Meet your cab at Delhi airport or railway station. Get out in the snow at Kufri and Solang. One car and one driver stay with you for all 6 days, and drop you back in Delhi.
This is a 5 nights, 6 days road trip. It starts at ₹15,450 per person (GST 5% extra). Our cab picks you up at Delhi airport or a Delhi railway station. You stay 2 nights in Shimla and 3 nights in Manali. On Day 6, the same cab drops you back at the airport or station. The days in the hills follow our main Shimla Manali tour package.
| How long | 5 nights / 6 days |
|---|---|
| Price per person | ₹15,450 from Delhi · ₹12,950 if you start in Chandigarh (GST 5% extra) |
| Pickup | Delhi airport or New Delhi railway station · or Chandigarh airport or railway station |
| Total driving | About 1,140 km over 6 days |
| Best time | April–June for cool weather · mid-December–February for snow |
| Not included | Lunch, dinner, adventure activities and the Rohtang permit |
Three days are long drives. The other three are slow, fun days in the hills.
💡 Fact: Shimla was the summer capital of British India from 1864.
💡 Fact: Kufri is about 2,720 m high, so it is colder and snowier than Shimla.
💡 Fact: Hadimba Temple was built in 1553, all in wood and stone.
💡 Fact: The Atal Tunnel is 9.02 km long and opened in 2020.
Have only 5 days? Keep both towns: 2 nights in Shimla, 2 nights in Manali. Ask us for the price.
Day 1 is long, so we break it with good stops. Your driver knows clean places to eat and rest.
Famous highway dhabas. Hot parathas with white butter make a great breakfast.
A neat, green city. We take a short tea break before the hills start.
The first hill town. The road starts to twist and climb from here.
A small town known for mushrooms. A good place for a quick snack.
You reach your hotel by afternoon. Rest, then walk to the Ridge.
On the way back, we stop for dinner near Chandigarh.
💡 Fact:Chandigarh was planned by the French architect Le Corbusier in the 1950s.
| Option | Time to Shimla | Price per person | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cab from Delhi airport or station | 8–9 hours | ₹15,450 | Families, kids, older parents |
| Train to Chandigarh station, then our cab | About 3.5 hours by train + 3–4 hours | ₹12,950 + your ticket | Couples and budget trips |
Both options cover the same 6-day plan, hotels and sightseeing. GST 5% is extra.
Tell us how many people are coming. We send the right car with a driver who knows hill roads.
| Group size | Car type | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 2–3 people | Sedan (like Dzire) | Enough space for 3 bags |
| 4–6 people | SUV (like Ertiga or Innova) | More leg room on long drive days |
| 7 or more | Tempo Traveller | Best for big families and friend groups |
The price changes with the car. Ask us for the price for your group.
A big open square on top of the town. Great views and a yellow church.
A Hanuman temple on Shimla's highest hill. Watch out for monkeys.
Ride a pony through a pine forest to the top.
Natural hot water baths next to old stone temples.
Paragliding in summer. Snow games in winter.
A quiet valley with a waterfall, just after the Atal Tunnel.
Go in May or June to escape the Delhi heat. Go from late December to February for snow. Skip July to September, when rain can block roads.
Delhi is above 40°C. The hills feel like spring. Book early, it is the busiest time.
Best for familiesBest chance of snow. Roads can close for a day after heavy snow.
Best for snow loversClear skies and fewer people. Great for a quick break.
Best for couples₹15,450 is for good, clean budget hotels. Want more comfort? Pick a higher level and we share the price.
Want to see more of the hills? Add one of these, or browse all our Himachal tour packages.
A river valley near Manali with cafés and a hot spring gurudwara. See our Manali Kasol tour.
Tea gardens, monasteries and the Dalai Lama's home town. See the Dharamshala package.
Break the long drive back. See the Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake.
Leave by 6 am. You beat Delhi traffic and reach Shimla in daylight.
Hotels fill fast on long weekends and at New Year. Book a month before.
Evenings in Manali feel cold even in May.
Carry tablets for travel sickness and eat light on drive days.
It starts and ends at Delhi airport or a Delhi railway station. If you come to Chandigarh by train or flight, we start at Chandigarh airport or railway station for ₹12,950.
It starts at ₹15,450 per person with pickup and drop at Delhi airport or station. GST of 5% is extra. The final price depends on your dates and hotels.
For families, yes. The cab stops where you want and stays with you all 6 days. A Volvo is cheaper, but you still need local cabs in Shimla and Manali.
About 350 km, or 8 to 9 hours with breaks. Manali is about 540 km from Delhi.
Yes. We keep 1 night in Shimla and 3 in Manali, or 2 and 2. Tell us your dates, and we send the plan and price.
It is possible but rushed, because the two towns are 250 km apart. For 4 days, we suggest only Manali or only Shimla.
There are three long drive days. The other three days are easy. We can add a rest day or a night in Chandigarh on the way back.
Yes, if a permit is free for your date. It costs extra and is usually open from late May to October.
Send your dates and number of people on WhatsApp. We send a full plan with hotel names and the price. You pay only when you are happy.
Tell us your dates and where you want pickup, Delhi or Chandigarh. We send a free day-by-day plan and today's price in about 15 minutes.
