Invigorating Himachal Tour 8 Days & 7 Nights

Because it takes in four stations rather than the usual two, this is a strong pick for families and first-time Himachal travellers who want to see the breadth of the hills in one trip. Every day is fully customisable, so tell your coordinator if you want to add or drop a leg.

At a glance

The four-hill-station Himachal circuit

What sets this trip apart is the reach. Most week-long Himachal packages stop at Shimla and Manali; this one keeps going west to Dharamshala and Dalhousie, so you cover four distinct hill stations and the Khajjiar meadow in a single loop from Chandigarh.

Day-wise itinerary

Every day can be reshaped. The plan below is what most travellers on this package do, with drive distances from the town before.

Day 1: Chandigarh to Shimla

You are met at Chandigarh airport or the railway station and driven up to Shimla, about 114 km and a 3.5 hour climb. After checking in, head out for the Mall Road and Ridge in the evening.

Included today: private transfer from Chandigarh, sightseeing, dinner and stay.

Day 2: Shimla and Kufri

After breakfast, drive 13 km to Kufri for the Himalayan Nature Park and its mountain views, with the option of a pony ride or the walk up to the Mahasu Peak, then back to Shimla for the Christ Church and the Mall.

Included today: breakfast, sightseeing, dinner and stay. Pony and adventure rides at Kufri are paid on the spot.

Day 3: Shimla to Manali

A longer drive today, about 250 km over roughly 7.5 hours, following the Sutlej and then the Beas. Break the journey at the Pandoh Dam, Sundar Nagar Lake and the Kullu valley before reaching Manali by evening.

Included today: breakfast, en-route sightseeing, dinner and stay.

Day 4: Manali - Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass or Atal Tunnel

After breakfast, drive up to Solang Valley, the activity hub above Manali, where the skiing, paragliding, zorbing, horse and yak rides and, in season, snow are. Carry on towards Rohtang Pass, or take the Atal Tunnel to Sissu when Rohtang is closed.

Included today: breakfast, sightseeing, dinner and stay. The Rohtang permit and paid snow activities are on your own account.

Day 5: Manali sightseeing, then Dharamshala

Spend the morning on Manali's own sights: the cedar-wood Hadimba Devi Temple built in 1553, the stone temple and hot-water springs at Vashisht village, and the Tibetan monastery, then drive on to Dharamshala for the night.

Included today: breakfast, Manali sightseeing, dinner and stay.

Day 6: Dharamshala and McLeodganj, then Dalhousie

Start with the McLeodganj circuit above Dharamshala: the Dalai Lama Temple (Tsuglagkhang Complex) and the adjoining Tibet Museum, Bhagsunath Temple and the Bhagsu waterfall, then drive to Dalhousie for the night.

Included today: breakfast, McLeodganj sightseeing, dinner and stay.

Day 7: Chamba and Khajjiar

A day trip to Khajjiar, the saucer-shaped meadow ringed by deodar that is nicknamed the Mini Switzerland of India, where you can try zorbing and paragliding, with a stop at the old Chamba town temples on the way.

Included today: breakfast, sightseeing, dinner and stay. Zorbing and paragliding at Khajjiar are paid locally.

Day 8: Dalhousie to Chandigarh, departure

After breakfast and checkout, drive back down to Chandigarh for the drop at the airport or railway station. Book any onward flight or train for later in the day to allow for the hill descent.

Included today: breakfast, private transfer to Chandigarh.

Hotels included, by town

Hotels are on twin-sharing and may be swapped for a similar category if a property is full; tell your coordinator if you want a specific star category.

Inclusions and exclusions

Price, departures and cancellation policy

This 7 nights 8 days circuit starts at Rs 32,800 and runs up to Rs 36,044 per person on twin sharing, depending on the season and the hotels chosen. Date changes are usually easier and cheaper than cancelling, and often carry no penalty if you ask early. Because the itinerary is fully customisable, the final cost depends on your hotel category, travel month and group size.

Best time to go and how to reach from Chandigarh

March to June is the most comfortable stretch for the full circuit: clear days, green valleys and open roads across all four stations, which suits families. December to February swaps the greenery for snow at Solang and Kufri, while July and August bring the monsoon and a landslide risk on the mountain roads.

The trip is built around Chandigarh, the nearest airport and rail head to the whole loop. Day 1 pick-up and Day 8 drop are both at Chandigarh airport or railway station, and the private cab covers every leg in between.

Why book this Himachal circuit with TravelTriangle

Every Himachal package here is put together by a verified local agent, not a call-centre script. TravelTriangle has served 19,707+ travellers for Himachal, every itinerary is fully customisable, and you get 24/7 on-trip support and a single coordinator from quote to return.

"On this circuit, do the Atal Tunnel and Sissu side on any day Rohtang is closed, and start early: the tunnel traffic builds by mid-morning in season, and the light on the Dhauladhar from McLeodganj is best before noon."

Rated 4.1/5 from 4,369 verified reviews. From Rs 32,800 per person on twin sharing. Updated August 2026.

Edited by TravelTriangle