Shimla-Manali Honeymoon Packages

Shimla is situated on a 12 km long ridge with deep rolling hills and carpets of green and is one of the most popular hill resorts of the country. British designated summer capital sits majestically on searing plains at an altitude of approximately 2200 meters above sea level, and is a must-add in all Shimla Manali honeymoon holiday packages. With mostly Pahadi population, you are sure to find warm smiles when you shop and stroll down the roads. Experience the sights of Shimla along with Manali with the Shimla Manali couple package. While Shimla is more about the vintage British influence and the buzzing tourists, Manali is more about the nature and trekking trails. The brimming tourists, however, remain static in this place as well.

8 Places To Visit In Shimla Manali

1. Kufri

What’s Special: Scenic Beauty

Nearby Attractions: Kufri Zoo, Chini Bangla, Kufri Fun World

Elevation: 2720 m

Best Season: December to January

Duration: 2 to 3 hours

Entry Fee: Free

This is one of the highest points in Shimla at 7000 meters above sea level. The place can be accessed while on a half-day excursion easily. So, it becomes easier to pair your other sightseeing shenanigans or honeymoon experiences along with a trip to Kufri. The Mahasu Peak is the highest point in Kufri offering splendid views of the Himalayas and the lush green foliage in the valley all around. At Kufri, couples can indulge in activities like skiing and horse riding. For a more romantic experience, go for a long walk in the lush meadows.

2. Naldehra Peak and Chail

What’s Special: Scenic Beauty

Nearby Attractions: Jakhu Hill and Chail Sanctuary

Elevation:2510 m and 2250 m

Best Season: November to January

Duration: 1 to 3 Days

Another picturesque location in and around Shimla, both these places have amazing weather and scenery to enchant the honeymooners. The Naldehra Peak is a scenic golf course that is located about 2000 meters above sea level. It offers panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks and the mist-covered valleys around. Chail, on the other hand, has amazing views around where you can go horse riding and seek blessings at Gurudwaras and Temples.

3. Hadimba Devi Temple

What’s Special: Religious Importance

Nearby Attractions: Old Manali Snow Point, Museum of Himachal Culture and Folk Art

Elevation: 4270 m

Best Season: March to June

Duration: 1 to 2 hours

Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fee: Free

One of the most enchanting temples that Manali has, Hadimba Devi Temple is a sight to behold. Located within the premises of Van Vihar forest, the temple is an architectural marvel with miniatures of the goddess, attendants, animals, and stylized foliation. Seek blessings here with your beloved while you enjoy your Shimla Manali honeymoon.

4. Solang Valley

What’s Special: Skiing

Nearby Attractions: Solang Ski Resort

Elevation: 2560 m

Best Season: March to May

Duration: 3 to 4 hours

Timings: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Entry Fee: Free

An ideal location to experience the best of adventure activities and scenic views, Solang Valley is the perfect choice for the honeymooners on a vacation in Manali. Accessible on a day’s excursion trip, this place can be enjoyed when a couple is looking for adventure activities like paragliding, skiing, zorbing, quad biking, and horse riding.

5. Mall Road

What’s Special: Shopping

Nearby Attractions: Scandal Point, The Ridge

Elevation: 3200

Best Season: November to January

Duration: 2 to 3 hours

Timings: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Entry Fee: Free

The Mall Road is the most popular place in Shimla. It is one of the most photographed places. The road has multiple shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes and backs on both sides. Small food vendors sit on the side s of the road. People can buy all sorts of things from here like artwork, clothes, shoes, eatables, souvenirs and more. The Mall has both branded as well as local brands selling clothes. Most tourists can be seen dining in one of the many restaurants in this place.

6. Jakhu Mandir

What’s Special: Tallest Statue at this height in the world

Nearby Attractions: baba Balak Nath Mandir

Elevation: 8054

Best Season: March to May

Duration: 1 to 2 hours

Timings: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Entry Fee: Free

This is the highest point in Shimla and is home to one of the most popular temples in the area. The Jakhu Temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and has many legends attached to it. As per one of them, it is here where Lord Hanuman rested while on his to search Sanjeevni Booti. There is a tall statue of Lord Hanuman which is 800 feet in height and can be spotted from anywhere. This is the tallest statue in the world at such a height above sea level.

7. Christ Church

What’s Special: Second oldest church in North India

Nearby Attractions: Lakkar Bazaar, The Ridge

Elevation: 2205 m

Best Season: April to May and October to January

Duration: 1 hour

Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fee: Free

This is the second oldest church in northern India and took 11 years to complete. It is located on the Ridge and is easily accessible. During the night, the church is light by lights and can be spotted from a distance. The architecture is neo-gothic and consists of a front porch, church bells and five stained glass windows that represent different virtues of Christianity. The church has also appeared in several Bollywood movies like Black and 3 idiots.

8. The Ridge

What’s Special: Scandal Point

Nearby Attractions: The Mall Road, Scandal Point

Elevation: 2205 m

Best Season: November to January

Duration: 1 to 2 hours

Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fee: Free

Located on the side of Mall Road, The Ridge is a popular place where tourists can just stroll or still for hours and enjoy the picturesque view of Shimla. There are several shops, cafes, and restaurants that are found in this place where tourists can curb their hunger pangs. It is one of the most popular places and it is here where several cultural events are organized. Lakkad Bazaar and Scandal Point are all very close to this place.

Ideal Time to Enjoy Shimla Manali Honeymoon

Manali and Shimla have quite similar weather. The summer months from April to June are ideal to enjoy a honeymoon vacation at these destinations. The weather during this time is quite pleasant and ideal to enjoy the best of sights and other experiences. This is also when the season for both these destinations is the highest. Tourists from all over the country flock here during this time because of the summer vacations and ideal weather. The rain starts from the month of July and can extend up to September to October. The months ahead up to March experience cold. The months of December, January and February are the coldest when both these experiences snowfall - not throughout the entire duration.

Summer

Shimla

The summer season starts from March till April in Shimla. The weather is pleasant and the whole place is blessed by sunshine with balmy afternoons. There are flowers everywhere attracting bees and butterflies. The warm weather is often accompanied by a cool breeze. People can enjoy various adventure activities like paragliding, hiking, camping, trekking and more. Shimla is a lovers paradise during the summer that offers breathtaking views.

Manali

Manali too is blooming with colorful flowers during the summers and lures tourists in from all over. There are several adventure activities that are offered to the guests during this time of the year like zorbing, paragliding, etc. People can also go on a trek, hike or camping in the woods and see some sights that are mesmerizing.

Monsoon

Shimla

July to September is the Monsoon season. The footfall of tourists drops down and so does the tariff of hotels. Shimla gets heavy rainfall hence landslides are very frequent which leads to road blockage.

Manali

Monsoon in Manali is all about heavy and unpredictable rains which sometimes leads to massive destruction because of landslides. If one decides to visit during this time, they might get stuck as roads are often blocked during the rainy season.

Winter

Shimla

Winter in Shimla is a peak season and tourists from all over the country visit this place. The winter months are from October to February but the coldest are December till January. The temperature goes down to -6 degrees. There is snowfall which is one of the major attractions during the winter season. During this time Shimla Winter Carnival is also organized which is a major highlight.

Manali

Winter is the peak season as the weather becomes amazing and romantic. Snowfall is expected which attracts a lot of people especially honeymooners. Because of the high inflow of tourists the prices of the hotels get high.

So, go ahead and check out the Shimla Manali honeymoon package itineraries offered by TravelTriangle and book your vacation.