The Best Of Manali And Shimla In Himachal
Pradesh
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Exotic Vacations In India Manali and Shimla are the most well known and enchanting hill towns of Himachal Pradesh. Well connected by road from Delhi and Chandigarh they have something for every traveller. The ubiquitous mall road, local curio markets, pony rides and also buildings with British architecture and history, golf, adventure sports like skiing, para-gliding, trekking, river rafting. Besides offbeat neighboring hamlets and the Himalayan offerings of mighty rivers hurtling through the verdant valleys, majestic snowcapped peaks, serene rolling meadows and romantic pine and deodar forests. |
![]() THE BEST OF SHIMLA AND MANALI IN HIMACHAL PRADESH. The honeymoon, family or group vacation tours below broadly cover Kullu Manali, Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, Naggar, Shimla, Shoghi, Mashobra, Kufri, Chail, Kasauli, Nalagarh, Chandigarh. These tours can be tailor made and customized according to your choice. The itineraries and costs give you an idea of the possibilities. |
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Shimla
- Manali Magic Itinerary: Delhi Shimla (2 Nights) - Manali (3 Nights) - Nalagarh (1 Night) - Delhi. (In place of Shimla you can also opt to stay in the suburbs at Mashobra or Shoghi) Duration: 7 Days and 6 Nights. Tour Code: CSMM-01 |
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Day 01 Delhi - Shimla (350 kms /
7.5 hrs) Start from Delhi at 6.30 A.M. At 2 P.M reach Shimla for a late lunch. For those who love the hustle-bustle of the Mall Road and the action at the Ridge, Shimla is the place to be with its lingering echoes of a bygone era. It evokes a sense of nostalgia with its pretty gabled cottages, half-timbered buildings and old churches. If you are looking for something slightly offbeat (no crowds or shopping!) but at the same time comfort and novelty; you can choose from destination resorts at Mashobra or Shoghi - quaint cottage style rooms, forest-valley-Himalayan views, delectable cuisine. Or you can also opt for Shilon or Chail or near Kufri.
Mashobra:
16 kms ahead of Shimla, this is famous for its fruit orchards and
lovely walks on Bekalty Road with enchanting valley and mountain views. |
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Day 02 At Shimla. Either space out at the place you have chosen to stay at or explore the scenic places around Simla Naldhera with its rolling meadows and a 9 hole golf course, Mashobra with its pine forests offering lovely walks, specially the pathways from Bekalty Road, Kufri's famed ski slopes views and the small zoo and Chail with its romantic palace, deodhar forests, not to forget its highest cricket pitch. The area has breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks foreshadowed by the terraced fields and verdant forests. In the evening, pamper yourself at the facilities of the resort. Overnight at Shimla. |
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Day 03 Shimla
- Manali (280 kms / 7 hrs) Leave Shimla at 8 A.M. Step into the Valley of Gods with the grandeur of Himalayas and Beas River. Reach Manali. After settling into deluxe resort / hotel, visit the four-tiered Hadimba Temple amidst deodar trees. Imbibe the local ambience on the Mall, shop for souvenirs at the Tibetan / Hong Kong Market. Enjoy the evening at Van Vihar. Overnight at Manali. |
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Day 04 Manali. Visit Solang Valley with its
emerald
meadows, ski slopes and paragliding activities, offering spectacular
views. Drive on to the mighty snowbound
Rohtang Pass - at 3979 mtrs - the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley.
Revel in the breathtaking beauty of Kothi, Rahalla Falls and Marrhi
en-route to Rohtang. Overnight at Manali. |
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Day 05 Manali. Drive 22 kms to the beautiful
heritage Naggar Castle, the old capital of Kullu. In
Naggar is located, the Roerich Art Gallery museum, in a
grove of deodhars with lovely views all around. It houses a collection
of the paintings by the Russian artist. Naggar is very serene and
picturesque. OR you can take a full day trip to Manikaran 85 km from Manali and 45 km from Kullu, in the Parvati Valley. Here icy cold waters of the Parvati river co-exists with boiling water side-by-side. The hot water springs are reputed for their healing properties. Overnight at Manali. |
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Day 06 Manali - Nalagarh (260
kms / 6 hrs).
Leave Manali at 10 A.M. Driving thru the picturesque Kullu Valley reach Nalagarh Fort Resort at 4 P.M. Nalagarh Fort is a quality heritage resort with A/c theme rooms. Pamper yourself at the resort - swimming, tennis, badminton, massages, visit the Mughal Gardens at Pinjore nearby. Overnight at Nalagarh Fort Resort. |
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Day 07 Nalagarh - Delhi (300 kms / 5 hrs)
After a relaxed morning at the resort, depart from Nalagarh at 12 Noon. Reach Delhi at 5 P.M. Tour ends...but the memories remain ! |
| Package Category |
Cost
For 2 Persons |
Remarks |
| Bronze Package: Against the Silver Package this has lower category hotels and rooms. | ||
| Bronze | Rs.39,900 | Platinum Package: Higher than the Gold Package with a choice of luxury suites and / or super deluxe resorts. Price on request. |
| Silver | Rs.49,900 | |
| Gold | Rs.69,900 | |
| Note: You can also give us your budget and we can customise the tour package to match the same. | ||
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Package Cost Includes:
Silver Package - Accommodation in deluxe resorts on twin sharing in well appointed rooms with attached bathrooms; Meals: breakfast, dinner; surface transport by exclusive, chauffeur driven vehicle, local sightseeing, taxes. Gold Package Bonuses - Upgrades are provided for the resort, room category and vehicle. Package Bonuses: Surprise Freebies and Discounts for Resort Facilities, Flexibility of planning your own itinerary for local sightseeing. The above costs are in INR and are extendable on pro-rata. |
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| LASTING IMPRESSIONS ! |
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It was a
exhilarating experience for our honeymoon trip as planned and executed by
you and your team. The drive to Manali via a stop-over at Chandigarh,
cruising past the Beas river, sailing through the misty wind and tunnelling
roads . . .all a experience, which me and my
better half can never forget. |
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This mail is to extend our special thanks to
you for planning an unforgettable honey moon trip for us to Shimla & Manali.
We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay at all
places. The food was sumptuous and service
was courteous at all the places. In Joginder, you provided us a very safe
and well mannered driver. The resorts were really as good a place as one could ever have for
enjoying the vacation. Thanks a ton for all the arrangements again !!!
Overall out trip was fantastic. |
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Manali Ecstasy Itinerary: Delhi Nalagarh / Chandigarh (1 Night) Naggar / Palchan (2 Nights) Manali (3 Nights) Delhi. Duration: 7 Days and 6 Nights. Tour Code: CME-02 |
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01 Delhi - Nalagarh / Chandigarh (300 kms / 5 hrs). Leave Delhi at 8 A.M.
Reach Chandigarh / Nalagarh Fort Resort at 1
P.M. It's a quality heritage resort at Nalagarh with A/c theme rooms. Day at leisure to
pamper yourself at the resort - swimming, tennis,
badminton, massages, visit the Mughal Gardens at
Pinjore nearby. Overnight at Chandigarh / Nalagarh Fort Resort. |
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Day 02 Nalagarh / Chandigarh -
Naggar. (265
kms / 6 hrs). Leave at 8 A.M. Reach at 2 P.M. After lunch, explore the adjoining forests
with blooming mountain flowers, leisurely strolling thru' the myriad trails and pathways. In Naggar, 22 kms from Manali, is the beautiful heritage Naggar Castle, the old capital of Kullu. Also located here is, the Roerich Art Gallery museum, in a grove of deodhars with lovely views all around. It houses a collection of paintings by the Russian artist. Naggar is very serene and picturesque. Overnight at Naggar. You can also opt to stay at Palchan instead which is near Solang Valley. |
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Day 03 Naggar. After a leisurely
breakfast, go for a trek with a packed lunch. The rolling meadows and the views of the
snow capped Himalayas and the river and streams meandering in the valley below are a traveller's
dream. Or partake in adventure activities - a
huge adrenalin rush. Overnight at Naggar. |
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Day 04 Naggar - Manali (22 kms). Step into the
Valley of Gods with the grandeur of Himalayas and Beas River. Reach
Manali. After settling into
deluxe
resort / hotel, visit the four-tiered Hadimba Temple
amidst deodhar trees. Imbibe the local ambience on the Mall, shop for souvenirs at the
Tibetan / Hong Kong Market. Enjoy the evening at Van Vihar. Overnight at Manali. |
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05 Manali. Drive on to the mighty snowbound Rohtang Pass - at 3979 mtrs - the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. Revel in the
breathtaking beauty of Kothi, Rahalla Falls and Marrhi en-route to Rohtang.
Overnight at Manali. |
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06 Manali. Visit Solang Valley, 13 kms from Manali, the hub
of paragliding (in summers) and skiing (in winters) with its rolling meadows and spectacular
mountain views all around. Many trekking paths also take off from
here. Overnight at Manali. |
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07 Manali - Delhi (570 kms / 11 hrs).
Depart from Manali at 7 A.M. Reach Delhi at 6 P.M. Tour ends...but the memories remain ! |
| Package Category |
Cost
For 2 Persons |
Remarks |
| Bronze Package: Against the Silver Package this has lower category hotels and rooms. | ||
| Bronze | Rs.39,900 | Platinum Package: Higher than the Gold Package with a choice of luxury suites and / or super deluxe resorts. Price on request. |
| Silver | Rs.53,400 | |
| Gold | Rs.69,900 | |
| Note: You can also give us your budget and we can customise the tour package to match the same. | ||
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Package Cost Includes:
Silver Package - Accommodation in deluxe resorts on twin sharing in well appointed rooms with attached bathrooms; Meals: breakfast, dinner; surface transport by exclusive, chauffeur driven vehicle, local sightseeing, taxes. Gold Package Bonuses - Upgrades are provided for the resort, room category and vehicle. Package Bonuses: Surprise Freebies and Discounts for Resort Facilities, Flexibility of planning your own itinerary for local sightseeing. The above costs are in INR and are extendable on pro-rata. |
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| LASTING IMPRESSIONS ! |
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Dear Ranjana, |
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Shimla
Sojourn Itinerary: Delhi Shoghi (2 Nights) - Shimla (2 Nights) - Delhi. (In place of Shoghi you can also opt to stay at Kasauli, Chail or Narkanda). Duration: 5 Days and 4 Nights. Tour Code: CSS-03. |
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Day 01 Day 01
Delhi - Shoghi (350 kms / 7.5 hrs) |
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Day 02 Shoghi. Wake up at leisure and with your morning tea, laze around in the hammocks or thatched sit-outs just taking in the splendor and beauty of nature all around verdant forested valleys, emerald rolling meadows, misty mountains. After lunch, laze around in the hammocks or thatched sit-outs just taking in the splendor and beauty of nature all around verdant forested valleys, emerald rolling meadows, misty mountains. Enjoy hot tea and cookies at Westend in Parkwoods from where you get to see mesmerizing sunsets with the sky a riot of blazing colors.A quick nap, and you are ready for the bonfire under the star spangled sky. Barbeque and tandoori snacks are available on order. After dinner your snug cottages / tents await you for a well deserved sleep. Overnight at Parkwoods Forest Retreat. |
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Day 03 Shoghi -
Shimla -
(18 kms / 45 mins). Start from Shoghi after a relaxed morning to Reach
Shimla by 1 P.M., with its lingering echoes of a bygone era. After
settling into the resort, late afternoon climb up 2 kms to Jakhoo Hill
near the highest point on the Shimla Ridge and visit Jakhoo Temple
(dedicated to Lord Hanuman). On the way back pick souvenirs and curios
at Lakkar Bazaar. Enjoy the evening at The Ridge / Scandal Point - the
hub of the town with its ice-cream vendors, pony rides and spectacular
Himalayan views. Later on, pamper yourself at the facilities of the
resort. For those who love the hustle-bustle of the Mall Road and the action at the Ridge, Shimla is the place to be with its lingering echoes of a bygone era. It evokes a sense of nostalgia with its pretty gabled cottages, half-timbered buildings and old churches. Overnight at Shimla. |
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Day 04 Shimla . Wake up to the invigorating mountain air. |
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Day 05 Shimla -
Delhi
(350 kms / 8 hrs). After a leisurely breakfast, depart from the resort
at 10 A.M. Reach Delhi at 6 P.M. Tour ends...but the memories remain ! ALTERNATE DESTINATIONS TO SHOGHI. Kasauli: A charming quaint little town about 77 kms before Shimla, 12 kms off the highway. Its colonial ambience is reinforced by cobbled paths, quaint shops, gabled houses with charming facades and scores of neat little gardens and orchards. The upper and lower malls run through Kasauli's length. Mixed forests of chir-pine, Himalayan oak and huge horse chestnuts surround Kasauli. There are numerous lovely walks around Kasauli and one can enjoy the beauty of the hills and the riot of colour of the wild flowers that grow in profusion along the hill slopes. Its narrow roads slither up and down the Himachal hillsides and offer some magnificent vistas. Narkanda Resorts Tethys: Nestled in the majestic Himalayas at 9240 feet on Hindustan Tibet road i.e. N.H. 22, Narkanda Resorts Tethys , 2 hours ahead of Shimla, has been built to exacting standards with wood floors, cosy furniture, crackling fires and an inviting ambience. Built at a picturesque location the rooms offer splendid views of the Himalayas, villages and valleys. Also offers jungle hikes, village visits, orchard visits for cherry and apple picking in season, mountain biking, horse riding and skiing in winters. Chail: 45 kms from Shimla, Chail is the erstwhile summer capital of The Maharaja of Patiala. Visit the highest cricket ground in the world situated here. Lunch at beautiful Chail Palace hotel before taking some memorable pine scented walks through unending dense forests. |
| Package Category |
Cost
For 2 Persons |
Remarks |
| Bronze Package: Against the Silver Package this has lower category hotels and rooms. | ||
| Bronze | Rs.29,900 | Platinum Package: Higher than the Gold Package with a choice of luxury suites and / or super deluxe resorts. Price on request. |
| Silver | Rs.39,900 | |
| Gold | Rs.49,900 | |
| Note: You can also give us your budget and we can customise the tour package to match the same. | ||
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Package Cost Includes:
Silver Package - Accommodation in deluxe resorts on twin sharing in well appointed rooms with attached bathrooms; Meals: breakfast, dinner; surface transport by exclusive, chauffeur driven vehicle, local sightseeing, taxes. Gold Package Bonuses - Upgrades are provided for the resort, room category and vehicle. Package Bonuses: Surprise Freebies and Discounts for Resort Facilities, Flexibility of planning your own itinerary for local sightseeing. The above costs are in INR and are extendable on pro-rata. |
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Manali
Fantasy Itinerary: Delhi - Nalagarh / Chandigarh (1 Night) - Manali (4 Nights) - Delhi. Duration: 6 Days and 5 Nights. Tour Code: CMF-04 |
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01 Delhi - Nalagarh / Chandigarh (300 kms / 5 hrs). Leave Delhi at 8 A.M.
Reach Chandigarh / Nalagarh Fort Resort at 1
P.M. Its a quality heritage resort at Nalagarh with A/c theme rooms. Day at leisure to
pamper yourself at the resort - swimming, badminton,
tennis, ayurvedic massages, visit the Mughal Gardens at
Pinjore nearby. Overnight at Chandigarh / Nalagarh Fort Resort. |
| Day 02
Nalagarh - Manali (260 kms / 6 hrs). Leave at 8 A.M. Step into the Valley of Gods with
the grandeur of Himalayas and Beas River. Reach
Manali at 2
P.M. After settling into
deluxe hotel, visit the four-tiered
Hadimba Temple amidst deodhar
trees. Imbibe the local ambience on the Mall, shop for souvenirs at the
Tibetan / Hong
Kong Market. Enjoy the evening at Van Vihar. Overnight at Manali. |
| Day 03
Manali. Drive to the mighty snowbound Rohtang Pass - at 3979 mtrs - the gateway
to Lahaul-Spiti valley. Revel in the breathtaking beauty of Kothi, Rahalla Falls and Marrhi en-route to Rohtang. Overnight at Manali. |
| Day 04
Manali. Before lunch savour the picturesque Solang Valley with its rolling meadows,
ski slopes (in winters) and paragliding activities
(in summers), offering spectacular views. In the afternoon drive 22 kms to the beautiful heritage Naggar
Castle, the old capital of Kullu. In Naggar is located, the Roerich Art
Gallery museum, in a grove of deodhars with lovely views all around. It houses a
collection of the paintings by the Russian artist. Naggar is very serene and picturesque. Overnight at Manali. |
| Day 05
Manali. You can take a full day trip to Manikaran,
85 km from Manali and 45 km from Kullu, in the Parvati Valley. Here icy cold waters of the
Parvati river co-exists with boiling water side-by-side. The hot water springs are reputed
for their healing properties. This trip is hectic and
can also be given a pass. Instead, after a leisurely breakfast,
go for a trek with a packed lunch. OR You can spend the day in Manali going upto Old Manali and / or taking off for a trek thru' the valley. Overnight at Manali. |
| Day 06
Manali - Delhi (570 kms / 11 hrs). Depart from Manali at 7 A.M. Reach Delhi at
6 P.M. Tour ends...but the memories remain ! |
| Package Category |
Cost
For 2 Persons |
Remarks |
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Bronze Package: Against the Silver Package this has lower category hotels and rooms. | |
| Bronze | Rs.38,900 | Platinum Package: Higher than the Gold Package with a choice of luxury suites and / or super deluxe resorts. Price on request. |
| Silver | Rs.44,400 | |
| Gold | Rs.59,900 | |
| Note: You can also give us your budget and we can customise the tour package to match the same. | ||
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Package Cost Includes:
Silver Package - Accommodation in deluxe resorts on twin sharing in well appointed rooms with attached bathrooms; Meals: breakfast, dinner; surface transport by exclusive, chauffeur driven vehicle, local sightseeing, taxes. Gold Package Bonuses - Upgrades are provided for the resort, room category and vehicle. Package Bonuses: Caravan Gift, Surprise Freebies and Discounts for Resort Facilities, Flexibility of planning your own itinerary for local sightseeing. The above costs are in INR and are extendable on pro-rata. |
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The honeymoon, family or group vacation tours below broadly cover Kullu Manali,
Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, Naggar, Shimla,
Shoghi,
Mashobra, Kufri, Shilon, Chail, Kasauli,
Nalagarh, Chandigarh. |
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