🏔️ Shimla + Manali Tour

Shimla Manali Tour Package from Jodhpur

Swap a desert camel for a Kufri pony — 5 Nights / 6 Days in Shimla and Manali

Overview

From sand to snow

Quick answer

Our Shimla Manali tour package from Jodhpur is a 5 Nights / 6 Days trip covering Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Manikaran. From Jodhpur, reach Chandigarh or Kalka by train or flight; Shimla is about three hours further by road or a few hours on the toy train. The best time to go is May and June, when Jodhpur is hottest. Prices are on request with a free written quote.

This Shimla Manali Tour Package from Jodhpur is a 5 nights / 6 days plan by our Gorakhpur team. Jodhpur children who have ridden camels in the Thar get a kick out of the pony ride up to Kufri's viewpoints, and later the snow at Solang. For the adults, the change from Mehrangarh's sandstone to Shimla's deodar forests is the real holiday.

An overnight train of about 12 hours reaches Delhi, or fly to Chandigarh in about 1.5 hours.

Key details

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

How to reach Shimla from Jodhpur

Whether you go from Jodhpur to Shimla by train or fly part of the way, the journey works in these steps.

  1. Your departure from JodhpurBoard at Jodhpur Junction (JU), or fly from Jodhpur Airport (JDH).
  2. Train or flight to Delhi or ChandigarhBy train, Delhi is about 10–12 hours on overnight trains from Jodhpur; Chandigarh is about 3.5 hours further on the Shatabdi or Vande Bharat. Flights land at Chandigarh (IXC) or Delhi (DEL).
  3. Meet us at Chandigarh or KalkaThe climb to Shimla takes about three hours by cab through Parwanoo and Solan; the heritage toy train from Kalka is the slow, scenic option.
  4. Tour day oneChandigarh pickup, evening in Shimla.
  5. Going homeThe drive down ends at Chandigarh in the afternoon, so an evening train back to Jodhpur works well.

Book long-distance trains from Jodhpur early in festival months, when quotas fill quickly.

What Marwari families enjoy

Cool air, forests and a slower pace. We keep afternoons light in Shimla and make the Solang day the only big adventure — the rest is sightseeing and good food.

Jodhpur to Chandigarh or Kalka

By rail Delhi is about 650 km and roughly 12 hours. Flights to Chandigarh take about 1.5 hours.

The hill road from Kalka to Shimla adds about three hours by car.

  • Airport: Jodhpur Airport (JDH)
  • Railway station: Jodhpur Junction (JU)
  • Joining point: Chandigarh or Kalka

From Jodhpur

  • Rail: About 14 hours to Chandigarh or Kalka.
  • Flight: 5–8 hours door to door.
  • Summer: Travel AC class; the desert leg is hot.
Day-wise itinerary

5N/6D Shimla Manali itinerary for Jodhpur travellers

Here is the Shimla Manali itinerary from Jodhpur — each day's drive, sights and overnight stop.

1

Day 1 – Chandigarh pickup, evening in Shimla

The drive into the hills; evening on the Ridge.Lakkar Bazaar, just below the Ridge, sells wooden walking sticks and souvenirs.Christ Church's stained glass is best seen in daylight.
2

Day 2 – Kufri pony ride and Mahasu ridge

Pony ride to the viewpoints (paid locally), then a quiet afternoon.Pony rides are paid locally — agree the price before starting.
3

Day 3 – Shimla to Manali

Through the Sutlej and Beas valleys.Mandi, on the Beas, is called the Varanasi of the hills for its many old stone temples by the river.Aim to reach Manali before dark.
4

Day 4 – Manali local

Hadimba Devi, the monastery and the Mall Road.Old Manali's lanes lead past the Manu temple to cafés along the Manalsu stream.Evenings are cool in all seasons — keep a light jacket.
5

Day 5 – Snow at Solang

Snow play, the ropeway and Sissu beyond the tunnel.Snow suits and boots are hired at Palchan on the way to Solang; check the size before paying.The Atal Tunnel road may close after fresh snowfall; plans can change.
6

Day 6 – Manikaran and return

Hot springs, then the drive down.Kasol lies on the Parvati river among pine forests, about two and a half hours from Manali by road.Share your train or flight details with us so the pickup is on time.

Quick trip notes

  • Shimla Manali holiday from Jodhpur: 5 Nights / 6 Days in all, covering Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Manikaran.
  • Shimla Manali pickup for Jodhpur travellers: Chandigarh / Kalka.
  • Shimla Manali trip cost from Jodhpur: Priced on request; the 5 Nights / 6 Days plan from Jodhpur is costed on your dates and the hotel category you choose and how many people share the vehicle.
  • Jodhpur Shimla Manali group tour: For groups from Jodhpur, we block rooms together and use one vehicle from Chandigarh.
  • Shimla Manali honeymoon from Jodhpur: Honeymoon couples from Jodhpur can ask for a room with a view on one night.
  • Shimla Manali for senior citizens from Jodhpur: Parents from Jodhpur travel at an easier pace, with the vehicle parked close to each sight.
  • Last day of the Jodhpur Shimla Manali tour: Manikaran and return.
  • Shimla Manali sightseeing for Jodhpur travellers: Sightseeing covers Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Manikaran.
  • Shimla Manali by private cab from Jodhpur: One private vehicle from Chandigarh for the whole 5 Nights / 6 Days plan.
  • Shimla Manali for first-timers from Jodhpur: New to Shimla Manali? The plan from Jodhpur avoids long side trips.
  • Shimla Manali with kids from Jodhpur: Families from Jodhpur can ask for family rooms and extra rest stops.
  • Shimla Manali in winter from Jodhpur: Kufri usually gets snow in January and February; carry proper woollens.

What decides the cost

The Shimla–Manali trip from Jodhpur is priced per enquiry — the hotel category you choose and how many people share the vehicle are the two biggest factors. Your quote will list stay, transport and sightseeing from Chandigarh or Kalka line by line.

Inclusions and exclusions

✅ 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 Jodhpur
  • Cable car & adventure activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals (unless stated)
  • Travel insurance

Best time to visit Shimla Manali from Jodhpur

May and June, when Jodhpur is hottest; December to February for snow.

Tips for travellers from Jodhpur

  • Drink plenty of water — the change in climate can cause headaches.
  • Hire pony rides only from registered handlers at Kufri.
  • Pack proper woollens for Solang.

Questions from Jodhpur travellers

Booking Shimla Manali from Jodhpur for the family? These answers cover how to get there from Jodhpur, when to go and how many days to keep. For anything else, message us on WhatsApp for a free written quote.

May and June, when Jodhpur is hottest; December to February for snow.
This plan from Jodhpur is 5 Nights / 6 Days, covering Delhi – Chandigarh – Shimla – Manali – Kullu – Manikaran. Extra nights can be added if you want a slower pace.
No, it is optional and paid locally. You pay the pony operator directly at Kufri if you want the ride.
At Chandigarh or Kalka, where our cab meets your train or flight for the drive to Shimla. From Jodhpur, board at Jodhpur Junction (JU) or fly from Jodhpur Airport (JDH).
Chandigarh pickup, evening in Shimla — The drive into the hills; evening on the Ridge.
Over 5 Nights / 6 Days: Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Manikaran.
We work out the Shimla–Manali trip from Jodhpur from your dates and the hotel category you choose and how many people share the vehicle. The quote comes in writing and costs nothing to ask for.
Overnight train to Delhi or a flight to Chandigarh, then about three hours by road.
Yes, we keep Shimla afternoons free. Tell us if anyone needs extra rest and we can also add a night in Manali.

Plan your Shimla Manali tour package from Jodhpur

Tell us your travel dates, how many are travelling from Jodhpur and whether you prefer the road or the toy train up to Shimla. We will reply with a written 5 Nights / 6 Days itinerary and quote.

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