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Shimla & Manali Family Holiday

Two nights in Shimla, four in Manali and a final Chandigarh night form an eight-day family route.

8 days, 7 nightsDuration
4-star hotels · breakfastStay and meals

Overview

Two nights in Shimla, four in Manali and a final Chandigarh night form an eight-day family route. The city night at the end separates the long descent from your onward flight or train.

Trip highlights

  • 01Two nights in Shimla and four in Manali
  • 02A final Chandigarh night as a departure buffer
  • 03Separate transfer and sightseeing days
  • 04A choice of Manali-area outings matched to the family

Day-by-day itinerary

The route

Shimla → Manali → Chandigarh

3 cities.
The route3 cities.
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Explore the daily plan, including overnight stops and meals.

Meet your driver at Chandigarh and travel into the hills. Check into Shimla and keep the evening easy. Confirm the hotel’s vehicle access in advance, since some central locations require a walk from the drop point.

overnight
Shimla

What's included

Included in your trip5 items covered in this fare
Your hotels
  • 4-star hotel accommodation
Meals
  • Daily breakfast included
Proposed private holiday
  • A proposed 8-day private route: Shimla → Manali → Chandigarh.
  • Arrival planning from Chandigarh Airport or Chandigarh railway station and departure planning to Chandigarh Airport or Chandigarh railway station; actual transfer services are itemised in the quotation.
  • A written day-by-day plan, with vehicle usage, sightseeing services and any selected guide arrangements identified before confirmation.
Plan and pay separately4 items not covered by this fare
Confirm in your quotation
  • Flights, trains and other transport to the stated arrival hub or from the departure hub, unless expressly included in the quotation.
  • Meals, entrances, guides, permits, safaris, ferry tickets and optional experiences unless individually listed as included in the confirmed quotation.
  • Personal expenses, tips, room upgrades, extra vehicle usage and services outside the agreed itinerary.
  • Travel insurance and any applicable taxes or fees not expressly included in the final written total.
Accommodation4-star hotel accommodation
MealsDaily breakfast included
Shimla2 nights
Hotel confirmed before travel
Manali4 nights
Hotel confirmed before travel
Chandigarh1 night
Hotel confirmed before travel

Your hotel names are confirmed before you travel. Where alternatives are listed, the confirmed property will be a 4-star hotel of the same standard.

Meeting & drop-off
You're met atChandigarh Airport or Chandigarh railway station
You're dropped atChandigarh Airport or Chandigarh railway station

Arrival information: Exact meeting instructions follow the confirmed arrival service. No staff greeting or transport is reserved at draft stage.

Essential

Your arrival and departure connections

  • Meet at: Chandigarh Airport or Chandigarh railway station.
  • Finish at: Chandigarh Airport or Chandigarh railway station.
  • Shimla–Manali and Manali–Chandigarh are long mountain drives. Mall-area hotels may involve walking and porter arrangements. Rohtang, the Atal Tunnel route and other mountain excursions require current access checks and any necessary permissions.
Essential

Tickets and activities need individual confirmation

  • Shimla–Manali and Manali–Chandigarh are long mountain drives. Mall-area hotels may involve walking and porter arrangements. Rohtang, the Atal Tunnel route and other mountain excursions require current access checks and any necessary permissions.
Essential

Private itinerary awaiting quotation

  • This is a route proposal for domestic customers travelling within India. It has no published selling price or confirmed departure date.
  • Your written quotation will identify service availability, applicable payment dates, cancellation charges and the services included in the final total.

The proposed 7-night stay plan

  • Shimla 2 nights; Manali 4 nights; Chandigarh 1 night.
  • Property names, room categories, bedding, meal plans and vehicle access are to be agreed in the written quotation.

Tell us who is travelling

  • Share every child’s age at travel, the number of adults, room sharing preferences and any walking or access requirements. Extra beds and child pricing are confirmed against the selected property.

Meal arrangements are selected with the stay

  • No daily meal entitlement is assumed in this draft itinerary. The quotation will state the meal basis, included meals and any dietary request the supplier has accepted.

Common questions

How are the 7 nights divided on this route?

Shimla 2 nights; Manali 4 nights; Chandigarh 1 night. This is the proposed night plan; we can change it before hotels and transport are confirmed.

Where does this Shimla & Manali Family Holiday start and finish?

Start: Chandigarh Airport or Chandigarh railway station. Finish: Chandigarh Airport or Chandigarh railway station. Share your actual flight or train details before booking so the first and final road connections can be checked.

What should we know about this particular route?

Shimla–Manali and Manali–Chandigarh are long mountain drives. Mall-area hotels may involve walking and porter arrangements. Rohtang, the Atal Tunnel route and other mountain excursions require current access checks and any necessary permissions.

Can we change the hotels, pace or number of nights?

Yes. This 8-day plan is private to your party. Tell us which stops you want to keep and whether you prefer fewer hotel changes, different room arrangements or extra time in Chandigarh. We will revise the night plan before pricing.

Why is there no published price or hotel list yet?

This private itinerary is being prepared for quotation. Rates, properties, room categories, child arrangements, meals, tickets and payment terms depend on your dates and party. You will receive the named services and full written price before making a commitment.

Policies & booking terms
Booking terms
  1. Full payment must be completed 30 days prior to departure, unless otherwise specified.
  2. All bookings are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
  3. Travel insurance is mandatory and must be purchased prior to departure.
  4. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, taxes, or supplier costs.
  5. Guests are responsible for obtaining valid passports, visas, and any required vaccinations.
  6. Cancellations or amendments are subject to the applicable cancellation policy outlined in the package.
  7. The company is not liable for delays, cancellations, or changes due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, strikes, or other force majeure events.
  8. All travelers must adhere to the local laws and customs of the destinations visited.
  9. No refunds will be issued for unused services, including but not limited to meals, accommodations, or activities.
  10. The company reserves the right to modify the itinerary or substitute hotels of similar standards if necessary.
  11. All special requests (e.g., room preferences, dietary requirements) are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
  12. Guests are responsible for any additional costs incurred due to personal expenses, such as phone calls, laundry, or minibar charges.
  13. Check-in and check-out times are subject to hotel policies and may vary by property.

Dates & prices

Share your dates, travellers and preferred hotels. We will prepare a personal quotation.

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