Complete HimachalShimla, Manali, Dharamshala & Dalhousie
All four hill stations in one loop.
Shimla → Manali → Dharamshala → Dalhousie → Khajjiar → Amritsar
Free quote within one business day. Dates, hotels and group size can all be changed.
Highlights
- Kufri & the Mall Road, Shimla
- Solang Valley, Manali
- Dalai Lama temple, McLeod Ganj
- Khajjiar meadow & the Golden Temple
Day by day
- Day 1Arrive Chandigarh, drive to Shimla
- Day 2Shimla & Kufri
- Day 3Drive to Manali via Kullu
- Day 4Solang Valley & Manali local
- Day 5Drive to Dharamshala
- Day 6McLeod Ganj, drive to Dalhousie
- Day 7Khajjiar day trip
- Day 8Drive to Amritsar, Golden Temple & Wagah border
- Day 9Depart Amritsar
Himachal Pradesh: history
Shimla grew from a hill village into the summer capital of British India in 1864. The toy train from Kalka reached it in 1903 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage railway.
Manali takes its name from the sage Manu, and its wooden Hidimba temple dates from 1553. Dharamshala has been the home of the Dalai Lama since 1960. Dalhousie was founded in the 1850s. Himachal Pradesh became a full state in 1971.
Himachal Pradesh: tourist attractions
- The Ridge & Mall Road, ShimlaThe open heart of the town, with Christ Church at one end.
- KufriA hilltop near Shimla with snow in winter and pony rides.
- Hidimba Devi TempleA wooden temple in a cedar forest in Manali.
- Solang ValleyA ropeway, paragliding and snow activities.
- Atal Tunnel & SissuThe 9 km tunnel under the Rohtang range, into Lahaul.
- Rohtang PassA high pass at about 3,980 metres. It needs a permit and is closed in winter.
- McLeod GanjThe Dalai Lama's temple complex above Dharamshala.
- KhajjiarA round meadow ringed by deodar trees, near Dalhousie.
Himachal Pradesh: excursions nearby
- Naggar Castle about 20 km from ManaliAn old wooden castle with a valley view.
- Kullu about 40 km from ManaliRiver rafting on the Beas and shawl weavers.
- Chail about 45 km from ShimlaA quiet hill resort with a palace.
- Manikaran & Kasol about 80 km from ManaliHot springs, a gurudwara and a riverside village.
- Amritsar about 200 km from DharamshalaThe Golden Temple and the Wagah border ceremony.
Distances are approximate. Tell us which excursions you want and we add them to your quote.
Questions
Are flights included in the Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala & Dalhousie package?
The price is for the land tour in India. We book USA–India flights too and quote them separately so you can compare.
Can you change the dates, hotels or number of nights?
Yes. Every package is a starting point. We change dates, hotels, room types and the order of places to suit your family, group size and budget.
Can you arrange vegetarian or Jain meals?
Yes. We request pure-veg meals with every hotel and driver, and Jain food where it's available. Tell us your needs when you book.
How do I book?
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