Classic Himachal
The standard Gujarati family circuit: two nights in Shimla for the colonial hill-station experience, three in Manali for snow points and valley drives, with the Chandigarh nights used for arrival and departure.
Day by day
Arrive and climb to the hills
Fly Ahmedabad–Chandigarh (direct on select days) or land the previous evening. Drive to Shimla (115 km, about 4 hours via Kalka on NH5). Check in, evening walk on the Ridge and Mall Road. Sector 17 in Chandigarh is worth an hour if your flight lands early.
Toy train and Kufri
Morning ride on the Kalka–Shimla toy train from Shimla to Kufri or Barog and back (book the joy-ride ticket in advance in season). Afternoon at Kufri — yak or pony rides, and the Himalayan Nature Park if time allows. Evening free on Mall Road; several Gujarati thali options here.
Into the Kullu valley
Long scenic drive to Manali (250 km, 7–8 hours) via Mandi, following the Beas river for the last stretch. Start by 7 am with a breakfast and lunch stop en route. Check in by evening; Manali sits at 2,050 m so evenings are cool even in summer.
Solang Valley
Full day at Solang Valley (14 km, 40 minutes) for the ropeway, and paragliding or zorbing for those who want it; snow activities run December–March, ATV and ropeway run most of the year. Return via Old Manali for the Hadimba Temple walk in the cedar forest. Evening at Vashisht hot springs.
Atal Tunnel and Sissu
Drive to the Atal Tunnel (25 km, 1 hour) and through it to Sissu village in Lahaul (another 6 km past the tunnel) for snow-capped views and the Sissu waterfall — no Rohtang permit is needed for this route. Return to Manali by early afternoon; free time on Manali Mall Road for shopping (shawls, dry fruit, Himachali caps).
Return drive
Early start (by 6:30 am) for the 7–8 hour drive back to Chandigarh, with breakfast and lunch stops. Evening free in Chandigarh; Rock Garden or Sukhna Lake if daylight permits.
Fly home
Chandigarh airport is about 20 minutes from most hotels. Morning flight recommended given limited direct-flight days; otherwise connect via Delhi.
What's included
- Return Ahmedabad–Chandigarh flights (or Delhi connection)
- 6 nights in inspected 3★/4★ hotels
- Private AC vehicle (Innova/Tempo Traveller) for the whole circuit
- Daily breakfast and veg dinner
- Toy train joy-ride ticket and Atal Tunnel/Sissu excursion
- Airport pickup and drop
Not included
- Lunches on drive days
- Solang activities (paragliding, ropeway, zorbing charged separately)
- Travel insurance
- GST 5%
Indicative cost
Per person, twin sharing
Per person, twin sharing
Per person on twin sharing, indicative for 2026, including flights at normal fares. Winter break (late Dec) and May–June run 25–35% higher.