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Manali and Shimla Holiday from Delhi

6 nights from Delhi, with Solang Valley, local temples, and a day trip to Kufri
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6 nights
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Delhi · Manali · Shimla · Delhi
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The journey

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.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

01

Hadimba Devi Temple: sixteenth-century cave temple noted for its unique four-tiered pagoda roof

02

Vashisht Temple: four-thousand-year-old shrine famous for its black stone deity and natural hot sulfur springs

03

Solang Valley: high-altitude valley at 2,560 metres with glacier views and varied adventure sports

04

The Ridge and Mall Road: colonial-era central promenade featuring historic Christ Church and Scandal Point

05

Kufri: picturesque mountain settlement fifteen kilometres from Shimla offering scenic alpine views and sports activities

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Your holiday, day by day

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Day 1 · Manali

Overnight Volvo Bus from Delhi to 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.

Meal notes

Meals not included

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Day 2 · Manali

Arrival in Manali and Local Sightseeing

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.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

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Day 3 · Manali

Excursion to Solang Valley

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.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

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Day 4 · Shimla

Drive from Manali to Shimla via Pandoh Dam

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.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

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Day 5 · Shimla

Shimla Town Sightseeing

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.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

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Day 6 · Shimla

Excursion to Kufri and Overnight Volvo to Delhi

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.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 7 · Delhi

Arrival in 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.

Meal notes

Meals not included

Day 1 of 7

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Places worth exploring

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Hadimba Devi Temple

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

Solang Valley

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Solang Valley

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

The Ridge

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The Ridge

Central pedestrian square in Shimla lined with neo-Gothic landmarks and mountain viewpoints

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Kufri

Scenic hill retreat located fifteen kilometres outside Shimla famous for outdoor sports and views

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In this holiday plan

  • 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

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  • −Personal expenses like entry charges, telephone, fax, internet, laundry, etc.
  • −Any extra meals
  • −Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary
  • −Any entry fees for museum, park, Jeep safari or anything else
  • −Room heater charges
  • −Insurance
  • −Anything which is not included in the inclusion

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Your starting price₹32,200

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.

Local know-how
  • You must report independently to R K Ashram in Delhi by 7:00 PM on Day 1 to board the Volvo bus.
  • The overnight Volvo journey between Delhi and Manali takes approximately 12 hours.
  • Adventure activities at Solang Valley such as paragliding, zorbing, ropeway, and snow scooters require additional fees paid on site.
  • Jakhoo Temple can be reached either by walking or by taking the ropeway.
When is the best time to visit Manali, Shimla, Delhi?

Our travel experts advise the ideal window for Manali, Shimla, Delhi when you request your tailored quote.

How many days is Manali and Shimla Holiday from Delhi?

7 days and 6 nights, across 3 destinations.

Which places does Manali and Shimla Holiday from Delhi cover?

Manali, Shimla, Delhi. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Manali, Shimla, Delhi?

Hadimba Devi Temple; Solang Valley; The Ridge; Kufri.

Who is Manali and Shimla Holiday from Delhi best suited to?

families, couples, friends, groups

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Manali and Shimla Holiday from Delhi cost?

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.

What's included in this 6-night itinerary?

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.

What is not included in Manali and Shimla Holiday from Delhi?

Personal expenses like entry charges, telephone, fax, internet, laundry, etc.; Any extra meals; Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary; Any entry fees for museum, park, Jeep safari or anything else; Room heater charges; Insurance; Anything which is not included in the inclusion.

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Do I need a visa for Manali, Shimla, Delhi?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

Starting price
₹32,200
per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.
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