Hill-station holidays

Himachal Grand Tour

Nine nights across Himachal's four best-known hill towns, from colonial Shimla to Tibetan McLeod Ganj.

Trip at a glance

Duration10 days / 9 nights
Starts inShimla
RouteShimla · Manali · Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj ·…
Places4 destinations
StateHimachal Pradesh, India
Ideal forHill-station holidays, Family holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-AYL7AA

Best time to visit: March to June; December to February for snow

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Khajjiar Meadow – Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Trip overview

Nine nights across Himachal's four best-known hill towns, from colonial Shimla to Tibetan McLeod Ganj.

The route spends 2 nights in Shimla, 3 nights in Manali, 2 nights in Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj and 2 nights in Dalhousie & Khajjiar, 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

The Ridge and Mall RoadChrist ChurchViceregal Lodge (Rashtrapati Niwas)Hadimba TempleOld ManaliSolang ValleyTsuglagkhang ComplexTriund trekBhagsu WaterfallKhajjiar Meadow

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Shimla

Arrive via Shimla Airport (SLV) has limited flights; Chandigarh (IXC) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Kalka–Shimla Railway: UNESCO-listed toy train

Day 2Shimla: Toy train ride and Mall Road walk

Toy train ride
Mall Road walk

Day 3Shimla to Manali

Travel from Shimla to Manali by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Manali hotel
Hadimba Temple: Wooden temple in a cedar forest

Day 4Manali: Solang Valley and Atal Tunnel and Sissu

Solang Valley: Paragliding, ropeway and snow sports
Atal Tunnel and Sissu: Tunnel to Lahaul and waterfalls beyond

Day 5Manali: Trek to Jogini Falls and Old Manali

Trek to Jogini Falls
Old Manali: Cafés and village lanes

Day 6Manali to Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj

Travel from Manali to Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj by private vehicle
Check in at your Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj hotel
Bhagsu Waterfall: Waterfall and temple

Day 7Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj: St John in the Wilderness and Tsuglagkhang Complex

St John in the Wilderness: Church in the cedar forest
Tsuglagkhang Complex: The Dalai Lama's temple and residence

Day 8Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj to Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Travel from Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj to Dalhousie & Khajjiar by private vehicle
Check in at your Dalhousie & Khajjiar hotel
Khajjiar Meadow: Meadow with a small lake and forest

Day 9Dalhousie & Khajjiar: Panchpula and Dainkund Peak

Panchpula: Waterfall and streams
Dainkund Peak: Highest point with valley views

Day 10Depart from Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Kangra Airport (DHM) 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
Rest days built in every few days
Laundry stops planned

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

Shimla: Ride the toy train one way and drive the other, to see both the tunnels and the valley views.
Manali: Rohtang needs an online permit and is closed on Tuesdays; Sissu via the Atal Tunnel is an easy alternative.
Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj: Start the Triund trek early to reach the ridge before the afternoon clouds.
Dalhousie & Khajjiar: Stay in Khajjiar for a night if you want the meadow without day-trip crowds.

At a glance

Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Route: Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj, Dalhousie & Khajjiar
Ideal for: Hill-station holidays, Family holidays
Best time: March to June; December to February for snow; March to June and September to November
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-AYL7AA

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

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

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 9 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?

Shimla: March to June; December to February for snow. Manali: March to June; December to February for snow. Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj: March to June and September to November. Dalhousie & Khajjiar: March to June; December to February for snow.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Shimla (Shimla Airport (SLV) has limited flights; Chandigarh (IXC), about 115 km). 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.