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Shimla Manali Tour Package from Chandigarh

A hill loop from your Tricity doorstep, with Kasauli on the way — 5 Nights / 6 Days

Overview

Your backyard hills, done properly

Quick answer

Our Shimla Manali tour package from Chandigarh is a 5 Nights / 6 Days trip covering Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Manikaran. From Chandigarh, our cab drives you up to Shimla. The best time to go is Almost any time except July and August. There is no fixed price; ask for a free quote.

Below is our Shimla Manali tour package from Chandigarh: 5 nights / 6 days, with a private vehicle from the joining point. Shimla is only about 115 km from Chandigarh — around three to three and a half hours by road — so many Tricity families have been there for a day. This plan does it properly: a stop at Kasauli on the way up, two nights in Shimla, then across to Manali and back down via Mandi.

Pickup from Mohali, Panchkula or Zirakpur can be added.

Quick facts

Duration
5 Nights / 6 Days
Price
On request — free quote
Joining point
Shimla (road transfer from Chandigarh on request)
Route
Shimla – Manali – Kullu – Manikaran
Best for
Families, couples and groups from Chandigarh and nearby towns
How to reach

How to reach Shimla from Chandigarh

Here is how the Chandigarh to Shimla journey by road works, from pickup to the first night.

  1. Start from ChandigarhPickup from your home or hotel in Chandigarh at an agreed time.
  2. Chandigarh to Shimla by roadAbout 115 km and 3–3.5 hours by cab through Parwanoo and Solan, with an optional Kasauli detour.
  3. The first tour dayChandigarh to Shimla via Kasauli.
  4. Back to ChandigarhThe cab brings you back to Chandigarh.

We send train and flight suggestions from Chandigarh with your written quote.

Why a loop works from Chandigarh

No road is repeated: you go up via Kasauli and Solan, cross to Manali through Mandi, and return by the Kiratpur highway. Families who know Shimla well often extend the Manali side instead.

Chandigarh to Shimla

Shimla is about 115 km from Chandigarh, roughly 3 to 3.5 hours by private cab through Parwanoo and Solan. Evening Volvos are the budget alternative.

Kasauli is a short detour off the highway on the way up.

  • Airport: Chandigarh International (IXC)
  • Railway station: Chandigarh Junction (CDG)
  • Joining point: Shimla; cab from any Tricity address on request

Road timings

  • Chandigarh → Shimla: About 3–3.5 hours, more with the Kasauli stop.
  • Shimla → Manali: About 7–8 hours.
  • Manali → Chandigarh: About 6–7 hours on the Kiratpur highway.
Day-wise itinerary

Chandigarh to Shimla Manali itinerary (5N/6D)

The Shimla Manali itinerary from Chandigarh follows; tell us if you want a slower pace.

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Day 1 – Chandigarh to Shimla via Kasauli

Morning pickup, a stop at Kasauli's church and Mall, and Shimla by afternoon.Hold glasses and phones tightly near Jakhu — the monkeys are quick.
2

Day 2 – Shimla and Naldehra

The Ridge and Mall, then Naldehra's deodar forests and golf course.Kufri gets snow in some winters; roads may close briefly after heavy falls.
3

Day 3 – Shimla to Manali

Via Mandi and the Kullu valley.Kullu's shawl weaving units sit along the highway; look for the handloom mark on genuine Kullu shawls.Motion-sickness tablets help on the Mandi stretch.
4

Day 4 – Manali local

Hadimba Devi, Old Manali and Vashisht.The Tibetan monastery near Manali's Mall Road is a quiet stop with prayer wheels and a small market.Hadimba temple is busiest after 10 am; go early for a calm visit.
5

Day 5 – Solang and the Atal Tunnel

Snow or adventure at Solang and Sissu beyond the tunnel.Start early to beat the traffic towards Solang.
6

Day 6 – Manikaran and home

Hot springs at Manikaran, then the drive back to Chandigarh.Share your train or flight details with us so the pickup is on time.

Quick trip notes

  • Manikaran from Chandigarh: Day 6 — Manikaran and home.
  • Shimla Manali holiday from Chandigarh: 5 Nights / 6 Days in all, covering Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Manikaran.
  • Shimla Manali pickup for Chandigarh travellers: Shimla (road transfer from Chandigarh on request).
  • Shimla Manali trip cost from Chandigarh: Quoted per enquiry from Chandigarh: your dates and the hotel category you choose and any extra nights or add-on visits set the figure.
  • Chandigarh Shimla Manali group tour: A Chandigarh group of ten or more gets one coach and rooms on the same floor where possible.
  • Shimla Manali honeymoon from Chandigarh: For Chandigarh honeymooners we pick quieter hotels and keep one evening free.
  • Shimla Manali for senior citizens from Chandigarh: Elderly travellers from Chandigarh can ask for ground-floor rooms and shorter sightseeing blocks.
  • Last day of the Chandigarh Shimla Manali tour: Manikaran and home.
  • Shimla Manali sightseeing for Chandigarh travellers: Sightseeing covers Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Manikaran.
  • Shimla Manali by private cab from Chandigarh: The same driver stays with your Chandigarh group from Chandigarh to the last day.
  • Shimla Manali for first-timers from Chandigarh: For a first trip from Chandigarh, the 5 Nights / 6 Days plan keeps to the best-known places.

Quote and booking

The cost of the Shimla–Manali trip from Chandigarh changes with the hotel category you choose as well as any extra nights or add-on visits, so we quote it individually. Once we know your dates and that you start at Shimla, the quote arrives in writing, free of charge.

Package inclusions

✅ Package Includes

  • Hotel on twin/triple sharing
  • Private cab for sightseeing
  • Shimla + Kullu–Manali sightseeing
  • Driver allowance, toll & parking
  • Rohtang or Solang day trip
  • Trip Assistance

❌ Not Included

  • Train/flight/Volvo from Chandigarh
  • Cable car & adventure activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals (unless stated)
  • Travel insurance

Best time to visit Shimla Manali from Chandigarh

Almost any time except July and August. Watch for snowfall news in December and January — you can leave at short notice.

Tips for travellers from Chandigarh

  • Leave early to avoid Parwanoo traffic.
  • In winter, confirm snow-chain availability.
  • Carry cash for small dhabas on the highway.

Questions from Chandigarh travellers

Thinking about Shimla Manali from Chandigarh this season? Quick answers on reaching Shimla Manali, choosing your month and fitting the 5N/6D plan into your leave. Need changes? Share your dates for a free, no-obligation quote.

Shimla is about 115 km from Chandigarh, roughly 3 to 3.5 hours by private cab through Parwanoo and Solan. Evening Volvos are the budget alternative.
Almost any time except July and August. Watch for snowfall news in December and January — you can leave at short notice.
This plan from Chandigarh is 5 Nights / 6 Days, covering Shimla – Manali – Kullu – Manikaran. We can shorten or extend it to match your leave.
About 115 km, roughly three to three and a half hours by road.
Yes, it is on the way up on Day 1.
Chandigarh to Shimla via Kasauli — Morning pickup, a stop at Kasauli's church and Mall, and Shimla by afternoon.
The 5 Nights / 6 Days plan covers Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Manikaran, as shown in the day-wise itinerary above.
No permit is needed for Shimla, Kufri or Manali sightseeing. Only Rohtang Pass needs a separate online permit, which we apply for if you want to go.
There is no fixed price for the Shimla–Manali trip from Chandigarh. Besides your travel dates, the hotel category you choose and any extra nights or add-on visits decide the figure, and we send the quote in writing, free.
Yes, from any Tricity address. The driver collects you from home in Chandigarh, Mohali or Panchkula on the first morning.

Plan your Shimla Manali tour package from Chandigarh

From Chandigarh, the 5 Nights / 6 Days plan can be adjusted to your leave. Share your dates and we will send a written itinerary and price.

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