Himachal Pradesh · 6 Days / 5 Nights
Himachal Himalayan Loop
Cedar forests, mountain passes and the Beas valley.
Chandigarh → Shimla → Manali → Chandigarh
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Route
Chandigarh → Shimla → Manali → Chandigarh
Best season
March – June, December – January for snow
Why this route works
This sample loop starts from Chandigarh and climbs into the middle Himalaya — Shimla's ridge, the apples of Kotkhai country and the long descent into the Beas valley towards Manali.
Mountain driving is exactly where experienced drivers and comfortable vehicles matter most. Every stage is planned with daylight margins and altitude in mind.
Highlights
- Kalka–Shimla heritage route views
- Mall Road evenings in Shimla
- Solang Valley and Rohtang-sector excursions (seasonal)
- Old Manali cafés and the Beas riverside
The itinerary
- 01
Chandigarh → Shimla
Arrive Chandigarh, drive up the Shimla hills.
- 02
Shimla
The Ridge, Jakhoo and Kufri.
- 03
Shimla → Manali
Long mountain stage via Jalori or Aut tunnel route.
- 04
Manali
Solang Valley, Hadimba temple, old Manali.
- 05
Manali
At-leisure day or Rohtang-sector excursion (permits/season permitting).
- 06
Manali → Chandigarh
Descend to the plains for departure.
This is a clearly marked sample itinerary for planning purposes — each day's plan is adjusted to your arrival times, pace and interests before confirmation. Hotels, meals and entry tickets can be arranged on request and are quoted transparently.
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