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Hadimba Devi Temple
Historic 1553 cave shrine constructed around an imposing four-tiered pagoda-style wooden roof

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Travel from Delhi to the mountain landscapes of Himachal Pradesh on a journey linking Manali and Shimla. Begin with an overnight Volvo bus ride to Manali, where you explore historic temples like Hadimba Devi and Vashisht, browse the town market, and take an excursion up to Solang Valley for alpine scenery and optional mountain sports.
Continue across the hills past Pandoh Dam to Shimla, the former summer capital of British India. Discover landmarks including The Ridge, Christ Church, Scandal Point, and Jakhoo Temple, followed by an excursion to the scenic heights of Kufri before boarding your overnight return coach back to Delhi.
Hadimba Devi Temple: sixteenth-century cave temple noted for its unique four-tiered pagoda roof
Vashisht Temple: four-thousand-year-old shrine famous for its black stone deity and natural hot sulfur springs
Solang Valley: high-altitude valley at 2,560 metres with glacier views and varied adventure sports
The Ridge and Mall Road: colonial-era central promenade featuring historic Christ Church and Scandal Point
Kufri: picturesque mountain settlement fifteen kilometres from Shimla offering scenic alpine views and sports activities
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ManaliDay 1 · Manali
Arrive in Delhi and make your own way to R K Ashram by 7:00 PM. Board the Volvo coach for an overnight road trip through the plains and foothills toward the Beas Valley. The drive takes around 12 hours. Meals are not included today. You spend the night on board the Volvo bus.
Meals not included
ManaliDay 2 · Manali
Reach Manali in the morning, check in to your hotel, and enjoy breakfast. Head out to visit the 4000-year-old Vashisht Temple, famous for its black stone deity and natural hot sulfur springs. Continue to the four-tiered wooden Hadimba Devi Temple, built in 1553. Spend time at the Club House, Van Vihar, and the Tibetan Monastery before exploring the local Manali market in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay are at the hotel in Manali.
Breakfast and dinner included
ManaliDay 3 · Manali
Have breakfast and travel 13 km to Solang Valley, situated at 2,560 m between Solang village and Beas Kund. Admire views of glaciers and snow-capped peaks. You can visit the Ski Village and choose from adventure activities available at extra charge, including paragliding, zorbing, snow scooter rides, and the ropeway. Return to your hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight rest.
Breakfast and dinner included
ShimlaDay 4 · Shimla
Eat breakfast, check out from the hotel, and start the drive to Shimla. Along the route, make stops to view Sundernagar Lake, Pandoh Dam, and the roadside Vaishno Devi Temple. Arrive in Shimla by evening, complete your hotel check-in formalities, and enjoy dinner before your overnight stay.
Breakfast and dinner included
ShimlaDay 5 · Shimla
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Shimla. Visit the Great Himalayan Nature Park, stroll down The Mall Shimla, and browse the Wood Market at Lakkar Bazar. Stop at Kali Bari Temple, Scandal Point, and Christ Church along The Ridge. Ascend to Jakhoo Temple either on foot or via the ropeway. In the evening, return to your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.
Breakfast and dinner included
ShimlaDay 6 · Shimla
Enjoy breakfast, check out of your room, and drive 15 km to Kufri. Enjoy the mountain viewpoints and outdoor scenic spots in this high-altitude settlement. Return to Shimla in the afternoon or evening and board your Volvo coach for the overnight journey back to Delhi.
Breakfast included
DelhiDay 7 · Delhi
Your Volvo bus arrives in Delhi early in the morning, where your trip concludes. No hotel room or meals are provided on this day.
Meals not included
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Historic 1553 cave shrine constructed around an imposing four-tiered pagoda-style wooden roof

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High-altitude mountain valley offering panoramic glacier views and multiple seasonal adventure sports

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Central pedestrian square in Shimla lined with neo-Gothic landmarks and mountain viewpoints
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Scenic hill retreat located fifteen kilometres outside Shimla famous for outdoor sports and views
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.
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7 days and 6 nights, across 3 destinations.
Manali, Shimla, Delhi. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Hadimba Devi Temple; Solang Valley; The Ridge; Kufri.
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From ₹32,200 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
4 nights accommodation: Manali 2, Shimla 2 on breakfast and dinner plan (MAP) plus 1 extra breakfast or brunch (total 9 meals); Volvo bus tickets for Delhi to Manali and Shimla to Delhi; Vehicle as per itinerary (Dzire / Innova / Tempo Traveller) from Day 2 to Day 6; Toll taxes, parking, fuel charges, and driver allowances; Sightseeing as per itinerary. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
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