📋 About This Package
Shimla + Manali from Varanasi — a north India mountain circuit. Overnight train to Delhi, then road journey through Himachal's finest hill stations.
🏨 Hotel🚐 Private Cab🚌 Volvo Option🎿 Rohtang/Solang
🗺️ Getting from Varanasi to Shimla + Manali
- 📏 Distance to Manali: ~1200 km
- 🚂 Route: Overnight train Varanasi–Delhi (10–13 hrs), then Volvo to Manali.
- ✈️ Nearest Airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
- 💡 Tip: Purushottam Express or Kashi Vishwanath Express from Varanasi Cantt reaches Delhi in 10–13 hrs — perfect for the evening Volvo to Manali.
🗺️ 5 Nights / 6 Days — Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1 · Varanasi → Shimla
- Depart Varanasi
- Overnight train Varanasi–Delhi (10–13 hrs)
- then Volvo to Manali
- arrive Shimla
- check-in
- Mall Road evening walk
🏨 Shimla
Day 2 · Shimla Sightseeing
- Kufri snow point
- Jakhu Temple
- The Ridge
- Christ Church
- Viceregal Lodge
- Scandal Point
- Mall Road
🏨 Shimla
Day 3 · Shimla → Manali (Scenic Drive)
- Mandi
- Pandoh Dam
- Kullu valley
- Beas River
- arrive Manali evening — 9–10 hours scenic drive
🏨 Manali
Day 4 · Manali Sightseeing
- Hadimba Devi Temple
- Manu Temple
- Vashisht hot springs
- Tibetan market
- Mall Road
🏨 Manali
Day 5 · Rohtang Pass or Solang Valley
- Rohtang snow point (May–Oct
- permit needed) OR Solang Valley cable car and snow activities
🏨 Manali
Day 6 · Kullu — Manikaran — Return
- Kullu Vaishno Devi
- shawl factory
- Manikaran Sahib hot springs
- depart overnight
🚌 En route
🚌 Volvo Bus Option
Yug Yatra arranges Volvo AC sleeper buses Delhi–Manali (depart 5–6 PM, arrive 8–9 AM). From Varanasi: Overnight train Varanasi–Delhi (10–13 hrs), then Volvo to Manali to Delhi, then board the Volvo.
🛏️ Sleeper Berths❄️ AC Coach📱 GPS Tracked💰 Budget Option
📋 Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ Included
- Hotel on twin/triple sharing
- Private cab for sightseeing
- Shimla + Kullu–Manali sightseeing
- Driver allowance, toll & parking
- Rohtang or Solang day trip
- 24×7 trip support
❌ Not Included
- Train/flight/Volvo from Varanasi
- Rohtang permit (~Price on Request)
- Cable car & adventure activities
- Personal expenses
- Meals (unless stated)
- Travel insurance
🎒 Good to Know
🌡️ Temperature
Manali is 5–15°C even in summer. Pack warm layers always.
🛡️ Rohtang Permit
Online NGT permit needed. Yug Yatra assists with booking.
📅 Best Season
May–June and Sep–Oct for Rohtang. Dec–Feb for Solang snow.
✏️ Customisable
Duration, hotel grade, meals and vehicle on request.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do Varanasi travellers reach Manali?
Overnight train from Varanasi Cantt to Delhi (10–13 hrs), then board evening Volvo to Manali. Yug Yatra coordinates full package from Varanasi.
How to book Shimla + Manali tour from Varanasi?
Call +91-9807129000 or fill the enquiry form. We confirm itinerary, hotel and price within 2 hours.
Is Rohtang Pass always open?
Rohtang is open May–October (permit required). In winter, Solang Valley has excellent snow. Yug Yatra advises on current conditions.
What to pack for Manali?
Warm clothes (even summer), sunscreen, sunglasses, basic medicines. We share a detailed packing list after booking.
Is package customisable?
Yes — hotel grade, vehicle, meals, duration and dates from Varanasi can all be customised. Call for your ideal package.