Sightseeing

Grand Himachal Circuit

Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie & Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh9 Nights / 10 Days

Highlights

Shimla's Mall Road and Manali's valley base

McLeod Ganj's Tibetan quarter

Dalhousie's colonial streets and Khajjiar's meadow

Itinerary

Chandigarh to Shimla

Drive from Chandigarh to Shimla; evening at leisure.

Shimla Sightseeing

Local sightseeing around Shimla.

Shimla to Manali

Scenic drive via the Kullu valley.

Manali Sightseeing

Hadimba Temple, Old Manali and Mall Road.

Solang Valley Excursion

Day trip to Solang Valley, seasonal activities permitting.

Manali to Dharamshala

A longer drive back southwest toward Dharamshala.

McLeod Ganj

Dalai Lama Temple, the Tibetan quarter and Bhagsu Waterfall.

Dharamshala to Dalhousie

Travel to Dalhousie; evening on Mall Road.

Khajjiar Day Trip

Visit Khajjiar's meadow and Chamera Lake.

Departure

Check out and depart.

Included

Nine nights in the approved Standard/Deluxe hotel category or equivalent, in one double-sharing room for two adults: Shimla 2, Manali 3, Dharamshala 2 and Dalhousie 2 nights.
Breakfast and dinner where operationally provided, according to the meal schedule confirmed in writing before booking.
Private cab for approved Chandigarh-Shimla-Manali-Dharamshala-Dalhousie road transfers, ending with local Dalhousie drop.
Approved motorable sightseeing transfers including accessible Solang Valley and Khajjiar/Chamera sectors, subject to road and weather conditions; attraction admissions and paid activities are excluded.
Day 6 is a long Manali-to-Dharamshala transfer, not a short or relaxed sightseeing day; departure time and rest stops are confirmed for the route.
Indicative Starting From price per person on double sharing for two adults in one room; final quote depends on travel dates, confirmed services and availability.

Not Included

Air/train fares, personal expenses and meals outside the confirmed meal schedule.
Entry tickets, adventure activities, guides, porter services and equipment hire.
Rohtang/Atal Tunnel extensions and restricted-sector or local-union vehicles unless explicitly included in the confirmed quote.
Onward travel beyond the agreed Dalhousie local drop, including transfers to Pathankot or Chandigarh.
Extra vehicle use, off-route excursions and services not specifically included.
Additional nights or services due to road/weather disruption are not automatically included; any revised itinerary, services and cost are confirmed with the traveller.

Good to Know

Price*: Starting price is indicative and based on selected occupancy/package configuration. Final price may vary by travel dates, group size, hotel category, transport, season and availability.
Route: Chandigarh → Dalhousie
Ideal for: Travellers with a longer trip planned who want to see multiple distinct Himachal regions (Shimla-Manali corridor and the Dharamshala-Dalhousie corridor) in one booking, rather than choosing between the two shorter packages.
Best time to visit: Broadly March–June and September–November for the most reliable road conditions across this longer route; monsoon and heavy winter snow can affect specific legs.
Accommodation: Nine nights in Standard/Deluxe hotels or equivalent: Shimla 2 nights, Manali 3 nights, Dharamshala 2 nights and Dalhousie 2 nights. Double sharing for two adults in one room. This is an accommodation category, not a confirmed named property or star rating; hotels and rooms are confirmed before booking, subject to availability.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner where operationally provided during the nine-night hotel itinerary. The exact included meal schedule is confirmed in writing before booking; meals outside that confirmed schedule are excluded.
Transport: Private cab for approved road sectors from Chandigarh through Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala to Dalhousie, with accessible Solang/Khajjiar sightseeing transfers. Day 6 from Manali to Dharamshala is a long, dedicated transfer day requiring suitable departure time and rest stops. Road/weather conditions may require a revised plan agreed with the traveller; this is not unlimited vehicle use.
Pickup: Pickup from an agreed airport, railway station or local point in Chandigarh for the Day-1 drive to Shimla. Exact location and departure time are confirmed before booking.
Drop: Local drop at an agreed point in Dalhousie after checkout on Day 10. The package ends in Dalhousie; onward transfers to Pathankot, Chandigarh or another destination require a separate quote.
How booking works: Once this itinerary and its inclusions are finalized and priced, enquire via the booking form or WhatsApp to receive a customized quote for your travel dates and group size before confirming.
Important notes: The Manali-to-Dharamshala leg (Day 6) is a genuinely long drive — this itinerary is built for travellers comfortable with a demanding travel day, not positioned as an easy/relaxed pace throughout.
Cancellation: See our cancellation policy for full terms.

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Shimla Manali Dharamshala Dalhousie Khajjiar

Last updated 30 September 2026

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Starting price is indicative and based on selected occupancy/package configuration. Final price may vary by travel dates, group size, hotel category, transport, season and availability.

Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie & Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh 9 Nights / 10 Days

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Starting From ₹29,999 per person*

*Indicative price — see "Good to Know" for details