4°C to 18°C | 14°C to 30°C |
| December–February | -5°C to 10°C | 4°C to 18°C |
Road Conditions
The roads connecting Chandigarh, Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie and Amritsar are well maintained throughout. All the hill stretches have continuous hairpin bends. After you leave the hills the final Dalhousie-Amritsar leg is down onto flat, fast highway.
How To Reach
The tour begins from Chandigarh which is well connected by flights, trains and road transport from Delhi, Jaipur and other major cities and ends in Amritsar which has its own international airport and railway station for onward travel.
Altitude Information
| Location | Altitude |
|---|---|
| Amritsar | 234 m |
| Dharamshala | 1,457 m |
| Manali | 2,050 m |
| Khajjiar | 1,920 m |
| Dalhousie | 1,970 m |
| Shimla | 2,276 m |
| Kufri | 2,510 m |
Permits Required
No special permits are necessary anywhere on this circuit. A valid government-issued photo ID is recommended throughout (for hotel check-ins). It comes in handy in Amritsar, since the city is close to the international border.
Packing List For The Grand Circuit
- Layered clothing — warm hill wear plus lighter clothes for Amritsar
- Comfortable walking shoes for temples, markets and viewpoints
- Heavier winter wear if travelling December–February
- Modest clothing and a head covering for Golden Temple visits
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Government-issued photo ID for hotel check-ins
- Power bank for the long sightseeing days
Accommodation Options
All towns on this circuit -- Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie and Amritsar -- have hotels for all budgets, from simple guesthouses to popular chain properties close to the main sightseeing points in each town.
Nearby Attractions
- Jakhu Temple & the Ridge — Shimla's colonial centre
- Hadimba Devi Temple & Solang Valley — Manali
- HPCA Cricket Stadium — Dharamshala's mountain-backed ground
- McLeod Ganj — Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsunag, Naddi Point
- Khajjiar — Mini Switzerland with Kalatop Sanctuary
- Panchpula — Dalhousie's forested picnic spot
- Golden Temple — Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar
- Jallianwala Bagh & Partition Museum — Amritsar's history
Mobile Network And Internet Connectivity
All major networks – Jio, Airtel and Vodafone – work reliably in every town on this circuit, including Amritsar. Coverage can temporarily drop out on remote hill stretches between towns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is This Package Suitable For A Family Group?
Yes. The pace is steady rather than rushed, altitudes are moderate throughout, and each town gets its own dedicated sightseeing day.
Can The Order Of Towns Or Number Of Days Be Customised?
Yes, let us know your preferences when you book and we can tailor the day-by-day plan, add extra nights or drop a town if you'd rather focus on fewer places.
Does The Package Return To Chandigarh?
No, this is a one-way circuit ending with a drop in Amritsar, which has its own airport and railway station for onward travel.
Is Snow Guaranteed In Kufri Or Manali?
Snow is most likely to fall from late December to February. Outside this window Kufri and Solang are green and activities on offer change from snow sports to general sightseeing.
What Is The Total Distance Covered In This Package?
This 10-day package covers about 1150 km from Chandigarh via Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie and ends in Amritsar.
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