6N / 7D4 stops
Shimla & Manali
The classic Himachal circuit, routed and timed to dodge the worst of the crowds. Toy train included.
ShimlaManaliSolangChandigarh
From
₹21,500
per person
Himachal · Tour Packages
From cedar hush to Spiti silence
Shimla for colonial calm, Manali for adventure, Dharamshala for Tibet-in-India, and Spiti for the trip that quietly rearranges you. Himachal is four holidays wearing one name.
Best time
Mar–Jun · Sep–Nov · Dec–Feb (snow)
Ideal length
5 to 8 nights
Starts from
₹15,500 per person
Altitude
2,050 m (Shimla) to 4,590 m (Kunzum La, Spiti)
The honest version
Himachal is the most-visited hill state in India, which is exactly its problem. Mall Road in May is a traffic jam with a view. Solang Valley in June is a queue. The difference between a wonderful Himachal trip and a frustrating one is almost entirely about timing and routing.
We route around the crowds — early starts, the quieter side of each valley, and shoulder-season dates wherever your calendar allows. Shimla in late September is a different town from Shimla in mid-June.
And if you have eight days and a sense of adventure, skip the classic circuit entirely and do Spiti. Kaza, Key Monastery, Chandratal. High-altitude cold desert, Buddhist villages at 4,000 m, and roads that will be the best and worst part of your trip.
Where you'll go
6 regions worth crossing a country for.
01
Manali
Solang, Atal Tunnel, Old Manali cafés, Hadimba temple
02
Shimla
The Ridge, Kufri, Mall Road, the Kalka toy train
03
Dharamshala & McLeodganj
Dalai Lama residence, Triund trek, Bhagsu falls
04
Spiti Valley
Kaza, Key Monastery, Chandratal — high cold desert
05
Kasol & Tosh
Parvati valley, riverside cafés, the backpacker circuit
06
Dalhousie & Khajjiar
Quiet colonial hill station and India's mini-Switzerland
Signature experiences
What we build every Himachal trip around.
Best months to travel: Mar–Jun · Sep–Nov · Dec–Feb (snow). Fly into Chandigarh (IXC) or Bhuntar (KUU) for Manali.
- The Kalka–Shimla toy train, a UNESCO World Heritage line
- Atal Tunnel to Sissu and the Lahaul valley
- Paragliding at Solang or Bir-Billing, one of the world's best sites
- Morning prayers at Namgyal Monastery, McLeodganj
- Key Monastery at sunrise over the Spiti river
- Camping beside Chandratal, the moon lake
Himachal packages
Ready-made, then reshaped around you.
Every itinerary below is a starting point. Send us your dates and group size and we will rebuild it to fit.
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Frequently asked
Himachal questions we hear every week.
Something not covered here? Ask us directly — we answer within a few hours.
Can I combine Shimla and Manali in one trip?
Yes — the six-night Shimla–Manali circuit is our most-booked Himachal package. The drive between them is roughly seven hours, so we break it with a stop rather than doing it in one push.
When does Rohtang Pass open?
Typically mid-May to mid-October, weather permitting, and it requires a permit with a daily vehicle cap. The Atal Tunnel is open year-round and reaches Sissu and Lahaul without the pass, so we route through it when Rohtang is shut.
Is Spiti suitable for a first Himalayan trip?
Only if you are comfortable with high altitude and long, rough drives. Spiti crosses 4,000 m and medical facilities are sparse. If it is your first mountain trip, do the Shimla–Manali circuit and save Spiti for the next one.
Where will I actually see snow?
From late December to February, Solang and Kufri are reliable. Outside those months you need to go higher — Rohtang when open, or the Atal Tunnel exit at Sissu, where snow lingers into May.
Plan your Himachal trip
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