Overview
Escape into the majestic Himalayas with this unforgettable 7-day Himachal Pradesh tour covering Chandigarh, Shimla, Kufri, Kullu, and Manali.
Starting from Delhi or Chandigarh, this scenic journey takes you through pine forests, snow-covered mountains, river valleys, hill stations, temples, and adventure-filled destinations. Explore the modern beauty of Chandigarh including the famous Rock Garden before heading towards the colonial hill station charm of Shimla.
Enjoy the beauty of Kufri and Naldera before traveling through the picturesque Kullu Valley towards Manali. Visit ancient temples, hot water springs, Mall Road, snow points, and breathtaking mountain landscapes near Rohtang Pass and Atal Tunnel.
This tour offers the perfect blend of mountain adventure, relaxation, sightseeing, and Himalayan beauty.
Highlights
- Shimla Hill Station Experience
- Kufri & Naldera Scenic Beauty
- Snow Adventure at Rohtang Pass
- Atal Tunnel Drive Experience
- Manali Local Sightseeing & Shopping
Itinerary
Tourists from Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Palanpur will reach New Delhi by Rajdhani Express Train No. 12957 at 7:30 am while tourists from Mumbai, Surat and Vadodara will reach New Delhi Railway Station by Train No. 12951 Mumbai New Delhi Rajdhani Express at 8:30 am and by plane or other means, reach the parking area outside Ajmeri Gate side of Platform No. 17 at New Delhi Railway Station before 8:30 am. From here, immediately at 9:00 am, all the tourists will be picked up and left for Chandigarh by Sharing Tempo Travelers or vehicles as per the number, visiting the world famous Rock Garden in Chandigarh. (Approx. 250 km. 5 hours journey). Tourists going by Chandigarh Railway and plane will have to reach Chandigarh hotel at their own expense and on their own. Special Note: To get a confirmed railway ticket, take a ticket from Ahmedabad to New Delhi or Mumbai to New Delhi only, and write the name of the station (boarding point) from where you are going to board in it. In addition, to go directly from Ahmedabad to Chandigarh, take train no. 19411 (Sabarmati Dolatpur Chowk) which departs from Sabarmati Junction in the morning and reaches Chandigarh at 7.30 am the next day via Mehsana, Unjha, Siddhpur and Palanpur.
After breakfast, drive to Shimla from Chandigarh. (Approx. 110 km. / 4 hours) On the way to Shimla, visit Jhakhu Temple (Rope-way/Taxi at your own expense), Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple and Mall Road and return to the hotel. (Until a large vehicle passes, then on foot or by taxi at own expense)
After breakfast, visit the Naldera Golf Course grounds and return to the hotel. After lunch, visit Kufri sightseeing and horse riding (at your own expense) and then leave for Shimla hotel.
Depart from Shimla at 7:00 AM, traveling towards Manali via Kullu (approx. 270 km, estimated travel time: 10 hours).
Explore the unique local sights of Manali using small vehicles. Visit the hot water springs and the Hidimba Devi Temple, then enjoy some shopping on Mall Road before returning to the hotel for relaxation.
Begin the day with a visit to Snow Point / Rohtang Pass and Atal Tunnel (at your own expense and risk). We will arrange a complimentary visit to Atal Tunnel only if possible. Return to the hotel in Manali by evening
After breakfast and tea in the morning, check out of the hotel and complete the tour.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- 06 Nights / 07 Days Hotel Accommodation
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner cooked by our Maharaj (Pure Veg)
- All Transfers & Sightseeing by AC Bus / AC Tempo Traveler Subject to Group Size
- (AC in Vehicles is not operational during travelling on Hills & Ghats).
- Services of our tour manager
The Cost Excludes
- 5% GST EXTRA
- Air / Train Fares
- All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
- Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
- Meals other than mentioned above.
- Cost for Optional Tours, up gradation Charges, Sightseeing Entry Fee & Guide Charges and special permits.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
