Shimla Manali Tour Packages From Chandigarh

These places also have many interesting sightseeing attractions some of which include the Mall Road in Shimla, Jakhoo near Shimla and the Christ Church. Manali is no less with attractions such as the Hidimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, and the Manali Sanctuary. Whether on a holiday with friends or family, the Shimla Manali package from Chandigarh or any other city can be customized at your convenience.

These two hill stations offer the quintessential holiday experience of the mountains. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets, exceptional cultural heritage and a welcoming ambiance full of rich cultural moral values, these two cities have slowly made their way to becoming the best holiday spots in India. That’s not all, around Shimla, one may also find other hill-spots, which are relatively lesser known than these two but beautiful nonetheless. Especially picking popularity include Kufri and Mashobra.

Places To Visit

Ideal Duration

The ideal duration of a Shimla- Manali trip is 4-5 days. While it is easy to cover Shimla in a day or two, Manali can also be extensively covered in 3-4 days. However, if you plan to have a longer holiday, you can pick a Shimla Manali tour package from Chandigarh for about 6-7 days.

Best Time To Visit

Summer (March- June)

The best time to visit Shimla and Manali is in the summer months between April and June. The Rohtang Pass is also accessible during this time, which is about 50 km from Manali. It is a great destination to enjoy skiing and other snow activities. The weather is pleasant during the day and the evenings are relatively colder.

Monsoon (July- September)

Since Shimla and Manali both are hill-stations, Shimla Manali tour package from Chandigarh is the least popular during these months. While everything about the place must be lush and beautiful, these hill-stations are at a high risk of landslides and road blockages. The temperatures remain moderate, however, navigating through the cities is tough at this time.

Winters (October- February)

The coldest months at both these places, Shimla and Manali are nail-biting cold during this time. The temperature drops below 0 degrees and sometimes, a little ahead of the main city, there could also be snowfall. Slight rain showers can also be experienced during this time making it extremely cold. So if you enjoy winters, it could be a good time to visit the hill-station.

How To Reach

By Air

The nearest town to Shimla where you can find an airport is Jubarhati, which is about 23 km away. Regular flights ply from Chandigarh and Delhi to this town from where you can easily get a cab or a bus to Shimla. Manali from Shimla by road is another 6 hours.

If you want to take a flight to Manali, the nearest airport is in Bhuntar, which is 50 km from the city center. From here, you can take a cab or a bus to the main city.

By Train

Well connected to all cities in India, Shimla has a railway station, which is only 1 km from the main city. There is also a narrow-gauge rail track going through Kalka that is a few km away. When in Shimla, experience the toy train, which covers a distance of 96 km from Kalka to Shimla in about 7 hours. Take the Kalka Shatabdi from Chandigarh/ Delhi to reach Shimla. There is no train to Manali and it can be reached from Shimla by road. While booking a Shimla Manali package from Chandigarh, this is a good mode of transportation.

By Road

It’s easy to drive to both Shimla and Manali by road. NH1 directly connects Delhi to Shimla and the drive is about 8-9 hours. From Ambala, NH1 changes to NH22 and takes you to Kalka. Once you reach Shimla, you can move forward to Manali, which is usually a hilly drive, another 6 hours. If you directly take a bus or a cab or even self-drive from Delhi to Manali, it can take up to 14 hours to reach.