Take a break from Bangalore traffic. Walk on the old Ridge in Shimla, fly over Solang Valley on a paraglider and sip coffee in Old Manali. It all fits into one week of leave.
The Shimla Manali tour package from Bangalore is 5 nights and 6 days. It starts at ₹12,950 per person (GST 5% extra). Fly from Bangalore to Chandigarh. A direct flight takes about 3 hours. Our cab picks you up and takes you to Shimla and Kufri for 2 nights. Then you go to Manali, Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel for 3 nights. On Day 6, we drop you back. The day plan is the same as our 5 Nights 6 Days Shimla Manali Tour. This page adds travel help for people coming from Bangalore.
| How long | 5 nights / 6 days (2 nights Shimla, 3 nights Manali) |
|---|---|
| Price per person | ₹12,950 with Chandigarh pickup · ₹15,450 with Delhi pickup (GST 5% extra) |
| Starts and ends | Chandigarh airport, train station or bus stand (Delhi if you ask) |
| From Bangalore | Direct flight to Chandigarh, about 3 hrs |
| Drives | Chandigarh–Shimla 115 km · Shimla–Manali 250 km · Manali–Chandigarh 300 km |
| Best time | March–June for cool weather; mid-December–February for snow; not July–September |
| Included | Hotels, breakfast, your own cab, and visits to Shimla, Kufri, Manali, Solang and the Atal Tunnel |
| Not included | Flights, lunch and dinner, Rohtang permit, paragliding and other fun activities |
Bangalore has nice weather, but you never see snow-capped mountains. In Shimla and Manali, the big Himalayan peaks are right in front of you. In winter, you can play in fresh snow.
There are direct flights from Bangalore to Chandigarh. They take about 3 hours. Our driver meets you at the airport and drives you up to Shimla the same day.
This trip fits well into one week of leave. Fly out on Saturday morning. The trip ends on Thursday evening, and you are home before the weekend.
The weather in the hills can change fast. If a road is closed, your driver will simply swap the days around.
You can take a direct flight from Bangalore to Chandigarh. It takes about 3 hours. Book your ticket to Chandigarh, because the trip starts and ends there. Flights from Bangalore to Delhi take about 2 hours 45 minutes and leave every hour or so, so you can also use our Delhi pickup.
There is no train to Manali. The Rajdhani takes about 33 hours to reach Delhi, and the Karnataka Express about 38 hours. Then Chandigarh is 4 more hours. Flying saves you about three days in total.
Our driver meets you at Chandigarh airport, train station or bus stand. The same cab and driver stay with you for all 6 days.
💡 Pick a flight that lands in Chandigarh by 1 pm. Then you reach Shimla the same evening. If you land late, we book one night in Chandigarh first.
We can pick you up and drop you in Delhi for ₹15,450 per person (GST extra). The first and last days are longer. Delhi to Shimla is about 350 km (8–9 hours). Manali to Delhi is about 540 km (12–13 hours).
Chandigarh airport, Chandigarh train station, the bus stand (ISBT Sector 43 or 17), or any hotel in Chandigarh, Mohali or Panchkula.
Chandigarh → Shimla → Kufri → Mandi → Kullu → Manali → Solang → back to Chandigarh.
Book your flight home for the evening of Day 6. In winter, the next morning is safer, because snow can slow the roads.
In Shimla, you see the Ridge, Mall Road, Jakhu Temple and Kufri. In Manali, you see Hadimba Temple, Vashisht, Old Manali, Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel. You can add Rohtang Pass with a permit.
A big open square at the top of Shimla, with a yellow church built in 1857. Mall Road next to it has shops, bakeries and old British buildings. Cars are not allowed, so you walk.
A small hill town 16 km from Shimla. Ride a pony up to Mahasu Peak for big mountain views. In winter, the slopes are covered in snow.
A Hanuman temple on the highest hill in Shimla. It has a huge 108 ft Hanuman statue that you can see from far away. Keep your bags safe from the monkeys!
A wooden temple from 1553, hidden in a forest of tall pine trees. It is for Hidimba, the wife of Bhima from the Mahabharata.
The fun and adventure spot of Manali, 14 km from town. In summer, try paragliding and the cable car. In winter, play in the snow or try skiing.
A 9 km tunnel through the mountain. On the other side is Sissu, a quiet valley with a waterfall, a river and snowy peaks all around.
Want a shorter or different trip? Tap a package to see its day-by-day plan.
5 Nights / 6 DaysChandigarh → Shimla → Kufri → Manali → Solang → Chandigarh
4 Nights / 5 DaysChandigarh → Manali → Solang → Kasol → Manikaran → Chandigarh
3 Nights / 4 DaysDelhi → Manali (Volvo) → Solang/Rohtang → Kullu → Delhi
Walk on the Ridge, ride a pony in Kufri, fly on a paraglider at Solang, play in the snow in winter, drive through the Atal Tunnel and relax in a café in Old Manali.
Watch the sunset over the hills, then eat at a bakery on Mall Road.
All yearRide up a forest path to Mahasu Peak.
All yearFly with a trained pilot high above the valley.
Mar – Jun, Sep – NovTry skiing, snow scooters or tube slides.
Dec – MarGo from a green valley to a rocky, snowy one in 10 minutes.
All year, if the road is openWarm natural water at Vashisht feels great on a cold evening.
All yearSit by the river with music and good food.
All yearKullu shawls, woollen caps and jackets to take home.
All yearMarch to June is the top choice from Bangalore. Shimla is 15 to 28°C and Manali is 10 to 25°C. Paragliding and river rafting are open. October and November have the clearest views, near the Dasara and Diwali holidays. For snow, go from mid-December to February. Do not go from July to September. Heavy rain can block the roads.
How hot or cold it gets, and who each season is good for.
Warm days and cool nights. Paragliding and river rafting are open. This is the busiest time because of school holidays.
Great for families and adventureEverything is green and quiet. But heavy rain can cause landslides that block roads for hours. Adventure sports are closed.
Go only if your dates can changeSnow at Kufri and Solang, and often in town too. Some roads may close after fresh snow.
Great for snow and couples₹12,950 per person is the starting price. Tell us your budget, and we pick hotels to match it. You see the hotel names and photos before you pay.
Fly out on Saturday morning. The trip ends on Thursday evening in Chandigarh. Take an evening flight home, and you still have a free day before Monday.
The Indian Coffee House on Mall Road in Shimla serves dosa and coffee. Hotels mostly cook North Indian food. Tell us if you want idli or upma for breakfast, and we will ask the hotel.
Only a few cars get a permit each day. Tell us when you book if you want to go.
The Shimla to Manali drive is long, and Solang gets crowded by late morning. So we leave by 8 am.
Snow or heavy rain can close a road. Stay relaxed. Your driver will change the order of the days.
Hill roads have lots of bends. Carry tablets for travel sickness and drink plenty of water.
It starts and ends in Chandigarh. We pick you up at the airport, train station or bus stand. If Delhi is easier for you, we can pick you up and drop you there instead, for ₹15,450 per person.
It starts at ₹12,950 per person if we pick you up in Chandigarh. It is ₹15,450 per person if we pick you up in Delhi. GST of 5% is extra. The final price depends on your dates and hotels. Your flight from Bangalore, lunch, dinner and fun activities are not in this price.
Yes. A direct flight takes about 3 hours. Our driver meets you at the airport. If flights to Delhi are cheaper, fly there and take our Delhi pickup for ₹15,450 per person.
It is about 2,600 km. That is three to four days of driving. So people from Bangalore fly to Chandigarh. From there, Shimla is only 115 km.
March to June is best for nice weather and adventure sports. October and November have clear skies. Go from mid-December to February for snow. Do not go from July to September.
Yes. Fly to Chandigarh on Saturday morning. The trip ends on Thursday evening, so you can fly home the same night.
No. There are only two long drive days. On the other days, you stay in the same hotel and come back in the evening. We can also add a rest day if you want.
Rohtang is not in the plan, because it needs a government permit. It is usually open from late May to October. We can take you there in place of the tunnel day, if a permit is free. It costs extra.
Breakfast is included every morning from Day 2 to Day 6. Lunch and dinner are not included. This lets you try the cafés and restaurants on Mall Road and in Old Manali.
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