Himachal Snow Circuit: Delhi, Manali, Shimla & Chandigarh — India
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Himachal Snow Circuit: Delhi, Manali, Shimla &
Chandigarh

Eight days from Delhi's monuments to Manali's snow, Shimla's ridges and a heritage toy train

7 Nights · November 2026 · India

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Trip Overview

Duration
7 Nights
November 2026 · Couple
Where
India
Snow play at Rohtang Pass or Solang Valley with ropeway and ATV rides · Atal Tunnel drive to Sissu Lake, waterfall and apple orchards · Kasol, Manikaran hot springs and Tosh in the Parvati Valley
Budget
≈ ₹1,17,000

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Platinum

Mahipalpur, Delhi · 0 Nights

Day-use arrival base before the drive to Manali

Negi's Mayflower

Manali · 3 Nights

Heritage hotel; premium room with bathtub, breakfast included

Nibanna Inn

Shimla · 2 Nights

Breakfast included

Hotel Emerald

Chandigarh · 1 Night

Breakfast included

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
DAY
Day 1 of 8
Arrive Delhi & Old-City Sightseeing
  • Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the hotel to freshen up
  • Guided tour: Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid and Red Fort
  • Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Qutub Minar and India Gate
  • Birla Temple, Lotus Temple and Humayun's Tomb
  • Evening drive toward Manali by private sedan
2
DAY
Day 2 of 8
Arrive Manali & Local Sights
  • Arrive in Manali and check into the hotel
  • Easy local day after the long overnight drive
  • Hidimba Temple, Manu Temple and Vashisht hot springs
  • Visit the Club House for river-side activities
  • Evening stroll along Mall Road
3
DAY
Day 3 of 8
Manali Snow: Rohtang or Solang
  • Option A: Rohtang Pass with waterfalls, skiing and snow play
  • Option B (if Rohtang closed): Solang, Atal Tunnel and Sissu
  • See Sissu Lake, Sissu Waterfall and apple orchards
  • Option C: Solang Valley ropeway to Mount Phatru
  • ATV ride and other snow activities at Solang
4
DAY
Day 4 of 8
Sissu or Parvati Valley Day
  • Option B: Solang, Atal Tunnel and Sissu if not done earlier
  • Sissu Lake, waterfall and orchard stop
  • Option C: Kullu, Manikaran, Kasol and Tosh
  • Bathe in the Manikaran hot springs
  • Tosh waterfall and cafe time in Kasol
5
DAY
Day 5 of 8
Scenic Drive to Shimla
  • Depart Manali after breakfast on the scenic highway
  • Beas River views via Kullu, Mandi and Bilaspur
  • Roughly a 6 to 8 hour drive, arriving by evening
  • Evening walk along Shimla's Mall Road
  • Visit Christ Church on the Ridge
6
DAY
Day 6 of 8
Shimla: Kufri & Jakhoo
  • Morning drive to Kufri for snow activities
  • Afternoon ropeway up to Jakhoo Temple
  • Car option available but expect heavy traffic
  • Evening at a Mall Road cafe
7
DAY
Day 7 of 8
Mashobra & the Toy Train
  • Early breakfast, then half-day excursion to Mashobra
  • Scenic valley with paragliding or rappelling options
  • Browse the Tibetan handicraft market
  • Board the 5:30pm Shivalik Express toy train to Kalka
  • Transfer to the hotel in Chandigarh
8
DAY
Day 8 of 8
Chandigarh Sights & Departure
  • After breakfast, Chandigarh city sightseeing
  • Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake and Rose Garden
  • Bougainvillea Park and the Open Hand Monument
  • Evening transfer to Chandigarh airport for the flight home

What It Costs

INDICATIVE · NOVEMBER 2026
Flights₹24,000
Hotels₹40,000
Activities₹15,000
Transport₹30,000
Monument tickets & tips₹8,000
Trip total · per couple≈ ₹1,17,000

Prices are as they were when this itinerary was finalised (in November 2026). We price your own trip live, to your dates.

Good to Know

Snow days are weather-dependent

Rohtang Pass and Atal Tunnel can close in poor weather, so the Manali days are built with flexible options (Rohtang, Sissu, Solang or the Parvati Valley). Keep the two Manali sightseeing days interchangeable.

Long transfers

The Delhi-to-Manali leg is a long overnight drive, and Manali to Shimla is a scenic 6 to 8 hour highway journey. Plan light activity on arrival days.

Toy train timing

The Shivalik Express from Shimla to Kalka departs around 5:30pm; book seats ahead as this heritage narrow-gauge service is popular and fills up in season.

What's included

Private cars with a guide in Delhi and Chandigarh, all private inter-city transfers, and daily breakfast at the Manali, Shimla and Chandigarh hotels. Monument tickets, tips and personal expenses are extra.

Best time for snow

November brings early-season snow at higher points like Rohtang, Kufri and Solang, though full snow cover deepens later in winter. Pack warm layers and sturdy footwear.

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