Hill-station holidays

Chandigarh & Shimla Getaway

A night in Le Corbusier's garden city with the Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake, then two nights in the hills of Shimla.

Trip at a glance

Duration4 days / 3 nights
Starts inChandigarh
RouteChandigarh · Shimla
Places2 destinations
StateChandigarh, India
Ideal forHill-station holidays, Family holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-12ANTK

Best time to visit: October to March

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Rock Garden – Chandigarh

Trip overview

A night in Le Corbusier's garden city with the Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake, then two nights in the hills of Shimla.

The route spends 1 night in Chandigarh and 2 nights in Shimla, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits hill-station holidays and family holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Rock GardenSukhna LakeCapitol ComplexThe Ridge and Mall RoadChrist ChurchViceregal Lodge (Rashtrapati Niwas)

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Chandigarh

Arrive via Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Rock Garden: Sculptures made from recycled waste by Nek Chand

Day 2Chandigarh to Shimla

Travel from Chandigarh to Shimla by private vehicle
Check in at your Shimla hotel
Kalka–Shimla Railway: UNESCO-listed toy train

Day 3Shimla: Toy train ride and Mall Road walk

Toy train ride
Mall Road walk

Day 4Depart from Shimla

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Shimla Airport (SLV) has limited flights; Chandigarh (IXC) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Realistic drive times on hill roads
Viewpoints planned for clear mornings
Warm layers advised even in summer
Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Chandigarh: Visit the Rock Garden early in the morning before the school groups arrive.
Shimla: Ride the toy train one way and drive the other, to see both the tunnels and the valley views.

At a glance

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Route: Chandigarh, Shimla
Ideal for: Hill-station holidays, Family holidays
Best time: October to March; March to June; December to February for snow
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-12ANTK

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 3 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Chandigarh: October to March. Shimla: March to June; December to February for snow.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Chandigarh (Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), with direct flights from Chennai). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.