About the Himachal Full Circuit
Nine days across the whole state rather than one corner of it: Shimla and Kufri to open, the Parvati valley at Kasol on the drive north, three nights in Manali with the Atal Tunnel and Sissu on the far side of the Rohtang massif, then west to Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj and Dalhousie, with Khajjiar before the drive home.
Private cab throughout, breakfast and dinner every day, and eight nights of hotels already in the price.
Day by day
01Delhi / Chandigarh to Shimla | Mall Road
- Private cab pick-up from Delhi or Chandigarh, then the drive up to Shimla.
- Check in at the hotel and rest.
- Evening walk along Mall Road, The Ridge and Scandal Point.
- Dinner included. Overnight stay in Shimla.
02Shimla | Kufri Sightseeing
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Out to Kufri for the day: Green Valley, the Himalayan Nature Park and the stops around them.
- Back in Shimla by evening, with the rest of it at leisure.
- Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight stay in Shimla.
03Shimla to Manali via Kasol
- Breakfast, then check out and start the drive north.
- Stop at Kasol and the Parvati valley on the way, and the riverside there.
- Carry on to Manali and check in. Evening at leisure.
- Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight stay in Manali.
04Manali | Local Sightseeing
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Manali local sightseeing: Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, the hot springs at Vashisht, Van Vihar, the Tibetan monastery and Mall Road.
- Evening free for the market.
- Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight stay in Manali.
05Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Sissu
- Breakfast, then a full day across to Lahaul.
- Solang Valley, then through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu, with the Lahaul valley opening up on the far side.
- Return to Manali by evening.
- Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight stay in Manali.
06Manali to Dharamshala
- Breakfast, then check out and drive to Dharamshala.
- Check in on arrival, and the rest of the day is yours.
- Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
07Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj, on to Dalhousie
- Breakfast and check out.
- Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj: the Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsu waterfall, Bhagsunag Temple, the Tibetan market and St John in the Wilderness.
- Continue to Dalhousie, check in and settle.
- Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.
08Khajjiar & Dalhousie Local
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Out to Khajjiar, the meadow they call the mini Switzerland of India.
- Back to Dalhousie for the local market and Mall Road.
- Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight stay in Dalhousie.
09Dalhousie to Delhi / Chandigarh | Departure
- Breakfast, then check out.
- Drive back to Delhi or Chandigarh by private cab.
- Breakfast included. The tour concludes.
On this trip
✓What’s included
- Eight nights’ accommodation in selected hotels
- Daily breakfast and dinner on the MAP plan
- Private cab for the whole tour as per the itinerary
- Pick-up from Delhi or Chandigarh
- Drop at Delhi or Chandigarh
- All sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- Shimla and Kufri sightseeing
- Kasol sightseeing en route to Manali
- Manali local sightseeing
- Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel and Sissu sightseeing
- Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj sightseeing
- Dalhousie sightseeing
- Khajjiar sightseeing
- Fuel, toll tax, parking and driver charges
- Hotel taxes as applicable
✕Not included
- Lunches, and any meal not listed in the inclusions
- Entry tickets to monuments, parks, museums and other attractions
- Adventure activities, water sports, paragliding and the like
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, tips, telephone calls and room service
- Any sightseeing beyond the itinerary
- Costs arising from roadblocks, landslides, weather or other unforeseen circumstances
- Travel insurance
- Any extra cost arising from a change to the itinerary
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
✓What to pack
- A 40-60L rucksack plus a small daypack
- Warm layers — thermals, fleece and a windproof jacket (nights stay cold even in summer)
- Trekking shoes with grip, plus slippers for the stay
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, cap, lip balm and a personal water bottle
- Power bank, torch and any personal medication
- Original government photo ID — mandatory at all checkposts
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