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Shimla Manali Tour Package from Varanasi

From Kashi's Sankat Mochan to Shimla's own — 5 Nights / 6 Days in Shimla and Manali

Overview

A Kashi family's hill holiday

Quick answer

Our Shimla Manali tour package from Varanasi is a 5 Nights / 6 Days trip covering Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Manikaran. From Varanasi, 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–June for the summer break. Prices are on request with a free written quote.

Our Shimla Manali Tour Package from Varanasi runs 5 nights / 6 days, planned end to end from Gorakhpur. Varanasi travellers are often surprised to find a Sankat Mochan temple in Shimla too, on the hill road just outside town — along with Jakhu's giant Hanuman statue and the old Tara Devi temple. Add Manikaran's shrines, and this becomes a hill holiday with plenty of darshan along the way.

An overnight train of about 8–15 hours reaches Delhi, or you can 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 Varanasi and nearby towns
How to reach

How to reach Shimla from Varanasi

Varanasi to Shimla by train is the most common way to travel; the steps below cover the other options too.

  1. Your departure from VaranasiBoard at Varanasi Junction (BSB), Banaras (BSBS), or fly from Lal Bahadur Shastri International (VNS).
  2. Train or flight to Delhi or ChandigarhBy train, Delhi is about 8 hours on the Vande Bharat (12–15 hours overnight) from Varanasi; Chandigarh is about 3.5 hours further on the Shatabdi or Vande Bharat. Flyers can choose Chandigarh airport, the nearest to the hills, or Delhi.
  3. Meet us at Chandigarh or KalkaOur cab drives you up to Shimla in about 3–3.5 hours, or you ride the Kalka–Shimla toy train (5–6 hours) and we meet you at Shimla station.
  4. Where Day 1 beginsChandigarh to Shimla.
  5. Going homeYou reach Chandigarh by afternoon; book the train to Varanasi for the evening or the next day.

Journey times are approximate and vary with the train; NTES shows the live schedule.

Temples and snow

Families from Varanasi, Mirzapur and Chandauli usually want both: a temple visit each day and a proper snow day for the children. This plan gives you Jakhu and Sankat Mochan in Shimla, Hadimba Devi in Manali, Manikaran on the last day, and Solang in between.

Varanasi to Chandigarh or Kalka

By rail Delhi is about 900 km and roughly 8–15 hours; Chandigarh is around 1,100 km. Flights from Babatpur take about 1.5 hours to Chandigarh.

Evening trains from Varanasi Junction reach Delhi the next morning.

  • Airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri International (VNS)
  • Railway stations: Varanasi Junction (BSB), Banaras (BSBS)
  • Joining point: Chandigarh or Kalka

From Varanasi

  • Train: About 12–19 hours to Chandigarh or Kalka.
  • Flight: 5–8 hours door to door.
  • Festival weeks: Book early around Dev Deepawali and Diwali.
Day-wise itinerary

Shimla Manali trip from Varanasi: 5N/6D day-wise plan

Below is the Shimla Manali itinerary from Varanasi, one day at a time.

1

Day 1 – Chandigarh to Shimla

Drive up; evening on the Ridge.The road from Chandigarh climbs through Parwanoo, Dharampur and Solan; Shimla is about three hours away.Hold glasses and phones tightly near Jakhu — the monkeys are quick.
2

Day 2 – Jakhu, Sankat Mochan and Kufri

Morning darshan at Jakhu and Sankat Mochan, afternoon at Kufri.The Himalayan Nature Park opens in the morning; go early for active animals.
3

Day 3 – Shimla to Manali

The valley drive via Mandi.Mandi, on the Beas, is called the Varanasi of the hills for its many old stone temples by the river.The last hour follows the Beas river into the Kullu valley.
4

Day 4 – Hadimba Devi and Old Manali

The cedar-forest temple and the old village.Old Manali's lanes lead past the Manu temple to cafés along the Manalsu stream.The Mall Road is good for woollens and dry fruits in the evening.
5

Day 5 – Solang and Sissu

Snow day and the Atal Tunnel road.Snow suits and boots are hired at Palchan on the way to Solang; check the size before paying.Start early to beat the traffic towards Solang.
6

Day 6 – Manikaran and return

The gurudwara, Ram temple and hot springs, then the drive down.Charge phones and power banks before leaving.

Quick trip notes

  • Shimla Manali holiday from Varanasi: 5 Nights / 6 Days in all, covering Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Manikaran.
  • Shimla Manali pickup for Varanasi travellers: Chandigarh / Kalka.
  • Shimla Manali trip cost from Varanasi: Priced on request; the 5 Nights / 6 Days plan from Varanasi is costed on your dates and how far your pickup point is from the route and the hotel category you choose.
  • Varanasi Shimla Manali group tour: For groups from Varanasi, we block rooms together and use one vehicle from Chandigarh.
  • Shimla Manali honeymoon from Varanasi: Honeymoon couples from Varanasi can ask for a room with a view on one night.
  • Shimla Manali for senior citizens from Varanasi: For grandparents from Varanasi, long drives are split with a midday halt.
  • Last day of the Varanasi Shimla Manali tour: Manikaran and return.
  • Shimla Manali sightseeing for Varanasi travellers: Sightseeing covers Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Manikaran.
  • Shimla Manali by private cab from Varanasi: A private cab from Chandigarh, sized to the number travelling from Varanasi.
  • Shimla Manali for first-timers from Varanasi: First-time visitors from Varanasi get the main sights and an easy first day.
  • Shimla Manali with kids from Varanasi: Families from Varanasi can ask for family rooms and extra rest stops.
  • Shimla Manali in winter from Varanasi: Kufri usually gets snow in January and February; carry proper woollens.

Getting a price for this trip

The price for the Shimla–Manali trip from Varanasi is shared on request, because it depends mostly on how far your pickup point is from the route and the hotel category you choose. Once we know your dates and that you start at Chandigarh or Kalka, the quote arrives in writing, free of charge.

What is included

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

Best time to visit Shimla Manali from Varanasi

May–June for the summer break; December to February for snow. Avoid the monsoon.

Tips for travellers from Varanasi

  • Carry a shawl for early temple visits in Shimla.
  • Book trains early around festivals.
  • Keep small change for temple offerings.

Questions from Varanasi travellers

Planning a Varanasi to Shimla Manali trip? These answers cover how to get there from Varanasi, when to go and how many days to keep. Still unsure? Ask us on WhatsApp and we'll reply with a plan.

May–June for the summer break; December to February for snow. Avoid the monsoon.
This plan from Varanasi is 5 Nights / 6 Days, covering Delhi – Chandigarh – Shimla – Manali – Kullu – Manikaran. We can shorten or extend it to match your leave.
Yes, just outside the town; it is on the Day 2 plan.
Chandigarh to Shimla — Drive up; evening on the Ridge.
The 5 Nights / 6 Days plan covers Delhi, Chandigarh, 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.
Price is on request — for the Shimla–Manali trip from Varanasi, your dates plus how far your pickup point is from the route and the hotel category you choose make the difference. Send them through the quote form for a free written figure.
Overnight train to Delhi or Chandigarh, or a flight to Chandigarh, then about three hours by road.
Sure; one booking covers everyone, wherever they join.

Plan your Shimla Manali tour package from Varanasi

From Varanasi, 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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