We meet you at Chandigarh airport, railway station or hotel and drive to Shimla. After check-in, explore the Ridge and Mall Road, depending on your arrival time.
The Himachal Grand Tour in 8 Days
Four hill stations, one private vehicle: colonial Shimla, snowy Manali, Tibetan Dharamshala and quiet Dalhousie.
7 Nights / 8 DaysShimla 2N · Manali 3N · Dharamshala 1N · Dalhousie 1N4 hill stationsPrivate vehicleBreakfast from Day 2
7N · 8 DaysDuration
Shimla 2 · Manali 3 · Dharamshala 1 · Dalhousie 1Nights
ChandigarhPick-up and drop
Private vehicleTransfers and sightseeing
Your 8-day itinerary
After breakfast, visit Kufri for mountain views and optional seasonal activities. Later, see Jakhoo Temple, Christ Church and the local market.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Manali through the mountain roads and Kullu Valley. This is a long transfer day, so stops depend on traffic and your arrival time. Check in and relax.
After breakfast, visit Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Vashisht Temple and the Club House area. In the evening, enjoy Mall Road, local cafés and shopping.
After breakfast, head to Solang Valley for mountain views and optional seasonal adventure. Enjoy photography and leisure time. Snow-point visits depend on weather, road access, season and local permissions.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Dharamshala. On arrival, check in. If time permits, explore McLeod Ganj, visit a Tibetan monastery and enjoy views of the Dhauladhar range.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Dalhousie. Depending on departure time and road conditions, visit Khajjiar, known for its green meadow and cedar forests. Later, explore Dalhousie’s Mall Road or Gandhi Chowk. If the transfer runs late, Khajjiar may need to be shortened or rescheduled.
After breakfast, check out and begin the return journey to Chandigarh. This is a long road transfer, so please allow plenty of time for your flight or train. We drop you at Chandigarh airport, railway station, hotel or another agreed location.
What you will enjoy
Shimla’s Ridge and Mall Road
Christ Church, colonial architecture, shops and open mountain views in the heart of town.
Kufri
Panoramic mountain views and seasonal activities above Shimla.
Manali
Hadimba Devi Temple, cedar forests and mountain scenery, with cafés and shopping on Mall Road.
Solang Valley
Mountain views and photography, with optional seasonal adventure activities.
Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj
Tibetan culture, monasteries and views of the Dhauladhar range, plus the St. John in the Wilderness church area.
Dalhousie and Khajjiar
Mall Road, Gandhi Chowk and the green meadow of Khajjiar, subject to road and weather conditions.
What is and is not included
Included
- 7 nights’ accommodation in selected hotels (2 in Shimla, 3 in Manali, 1 in Dharamshala, 1 in Dalhousie)
- Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 8, as per the hotel meal plan
- Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing, as per the itinerary
- Chandigarh pick-up and drop
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and applicable road charges, as agreed in your quotation
Not included
- Airfare and train tickets
- Lunch, dinner and personal expenses, unless specified
- Adventure activities, ropeway tickets and snow-point excursions, unless included
- Entry fees, guide charges and local transport charges, where applicable
- GST and other taxes, unless included in your quotation
Your route at a glance
ChandigarhPick-up
Shimla2 nights
Manali3 nights
Dharamshala1 night
Dalhousie1 night
ChandigarhDrop
| Destination | Himachal Tour Packages |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 Nights / 8 Days |
| Nights | Shimla 2 · Manali 3 · Dharamshala 1 · Dalhousie 1 |
| Pick-up and drop | Chandigarh |
| Suitable for | Families, couples, honeymooners and groups |
Important travel note
This is a scenic but road-intensive itinerary. Manali to Dharamshala and Dalhousie to Chandigarh involve long drives. Sightseeing depends on weather, traffic, road conditions and local access. For a more relaxed trip, plan early departures on transfer days.
How payment works
30%
To start your booking
A non-refundable booking amount, if your travel date is more than 30 days away.
50%
After confirmation
Paid once your booking is confirmed, or before we issue your service voucher.
20%
Before departure
Paid at least 10 days before your departure date.
Cancellation and other terms will be available on our Terms page.
Good to know before you book
It covers four hill stations, so several days involve long drives. Early starts on transfer days keep the pace comfortable. If you prefer fewer long drives, our 6-day and 7-day journeys cover Shimla and Manali only.
At Chandigarh airport, railway station or hotel.
It is part of Day 7, subject to road and weather conditions. If the transfer runs late, the visit may be shortened or rescheduled.
Yes, from Day 2 to Day 8, as per the hotel meal plan. Hotels do not serve breakfast on the day of arrival.
No. Activities, ropeway tickets and snow-point excursions are paid separately.
Hotels in Himachal are grouped by location, services and cost, not by star category.
Yes, it can be customised to your requirements.
Send an enquiry and we will reply with a quotation for your dates.
Terms for this journey
Booking, payment and cancellation
Cancellation and other terms will be available on our Terms page.