About 2 hrsDirect flight Ahmedabad to Chandigarh
1,200 kmAhmedabad to Shimla by road
41°C → 24°CMay in Ahmedabad vs Shimla
100% vegPure veg meals on request

Shimla Manali Tour Package from Ahmedabad: quick answer

For this Shimla Manali tour package from Ahmedabad, take a direct flight to Chandigarh. It takes about 2 hours. Our driver picks you up there. The 5 nights, 6 days trip starts at ₹12,950 per person (GST 5% extra) with 2 nights in Shimla, 3 nights in Manali, breakfast and your own cab. We ask hotels for pure veg food before you arrive. The hill days are the same as our 5 nights 6 days Shimla Manali tour.

Key facts
Trip length5 nights / 6 days
Price per person₹12,950 from Chandigarh · ₹15,450 from Delhi (GST 5% extra)
Best way to reachDirect flight to Chandigarh (IXC)
FoodPure veg breakfast on request · veg dhabas on the way
Popular datesMay–June summer break, October–November, Christmas
Not includedFlights, lunch, dinner and activities
Day by day

Six days from Chandigarh airport and back

Two days are long drives. On the other four, you sightsee at an easy pace.

Day1

Ahmedabad to Chandigarh, then Shimla

115 km by road3–4 hours
  • Morning flight from Ahmedabad airport
  • Your driver meets you outside arrivals
  • Tea stop at Parwanoo as the hills begin
  • Evening on Mall Road and the Ridge

💡 Fact: The Ridge in Shimla is a flat open space at about 2,200 m. Cars are not allowed on it.

Christ Church on the snowy Ridge in Shimla
Pickup
Chandigarh airport
Drop
Your hotel in Shimla
Meals
—
Night stay
Shimla
Day2

Kufri, Fagu and Jakhu Temple

Kufri 16 kmFull day
  • Kufri for snow in winter and wide views in summer
  • Short stop at the green slopes of Fagu
  • Pony ride or yak photo (pay there)
  • Jakhu Temple and its 108 ft Hanuman statue

💡 Fact: The Hanuman statue at Jakhu is about 33 m (108 ft) tall. You can see it from most of Shimla.

Tall orange Hanuman statue above the trees at Jakhu Temple
Pickup
Your hotel, after breakfast
Drop
Back at your hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Night stay
Shimla
Day3

River road from Shimla to Manali

250 km7–9 hours
  • Early start with a packed veg breakfast if you like
  • Pandoh Dam and the Beas river
  • Lunch at a pure veg dhaba near Mandi
  • Check in at Manali by evening
Mountain road with snowy peaks on the way to Manali
Pickup
Your Shimla hotel (check-out)
Drop
Your hotel in Manali
Meals
Breakfast
Night stay
Manali
Day4

Manali temples and Vashisht

Within 10 kmEasy day
  • Hadimba Temple in the cedar forest
  • Manu Temple in Old Manali
  • Hot water pools at Vashisht
  • Woollen shopping on Mall Road

💡 Fact: Manu Temple is said to be the only temple in India for Rishi Manu.

Hadimba Temple among tall deodar trees with snow on the ground
Pickup
Your hotel, after breakfast
Drop
Back at your hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Night stay
Manali
Day5

Snow fun at Solang Valley

Solang 14 kmFull day
  • Snow suit and boots on rent at Solang
  • Ropeway, snow scooter or paragliding (pay there)
  • Atal Tunnel and Sissu when the road is open

💡 Fact: Solang Valley is at about 2,500 m, higher than Manali town.

Paraglider flying over snowy Solang Valley
Pickup
Your hotel, after breakfast
Drop
Back at your hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Night stay
Manali
Day6

Back to Chandigarh airport

300 km8–9 hours
  • Leave Manali after breakfast
  • Stop at a Kullu shawl shop
  • Evening flight back to Ahmedabad
Red apples on a tree in a Himachal orchard
Pickup
Your hotel (check-out)
Drop
Chandigarh airport
Meals
Breakfast
Night stay
Trip ends
Short on time?

4 nights, 5 days: Shimla Manali from Ahmedabad

Only 5 days off? Take the first morning flight. Keep 1 night in Shimla and 3 in Manali. Ask us for the price.

  1. Day 1Fly to Chandigarh, drive to Shimla. Kufri on the way if time allows. Night in Shimla.
  2. Day 2Drive to Manali by the river road. Night in Manali.
  3. Day 3Full day at Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel if open. Night in Manali.
  4. Day 4Hadimba, Manu Temple, Vashisht and shopping. Night in Manali.
  5. Day 5Drive down to Chandigarh for an evening flight home.
Plan by holiday

Summer, autumn or Christmas: when should you go?

Most Ahmedabad families travel in these three breaks. Here is what each one feels like in the hills.

HolidayWeather in Shimla and ManaliSnow?Book by
Autumn break (Oct–Nov)Clear, sunny days. Cold nights, 2–10°CRare, maybe at Solang or beyond Atal TunnelAugust
Summer break (May–Jun)Pleasant, 10–25°C. Busiest timeOnly up high, near RohtangMarch
Christmas to New YearVery cold, below 0°C at nightGood chance at Kufri and SolangOctober

October and November are busy too. Book hotels early to get good rooms.

Sightseeing

Places Gujarati families enjoy most

Shimla

Mall Road

Walk, shop and eat. Many pure veg restaurants here.

🕒 Evening🥗 Veg food
Shimla

Jakhu Temple

A Hanuman temple on top of the town. Keep glasses and phones safe from monkeys.

🕒 1–2 hrs🛕 Temple
Kufri

Fagu & Kufri

Open slopes, apple trees and snow in winter.

🕒 Half day❄️ Winter snow
Manali

Manu Temple

Quiet temple in the lanes of Old Manali.

🕒 1 hr🛕 Temple
Manali

Solang Valley

Snow games, ropeway and paragliding.

🕒 3–4 hrs🪂 Extra cost
Kullu

Shawl factory

See Kullu shawls being made and buy at fair prices.

🕒 30 min🛍️ Shopping
What you pay for

What does ₹12,950 cover?

In the price

  • Pickup and drop at Chandigarh airport
  • 2 nights in Shimla and 3 nights in Manali
  • Breakfast every day (veg on request)
  • Private cab for all 6 days
  • Fuel, toll, parking and driver costs
  • Phone support all trip

Not in the price

  • Flights from Ahmedabad
  • GST (5%)
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Entry tickets, pony rides, paragliding, cable car and snow games
  • Rohtang permit, and snow chains or a local 4x4 if roads need it
  • Extra costs from landslides, road blocks or bad weather
Your stay

Hotel options for your family

Big family? Ask for connecting rooms or family suites. We check this with the hotel before you book.

Budget

  • Clean rooms close to Mall Road
  • Veg breakfast
  • Heater on request

Deluxe

  • Family rooms with valley views
  • In-house veg kitchen
  • Lift and parking

Premium

  • Resorts with big lawns
  • Pure veg menu on request
  • Ask us for the price
Before you fly

Tips for travellers from Ahmedabad

🧥

Pack for real cold

In October and November, Manali nights can touch 2°C. Pack a heavy jacket.

🍱

Carry dry snacks

Thepla and khakhra are handy on the long drive days.

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Book flights after our plan

Lock your dates with us first, then book the flights.

FAQs

Shimla Manali trip from Ahmedabad: common questions

Is there a direct flight from Ahmedabad to Chandigarh?

Yes, there are direct flights. They take about 2 hours. Pick a flight that lands before 1 pm so you reach Shimla the same day.

What is the Shimla Manali package cost from Ahmedabad?

It starts at ₹12,950 per person with Chandigarh pickup, plus 5% GST. Flights, lunch, dinner and activities are extra.

Can we travel by train from Ahmedabad?

Yes, but it takes more than a day to reach Delhi or Chandigarh. Most families fly. If you take a train to Delhi, we pick you up there for ₹15,450.

We are 12 people. Can you handle a big family?

Yes. We send a Tempo Traveller and book rooms close together in the same hotel.

Can we see snow in May?

Only up high, near Rohtang Pass or beyond the Atal Tunnel. For snow in Shimla and Manali towns, come between late December and February.

How do I book?

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