Board an overnight train in Lucknow, wake up in Chandigarh, and be in the hills by lunch. Our cab takes you to Shimla, Manali and through the Atal Tunnel.
The easy way to start this Shimla Manali tour package from Lucknow is an overnight train to Chandigarh. Our cab picks you up at the station in the morning. 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. You can also fly to Delhi, and we pick you up there for ₹15,450. The hill days match our main Shimla Manali tour.
| Trip length | 5 nights / 6 days |
|---|---|
| Price per person | ₹12,950 from Chandigarh · ₹15,450 from Delhi (GST 5% extra) |
| By train | Overnight train Lucknow to Chandigarh |
| By air | Lucknow to Delhi (about 1 hour), then our cab |
| Best for | Joint families, school summer holidays, winter snow trips |
| Not included | Train or flight tickets, lunch, dinner and activities |
| Option | Travel time | We pick you up at | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight train to Chandigarh | One night | Chandigarh station | ₹12,950 + your ticket |
| Flight to Chandigarh (one stop on most days) | 3–5 hours | Chandigarh airport | ₹12,950 + your ticket |
| Flight or train to Delhi | 1 hour by air, one night by train | Delhi airport or station | ₹15,450 + your ticket |
Train and flight timings change. Check IRCTC or the airline before you book. We plan Day 1 around your arrival.
This plan starts with a train arrival in Chandigarh. Flying to Delhi? Day 1 becomes a longer drive.
💡 Fact: Scandal Point on the Ridge is Shimla's main meeting spot. Locals say it got its name from an old royal story.
💡 Fact: Kufri has one of the oldest ski slopes in India.
💡 Fact: The Atal Tunnel is 9.02 km long. It cut the Manali–Keylong drive by several hours.
💡 Fact: Van Vihar is a deodar forest park on Mall Road with a small lake for boating.
Want to skip a day? Keep 1 night in Shimla and 3 in Manali. Ask us for the price.
Many trips from Lucknow are joint families or friend groups. Tell us your number and we send the right car.
| People | Car | Luggage | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–3 | Sedan (like Dzire) | 3 medium bags | Best for couples |
| 4–6 | Ertiga or Innova | 5–6 bags | Best for one family |
| 7–12 | Tempo Traveller | Lots of space | Best for joint families |
| 13+ | Two vehicles or a mini bus | Lots of space | Ask us for the price |
Bigger cars cost more. The price above is for 2 people in a sedan, per person.
9 km under the mountains to Lahaul.
When openShort lessons at Solang for beginners.
Jan – FebA small lake in a forest park on Mall Road.
Mar – NovPony ride through pine forest at Kufri.
All yearOn the Beas near Kullu.
Apr – Jun, Sep – OctJackets, caps and gifts in Manali.
All yearJune is the top choice to beat the Lucknow heat. Late December to February is best for snow. Skip July to September because of rain.
Lucknow is over 40°C. The hills feel fresh. Trains fill fast, so book 2 months ahead.
Best for familiesSnow in Kufri and Solang. Good for a winter break.
Best for snowClear skies and fewer crowds in autumn.
Best for couplesJune and Christmas trains fill up 2 months ahead.
Soft bags fit under train seats and in the cab.
Tell us. We plan shorter drive days and ground-floor rooms.
We share it before your train reaches Chandigarh.
Yes. An overnight train runs from Lucknow to Chandigarh. Check the current timings on IRCTC. We pick you up at Chandigarh station.
It starts at ₹12,950 per person from Chandigarh, or ₹15,450 from Delhi. GST of 5% is extra. Train or flight tickets are not included.
About 850 km by road. It is a long drive, so most people take a train or flight to Chandigarh or Delhi first.
Yes. We send a Tempo Traveller and book rooms in one hotel, close to each other.
Yes, on Day 4, if the road is open. In heavy snow, it can close for a few days. Then we plan Solang instead.
June is busy, but the trip still works well. Start sightseeing early in the day to beat traffic at Solang and Kufri.
Yes, from late December to February. Kufri gets more snow than Shimla town.
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