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5 Days · 4 Nights
5 Days Shimla To Manali Tour Package
Starting from₹3750 per Person
5 days in two of Himachal’s classic hill stations — Kufri’s snow meadows, Kullu Valley, Solang and the Atal Tunnel and Manali’s temples and cafes.
Itinerary
Day 1 / (Shimla)
Shimla(1 Night)
Stay: Shimla
Pickup from your Shimla hotel for a day of sightseeing - Kufri's Green Valley, adventure park and Himalayan Nature Park, then back to Shimla for Jakhu Temple, the Ridge, Christ Church, Mall Road and Lakkar Bazaar. Overnight at Shimla.
- Kufri
- Jakhu Temple
- Mall Road
Day 2 / (Manali)
Manali(1 Night)
Stay: Manali
Leave after breakfast, stopping at Pandoh Dam, and through the Kullu Valley – an optional stop for river rafting, or paragliding, plus a visit to a shawl factory. Reach Manali by evening. Stay overnight at Manali.
- Pandoh Dam
- Kullu Valley
- Shawl Factory
Day 3 / (Solang & Atal Tunnel)
Solang & Atal Tunnel(1 Night)
Stay: Solang & Atal Tunnel
Full-day excursion to Solang Valley for paragliding, skiing or snow activities depending on the season, then through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu village and waterfall in Lahaul. (Rohtang Pass available seasonally as an alternative, permit extra.) Manali Night Stay.
- Snow Activities
- Sissu Village & Waterfall
Day 4 / (Manali Local)
Manali Local(1 Night)
Stay: Manali Local
Tibetan Monastery and Van Vihar, Vashisht’s hot springs and Hadimba Devi Temple. Mall Road shopping and cafes in the evening. Night Stay in Manali.
- Hadimba
- Vashisht
- Tibetan Monastery
Day 5 / (Naggar Castle to Manali Drop)
Return
Hadimba Devi Temple, Hot Springs at Vashisht, Tibetan Monastery and Van Vihar. Free evening for shopping and cafes at Mall Road. Overnight stay at Manali.
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5 Days Shimla To Manali Tour Package Overview
The 5 Days Shimla to Manali Tour Package is a 360 km one-way mountain circuit from Shimla's colonial Ridge through the Kullu Valley to Manali's temples, cafes and glacier views. The journey takes travellers through Kufri, the Beas river valley, Solang Valley, the Atal Tunnel and Sissu, culminating in a full day of Manali sightseeing and a stop at Naggar Castle. The itinerary is a smooth journey between two of the most loved hill stations of Himachal.
Travel Time
This 5-day Shimla – Manali itinerary packs the Shimla sightseeing into the front end, followed by the one long drive day to Manali, and then keeps the rest of the days local and unhurried.
| Route | Distance | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shimla Local (Kufri, Green Valley) | 35 km | Full Day |
| Shimla to Manali | 250 km | 7–8 Hours |
| Manali Local (Solang, Atal Tunnel, Sissu) | 70 km | Full Day |
| Manali Local (Hadimba, Vashisht, Naggar) | 25 km | Full Day |
Best Time To Visit Shimla And Manali
You can visit both towns throughout the year, but the Solang and Atal Tunnel trip completely changes character from one season to the next.
March–June: Pleasant days in both towns, blooming orchards in the Kullu
Valley.
July–September: Green valleys, though occasional monsoon delays on the highway.
December–February: Snow in Kufri, Solang and Manali – the best season for snow activities.
July–September: Green valleys, though occasional monsoon delays on the highway.
December–February: Snow in Kufri, Solang and Manali – the best season for snow activities.
Brochure
From the Ridge
to the
Tunnel.
to the
Tunnel.
5 days in two of Himachal’s classic hill stations — Kufri’s snow meadows, Kullu Valley, Solang and the Atal Tunnel and Manali’s temples and cafes.
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Two hill stations, one continuous unwind.
Shimla
gives way to
Manali.
gives way to
Manali.
The road doesn’t so much connect these two towns as translate between them — colonial
Shimla's Ridge and Mall Road. Then the river bends of the Kullu Valley. Then Manali's deodar forests and views of the glaciers. Just right. Five days are enough to feel both.
"Between two mountains, an entire mood can change."
WHY SHIMLA TO MANALI?
The Colonial Start
Shimla's Ridge and Kufri's snow meadows ease you into the hills before the long drive
west.
The River Valley
The Beas river runs beside us for nearly the whole drive through Kullu, orchards, shawl weavers and mountain light all the way.
The Snow Line
The Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel bring you right up against the snowline with Sissu on the other side.
The Temple Town
A slower finish to the trip is the cedar-shaded temple at Hadimba, Vashisht's hot springs and the cafes of Old Manali.
Shimla
The Ridge · Mall Road · Jakhu Temple
Kufri
Green Valley · adventure park
Kullu Valley
Pandoh Dam · shawl weavers
Solang Valley
Snow activities · Atal Tunnel
Manali
Hadimba · Vashisht · Old Manali
Naggar Castle
Art gallery · Beas valley views
Designed as a transition, not a transfer
Every day builds on the last — colonial hills, a river valley, the snowline, and a temple
town to land in.
Outer Experience
- Shimla's Ridge & Kufri
- Kullu Valley & the Beas
- Solang & Atal Tunnel
- Manali's temples
- Naggar Castle
Inner Experience
- Slowing down
- Transition
- Adventure
- Devotion
- Return
The Itinerary
5 days · 4 nights · Shimla to Manali
Day 1
Shimla
Kufri · Jakhu Temple · Mall Road
Pickup from your Shimla hotel for a day of sightseeing - Kufri's Green Valley, adventure park and Himalayan Nature Park, then back to Shimla for Jakhu Temple, the Ridge, Christ Church, Mall Road and Lakkar Bazaar. Overnight at Shimla.
Day 2
Manali
Pandoh Dam · Kullu Valley · Shawl Factory
Leave after breakfast, stopping at Pandoh Dam, and through the Kullu Valley – an optional stop for river rafting, or paragliding, plus a visit to a shawl factory. Reach Manali by evening. Stay overnight at Manali.
Day 3
Solang & Atal Tunnel
Snow Activities · Sissu Village & Waterfall
Full-day excursion to Solang Valley for paragliding, skiing or snow activities depending on the season, then through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu village and waterfall in Lahaul.
(Rohtang Pass available seasonally as an alternative, permit extra.) Manali Night Stay.
Day 4
Manali Local
Hadimba · Vashisht · Tibetan Monastery
Tibetan Monastery and Van Vihar, Vashisht’s hot springs and Hadimba Devi Temple. Mall Road shopping and cafes in the evening. Night Stay in Manali.
Day 5
Return
Naggar Castle → Manali Drop
Hadimba Devi Temple, Hot Springs at Vashisht, Tibetan Monastery and Van Vihar. Free evening for shopping and cafes at Mall Road. Overnight stay at Manali.
Day 3 · The Gateway To Lahaul
Atal
Tunnel
Tunnel
The longest highway tunnel in the world at an altitude of over 10,000 feet, passes directly through the Pir Panjal range to connect Manali with Lahaul all year round. On the other side is drive through and Sissu’s waterfall and cold-desert light.
What's Included
- Taxi service for the entire 5-day route, Shimla to Manali
- Pickup from Shimla hotel and drop in Manali
- All sightseeing by private cab as per itinerary
- Experienced local driver who knows both hill routes well
- 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 suggest options for each night)
- Meals unless specified in your package
- Entry fees at Naggar Castle, monasteries and nature parks
- paid activities such as paragliding, skiing, river rafting
- Rohtang Pass permit and extra vehicle charges if selected over the tunnel route
- personal expenses such as shopping, cafes, souvenirs
- Weather delays or road closures costs
Important Note
Atal Tunnel is open throughout the year but Rohtang Pass itself closes in snow roughly from December to April and needs a separate permit and extra vehicle charges when it is open and chosen in place of the tunnel route.
Best months April to June and September to November for clear weather. July–August can see monsoon delays on the Shimla–Manali highway, and December–February is snow time—great for skiing in Solang, but drives take longer.
This is a family-friendly, moderate-altitude itinerary; no acclimatisation is needed, but warm layers are advisable for the Atal Tunnel and Solang excursion in any season.
One town for beginnings.
One town for cafes and cedar shade.
Five days is exactly enough
to feel the road between them.
One town for cafes and cedar shade.
Five days is exactly enough
to feel the road between them.
Ready to
cross into Manali?
cross into Manali?
Weather In Shimla And Manali
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| March–April | 6°C to 20°C |
| May–June | 12°C to 26°C |
| July–September | 14°C to 23°C |
| October–November | 4°C to 18°C |
| December–February | -5°C to 10°C |
Road Conditions
This is a family-friendly moderate-altitude itinerary and does not require any acclimatization. However, warm layers are recommended for the Atal Tunnel and Solang excursion in all seasons.
How To Reach
This package begins from Shimla and ends at Manali. If you wish to continue your journey from Manali, or require a custom pickup point instead of Shimla, like Chandigarh or Delhi, we can arrange that for you.
Altitude Information
| Location | Altitude |
|---|---|
| Manali | 2,050 m |
| Shimla | 2,276 m |
| Kufri | 2,510 m |
| Solang Valley | 2,560 m |
| Atal Tunnel (South Portal) | 3,060 m |
| Rohtang Pass (optional) | 3,978 m |
Permits Required
The Atal Tunnel route does not require a permit. If you want to visit Rohtang Pass (seasonal only), you will need a permit, which can be booked online at rohtangpermits.nic.in 1-2 days in advance (extra cost).
Packing List For The Shimla–Manali Trip
- Warm layers for the Atal Tunnel and Solang excursion in any season
- Comfortable walking shoes for temple and market visits
- Heavier winter wear if travelling December–February
- Swimwear or a change of clothes for Vashisht's hot springs
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Government-issued photo ID for hotel check-ins
- Power bank for the day-long excursions
Accommodation Options
Shimla has all categories of hotels along Mall Road and the Ridge. Accommodation in Manali ranges from budget guesthouses along the river to resort properties near Old Manali and the Mall.
Nearby Attractions
- Jakhu Temple & the Ridge — Shimla's colonial centre
- Kufri & Green Valley — snow point near Shimla
- Pandoh Dam — scenic stop on the Kullu route
- Solang Valley — snow and adventure sports near Manali
- Atal Tunnel & Sissu — gateway to Lahaul
- Hadimba Devi Temple — cedar-forest temple in Manali
- Vashisht — natural hot water springs
- Naggar Castle — 500-year-old castle and art gallery
Mobile Network And Internet Connectivity
All the major networks – Jio, Airtel and Vodafone work reliably in Shimla, Kufri, Manali and Solang Valley. Coverage can be patchy within the Atal Tunnel and around Sissu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does This Package Include A Return To Shimla Or Chandigarh?
No, this is a one way itinerary with drop at Manali Volvo bus stand. If you need a return journey or a different drop point please tell us when you book and we will arrange it.
Is Rohtang Pass Included In This Package?
The normal way is through the Atal Tunnel, which remains open all year around and does not require a permit. If the pass is open, you can add a Rohtang Pass excursion subject to permit availability and at an additional cost.
Is This Package Suitable For Families?
Yes. Altitudes are moderate all along and the pace combines days of sightseeing with a full free day in Manali for cafes and shopping.
What Adventure Activities Are Available In Solang Valley?
Depending upon the season, you can try your hand at paragliding, zorbing, skiing and snow tubing at Solang Valley. These are paid activities at the venue and not part of the package price.
What Is The Total Distance Covered In This Package?
This 5 Days package covers approx. 360 km from Shimla via Kufri, Kullu Valley and Solang to Manali.
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Reviews from people who experienced this package.
Average Reviews: 5/5 stars
Tanish Verma
8 Jul 2026, 6:45 pm
Being from kullu, i book them frequently.
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