Snow peaks and green valleys across classic Himachal

Complete Himachal Grand Tour
all the classics, one seamless journey

The full classic Himachal — Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie and Khajjiar, woven into one seamless ten-day journey.

10 Days / 9 Nights Shimla · Manali · Dharamshala · Dalhousie Best for Families, couples & first-timers
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The full classic

All of classic Himachal, seamlessly

One journey, all the classics — the colonial charm of Shimla, the snow valleys of Manali, the Tibetan calm of Dharamshala and the meadows of Dalhousie and Khajjiar, seamlessly linked across ten unhurried days.

This is the definitive first Himachal trip, paced comfortably with premium stays and a private car, and endlessly customisable to your taste.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Route
Chandigarh · Shimla · Manali · Dharamshala
Best time
Mar–Jun & Sep–Nov
Difficulty
Easy
Ideal for
Families, couples & first-timers
Highest point
Solang / Rohtang area
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • Shimla, the Ridge and the Kufri slopes
  • Manali, Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel
  • McLeodganj and the Dalai Lama temple
  • Dalhousie’s colonial charm and Khajjiar’s meadow
  • One seamless route with no backtracking
Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Chandigarh → Shimla

Route: Chandigarh · Shimla≈115 km · 3.5 hrs
Morning

Pickup and the drive up to Shimla.

Afternoon

The Mall Road and the Ridge.

Evening

A colonial-style hill stay.

Night stayShimla
MealsDinner
Altitude≈2,200 m
Road & seasonPaved hill road.
Food to tryHill dining
Photo spotsThe Ridge
Day 2

Shimla & Kufri

Route: Shimla · Kufri≈30 km · local day
Morning

Kufri’s slopes and the Himalayan Nature Park.

Afternoon

Jakhu temple and Christ Church.

Evening

A toy-train ride option.

Night stayShimla
MealsBreakfast
Altitude≈2,200 m
Road & seasonShort hill drives.
Food to tryCafe fare
Photo spotsKufri views, the toy train
OptionalKalka–Shimla toy train
Day 3

Shimla → Manali

Route: Shimla · Kullu · Manali≈260 km · 7–8 hrs
Morning

A scenic drive along the Beas river.

Afternoon

Orchard and waterfall stops.

Evening

Check in to Manali.

Night stayManali
MealsBreakfast
Altitude≈2,050 m
Road & seasonA long but beautiful hill drive.
Food to tryRiver trout
Photo spotsThe Beas river
Good to knowA long day — we keep it comfortable.
Day 4

Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel

Route: Manali · Solang · Sissu≈40 km · local day
Morning

Snow and adventure at Solang Valley.

Afternoon

A drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu.

Evening

Manali’s Mall and Old Manali.

Night stayManali
MealsBreakfast
AltitudeSolang 2,560 m
Road & seasonPaved.
Food to tryMomos & thukpa
Photo spotsSolang, the Atal Tunnel
OptionalParagliding at Solang
Day 5

Manali local

Route: Manali · Naggar≈40 km · local day
Morning

Hadimba temple and the Vashisht springs.

Afternoon

Naggar Castle and the Roerich gallery.

Evening

A relaxed Manali evening.

Night stayManali
MealsBreakfast
Altitude≈2,050 m
Road & seasonPaved.
Food to tryLocal fare
Photo spotsHadimba, Naggar Castle
OptionalRiver rafting on the Beas
Day 6

Manali → Dharamshala

Route: Manali · Mandi · Dharamshala≈250 km · 7–8 hrs
Morning

The drive down the Beas via Mandi.

Afternoon

Into the Kangra valley to McLeodganj.

Evening

The Tibetan quarter and its cafes.

Night stayMcLeodganj
MealsBreakfast
Altitude≈1,800 m
Road & seasonA long hill-and-valley drive.
Food to tryTibetan food
Photo spotsDhauladhar range
Good to knowA long travel day — we pace it well.
Day 7

Dharamshala & McLeodganj

Route: McLeodganj · Bhagsu≈12 km + walks · local day
Morning

The Dalai Lama temple and Namgyal monastery.

Afternoon

Bhagsu waterfall and the Triund base.

Evening

Cafes above the valley.

Night stayMcLeodganj
MealsBreakfast
Altitudeup to 2,800 m if Triund
Road & seasonShort drives and walks.
Food to tryCafe fare
Photo spotsThe temple, Dhauladhar
OptionalTriund day-trek
Day 8

Dharamshala → Dalhousie

Route: Dharamshala · Khajjiar · Dalhousie≈120 km · 5 hrs
Morning

The drive into the Chamba hills.

Afternoon

The Khajjiar meadow — India’s “mini Switzerland.”

Evening

Colonial Dalhousie.

Night stayDalhousie
MealsBreakfast
Altitude≈2,000 m
Road & seasonWinding hill roads.
Food to tryLocal fare
Photo spotsKhajjiar meadow
Day 9

Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Route: Dalhousie · Chamba≈40 km · local day
Morning

Colonial walks along Garam and Thandi Sadak.

Afternoon

The old temples of Chamba.

Evening

A final hill evening.

Night stayDalhousie
MealsBreakfast
Altitude≈2,000 m
Road & seasonShort hill drives.
Food to tryLocal fare
Photo spotsDalhousie’s colonial lanes
OptionalChamba heritage walk
Day 10

Dalhousie → Gaggal (departure)

Route: Dalhousie · Kangra · Gaggal≈120 km · 4 hrs
Morning

A relaxed breakfast and departure.

Afternoon

The drive down via Kangra.

Evening

Drop at Gaggal (Dharamshala) airport.

Night stay
MealsBreakfast
Altitudedescending
Road & seasonHill road then valley road.
Food to try
Photo spotsKangra fort en route
Good to knowCan also end at Pathankot or Amritsar.
Choose your style

Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

Transparent, always

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
  • All transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Monument / activity entry fees (added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Answers

Complete Himachal Grand Tour FAQs

The best window is Mar–Jun & Sep–Nov. We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.

We begin from Chandigarh and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.

This route is designed as a well-paced 10 Days / 9 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.

Yes — the pace, stays and activities are tuned for families, couples & first-timers. Difficulty is rated Easy, and we adjust everything to your comfort.

Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.

Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.

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