Simla Kullu Manali remain the top favorite destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Be it a family vacation or a honeymoon trip or a corporate getaway, Shimla, Kullu and Manali are the most visited destinations among travelers.
Before planning a trip to Simla, Kullu and Manali you can browse through the articles which have information about reaching Shimla and Manali.
Flights to Shimla; Shimla or Chandigarh airport
State transport (HRTC) online booking and time table
How to travel Delhi to Manali by road
How to get permit for visiting Rohtang Pass
Important distances between Simla Kullu Manali are:
Delhi to Shimla 370 km (9 hours by road)
Delhi to Manali 570 km (14 hours by road)
Chandigarh to Shimla 120 km ‘(4 hours by road)
Chandigarh to Manali 320 km (9 hours by road)
Kalka to Shimla 96 km (3 1/2 hours by road)
Shimla to Manali 270 km (8-9 hours by road)
Shimla to Kullu 230 km (7-8 hours by road)
Kullu to Manali 40 km (1 hour by road)
Traveling time remains a big factor and entire day has to be kept for traveling from one destination to the other.
Since Shimla happens to be the nearest destination from Delhi and Chandigarh, traveling to Shimla first is advisable.
Places to visit in Shimla
Minimum stay of two nights at Shimla is required. On day one after reaching Shimla explore The Mall road in the evening. The Mall is an open air shopping street in the city center with lots of shops and restaurants. Evenings are quite lively on The Mall at Shimla.
Next day visit Kufri located at a distance of 16 km ahead of Shimla. Kufri was once famous for it’s Ski slopes. Now the slopes have all vanished. Kufri offers a great view of Himalayan snowline. Kufri also has a Himalayan Nature Park which houses some of the animals and birds found in the region. Enjoy a few touristy things, like the yak and pony rides around Kufri.
The highest point around Kufri is the Mahasu peak. One can trek to the peak or hire ponies.
Kufri becomes crowded during season time resulting in frequent traffic jams.
Around Shimla, one can visit the Jakhu hill, famous for the Hanuman Temple with lots of monkeys thronging the place. Vice Regal Lodge, the residence of the Viceroy during British Raj now housing the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies should also be explored.
Naldehra, once famous for the golf course is now off bound for tourists. Earlier the road used to go through the golf course but now the area has been sealed with a new road built bypassing the golf course.
In Shimla, visit Kufri during the first half and then visit Jakhu Hill and Vice Regal lodge.
Shimla to Manali journey
Shimla to Manali journey winds up through Mandi and Kullu. If one leaves early from Shimla one can also visit Manikaran. The route to Manikaran bifurcates from Bhuntar. Bhuntar to Manikaran is a 35 km drive.
Places to visit in Manali
After reaching Manali, do not rush to Rohtang straight as the journey is quite demanding. Instead explore local Manali and Naggar. Hadimba Temple, Vashisht and Buddhist monastry can be explored in the first half of the day around Manali and then visit Naggar, 22 km from Manali. Drive from Manali to Naggar is quite beautiful. Naggar is a small village famous for Roerich Art Gallery. Spend some time at Naggar and later come back to Manali.
Next day visit the Rohtang Pass. Rohtang is located 52 km from Manali. It takes 3 hours to reach Rohtang. Due to frequent landslides and traffic jams, it may take longer to reach Rohtang. If one is visiting Manali during season time it is always better to leave Manali early by 7 am to reach Rohtang well in time.
While visiting Rohtang Pass, one can visit Nehru Kund, Gulaba, Rahla Fall, Marhi and Rani Nallah which lies enroute.
Rani Nallah has been a major landslide point this season because of the melting snow.
While returning back visit Solang which is famous for joy rides and mini Kufri like feel.
In Manali, visit local Manali and Solang on day two and Rohtang Pass and Solang on day three.
Simla Kullu Manali itinerary can be clubbed as:
Day 1 – Arrival at Shimla. Evening on the Mall road
Day 2 – Kufri and local Shimla sightseeing
Day 3 – Shimla to Manali journey. Detour to Manikaran if time permits. Evening at Manali
Day 4 – Local Manali sightseeing and excursion to Naggar.
Day 5 – Visit Rohtang Pass and Solang
Day 6 – Departure from Manali.
If one has more days in hand plan to add more days at Shimla or Manali at will. While returning stay at Chandigarh for a night and explore Chandigarh.
I hope this article will help you in planning your Simla Kullu Manali trip. Few more places can also be explored at both the places. This is a suggested itinerary for a week’s trip to Simla Kullu Manali.
If you have any questions I would be happy to answer them in the comments below.
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from manali to chandigarh how long it will take time? at 4.25 pm we are booked for unchahar exp.
Manali Chandigarh is 320 km and 9 hours drive with short breaks in between
from simla to manali if we booked tata indica for 5 days then how much it cost?
If you leave the car at Manali then the cost will be 9500/ and if you leave the car at Chandigarh on day 5 then it will be 11,000/
i want to go Chandigarh to simla 2night in simla then go to manali 2 night in manali then go to dharamsala 2 n stay then go to pathankot. with sightseeing
please tel me fair of car 8seted sumo or van
Pls tell the all inclusive taxi fare of a tavera for himachal tour starting from kalka and ending at amritsar for 8 days covering shimla-shimla local(fagu,kufri,chail)-manali-manali local-rohtang pass-solang valley-dalhousie-khajjiar-amritsar drop.
We are planning trip to Simla,Kullu and manalli trip from Delhi.
Should be 8 to 9 days with good hotel accomodation.
I would like to know approximate cost.
I will appreciate response.
We are planning a trip to Simla,Kullu and manalli from Delhi 6 adults and 3 childrens.
Should be 5 to 6 days hotel booking will be done from our side.
I would like to know approximate cost for travelling and better way to travel.
I will appreciate early response.
I will be requiring an innova from 4th to 11th dec 2012. Will be going from Chandigarh to Manali, then to Dalhousie and then back to Chandigarh. What will be the cost for the same. Pls provide the details by mail. Will be waiting for the same.
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Hi Team,
We are planning trip for SHIMLA-KULLU-MANALI similar to your above itineray, change could be instead of 6D/5N it could be 7D/6N (extra day in Manali). Please suggest best N A/C car cost as well as tour package rate.
Plan is for mid of November. What r the chance to hav snow fall?
Thanks.
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I really liked the itinerary you have mentioned and great description for visitors. Hats Off!!
We are planning a trip for me and my parents aged around 70yrs during 24-30 Dec 2012 . Can you suggest how we should plan our trip from Bangalore, if we want come to Shimla by train. Also can you suggest traveling comfortably given their age.
Hope to hear an early reply.
Thank you!
sir ,i have booked my train tickets from mughalsarai to kalka for 17/12/12 & will reach kalka on 18/12/12. i want to stay in shimla for two nights &then move to kullu & then to manali for two nights stay.please plan my trip and suggest me for good hotels ,taxi & return to patna.also please tell me the taxi hiring cost. i have planned this trip for my honeymoon,so kindly suggest everythg on that context only.
Sir
Plz give me ur cell number
We are planning our holiday n need Innova for journey 6d/5n)from Chandigarh
You can call us at 9805102002 / 9817202002
Sir. We are planning to holiday in Simla Kulu Manali. I need a car from simla
We will plan to visit simla n manali for 5 days in may this year. How much it cost to hire a taxi for
these 5 days. We r 4 adults and two kids.
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i am travelling on 5 april from chd to shimla 2nights /-3nights manali and 2n in kullu from chandigarh and i want complete cab package inclusive of all charges
kindly reply me on
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and plz do mention the total cost for 7n 8days
i will be waiting for ur revert
I m interested for trip Simla,kulu,manali for 5n 6d. can give appreciate cost with lodging & fooding .
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hello,
we are planning a 5-6 days trip to kullu-manali….please help me with your tour packages.
Is it possible to return to chandigarh in the evening after visit to solang
If you start early and leave Solang Valley by 11 am then you should reach Chandigarh by 8-9 pm. It will be hectic no doubt.
I’m planning to visit Shimla/Manali/Kullu on May 15,2018 for a 5N/6D Trip .Please provide me the ways to book a cab for the entire trip which will include the local sightseeing and areas to see in the trip .Best and total cost for the trip please .How to book them in advance ? I will be travelling from Kerala and reach Chandigarh on May 15 .. Please email me the details on
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I am traveling to shimla on 1st march 2018. My trip includes shimla kulu manali dalhousi darmasaala for 8 days. Need to book cab for the siteseeing and transportation.
Sir can i have contact num…i planning to visit simla,kullu,manali
I m interested for trip Simla,kulu,manali for 5n 6d. can give appreciate cost with lodging & fooding
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I m interested for trip Simla,kulu,manali for 6n 7d. can give appreciate cost with lodging & fooding .