Himachal.
Hill towns, pine forests and snow in the high valleys.
- Best time to go
- March to June; December to February for snow
- Ideal trip length
- 5–7 days
Holiday package
Takes a minute. A travel planner calls you back within working hours (10 am – 7 pm).
About Himachal
Most trips pair Shimla with Manali, with time in Solang valley and, when open, across the Atal Tunnel to Lahaul. Kasol and Dharamshala suit slower trips.
- Families
- Friends
- Couples
Manali
Old Manali cafés, Hadimba temple and Vashisht hot springs.
Solang valley
Paragliding in season and snow in winter.
Shimla
The Mall Road, Jakhoo hill and the toy train.
Atal Tunnel
The road tunnel to Lahaul, subject to weather and permits.
When to go
Best: March to June; December to February for snow
- January — good
- February — good
- March — good
- April — good
- May — good
- June — good
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December — good
Getting there
Fly to Chandigarh or Dharamshala, or take the overnight Volvo from Delhi. Hill roads are slow — plan 7–9 hours Delhi to Manali.
Planner's notes
- Shimla and Manali are both popular; choose one base for a short trip.
- Atal Tunnel makes Sissu and Lahaul easy day trips from Manali.
- Landslides can close roads in the monsoon — keep buffer time.
A shape for 5–7 days
One way to lay out the days, built from the places above. Your planner reshapes it around your dates, pace and budget.
Day 1
Arrive and settle in
Reach Himachal, check in, and keep the evening easy.
Day 2
Manali
Old Manali cafés, Hadimba temple and Vashisht hot springs.
Day 3
Solang valley
Paragliding in season and snow in winter.
Day 4
Shimla
The Mall Road, Jakhoo hill and the toy train.
Day 5
Head home
A last breakfast, then the transfer back.
