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Anglican Christ Church-Shimla

Anglican Christ Church-Shimla

Anglican Christ Church-Shimla

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The mall-Shimla

The mall-Shimla

The mall-Shimla

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Beas River-Kulu

Beas River-Kulu

Beas River-Kulu

Photo by Rajarshi MITRA, CC BY 2.0

Photo by Rajarshi MITRA, CC BY 2.0

Photo by Rajarshi MITRA, CC BY 2.0

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Solang Vallry-Manali

Solang Vallry-Manali

Solang Vallry-Manali

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Winter in Manali

Winter in Manali

Winter in Manali

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Beas River-Manali

Beas River-Manali

Beas River-Manali

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Dharamsala

Dharamsala

Dharamsala

Photo by Lisa Tully, CC BY 2.0

Photo by Lisa Tully, CC BY 2.0

Photo by Lisa Tully, CC BY 2.0

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Pirpanjal Range - Dalhousie

Pirpanjal Range - Dalhousie

Pirpanjal Range - Dalhousie

Photo by Jaikumar2000, CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo by Jaikumar2000, CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo by Jaikumar2000, CC BY-SA 3.0

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Overview

Major Attractions

  • Explore Shimla by walking through the Mall road

  • Short trip to Kufri

  • Manali sightseeing — visit to Hadmiba Devi Temple, Tibetan Monastery

  • See Buddhist culture at Dharamsala
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  • Explore Dalhousie

Places to Visit

Route Map

Distance Between Places

From - To Distance (KM)
Delhi – Shimla
370
Kalka – Shimla
86
Shimla – Kulu
218
Kulu – Manali
42
Manali – Dharamsala
235
Dharamsala – Dalhousie
143
Dalhousie – Pathankot
80

Itinerary

From a short visit to a lengthy leisure one – plan your travel that suits you best. Explore various options provided below to chose the best one for you !

These are some of the most popular itineraries suggested by IndiaTravelPage. Chose our recommended plan to explore, or make your own way with a custom travel plan

Explore Shimla

Explore in 1 Day

Day 1:
Reach Shimla by noon. After lunch, enjoy a walk on the Mall, visit the Kalibari and the Shimla church.

Day 1:
Reach Shimla by noon. Rest of the day free at leisure. Enjoy the mall and market in the evening.

Day 2:
Shimla – Kurfi – Local Sight Seeing
After Breakfast, Proceed to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and One can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri, after lunch, explore the various places in and around Shimla . The most interesting ones are the Shimla church built in 1830 by Viceroy Regal. In the afternoon, visit Jaku hills, Shimla kali bari and the church.

Explore in 3 Days

Day 1:
Reach Shimla by noon. Rest of the day free at leisure. Enjoy the mall and market in the evening.

Day 2:
Shimla – Kurfi – Local Sight Seeing
After Breakfast, Proceed to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and One can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri. After lunch, explore the various places in and around Shimla . The most interesting ones are the Shimla church built in 1830 by Viceroy Regal. In the afternoon, visit Shimla kali bari and the church.

Day 3: After breakfast, proceed to Glen, Annadale and Summaer Hill. After lunch, visit the famous Jaku peak.

Explore in 4 Days

Day 1:
Reach Shimla by noon. Rest of the day free at leisure. Enjoy the mall and market in the evening.

Day 2:
Shimla – Kurfi – Local Sight Seeing
After Breakfast, Proceed to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and One can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri. After lunch, explore the various places in and around Shimla . The most interesting ones are the Shimla church built in 1830 by Viceroy Regal. In the afternoon, visit Shimla kali bari and the church.

Day 3: After breakfast, proceed to Glen, Annadale and Summaer Hill. After lunch, visit the famous Jaku peak.

Day 4: Day free for leisure. You can take a walk along the mall to see the Victorian style architecture. Also you can buy a few Tibetan handicrafts.

Explore in 5 Days

Day 1:
Reach Shimla by noon. Rest of the day free at leisure. Enjoy the mall and market in the evening.

Day 2:
Shimla – Kurfi – Local Sight Seeing
After Breakfast, Proceed to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and One can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri. After lunch, explore the various places in and around Shimla . The most interesting ones are the Shimla church built in 1830 by Viceroy Regal. In the afternoon, visit Shimla kali bari and the church.

Day 3: After breakfast, proceed to Glen, Annadale and Summar Hill. After lunch, visit the famous Jaku peak.

Day 4: Day free for leisure. You can take a walk along the mall to see the Victorian style architecture. Also you can buy a few Tibetan handicrafts.

Day 5: Day free for leisure.

Explore Kulu

Day 1:
Enjoy at the banks of river Beas. Famous Kulu shawls and Kulu caps can be bought from here. If you still have time, visit Rahunath temple and Bijli Mahadev temple.

Explore Manali

Explore in 2 Days

Day 1:
Reach Manali by the evening. Check in to the hotel.

Day 2:
Morning – Excursion to Rohatang Pass and Solang Valley
Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and 51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass – the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It affords a wide panoramic view of the mountains. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendor. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley. On the return journey, visit the Vashisht Kund andreach Manali by afternoon.

Evening – Manali Local Sightseeing
Hire a cab for sightseeing of places in and around Manali, like Hadimba temple, Manu temple, Van Vihar, Club House and Tibetan Monastry. You can also do some shopping at the local market.

Day 1:
Reach Manali by the evening. Check in to the hotel.

Day 2:
Manali Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, sightseeing of places in and around Manali, Like Hadimba temple, Manu temple, Vashisht Bath, Van Vihar, Club House and evening shopping at the local market.

Day 3:
Excursion to Rohatang Pass and Solang Valley
Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and 51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass – the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It affords a wide panoramic view of the mountains. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendor. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley. On the return journey, visit the most beautiful Solang Valley. During winter, many winter sports are arranged here.

Explore in 4 Days

Day 1:
Reach Manali by the evening. Check in to the hotel.

Day 2:
Excursion to Rohatang Pass and Solang Valley
Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and 51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass – the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It affords a wide panoramic view of the mountains. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendor. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley. On the return journey, visit the most beautiful Solang Valley. During winter, many winter sports are arranged here.

Day 3:
Manali Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, sightseeing of places in and around Manali, Like Hadimba temple, Manu temple, Vashisht Bath, Van Vihar, Club House and evening shopping at the local market.

Day 4:
Naggar and Manikaran
Hire a cab and start early in the morning to naggar (21 km from Manali). Visit Naggar Castle and the Roerich Art Gallery. From naggar proceed to Manikaran (85 kms from Manali). See the Manikaran Gurudwara and hot spring.

Explore in 5 Days

Day 1:
Reach Manali by the evening. Check in to the hotel.

Day 2:
Excursion to Rohatang Pass and Solang Valley
Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and 51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass – the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It affords a wide panoramic view of the mountains. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendor. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley. On the return journey, visit the most beautiful Solang Valley. During winter, many winter sports are arranged here.

Day 3:
Manali Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, sightseeing of places in and around Manali, Like Hadimba temple, Manu temple, Vashisht Bath, Van Vihar, Club House and evening shopping at the local market.

Day 4:
Naggar and Manikaran
Hire a cab and start early in the morning to naggar (21 km from Manali). Visit naggar Castle and the Roerich Art Gallery. From naggar proceed to Manikaran (85 kms from Manali). See the Manikaran Gurudwara and hot spring.

Day 5:
Full day leisure at Manali. You can also look for shopping options.

Explore Dharamsala

Explore in 1 Day

Day 1:
Reach Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj) by the afternoon. Check in to the hotel. If you have time, visit Namgyaima Stupa.

Day 1:
Reach Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj) by the afternoon and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2:
Visit Namgyaima Stupa, Norbulinka Institute, Dal Lake.

Explore in 3 Days

Day 1:
Reach Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj) by the afternoon and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2:
Visit Namgyaima Stupa, Norbulinka Institute, Dal Lake.

Day 3: Full day at leisure.

Explore Dalhousie

Explore in 1 Day

Day 1:
Reach Dalhousie and transfer to hotel. In the evening, visit Visit Gandhi Chowk, Martyr’s Memorial, Panchpulla falls, Dainkund, St Patrick’s Church, St John’s Church, Subhash Baoli and Moti Tibba.

Day 1:
Reach Dalhousie and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to get a feel of the place.

Day 2:
Visit Gandhi Chowk, Martyr’s Memorial, Panchpulla falls, Dainkund, St Patrick’s Church, St John’s Church, Subhash Baoli and Moti Tibba

Explore in 3 Days

Day 1:
Reach Dalhousie and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to get a feel of the place.

Day 2:
Visit Gandhi Chowk, Martyr’s Memorial, Panchpulla falls, Dainkund, St Patrick’s Church, St John’s Church, Subhash Baoli and Moti Tibba.

Day 3:
Entire day is for your leisure.

Transportation

For Shimla local sightseeing hire a cab on daily basis or in a package. There are options for half day and full day hires as well as hiring for a standard package. If you are looking for a cheaper option, look for the local sightseeing tours operated by HP tourism in non AC deluxe buses.

Shimla to Kullu is 230 KM. Best way to cover this distance is via a hired car hire as you can stop on the way as per you wish to take pictures or refreshments and also the time taken by a privately hired car to cover this long distance will be much less compared to the buses. Apart from car, the other option is to go via the non AC deluxe buses run by HP tourism.

At Kullu, hire a car from the local Taxi Operators Union office located at Dhalpur to cover the location in and around Kullu. They have a few standard tour offerings offered at a fixed price.

For sightseeing in and around Manali, hire a car from the local Taxi Operators Union office located right on the Mall. They normally offers a standard rate.

Shimla

i) Vishal Taxi Union (Near HPTDC Lift) Ph: 0177- 2657645
ii) Kalka Shimla Taxi Union (Near Main Bus Stand) Ph: 0177- 2651162, 2658225
iii) Prepaid Taxi Service. Ph: 0177- 2658892

Kullu

Kullu Taxi Operators Union. Ph: 01902-222332, 225956

Manali

i) Him-Aanchal Taxi Operators Union, The Mall, Manali Tel: 01902- 252450, 252120

Dharamsala

Bhagsu Taxi Operators  Union – Ph: 01892-221034
Dhauladhar Taxi Operators Union – Ph: 01892-222105
Ex-Servicemen Taxi Operators Union (Dharamshala Bus Stand) Ph: 01892-223004

Dalhousie

Dalhousie Taxi Opeartors Union (Near bus stand) Ph: 01899-242786
Gandhi Chowk Taxi Union – Ph: 01899-242739
Taxi Union (Subhash Chowk) ph: 01899-242528

HP Tourism Bus Booking

http://hp.gov.in/hptdc/Availability.aspx

Himachal Road Transport Corporation

http://www.hrtchp.com/hrtctickets/Availability.aspx

About Sudip

Hey, I am Sudip Biswas, an engineer by profession and a Travel Blogger by passion. I am the founder of IndiaTravelPage.com. IndiaTravelPage.com help travelers to plan their vacation. It is a hassle free guide for the travelers to decide the most suitable tour plan for them. IndiaTravelPage.com provides only the relevant information that helps travelers plan their perfect vacation.

Sudip

Hey, I am Sudip Biswas, an engineer by profession and a Travel Blogger by passion. I am the founder of IndiaTravelPage.com. IndiaTravelPage.com help travelers to plan their vacation. It is a hassle free guide for the travelers to decide the most suitable tour plan for them. IndiaTravelPage.com provides only the relevant information that helps travelers plan their perfect vacation.