The definitive circuit — Shimla, Kinnaur, Spiti, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie, from apple orchards to moonscape monasteries, end to end.
This is the definitive Himachal journey — the classic hill stations, the apple orchards and last villages of Kinnaur, the moonscape monasteries of Spiti, the green valleys of Manali and the Tibetan Kangra, all in one carefully-paced grand circuit.
Thirteen days give the high altitude time to settle safely, with a private vehicle, premium stays and expert routing that follows the season and the roads.
A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.
Pickup and the drive up to Shimla.
The Mall Road and the Ridge.
A colonial hill stay.
Along the Sutlej into Kinnaur through apple country.
Into the Baspa valley to Sangla.
A riverside Kinnauri stay.
Chitkul, the last Indian village on the old Indo-Tibet road.
Drive to Kalpa, facing Kinner Kailash.
Sunset on the Kinner Kailash range.
The high Nako lake and village.
Cross into Spiti to the ancient Tabo monastery.
A quiet night at Tabo.
The cliff-top Dhankar monastery and lake.
Drive to Kaza, the heart of Spiti.
Rest at altitude.
The Key monastery and hilltop Kibber.
Hikkim, Komic and Langza’s fossils.
Back to Kaza.
Along the Spiti river to Losar.
Over the Kunzum Pass (4,590 m) to Chandratal.
A lakeside camp under the stars.
Sunrise over the moon lake.
Down the Chandra valley and through the Atal Tunnel.
Back to green Manali.
Solang Valley and the snow slopes.
Hadimba temple and Old Manali.
A restful evening.
Down the Beas via Mandi.
Into the Kangra valley to McLeodganj.
The Tibetan quarter.
The Dalai Lama temple and Namgyal monastery.
Bhagsu waterfall and the Triund base.
Cafes above the valley.
The drive into the Chamba hills.
The Khajjiar meadow and colonial Dalhousie.
A final hill evening.
A relaxed breakfast and departure.
The drive down via Kangra.
Drop at Gaggal (Dharamshala) airport.
Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.
Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.
Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.
Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.
Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.
Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.
The best window is Jun–Sep. 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 13 Days / 12 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 grand-tour & adventure travellers. Difficulty is rated Challenging, 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.
Tell us your dates and how you love to travel. Your personal designer will send a tailored itinerary and quote within one working day — no obligation, no hidden charges.