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.

Chandigarh Shimla, Himachal PradeshDay 1⛰️ ≈2,200 m
Chandigarh · Shimla

Chandigarh → Shimla

Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh
Chandigarh
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla
The Ridge, Himachal Pradesh
The Ridge
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Chandigarh · Shimla ≈115 km · 3.5 hrs ≈2,200 m Dinner Shimla

Pickup and the drive up to Shimla. The Mall Road and the Ridge. A colonial-style hill stay.

Today’s highlights

  • Pickup and the drive up to Shimla.
  • The Mall Road and the Ridge.
  • A colonial-style hill stay.
  • Food to try: Hill dining
Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 The Ridge📸 Chandigarh📸 Shimla

Your day, part by part

Morning
Pickup and the drive up to Shimla.
Afternoon
The Mall Road and the Ridge.
Evening
A colonial-style hill stay.
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Shimla Kufri, Himachal PradeshDay 2⛰️ ≈2,200 m
Shimla · Kufri

Shimla & Kufri

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla
Kufri, Himachal Pradesh
Kufri
Kufri views, Himachal Pradesh
Kufri views
the toy train, Himachal Pradesh
the toy train
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Shimla · Kufri ≈30 km · local day ≈2,200 m Breakfast Shimla

Kufri’s slopes and the Himalayan Nature Park. Jakhu temple and Christ Church. A toy-train ride option.

Today’s highlights

  • Kufri’s slopes and the Himalayan Nature Park.
  • Jakhu temple and Christ Church.
  • A toy-train ride option.
  • Food to try: Cafe fare
Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 Kufri views📸 the toy train📸 Shimla📸 Kufri

Your day, part by part

Morning
Kufri’s slopes and the Himalayan Nature Park.
Afternoon
Jakhu temple and Christ Church.
Evening
A toy-train ride option.
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Shimla Manali, Himachal PradeshDay 3⛰️ ≈2,050 m
Shimla · Kullu · Manali

Shimla → Manali

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla
Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Kullu
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali
The Beas river, Himachal Pradesh
The Beas river
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Shimla · Kullu · Manali ≈260 km · 7–8 hrs ≈2,050 m Breakfast Manali

A scenic drive along the Beas river. Orchard and waterfall stops. Check in to Manali.

Today’s highlights

  • A scenic drive along the Beas river.
  • Orchard and waterfall stops.
  • Check in to Manali.
  • Food to try: River trout
Good to know: A long day — we keep it comfortable.

Best photo spots

📸 The Beas river📸 Shimla📸 Kullu📸 Manali

Your day, part by part

Morning
A scenic drive along the Beas river.
Afternoon
Orchard and waterfall stops.
Evening
Check in to Manali.
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Solang Valley Atal Tunnel, Himachal PradeshDay 4⛰️ Solang 2,560 m
Manali · Solang · Sissu

Solang Valley & Atal Tunnel

Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali
Solang, Himachal Pradesh
Solang
Sissu, Himachal Pradesh
Sissu
the Atal Tunnel, Himachal Pradesh
the Atal Tunnel
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Manali · Solang · Sissu ≈40 km · local day Solang 2,560 m Breakfast Manali

Snow and adventure at Solang Valley. A drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu. Manali’s Mall and Old Manali.

Today’s highlights

  • Snow and adventure at Solang Valley.
  • A drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu.
  • Manali’s Mall and Old Manali.
  • Food to try: Momos & thukpa
Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 Solang📸 the Atal Tunnel📸 Manali📸 Sissu

Your day, part by part

Morning
Snow and adventure at Solang Valley.
Afternoon
A drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu.
Evening
Manali’s Mall and Old Manali.
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Manali local, Himachal PradeshDay 5⛰️ ≈2,050 m
Manali · Naggar

Manali local

Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali
Naggar, Himachal Pradesh
Naggar
Hadimba, Himachal Pradesh
Hadimba
Naggar Castle, Himachal Pradesh
Naggar Castle
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Manali · Naggar ≈40 km · local day ≈2,050 m Breakfast Manali

Hadimba temple and the Vashisht springs. Naggar Castle and the Roerich gallery. A relaxed Manali evening.

Today’s highlights

  • Hadimba temple and the Vashisht springs.
  • Naggar Castle and the Roerich gallery.
  • A relaxed Manali evening.
  • Food to try: Local fare
Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 Hadimba📸 Naggar Castle📸 Manali📸 Naggar

Your day, part by part

Morning
Hadimba temple and the Vashisht springs.
Afternoon
Naggar Castle and the Roerich gallery.
Evening
A relaxed Manali evening.
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Manali Dharamshala, Himachal PradeshDay 6⛰️ ≈1,800 m
Manali · Mandi · Dharamshala

Manali → Dharamshala

Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Mandi
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Dharamshala
Dhauladhar range, Himachal Pradesh
Dhauladhar range
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Manali · Mandi · Dharamshala ≈250 km · 7–8 hrs ≈1,800 m Breakfast McLeodganj

The drive down the Beas via Mandi. Into the Kangra valley to McLeodganj. The Tibetan quarter and its cafes.

Today’s highlights

  • The drive down the Beas via Mandi.
  • Into the Kangra valley to McLeodganj.
  • The Tibetan quarter and its cafes.
  • Food to try: Tibetan food
Good to know: A long travel day — we pace it well.

Best photo spots

📸 Dhauladhar range📸 Manali📸 Mandi📸 Dharamshala

Your day, part by part

Morning
The drive down the Beas via Mandi.
Afternoon
Into the Kangra valley to McLeodganj.
Evening
The Tibetan quarter and its cafes.
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Dharamshala McLeodganj, Himachal PradeshDay 7⛰️ up to 2,800 m if Triund
McLeodganj · Bhagsu

Dharamshala & McLeodganj

McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh
McLeodganj
Bhagsu, Himachal Pradesh
Bhagsu
The temple, Himachal Pradesh
The temple
Dhauladhar, Himachal Pradesh
Dhauladhar
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McLeodganj · Bhagsu ≈12 km + walks · local day up to 2,800 m if Triund Breakfast McLeodganj

The Dalai Lama temple and Namgyal monastery. Bhagsu waterfall and the Triund base. Cafes above the valley.

Today’s highlights

  • The Dalai Lama temple and Namgyal monastery.
  • Bhagsu waterfall and the Triund base.
  • Cafes above the valley.
  • Food to try: Cafe fare
Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 The temple📸 Dhauladhar📸 McLeodganj📸 Bhagsu

Your day, part by part

Morning
The Dalai Lama temple and Namgyal monastery.
Afternoon
Bhagsu waterfall and the Triund base.
Evening
Cafes above the valley.
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Dharamshala Dalhousie, Himachal PradeshDay 8⛰️ ≈2,000 m
Dharamshala · Khajjiar · Dalhousie

Dharamshala → Dalhousie

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Dharamshala
Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh
Khajjiar
Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
Dalhousie
Khajjiar meadow, Himachal Pradesh
Khajjiar meadow
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Dharamshala · Khajjiar · Dalhousie ≈120 km · 5 hrs ≈2,000 m Breakfast Dalhousie

The drive into the Chamba hills. The Khajjiar meadow — India’s “mini Switzerland.” Colonial Dalhousie.

Today’s highlights

  • The drive into the Chamba hills.
  • The Khajjiar meadow — India’s “mini Switzerland.”
  • Colonial Dalhousie.
  • Food to try: Local fare
Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 Khajjiar meadow📸 Dharamshala📸 Khajjiar📸 Dalhousie

Your day, part by part

Morning
The drive into the Chamba hills.
Afternoon
The Khajjiar meadow — India’s “mini Switzerland.”
Evening
Colonial Dalhousie.
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Dalhousie Khajjiar, Himachal PradeshDay 9⛰️ ≈2,000 m
Dalhousie · Chamba

Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
Dalhousie
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
Chamba
Dalhousies colonial lanes, Himachal Pradesh
Dalhousie’s colonial lanes
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Dalhousie · Chamba ≈40 km · local day ≈2,000 m Breakfast Dalhousie

Colonial walks along Garam and Thandi Sadak. The old temples of Chamba. A final hill evening.

Today’s highlights

  • Colonial walks along Garam and Thandi Sadak.
  • The old temples of Chamba.
  • A final hill evening.
  • Food to try: Local fare
Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 Dalhousie’s colonial lanes📸 Dalhousie📸 Chamba

Your day, part by part

Morning
Colonial walks along Garam and Thandi Sadak.
Afternoon
The old temples of Chamba.
Evening
A final hill evening.
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Dalhousie Gaggal (departure), Himachal PradeshDay 10⛰️ descending
Dalhousie · Kangra · Gaggal

Dalhousie → Gaggal (departure)

Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
Dalhousie
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Kangra
Gaggal, Himachal Pradesh
Gaggal
Kangra fort en route, Himachal Pradesh
Kangra fort en route
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Dalhousie · Kangra · Gaggal ≈120 km · 4 hrs descending Breakfast —

A relaxed breakfast and departure. The drive down via Kangra. Drop at Gaggal (Dharamshala) airport.

Today’s highlights

  • A relaxed breakfast and departure.
  • The drive down via Kangra.
  • Drop at Gaggal (Dharamshala) airport.
  • Food to try: —
Good to know: Can also end at Pathankot or Amritsar.

Best photo spots

📸 Kangra fort en route📸 Dalhousie📸 Kangra📸 Gaggal

Your day, part by part

Morning
A relaxed breakfast and departure.
Afternoon
The drive down via Kangra.
Evening
Drop at Gaggal (Dharamshala) airport.
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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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